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ETFs

2 top ETFs that might be buys in October 2021

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ETFs could be leading ideas in October 2021.

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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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Dividend Investing

Westpac (ASX:WBC) and this ASX dividend share could be buys in October

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy next month...

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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 Wednesday.

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Small Cap Shares

2 buy-rated small cap ASX tech shares you need to know

| James Mickleboro

These small caps have been rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 2 ASX healthcare shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare shares could be buys...

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Financial Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price slips as bank faces multimillion-dollar lawsuit

| Zach Bristow

Litigators are seeking compensation from the bank on behalf of 150,000 customers.

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International Stock News

What's happening with the Evergrande share price and what does it mean?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be driving the Evergrande share price higher today.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares slide as increasing supply pushes prices down in China

| Kerry Sun

Lithium prices might take a breather ... for now.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price has surged 16% in 9 days. Is it a buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could Redbubble be a buying opportunity at its current price?

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Mineral Resources, Pilbara Minerals, & Pro Medicus shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price lifts on hydrogen update

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the gas explorer had a foray into the green this morning....

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IPOs

Afterpay's Touch Ventures (ASX:TVL) leaps 50% on ASX debut

| Mitchell Lawler

The latest addition to the ASX has connections with Afterpay.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Check out these mining shares...

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees 18% upside for the Beach (ASX:BPT) share price

| James Mickleboro

This broker thinks the Beach share price is good value...

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Share Gainers

Despite today's falls, the Splitit share price is up 23% in 7 days. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors are jumping on the buying bandwagon...

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Financial Shares

The AFIC (ASX:AFI) share price is steady today as the ASX 200 falls

| Zach Bristow

Investor psychology helps explain the AFIC share price moves today.

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Share Gainers

Why Sigma, Smartgroup, St Barbara, & Touch Ventures are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the selloff...

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Cannabis Shares

Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price lifts as bosses reflect on a big year

| Brooke Cooper

The Little Green Pharma share price is in the green today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price falls despite new board appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

Crown today announced the appointment of a highly experienced non-executive director, as it continues to refresh its board.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech correction? 5 of the worst-hit shares

| Kerry Sun

Its a sea of red for ASX 200 tech shares. Here are some of today's worst-hit shares like Zip.

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX: SYD) share price slips amid ACCC's latest findings

| Brooke Cooper

The competition watchdog is keeping an eye on a number of happenings at Sydney Airport.

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price eyes fresh 14-month lows as iron ore prices tumble

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares falter following weaker iron ore prices and today's broad-based selloff.

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Share Fallers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is down 10% this week, is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Xero shares?

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way mid-week?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's almost a sea of red on the ASX 300 today...

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price falls amid ACCC report into COVID-19 impacts

| Brooke Cooper

The ACCC released a report on competition in the airline sector today.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX:VAS)? Here's what you're invested in

| Marc Sidarous

ETFs are a good way to diversify your portfolio without investing thousands of dollars with a fund manager.

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52-Week Lows

Why these 3 ASX shares all hit 52-week lows today

| Zach Bristow

These three ASX shares have lagged the benchmark indices lately and are each swimming in a sea of red this…

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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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52-Week Lows

The Appen (ASX:APX) share price just hit a 3-year low. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's what could be pushing Appen to a 3-year low...

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip share price plunged 6% this morning

| Kerry Sun

Zip shares have managed to claw back some losses from early trade.

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Transport Shares

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price slides as truckies push back on tolls

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's all uphill for the toll road company's share price today...

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Share Fallers

ASX (ASX:ASX) share price slides despite chair spruiking 'exchange of the future' message

| Ken Hall

The Aussie share market operator's value is falling on Wednesday

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Technology Shares

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price dips despite new contract

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have had a tough run of late...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Big four banks fall, Afterpay tumbles

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very red day for the ASX 200...

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Resources Shares

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is climbing among a sea of red on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

Why is this Aussie lithium player different to other ASX shares on Wednesday?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why inflation angst is driving more Aussie investors to Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

Bond yields are ticking higher, stoking renewed inflation fears.

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Resources Shares

Why the FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price has surged 13% in a week

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie alumina company are on fire right now...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price soars 17% on TPG Global takeover bid

| Zach Bristow

The acquisition trail continues on the ASX this year, with Smartgroup now a target.

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