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Share Market News

Worried about a looming ASX 200 crash? Read this…

| Bernd Struben

A market crash generally refers to a fall of 20% or more.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price slumps amid RBA concerns of sector vulnerabilities

| Brooke Cooper

The Reserve Bank of Australia is keeping a close eye on mortgages and housing prices. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price jumps 12% on key milestone

| James Mickleboro

The Rhythm Biosciences share price was on fire on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price just got upgraded by a leading broker

| Brendon Lau

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price got upgraded to "buy" following the successful $11.1 billion acquisition of WestConnex. Transurban…

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Dividend Investing

3 quality ASX 200 dividend shares for income investors: expert

| Kerry Sun

Anthony Golowenko from MLC Asset Management names 3 reliable ASX 200 dividend stocks

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, AusNet, IAG, & Premier Investments shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price jumps 6% on Japanese patent news

| Zach Bristow

Imugene shares are climbing higher in afternoon trade today...

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Energy Shares

The Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is leaping 6% on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Today is a good day to be an ASX energy share.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX Healthcare shares are running hot today

| Zach Bristow

These ASX Healthcare shares have led the way today along with metals and mining.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price to rise 17%

| James Mickleboro

One broker believes this wine giant's shares are poised to rise...

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Energy Shares

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price gains 3% as chair acknowledges 'very disappointing year'

| Brooke Cooper

The AGL share price is in the green despite the company's bosses acknowledging financial year 2021 was less than succesful.

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Motley Fool Media

Evergrande on investors' minds and miners in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

All eyes are on China's Evergrande crisis and what it might mean for Australian investors. Scott explains.

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ETFs

New ESG ETF targets booming ethical shares market

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ASX's newest ethical ETF...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

What this leading broker is saying about the AusNet (ASX:AST) acquisition saga

| Zach Bristow

AusNet slides amid the bidding war to acquire the company. Here's what the experts think.

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Share Market News

Own Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares? Then you're helping develop flying cars

| Nikhil Gangaram

It seems Australia's largest telco has a few tricks up its sleeve...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX: BHP) share price lifts as China fears abate…for now

| Ken Hall

Why shares in the Aussie iron ore giant are rebounding strongly

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, Fortescue, Lake Resources, & Zip are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Financial Shares

Here's why ASX 200 insurers are underperforming the market this Wednesday

| Marc Sidarous

The 5.9 magnitude quake may cost the industry billions of dollars.

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is up 5% today

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are finally in the green ...

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Financial Shares

Why the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price is on a rollercoaster today

| Brooke Cooper

The 5.8 earthquake that affected much of Victoria this morning might have cooled sentiment for ASX insurance shares.

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ETFs

Own the ETFS Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX:ACDC)? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a closer look at this electric battery and lithium ETF.

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International Stock News

Here's why investors can consider Netflix in the next market crash

| Parkev Tatevosian

The streaming pioneer is improving profit margins by adding millions of subscribers.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price sinking 6% today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The ASX resources company is having a rare day in the red this month...

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Share Gainers

Widgie Nickel (ASX:WIN) share price jumps 45% after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Widgie Nickel Ltd (ASX: WIN) share price is having a fantastic debut on the ASX boards. This afternoon the…

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 jumps as Evergrande confirms it will meet next interest repayment

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 is making a comeback on Wednesday

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Share Fallers

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price slumps 2% amid earthquake payout concerns

| Zach Bristow

IAG shares have slipped as investors price in new risks from today's earthquake.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lifts amid reports bidding for Vicroads heats up

| Brooke Cooper

Is the ASX 200 giant looking to add VicRoads' registry segment to its portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Pepinnini Minerals (ASX:PNN) share price rockets 40% on lithium update

| Zach Bristow

Strong interim results from its lithium study in Chile have sent the miner's share price to the moon this morning.

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Share Gainers

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) share price up 7% but could still go 28% higher

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore miner's shares are having a good day...

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Dividend Investing

2 top quality ASX dividend shares offering reliable income growth

| Tristan Harrison

There are some quality ASX dividend shares that could be options for reliable income growth.

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ETFs

Expert reveals top pandemic ETF play – up 58% in 12 months

| Bernd Struben

COVID variants are likely to drive longer-term demand for mRNA vaccines.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price is climbing 7% today

| Kerry Sun

Unlike iron ore or copper, coal prices are booming to all-time highs.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Evergrande news boosts market, Zip's Indian investment

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is pushing higher on Wednesday...

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ETFs

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) has more than doubled the ASX 200's returns in 2021

| Marc Sidarous

Why is this ETF performing so strongly in 2021?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price down 16% in a week?

| Brooke Cooper

Despite plenty of news having been released by the company, the Anson Resources share price has been struggling lately.

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52-Week Lows

GWR Group (ASX:GWR) share price plunges 21% on iron ore update

| Zach Bristow

GWR's shares continue to swim in a sea of red today. Here's a closer look.

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Share Fallers

AusNet (ASX:AST) share price down 5% amid takeover battle uncertainty

| James Mickleboro

AusNet's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) share price is rocketing 160% today

| Zach Bristow

Genesis Resources' shares are on the move today. Here's the details.

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