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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price slides amid further savings rates cuts

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie sees 18% upside in the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner could still be going higher from here...

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Resources Shares

Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price tumbles 6% but remains 12% higher for the month

| Nikhil Gangaram

The gold miner and lithium developer is having a tough day on the ASX

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IPOs

Are there new Vulcan shares about to hit the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Will this be an IPO to get involved with?

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price hits fresh lows amid advisory board resignations

| Sebastian Bowen

The lows just keep on coming for the financial services giant...

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Share Market News

Why this fund manager sees limited growth potential for ASX 200 banks

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the days of bountiful returns from bank shares numbered?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high quality ASX 50 shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 50 shares could be top options for investors...

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Resources Shares

Use the sharp commodity sell-off to buy these ASX 200 mining shares

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining shares are plunging as sentiment towards hard commodities turn bearish, but a top broker is urging investors to…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are looking to finish the week as the top movers on the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX shares are leading the way?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining (CHN) share price plunging on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The mining company's stock is suffering today. Could this be why?

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Gold

Why ASX 200 gold shares are sinking on Friday

| Ken Hall

These Aussie gold miners are seeing their values slump on Friday

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, IRESS, Newcrest, & Syrah shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on disappointing notes...

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Share Fallers

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is tumbling 8% today

| Zach Bristow

The coal magnate is facing a backlash today. Here are the details

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Bank Shares

What's happening with the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

It's been a big week for the bank.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lifts on oversubscribed bond refinance update

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas has announced it has completed an oversubscribed $500 million bond refinancing.

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Share Market News

The Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price is down 3% on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The Soul Patts share price is falling today. It's down 3% right now.

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Share Market News

Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price lifts on annual report

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the audio tech company are bucking the downward trend of the broader market today

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tumbles but the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is green?

| Kerry Sun

Most sectors are in the red on Friday. So why is the Afterpay share price outperforming?

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Share Market News

Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price crashes 33% on project update

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a day to forget for Venture Minerals shareholders...

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Share Fallers

The Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is down 7% today. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the recent weakness in the Mineral Resources share price a buying opportunity?

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Share Fallers

Toro Energy (ASX:TOE) share price slides 8% following yesterday's surge

| Ken Hall

Shares in the uranium exploration company are under pressure on Friday

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Bank Shares

How has the ANZ share price performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

The bank's half-year profits leapt 45% from the corresponding half year.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price slumped 10% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough month for Electro Optic Systems' shares.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the IntelliHR (ASX:IHR) share price is plunging 10% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The data analytics company's shares are falling after a successful capital raising

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Fortescue crashes, IRESS sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week in the red...

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Share Fallers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price breaks below $100 for the first time since November 2020

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto shares briefly traded at a double digit figure this morning...

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Industrials Shares

This ASX share doubled this year, but plenty more to come: experts

| Tony Yoo

If you think there will be a construction boom in Australia after lockdowns lift, this stock could be right up…

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Capital Raising

Why the AMA (ASX:AMA) share price is lifting 5% on Friday

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are flying higher...

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price to keep rising

| James Mickleboro

Can this gaming company's shares keep rising?

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BNPL shares

How has the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later giant released its FY21 results last month...

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Gold

Australasian Gold (ASX:A8G) share price explodes 65% on project updates

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the gold exploration company are soaring on the back of two positive project updates.

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Share Market News

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is slipping on Friday

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's dive in and take a look.

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52-Week Lows

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 8% today

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares can't seem to catch a break, marking fresh 12-month lows on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why the Pan Asia (ASX:PAM) share price has gained 176% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been driving shares in the minerals explorer lately...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) shares are down 20% in a month. Here's why it's not all bad news for investors

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie iron ore miner have been under pressure recently

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Technology Shares

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is up 20% in September

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie tech company are surging despite mixed news in its full-year report last month.

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Broker Notes

Why these experts think the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price is fully valued

| Kerry Sun

Experts don't think there's much upside left in the IDP share price.

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Share Fallers

The Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is down 5% to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

This gold share isn't glittering on Friday...

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Share Market News

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price slumps on coal update

| Aaron Teboneras

The gas exploration company's shares are heading south today...

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Motley Fool Media

Acquisitions for Wesfarmers and Domain, Telstra plans to grow and Myer back in profit. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Two major acquisitions this week and positive news from Telstra and Myer. Scott takes a look.

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