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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price have such a terrible September?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the AMP share price underperformed last month.

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Technology Shares

How has the EML (ASX:EML) share price been performing compared to Tyro?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which company's share price has outperformed the other?

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be in the buy zone...

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price tanked 17% in September

| Kerry Sun

The largest mining stock logged some hefty declines in September.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that could be buys in October 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Webjet and Magellan could be two ASX shares to look at in October.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last month...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price was sold off in September

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue share price was out of form in October...

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form in September...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Feeling spooked by share market tricks as Halloween draws near? These are some of the ASX shares experts reckon are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

2 beaten-up ASX shares now ready to rally: expert

| Tony Yoo

Quality companies could be more resilient in plunging markets. Here are 2 of the best in Australia, whose stocks could…

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 3 stellar ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been named as buys by analysts...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares named as buys for October

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are in the buy zone according to analysts...

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Share Market News

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price on watch on Friday after update

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare giant will be on watch on Thursday...

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Communication Shares

3 reasons why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra shares could be an interesting proposition after recent developments.

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Industrials Shares

What this leading broker is saying about the Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price

| Zach Bristow

This leading broker has weighed in on the company's acquisition debate.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with BIG yields

| Tristan Harrison

Nick Scali and Rio Tinto are two ASX dividend shares with big yields.

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Gold

Here's why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price has lost 11% in 2 weeks

| Ken Hall

September hasn't been a great month for the Aussie gold miner...

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Share Gainers

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price charges higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This retailer's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Energy Shares

Why the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price has charged higher today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are keeping a close eye on renewable energy shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX small cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares have been named as buys...

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Communication Shares

Here's why the Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price is roaring 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are flying higher...

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Resources Shares

QMines (ASX:QML) share price jumps 14%, up 30% in 6 days

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) share price rockets 45% on IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Today is Forrestania's first day on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Why Damstra, EML, Orica, & South32 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form today...

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Resources Shares

These 3 ASX resources shares are going ex-dividend today

| Zach Bristow

Investors have until the closing bell today to buy these shares to qualify for their next dividend.

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Resources Shares

Why the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price is lifting 5% today

| Ken Hall

A bumper equity raise has investors bidding up the Aussie copper share

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Energy Shares

Why is the Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price tumbling 13% today?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the battery technology group are getting smashed on Thursday

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Healthcare Shares

The Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is surging 5% on Thursday

| Ken Hall

This ASX biotech share is having a strong day of trade

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares topping the volume charts so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Gold

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

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a crazy week for Tempus Resources. Here's what's happened.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price set to take flight: fund manager

| Mitchell Lawler

A leaner, meaner Aussie airline could be on the horizon when restrictions are lifted...

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Financial Shares

These 4 ASX financial shares are going ex-dividend today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are 4 financial shares going ex-dividend on Thursday.

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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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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up 3% as iron ore prices edge higher

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares edge higher amidst higher iron ore prices.

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Energy Shares

Up 7%, the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is surging. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Things are looking up for oil prices.

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Technology Shares

Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price soars 10% on acquisition news

| Nikhil Gangaram

The technology company is having a good day.

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Resources Shares

Why the De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price is lifting today

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner are on the move on Thursday

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price to rise 46%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this mining share could be a buy...

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