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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price was $12 before COVID-19 hit. Can it ever get back there?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what 11 brokers think of Webjet...

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Resources Shares

The materials sector is leading the ASX 200 today. What's going on with the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a bumpy day for Lynas shares so far. Here are the details

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock slumped on Wednesday

| Rich Smith

Nvidia promises investors the world. Literally.

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Energy Shares

The Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is having a bad day but it's still up 50% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a great month for Hazer on the ASX. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is falling again on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

Santos has officially handed back this week's gains

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Cannabis Shares

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price climbs on increasing revenue update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have gained close to 30% in a month...

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Share Gainers

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price underperformed the materials sector over the last 3 months

| Brendon Lau

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price is struggling to keep up with its peers. But there are early…

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Share Market News

Evergrande reportedly defaults, DMSA is preparing bankruptcy proceedings

| Tristan Harrison

Investor DMSA is preparing bankruptcy proceedings against Evergrande.

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Earnings Results

Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price slides as earnings swing to $139 million profit

| Mitchell Lawler

A bumper profit is failing to bolster the Graincorp share price today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Xero's results and Nearmap's guidance disappoint

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Tlou Energy (ASX:TOU) share price skyrockets 64% on green hydrogen update

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this ASX share is rocketing higher...

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Technology Shares

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price slips despite plan to boost contract value by 12%–19% in FY22

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest news from Nearmap.

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Share Gainers

Dream run: Why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is up another 5% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been an incredible week for Chalice Mining shareholders...

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Energy Shares

Government support of Woodside (ASX:WPL) hydrogen project 'doesn't stack up', says Fortescue

| Aaron Teboneras

The company could face increasing scrutiny from energy players...

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay Health (ASX:RHC) share price falls 6% as earnings take a dive

| Mitchell Lawler

The global hospital operator is still feeling the effects of COVID-19...

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Share Fallers

Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) share price sinks 9% after Kathleen Valley DFS

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is falling on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

What's going wrong for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price in November?

| Aaron Teboneras

The energy provider's shares have been having a difficult time of late. We take a closer look

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Communication Shares

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price has beaten the ASX 200 in the last 3 months

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in the telco providers have been on the rise lately...

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Share Fallers

Why the Nitro (ASX:NTO) share price is down 9% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nitro shares have returned after raising $117 million from institutional investors...

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Bank Shares

How does the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) dividend compare to its sector?

| Aaron Teboneras

We look at how the Bank of Queensland dividend measures up against its competitors.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech shares in focus as Nasdaq plunges 1.7%

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what happened on US markets overnight.

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Broker Notes

Morgans just bumped up its target for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Westpac shares?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We will remember them

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

In memory of those who served, suffered and died in war.

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Share Market News

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on watch after delivering strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

Xero has handed in its half year results...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 unloved ASX shares ready to skyrocket

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Fidelity International's Kate Howitt explains why it's best to buy umbrellas when it's not raining.

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Broker Notes

Citi tips Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price to dip 16% following API deal

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers has been hit with a sell rating...

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Bank Shares

How does the CBA share price performance stack up against the other big banks?

| Bernd Struben

The big banks have all outperformed the ASX 200 over the past 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Can the e-commerce boom keep helping the Goodman (ASX:GMG) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman shares keep rising as the e-commerce boom continues.

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price a buy now, or wait for later?

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares have been falling. Is it a buying opportunity now?

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Economy

Why does NAB's (ASX:NAB) CEO want house prices to fall?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does NAB's CEO really want to see lower house prices?

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IPOs

Another billion-dollar baby lists on ASX this Friday

| Tony Yoo

If you like IPOs you'd be in heaven this week. Here's another giant about to float on the local bourse.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX shares with growing dividends

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are growing nicely...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare shares could give your portfolio a boost...

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Share Fallers

The Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price tumbled 14% today. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

The company was the worst performing share in the ASX 200 today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Myer (ASX:MYR) share price holds the fort amid news of Vicinity lawsuit

| Zach Bristow

Another legal challenge is thrown Myer's way...

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price the best blue-chip bet for 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Telstra shares an opportunity for blue chip investors?

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Share Fallers

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is now down 40% since July

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Magellan share price been struggling lately?

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares for your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Check out these small cap shares...

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