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Share Market News

Why did the Nasdaq Index take a dive on promising US inflation data?

| Bernd Struben

Cooling US inflation sent the Nasdaq Index tumbling overnight. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

Are ASX small-cap shares back in vogue amid a big shift?

| Zach Bristow

Could a rotation out of large-caps be underway?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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ETFs

Which Australian shares ASX ETFs have dished out the best returns over 3 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 5 performers over the past three financial years.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why A2 Milk shares soared in FY24. Will it happen again?

| Zach Bristow

It turned out to be a stellar year for the milk company's shareholders.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX healthcare stock rocketing 25% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares tumble on nickel bombshell

| James Mickleboro

There just isn't enough demand for nickel in the market right now.

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Blue Chip Shares

Wesfarmers vs Woolworths: Which are the best ASX shares to buy today?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker is saying about these blue chip rivals.

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Materials Shares

Why did Goldman Sachs just upgrade Core Lithium shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling more upbeat on this struggling lithium miner.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $2,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

After the past five months’ sell-down, I think Fortescue shares provide a strong long-term passive income opportunity.

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Energy Shares

1 ASX 200 coal stock to buy and 1 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Which one of these coal miners does Bell Potter rate as a buy?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX 200 dividend stocks in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could be great options for an income portfolio.

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech stock for a 20%+ return: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes investors could get market-beating returns from this auto listings leader.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did ASX retail shares rise 19% in FY24 amid a cost of living crisis?

| Bronwyn Allen

David Rumbens, a partner at Deloitte Access Economics, has an answer to this question.

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Energy Shares

Is it time to dive back into ASX lithium shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Could these miners recharge returns?

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Materials Shares

Buy this ASX lithium stock and sell this one

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is positive on one name but remains very bearish on the other.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares to supercharge your passive income stream

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated shares to provide big dividend yields.

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Dividend Investing

Do ANZ shares offer the biggest dividend yield in the ASX bank sector?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we bank on ANZ providing a big payout?

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International Stock News

Is it too late for ASX investors to start buying US shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should ASX investors start taking the gains from US shares like Nvidia off the table?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The market looks set to rise again despite wobbles on Wall Street.

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Dividend Investing

Why I keep buying shares of this 5%-yielding ASX dividend stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I bought shares of this blue-chip stock when they were yielding over 5%.

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REITs

How a $10,000 investment in this ASX 200 stock ballooned to $17,460 in FY24!

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's review what happened with this property stock last financial year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a day to remember this Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Why did ASX uranium shares like Boss Energy have such a bumper day?

| Zach Bristow

Australia's uranium producers continue their rally in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

Very big dividend yields are expected from these ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these buy-rated stocks to provide investors with big yields.

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Financial Shares

Up 26% this year, what's the view on IAG Shares?

| Zach Bristow

Momentum is behind the insurance giant's stock.

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi shares leap to record high despite legal scuffle

| Mitchell Lawler

The corporate watchdog is alleging The Good Guys haven't been such 'good guys' after all.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are buying these shares with fever today.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining stock just explode 203%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX mining stock to the moon on Thursday. But why?

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How to invest

7 tips for successful ASX shares investing: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver shares what he has learned over 40 years in the game.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares in focus as more 'spying' details emerge

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue was before the court again on Wednesday.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price lifts amid 6 million tonne Taiwan gas deal

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Woodside share price on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why Hub24, Netwealth, Pantoro, and WA1 shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Gold

Big ASX news: Newmont shares hit new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Newmont stock, you're in for a treat today.

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Share Gainers

Why Ora Banda, Paladin Energy, Seven Group, and Telix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are shining brightly on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares hit 52-week high despite alleged $54 billion problem

| Tristan Harrison

There’s both good news and bad news for ANZ shareholders today.

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold share racing 14% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold stock is glittering on Thursday. But why?

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Best Shares

The 5 most popular ASX shares bought by investors

| Bronwyn Allen

The favourite stocks comprise 4 exchange-traded funds and an ASX lithium share.

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Materials Shares

Up 20% in a week, why is the Core Lithium share price racing higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Core Lithium share price again today. But why?

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Record Highs

CBA and 7 other ASX 200 shares smashing new highs on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these stocks will be smiling widely today.

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