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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most actively traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is Pilbara Minerals the most traded ASX 200 share today?

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Dividend Investing

Why analysts rate Westpac (ASX:WBC) and this dividend share as buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be dividend shares to buy according to analysts..

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price

| James Mickleboro

Can this ASX share keep on soaring?

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Travel Shares

ASX travel shares tumble amid widening COVID restrictions

| Marc Sidarous

Falls in shares like Qantas are coinciding with increasing COVID-19 cases and new restrictions across Australia.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price seesaws after rejecting increased bid

| Marc Sidarous

The construction company says the latest Seven offer still "significantly" undervalues its shares.

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Cryptocurrencies

$4.7 billion of Bitcoin still missing in alleged mass fraud

| Bernd Struben

A fortune in Bitcoin has disappeared... along with two brothers who operate a cryptocurrency investment platform based out of South…

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Growth Shares

2 beaten down ASX 200 shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are not having a great year...

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Resources Shares

Why the Ardea Resources (ASX:ARL) share price is soaring 7% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining company's shares are on the move today...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 6%…profit taking, competition or lockdown fears?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later craze shows little sign of abating.

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Materials Shares

Firefinch (ASX: FFX) share price sinks on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a disappointing run of late for Firefinch shares...

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Coronavirus News

Warning: One thing could plunge ASX shares into crisis

| Tony Yoo

Can COVID-19 shatter market confidence once again? Yes, says one expert -- if this dramatic event occurs.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Nusantara (ASX:NUS) share price is up 11% today

| Brooke Cooper

Nusantara is positive about an acquisition proposal from its joint venture partner.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price is surging 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Because NASA knows problems are better solved by a crowd.

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Share Fallers

COVID-19 lockdown hits oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the share price of the outdoor advertising company.

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Share Gainers

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price surges 7% despite litigation outcome

| Zach Bristow

Redbubble shares continue their recovery following a verdict in the company's US litigation case.

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Share Gainers

Why the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price is pushing higher today

| Kerry Sun

Could new COVID-19 lockdowns across Australia be driving the supermarket giant's shares higher on Monday?

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Share Market News

WAM's WAR on the ASX! Wilson's new LIC hits the share market

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM's latest LIC has just debuted ont he ASX. Here's the lat

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares are the most traded on the ASX 200 today

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium producer has seen over 12 million of its shares change hands today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares highly...

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Broker Notes

The ASX shares most impacted by Australia's job squeeze

| Brendon Lau

The ASX shares of this company that is most affected by the skills shortage just got downgraded by JPMorgan.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Infinity share price is powering 6% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium explorer's shares are rebounding...

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Gold Road, Qantas, & Talga shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough start to the week for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Nuix (ASX:NXL) shares continue to tumble on financial, legal concerns

| Rhys Brock

Here are the reasons Nuix shares have continued to be sold off.

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Industrials Shares

What's boosting the Maas Group (ASX:MGH) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Acquisitions, new guidance, and increased debt facilities sent the group's shares soaring earlier today.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX biotech shares are all up at least 120% in a year

| Zach Bristow

These 3 biotech shares have gone gangbusters across the past 12 months.

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Economy

How much wealth do Aussies have today? It's never been higher

| Sebastian Bowen

How much wealth do Aussies have on a per capita basis?

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Share Fallers

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is sinking today

| Kerry Sun

Amid fresh travel restrictions, Qantas shares are back down to November 2020 levels.

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Share Gainers

Why the RedHill Education (ASX:RDH) share price is rocketing 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has been rocketing higher on Monday...

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Materials Shares

Talga (ASX:TLG) share price slides 7% despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a day to forget for Talga shares...

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Energy Shares

2 high performing ASX lithium shares tipped by top fund manager

| Bernd Struben

As EVs begin to roll out across the world, demand for lithium to run their batteries is booming.

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International Stock News

Cryptocurrency values plunged this past week. Should you change your investing strategy?

| Maurie Backman

It was a pretty bad week for crypto. How should you react as an investor?

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price tumbles nearly 7%

| Nikhil Gangaram

It hasn't been a good morning for the BNPL giant

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Retail Shares

The Autosports (ASX:ASG) share price is up 6%. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The car dealer's share price is revving higher on increased earnings and a new acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why Atomo, Metcash, Temple & Webster, & Woolworths are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Hydrix (ASX: HYD) share price is shooting 70% higher

| Bernd Struben

Detecting potential heart attacks early on can be a lifesaver.

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Share Gainers

The Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price has gained 20% in the last 12 months

| Rhys Brock

Despite that, investors will still be vary after a disappointing first half in 2021.

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Dividend Investing

3 factors for sustainable dividends from small ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Naos has outlined three principles that are important for sustainable dividends.

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Bank Shares

Westpac's (ASX:WBC) double life insurance divestment looms

| Mitchell Lawler

Westpac's life insurance sale could be nearing D-day.

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Share Market News

Perpetual Ltd (ASX:PPT) share price sets new 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

Shares for the Australian financial services player build on previous gains to set a new 52-week high in this morning's…

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