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Materials Shares

Arcadia Minerals (ASX:AM7) share price rockets 27% on lithium project update

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's why Arcadia Minerals flew higher today...

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price having such a stellar day?

| Brooke Cooper

Here are some of the highlights from the cacophony of releases from ANZ today.

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Materials Shares

Why the Talga (ASX:TLG) share price is charging 10% higher today

| Bernd Struben

It's been a good day for the battery anode and advanced metals company.

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Broker Notes

These top brokers weigh in on the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price

| Zach Bristow

The experts have afforded their opinion on the outlook for IAG investors.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Energy Shares

How did the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price perform in October?

| Mitchell Lawler

Another month during which the AGL share price failed to illuminate.

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Industrials Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price have such a great month in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 blue chip had a month to remember...

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Real Estate Shares

What were the best performing ASX real estate shares to hold in October?

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates still at historic lows, Aussie real estate is high on investor radars.

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX tech shares analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of small cap tech shares you need to know about...

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IPOs

Austral Resources (ASX:AR1) share price tumbles 15% on IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Austral Resources has faced more drama on the day of its ASX float.

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Dalrymple Bay, IAG, and Redbubble shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Wednesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why Praemium (ASX:PPS) shares are up 10% on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

Praemium carries its gains over from yesterday's acquisition saga where it rejected a takeover bid.

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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 Gainers

Why AMP, Eclipx, Paradigm, and Praemium shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) launches 8% on gold update

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner has good news out of a key project in West Africa.

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ETFs

Why has the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) share price leapt 7% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has nearly tripled the ASX 200 over the past month.

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Resources Shares

How has the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price leapt 21% in a week?

| Bernd Struben

Lithium demand looks to keep growing amid strong forecast growth of EVs.

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Share Market News

October was a rollercoaster month for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| James Mickleboro

It was a very eventful month for A2 Milk shares in October...

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Financial Shares

Eclipx (ASX:ECX) share price leaps on 156% increase in cash profits

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Eclipx performed in FY21.

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REITs

Why is the Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) share price up 9% so far this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman shares have risen this week.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price have such a lousy month in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

We investigate why this ASX BNPL share had a challenging October.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price have such a great month in October?

| Bernd Struben

Wider adoption by institutional investors and financial institutions is providing fresh tailwinds for cryptos.

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price leaps 9% on life insurance sale

| James Mickleboro

The AMP share price is on fire on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why JP Morgan sees more growth in Macquarie (ASX:MQG) shares

| Zach Bristow

The team at JP Morgan have chimed in with their outlook for Macquarie investors.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the FBR (ASX:FBR) share price is leaping 25% today

| Brooke Cooper

Meanwhile in Central America...

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Share Gainers

These three ASX shares smashed 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

Another set of yearly gainers to report, despite many external pressures.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: CBA enters crypto market, AMP jumps

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for the ASX 200...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) just became the first Aussie bank to offer Bitcoin and crypto services

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and cryptos look to be going mainstream.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is having a good day...

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Energy Shares

Which ASX shares are involved with green hydrogen?

| Brooke Cooper

Interested in investing in green hydrogen? You've come to the right place.

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price having such a lousy week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check why has this ASX gold miner has had a week to forget.

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Resources Shares

What's the latest on Fortescue Future Industries and green hydrogen?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) continues to make progress.

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price struggles despite Department of Defence contract renewal

| Mitchell Lawler

Telstra's share price is immobile despite a big win with the Department of Defence.

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Broker Notes

Why the Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price could outperform next week

| Brendon Lau

The Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price could soon be setting new record highs as it prepares to release its…

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Energy Shares

The top performing ASX 200 energy shares in October unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Energy prices have been soaring amid strong demand and limited supplies.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is soaring 21% today

| Zach Bristow

Renergen shares are leading the pack in early trade today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price dips amid China MD appointment

| Brooke Cooper

Here's today's news from the infant formula and baby food producer.

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Healthcare Shares

These were the best performing ASX healthcare shares in October

| Zach Bristow

These names sit on the podium for ASX healthcare performers last month.

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Energy Shares

The Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price is down 15% in 2 weeks. What's happening?

| Mitchell Lawler

Unearthing Elixir Energy's latest moves...

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Broker Notes

2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in November according to this top broker

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated this month...

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