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ETFs

Where to invest $2,500 in ASX ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

Got money to invest? Check out these top funds for easy investing.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX surprisingly managed to rise this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips more than 20% upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this stock.

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Dividend Investing

A perfect passive income stock: 0.48% payout each month

| Sebastian Bowen

If you like monthly dividends, you'll love this ETF.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: APA Group, Macquarie, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these shares buys, holds, or sells? Let's find out.

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Index investing

The Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) now has its first real ASX rival

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is not the only ASX 300 ETF in town anymore.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 2 ASX All Ords stocks set to benefit and 1 likely to suffer following their upcoming AGMs

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects very different market reactions following the upcoming AGMs for these ASX All Ords stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why are this junior energy company's shares rocketing 60% higher?

| Cameron England

This energy company is a joint venture partner in a new gas find off the Victorian coast.

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 setting up for a market crash?

| Leigh Gant

Red screens spark fear, but the bigger picture and history tells investors to look beyond the moment.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie reveals its views on the big 4 banks after the latest earnings reports

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has some interesting thoughts on the banks right now.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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ETFs

Analysts name 3 top ASX ETFs to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Analysts expect more outsized returns from these three top ASX ETFs. Let’s see why.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie names which lithium stocks to buy, and which to avoid

| Cameron England

Macquarie has named three lithium stocks it thinks will outperform in a market for the critical mineral which is heating…

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Earnings Results

FleetPartners shares jump 4% on FY25 earnings

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors seem encouraged by the outcome and the path ahead.

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Share Gainers

Why DPM Metals, Elders, EOS, and Pro Medicus shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. Here's why.

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Gold

Is there scope for Newmont shares to climb higher?

| Marc Van Dinther

Experts see record rally for gold and that's good news for mining ASX stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Beetaloo, Gentrack, Iperionx, and New Hope shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Airtasker shares dropping today?

| Cameron England

Airtasker will look to expand rapidly overseas after a new capital raise and an expanded strategic partnership.

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Earnings Results

Elders shares edge higher on FY25 earnings

| Kevin Gandiya

It was a clean, resilient performance with a stable dividend and an improving forward outlook.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Bitcoin price getting smashed?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have been selling off their Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings. But why?

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International Stock News

Here are the stocks Warren Buffett just bought (and sold)

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's one big buy last quarter might surprise you.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips almost 90% upside for Xero shares

| Cameron England

Xero is executing well on its strategy and should deliver exceptional returns, Macquarie says.

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Earnings Results

New Hope Corporation boosts coal output and earnings in latest quarterly report

| Laura Stewart

New Hope Corporation boosted quarterly coal output and EBITDA, rewarding shareholders with a $126.4 million fully franked dividend.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price slips on UK court's Brazilian dam disaster ruling

| Bernd Struben

The English High Court found BHP liable for the Brazilian dam collapse. Now what?

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Materials Shares

This 'significantly overvalued' ASX 200 share is crashing 24% on short seller report

| James Mickleboro

One short seller is taking aim at this stock and believes it is severely overvalued.

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Share Market News

IperionX responds to short seller, highlights U.S. contracts and growth plans

| Laura Stewart

IperionX hits back at a short seller report, highlighting fresh U.S. defence contracts and its growth outlook.

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Communication Shares

Why are TPG Telecom shares in a trading halt today?

| Kevin Gandiya

TPG is in the middle of a major capital management and liquidity reset.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock is racing higher on $44m contract win

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is starting the week strongly. Let's find out why.

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Cryptocurrencies

How to join the more than 10% of Aussies now invested in cryptocurrencies

| Cameron England

Cryptocurrencies are now the third most popular investment for Australians, behind shares and cash.

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Share Market News

This ASX battery materials stock is tumbling despite Tesla news

| James Mickleboro

This stock is falling despite being given a boost from the electric vehicle giant.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX defence stock is jumping 6% on big NATO contract win

| James Mickleboro

This defence stock just secured a big contract from a NATO member.

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Technology Shares

Up 110% then down 28%, Catapult's next move hinges on tomorrow's results

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors will be hoping for a strong update and outlook to bring back momentum.

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Share Market News

Capricorn Metals CMMO securities suspended by ASX: What it means for shareholders

| Laura Stewart

Capricorn Metals’ CMMO securities have been suspended by the ASX, with other quoted shares unaffected.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares now trading at crazy cheap prices!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are trading really cheaply. I think they’re good buys!

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Earnings Results

Elders FY25 earnings: Resilient growth and dividend steady

| Laura Stewart

Elders delivered 12% EBIT growth in FY25, maintained its dividend, and advanced strategic acquisitions despite challenging conditions.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Growth Shares

The high-conviction ASX stocks I'd buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these top stocks could be buys with major upside potential.

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Bank Shares

Here are the latest growth forecasts for the Macquarie share price

| Tristan Harrison

Are experts expecting good things for the business?

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Is Betting Big On AI. Here's The Stock To Watch

| Kevin Gandiya

Berkshire has a track record of making big investments into durable businesses with strong cash flows.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling positive about these income options.

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