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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price have such a lousy month in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

We investigate why this ASX BNPL share had a challenging October.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price have such a great month in October?

| Bernd Struben

Wider adoption by institutional investors and financial institutions is providing fresh tailwinds for cryptos.

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price leaps 9% on life insurance sale

| James Mickleboro

The AMP share price is on fire on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why JP Morgan sees more growth in Macquarie (ASX:MQG) shares

| Zach Bristow

The team at JP Morgan have chimed in with their outlook for Macquarie investors.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the FBR (ASX:FBR) share price is leaping 25% today

| Brooke Cooper

Meanwhile in Central America...

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Share Gainers

These three ASX shares smashed 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

Another set of yearly gainers to report, despite many external pressures.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: CBA enters crypto market, AMP jumps

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for the ASX 200...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) just became the first Aussie bank to offer Bitcoin and crypto services

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and cryptos look to be going mainstream.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is having a good day...

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Energy Shares

Which ASX shares are involved with green hydrogen?

| Brooke Cooper

Interested in investing in green hydrogen? You've come to the right place.

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price having such a lousy week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check why has this ASX gold miner has had a week to forget.

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Resources Shares

What's the latest on Fortescue Future Industries and green hydrogen?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) continues to make progress.

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price struggles despite Department of Defence contract renewal

| Mitchell Lawler

Telstra's share price is immobile despite a big win with the Department of Defence.

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Broker Notes

Why the Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price could outperform next week

| Brendon Lau

The Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price could soon be setting new record highs as it prepares to release its…

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Energy Shares

The top performing ASX 200 energy shares in October unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Energy prices have been soaring amid strong demand and limited supplies.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is soaring 21% today

| Zach Bristow

Renergen shares are leading the pack in early trade today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price dips amid China MD appointment

| Brooke Cooper

Here's today's news from the infant formula and baby food producer.

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Healthcare Shares

These were the best performing ASX healthcare shares in October

| Zach Bristow

These names sit on the podium for ASX healthcare performers last month.

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Energy Shares

The Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price is down 15% in 2 weeks. What's happening?

| Mitchell Lawler

Unearthing Elixir Energy's latest moves...

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Broker Notes

2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in November according to this top broker

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated this month...

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Share Gainers

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price shoots 30% higher on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm share price is back from its trading halt with a bang!

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price rises amid Noront Resources takeover update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening with the BHP share price today...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that could be buys in November 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs is one of the ASX shares that could be worth owning in November 2021.

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Broker Notes

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price in focus after broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Altium's shares have been upgraded by a leading broker...

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Investing Strategies

Why invest directly in shares when there are ETFs for everything now?

| Tony Yoo

Asian tech, hydrogen and even cryptocurrencies. Every investment theme is covered by ASX ETFs now, so why bother picking individual…

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch following $500m divestment

| James Mickleboro

AMP is divesting its stake in Resolution Life Australasia...

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Share Market News

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that could provide steady passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Sonic and Amcor could be good ASX dividend shares to consider for income.

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Broker Notes

What these leading brokers are saying about the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are weighing in on the bank's outlook...

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Broker Notes

2 consumer ASX shares looking good now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Millions of Australians are rubbing their eyes as they get out of the house. Their money has to go somewhere,…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two buy-rated dividend shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

Own Dicker Data? The share price is up 25% in the last month

| Mitchell Lawler

The ASX IT wholesaler has had a brilliant run of late.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What if the stock market emperor has no clothes

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

"The market is stupid!"

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Blue Chip Shares

3 quality ASX 200 shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated...

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Financial Shares

The EML (ASX:EML) share price is down 30% so far in 2021. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

EML shares are down around 30% this year.

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Materials Shares

SciDev (ASX:SDV) share price sinks 9% on Tuesday. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares had an awful finish on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Why UBS just downgraded its rating on Boral (ASX:BLD) shares

| Zach Bristow

Challenges in Boral's underlying markets are seen as upcoming headwinds.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is down 23% so far in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

It has been a disappointing year so far for the mining giant.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Cryptocurrencies

Did an Aussie invent Bitcoin? The $86 billion question facing a US court

| Bernd Struben

Will the world ever know the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto?

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