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Technology Shares

What's going on with the 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's why the 4DS Memory share price still isn't moving...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Playside Studios (ASX:PLY) share price rocketing 16% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Playside's stock is being boosted by news of a productive quarter.

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Record Highs

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price breaks $200 mark for first time ever, sets new record high

| Zach Bristow

The experts have chimed in once more with an updated stance.

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Travel Shares

Why has the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price outperformed Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) lately?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the Flight Centre share price has struggled more than its travel peers over the last week.

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Resources Shares

Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price up on work towards mine restart

| Kerry Sun

Paladin Energy is working towards restarting its "globally significant" uranium project.

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Share Gainers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price higher following Digicel Pacific acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for Telstra's shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Over the Wire (ASX:OTW) share price leaps 12% on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

Over The Wire shares are rising after receiving a takeover offer.

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Resources Shares

Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price sinks 7% amid $25m cap raise

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are having a woeful start to the week...

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Energy Shares

Big banks' forecast could mean extended tailwinds for ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

A growing number of analysts are predicting oil demand will outstrip new supply for years to come.

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Broker Notes

What do analysts think of the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price following the rebrand?

| Kerry Sun

Things are look up for the Zip share price, according to these analysts.

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Share Gainers

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is charging higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

This resources share is on form on Monday...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price dipping on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving Aristocrat Leisure's stock today.

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Gold

St Barbara (ASX: SBM) share price drops, maintains full-year guidance

| Zach Bristow

The gold production company's share price is falling this morning...

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ESG

ASX renewable shares in focus amid Australia's 2050 net zero pledge

| Mitchell Lawler

Is it Australia's renewable future now set for a boost?

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Share Market News

Why is the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price halted?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares have been halted...

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Share Fallers

Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price crashes 16% amid takeover collapse

| James Mickleboro

The Smartgroup takeover is off...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 5 ASX shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares will be cutting off new investors from an upcoming dividend this week.

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Broker Notes

2 high-growth ASX tech shares looking cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

Check out this pair of stocks that have plunged from their 52-week highs. Two analysts reckon the businesses still have…

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) share price on watch following $2b deal

| Kerry Sun

A $2 billion cash injection is coming Origin's way.

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares rated as buys...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price on watch after announcing US$1.6bn Digicel acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Telstra is making an acquisition...

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price a great deal right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Might CBA shares be a good opportunity to think about right now at above $100?

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Broker Notes

Why this quality ASX 200 share is seriously cheap: expert

| Tony Yoo

Can a conglomerate that owns capital-intensive businesses get its stock price up to where it should be? One analyst reckons…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Can the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price hit $13 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Northern Star shares rise to $13 by Christmas Day?

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Broker Notes

What Goldman Sachs is saying about the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price after its R&D update

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy CSL shares?

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Share Market News

Why Citi has a sell rating on the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price

| James Mickleboro

Are Wesfarmers shares a sell?

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Broker Notes

What this broker thinks of the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price after its update

| James Mickleboro

Where next for AMP's shares?

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Energy Shares

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price fell 8% this week. But there is some good news

| Brooke Cooper

It wasn't a good week for Woodside shares. But its United States subsidiary had some exciting news

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's how the bank upset activists this week

| Brooke Cooper

NAB has faced calls to remove the Coastal GasLink from its loan book

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price underperforming Coles lately?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Woolworths shares lost to Coles over the past month?

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Technology Shares

Why BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) could be a good investment

| Tristan Harrison

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF might be a good one to consider.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares that analysts rate highly...

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Travel Shares

Own Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) shares? The company is still bleeding cash, but it's not all bad news

| Brooke Cooper

It might be worth keeping an eye on the Flight Centre share price in the near future...

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BNPL shares

Own Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares? Here's how the big banks are honing in on the BNPL sector

| Brooke Cooper

More big banks chasing a new generation of spenders are moving into Afterpay's space.

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Dividend Investing

Is Coles (ASX:COL) a must-buy dividend share for income investors?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this supermarket share?

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker shares could be worth considering as the business ramps up its growth.

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Share Market News

Could the South32 (ASX:S32) share price reach $4.50 by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a good option for investors?

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