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Mergers & Acquisitions

ReadyTech (ASX:RDY) share price jumps on new acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

The deal comes approximately 6 months after ReadyTech finalised its previous acquisition.

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price gains on potential solar power connection

| Brooke Cooper

A new neighbour has brought good news for the company's Rincon Project.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

API (ASX:API) share price heats up as bidding war begins

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is receiving interest from a competitor...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is pushing 3% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising on Monday...

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Growth Shares

Got cash to invest? Here are 2 ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Redbubble is one of the ASX shares that could be worth looking at.

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Broker Notes

These experts believe the future is bright for the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price

| Kerry Sun

Things are looking up for the regional bank.

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Share Fallers

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price sinks 8% on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the biotech company's shares are falling today...

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is down 3% so far in September. What's next?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie bank are sliding lower this month

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 11% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been making headlines of late...

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Bank Shares

How does the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) dividend compare to ASX bank shares?

| Ken Hall

How do payments from Australia's largest bank stack up against the rest of the big four?

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch amid latest legal battle

| Brooke Cooper

AMP is facing yet another turn of events as its former employee takes it to Federal Court.

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Share Fallers

The IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is down 10% so far in September. What's next?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie insurer have underperformed in September.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is down 20% in 3 months

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares have fallen sharply over the last three months...

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52-Week Lows

Why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is sliding to a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner are under pressure in 2021

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Broker Notes

This analyst rates the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price a buy

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Telstra's shares?

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52-Week Highs

The Domain (ASX:DHG) share price is up 10% in 4 days to a 52-week high. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Shares in the property classifieds group are surging right now.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend compare to ASX 200 shares?

| Ken Hall

How good are the Aussie telco's dividends versus its peers?

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Dividend Investing

How does the CSL (ASX:CSL) dividend compare to its sector?

| Aaron Teboneras

We look at how the CSL dividend measures up against its rivals.

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Investing Strategies

How can you fully invest and not sell, then buy during market corrections?

| Tony Yoo

It's a 'buy and hold' investor's dilemma. Isn't it impossible to do all 3 things? What are the experts on…

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Dividend Investing

Broker tips BHP (ASX:BHP) and this dividend share to provide huge yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could offer investors big yields...

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Bank Shares

September hasn't been a great month so far for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

We take a closer look at how the bank has been faring so far this month...

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Broker Notes

This analyst rates the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price a buy

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this retail share?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees more upside in the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The fintech company has got the tick of approval from a leading broker.

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Dividend Investing

These 5 ASX shares are going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the shares that may be affected by trading without the prospect of an upcoming dividend…

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Share Market News

After falling 16% in a month, is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price now a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BHP an opportunity after the recent decline of the resources giant?

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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Investing Strategies

There's a shock coming for ASX investors: expert

| Tony Yoo

T Rowe Price's head of Australian equities has warned stock enthusiasts to brace themselves for the coming AGM season.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on Monday...

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Resources Shares

Is this ASX 200 miner one of the best value shares to buy today

| Brendon Lau

Investors hunting for bargains among beaten down S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) mining shares might want to put the Sandfire Resources…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares with bags of potential

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are highly rated...

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 2 small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could be worth considering...

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Share Gainers

What's moving the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price since the Square news?

| Zach Bristow

Here we discuss what's been moving Afterpay shares since Square announced it was taking over the reigns.

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Energy Shares

How has the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price performed since reporting results?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy giant increased its interim dividend by 14% in its recent half-year results.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is up 16% in a month. Here's why.

| Brooke Cooper

September has been an exciting time for the travel industry and wanderlusting Australians.

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Energy Shares

How has the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price performed since reporting FY21 results?

| Bernd Struben

The energy provider experienced a sharp fall in FY21 profits.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Is the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price good value?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Xero shares be good value with it currently at around $150?

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BNPL shares

When was the worst ever day on the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price chart?

| Marc Sidarous

What was the worst day for Zip shareholders?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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