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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price tumbled 16.5% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

The bookmaker's stock has been struggling lately.

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Opinions

Leading fund manager says these blue-chip ASX shares are buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Leaders currently likes mining giant Fortescue. Here’s what they had to say.

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Financial Shares

MA Financial (ASX: MAF) share price halted amid 'significant acquisition'

| Monica O'Shea

The financial services company called for a trading halt today amid aquisition speculation.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Economy

Could inflation cause more volatility than COVID for ASX shares in 2022?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors about to enter a volatile storm caused by inflation? Here's what this expert thinks...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volume today.

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Energy Shares

What ASX 200 energy shareholders should know about the Permian Basin 2022

| Bernd Struben

The oil rich Permian Basin covers more than 200,000 square kilometres in the United States' southwest.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price having a day to forget?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's wrong with Wesfarmers shares today?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Latrobe Magnesium (ASX:LMG) share price is tumbling 7% today

| Monica O'Shea

The magnesium extraction company is seeing its share price plunge today.

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Healthcare Shares

Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price roars 8% on new cancer markets

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is looking to launch into new markets.

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Share Gainers

Why Charter Hall, Nearmap, PolyNovo, and Virtus Health are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is fighting hard to get into positive territory but is falling…

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price struggles despite 'green fuel' news

| Zach Bristow

The flying kangaroo share price is rangebound today amid news it will purchase a more sustainable fuel.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price surging 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's causing Australian Ethical shares to rocket higher today?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Ethereum fall hard again. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos are behaving more like risk assets than havens.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Noxopharm (ASX: NOX) share price leapt 7% today

| Monica O'Shea

The drug development comany has reported on its clinical trial for cancer treatment.

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Energy Shares

How might renewable energy investment opportunities play out in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Green energy shares could be about to have their time in the sun.

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Broker Notes

When it comes to the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price, do the brokers or the shorters have it right?

| James Mickleboro

Who's going to win? The bulls or the bears?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares now bargains after a nightmare November

| Tony Yoo

This trio of stocks have had a foul few weeks. But are they now cheapies ready to rocket?

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Broker Notes

Is the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price a buy? Leading brokers weigh in

| Zach Bristow

Here's what leading brokers are saying.

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How to invest

What to look for when investing in ASX microcap shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Are microcaps worth another look?

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Share Fallers

Is the Cardno (ASX:CDD) share price really plummeting 87% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why are Cardno shares crashing?

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Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin outlook for 2022.
Cryptocurrencies

After a wild 2021, what can crypto investors expect in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

What to watch for in 2022? Inflation, NFTs, mainstream adoption, financial conflict and war.

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Leading brokers analyse the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Zach Bristow

Let's see what the experts are saying about the bank's prospects.

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Resources Shares

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price slides despite US$37 million payday

| Aaron Teboneras

Newcrest is expected to receive a cash injection in the near-term.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Afterpay takeover vote, Woolworths crashes

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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ETFs

Could 2022 be a good year for the Vanguard International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the key factors to consider in gauging the ETF's prospects for the new year.

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Real Estate Shares

Here's why the Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price is leaping another 5% today

| Tristan Harrison

Charter Hall shares are rising again, with a new tenancy signed.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the IDT (ASX:IDT) share price halted today?

| Monica O'Shea

Trading in the pharmaceutical manufacturer is on hold pending an announcement.

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Retail Shares

Could Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) shares be a Christmas cracker of a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the experts think.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price crashes 21% after Novartis terminates agreement

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast shares are crashing today...

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price gains on new lithium partnership

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares remain in the spotlight amid a forecast boom in electric vehicle production.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is rocketing 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking off on Tuesday.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price sinking 4% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be what's weighing on the Coles share price today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share price soars 30% on takeover bid

| Tristan Harrison

Virtus shares are rising after receiving a takeover approach.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price slumps on upped takeover terms

| Brooke Cooper

HUB24's offer to acquire Class has had a few amendments...

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Broker Notes

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price falls amid broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Altium's shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX shares that could be impacted by AdBlue shortage

| Brendon Lau

Who will be the ASX winners and losers out of the AdBlue diesel crisis?

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Resources Shares

Is the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price a better buy than Allkem?

| Bernd Struben

With the growth in EVs, lithium miners are drawing ASX investor attention.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price enters halt as $16.7b Vifor deal expected to be announced

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are eagerly awaiting news on whether CSL will make a multi-billion dollar acquisition...

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Retail Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price sinks 7% amid 'one of the most challenging halves'

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares are being hammered on Tuesday...

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