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Mergers & Acquisitions

MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price spikes on $132 million acquisition news

| Zach Bristow

Let's analyse the acquisition further.

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Financial Shares

Frontrunners emerge in Macquarie (ASX:MQG) VicRoads play

| Bernd Struben

There look to be 2 strong potential contenders for the joint venture with VicRoads.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: BNPL shares sold off, Corporate Travel returns

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on Friday on the ASX 200...

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price dives 8% amid US concerns and Sezzle merger rumbles

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be driving the Zip share price off a cliff on Friday.

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ETFs

Invested in VAS shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 2022 hold in store for VAS?

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Financial Shares

EML (ASX:EML) share price plunges on vow to 'vigorously defend' against class action

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest on the lawsuit brought against the financial services company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price struggles despite US acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Sonic is making an acquisition

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Industrials Shares

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price edges higher despite $1.7 billion West Gate Tunnel blowout

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's the latest on the company's West Gate Tunnel project dilemma.

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Bank Shares

Sustainable change? NAB (ASX:NAB) share price spikes after AGM today

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the bank's chair and CEO had to say at its AGM.

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BNPL shares

ASX BNPL shares tumble today amid US probe

| Brendon Lau

The BNPL sector has plunged into a sea of red this morning.

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Retail Shares

Dusk share price (ASX:DSK) surges 9% on $28 million acquisition

| Monica O'Shea

The candles and home fragrance retailer announced some big news today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) share price drops after raising $75m

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management shares are back after their trading halt...

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Healthcare Shares

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price falls despite $300m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Healius is making an acquisition...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price dips again. Could it be set for a bounce?

| Bernd Struben

The world's first crypto has been trending downwards.

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International Stock News

Why Solana jumped 17% today

| Travis Hoium

Investors are bullish on this cryptocurrency after some big partnerships were announced.

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Broker Notes

What are experts saying to expect for the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be in store for the insurance provider's stock.

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Here's what Macquarie is saying about the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Zach Bristow

The big four bank has had a bit of a choppy week so far.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock is down sharply today

| Daniel Sparks

The electric car maker's shares have fallen 15% month to date.

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Financial Shares

What's the outlook for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price in 2022?

| James Mickleboro

Where are AMP shares heading in 2021?

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares analysts are excited about

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these growth shares very highly...

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Technology Shares

Where are Xero (ASX:XRO) shares headed in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

Cloud software provider has rewarded its investors handsomely over the years, but that all came to a grinding halt in…

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Broker Notes

How might the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price perform in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Many brokers have come to a consensus on what 2022 will likely bring the Webjet share price.

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Broker Notes

What is the outlook for the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

How is the 2022 outlook seeming for Magellan?

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Check out these huge yields...

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Resources Shares

What do investors really think of Fortescue's (ASX:FMG) green hydrogen push?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is becoming increasingly focused on green hydrogen. But what do investors make of it?

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Travel Shares

How is Omicron affecting the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price and outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Flight Centre shares are suffering. What could happen next?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

3 ETFs for ASX investors in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are three ETFs to consider in 2022...

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Real Estate Shares

Here's why the Aspen (ASX:APZ) share price shot up 6% today

| Alice de Bruin

Here's what's going on with the Aspen share price today.

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Share Market News

Here's why EML (ASX:EML) shareholders are suing their own company

| Sebastian Bowen

EML shareholders are suing their own company...

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Bank Shares

What's on the cards for the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price in 2022?

| Mitchell Lawler

What New Year's resolution does the Bank of Queensland have for 2022?

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX consumer goods shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top picks for 2022...

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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 Thursday.

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 shares could add ~$70bn during the Santa Rally

| Brendon Lau

The Santa Rally is upon us.

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Financial Shares

MA Financial (ASX:MAF) shares resume trading and leap higher. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

The financial services company returned from a trading halt today.

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Gold

Why are the ASX 200 gold miners losing ground this past month

| Bernd Struben

Precious metals have come under pressure amid speculation of rising interest rates.

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX growth shares Goldman Sachs rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman is a fan of these growth shares...

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Share Market News

This top fund manager just called these leading ASX shares a buy

| Tristan Harrison

WAM thinks that these two ASX shares are buys.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price dips amid corporate watchdog's mega-merger verdict

| Mitchell Lawler

What does the regulator's decision mean for Australia's largest listed energy company?

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Energy Shares

Why have Magnis (ASX:MNS) shares just entered a trading halt?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the company's shares?

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