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Retail Shares

ASX 200 retail stock faces class action lawsuit. What's next?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see.

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Share Fallers

Why Actinogen Medical, Flight Centre, JB Hi-Fi, and NextDC shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are out of form on hump day.

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Healthcare Shares

'Next decade is likely to be a golden era' for ASX shares in this sector

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is expected to deliver healthy returns according to a fund manager.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie shares in focus amid potential $2.4 billion sale

| Zach Bristow

This would add to the bank's asset sales this year.

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Retirement

Buy Woolworths and this ASX 200 retirement share

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should consider these stocks for their retirement portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price jump 10% on gold and lithium results

| James Mickleboro

Positive drilling results are getting investors excited today.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price marching higher amid new Japanese gas agreement

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are outpacing the ASX 200 on Wednesday. But why?

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Real Estate Shares

Here's 1 ASX 200 share that could soar in the next bull market

| Zach Bristow

Brokers like the tailwinds behind this company.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which ASX small-cap stock has signed a new partnership with Rio Tinto

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is looking very closely at biofuels and this small cap stands to benefit.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX biotech stock is surging 11% on big FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Paradigm made a big step towards treating knee osteoarthritis.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares too expensive? This director thinks not

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors bank on further gains with NAB?

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Dividend Investing

Why analysts are bullish on these top ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these stocks.

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REITs

Why I think this could be the #1 ASX property stock for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock is offering everything that retirees could want.

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Resources Shares

Up 11% in a week, what's next for Core Lithium shares?

| Zach Bristow

Recent developments give some insights.

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Technology Shares

What's the bull case for the DroneShield share price right now?

| Zach Bristow

Can the counter-drone technology company continue its run?

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Small Cap Shares

'The tide is turning for small caps': Buy DroneShield and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to load up on small caps? Let's find out.

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Opinions

2 ASX stocks to buy and hold for the long run

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks are long-term winners.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 19% in 2024, is it time to buy or sell Coles shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's see the verdict.

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Technology Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 tech stocks to buy now for 20%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these stocks according to analysts. But how big?

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ETFs

3 hot ASX ETFs to supercharge your investment returns

| James Mickleboro

These funds give investors exposure to some quality companies from across the globe.

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Dividend Investing

Forget the banks and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options are buys right now. Here's what you can expect from them.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the local market hit a new record high today? Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

$10,000 invested in Telstra shares 4 months ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to invest in the telco giant in May?

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Blue Chip Shares

Broker names 2 big-name ASX 200 shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These large caps have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Ord Minnett.

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International Stock News

You won't believe what Larry Ellison and Elon Musk said to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

| Anthony Di Pizio

Three billionaires walked into a Nobu, and two of them begged the other for something money can't buy right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, and another record high for the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Gold

Top broker says buy this ASX 200 gold stock with 16% upside

| Zach Bristow

More positive ratings for the gold sector.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 lithium stock is eyeing a potential deal with Rio Tinto

| Tristan Harrison

Could a potential deal involving Rio Tinto be on the cards?

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Resources Shares

Warning! Time is running out to bag the next South32 dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better hurry if you want this miner's latest payout.

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Share Gainers

Up 693% in a year, is it too late to buy Zip shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Can the Zip share price continue to outperform after its blistering one year rally?

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Resources Shares

CBA predicts further 13% drop in iron ore price

| Zach Bristow

A further slump could pinch the sector hard.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Watching Star Entertainment shares? Here's the latest

| Zach Bristow

The updates continue for the casino giant.

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52-Week Highs

Up 52% in a year, the Westpac share price just jumped to near 7-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent Westpac share to almost seven-year highs. But why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 CEO just sold $46 million worth of company shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it ok if a CEO sells their own company's stock?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers (one with 67% upside!)

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just upgraded their outlooks for these four ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Record Highs

Big news! The ASX 200 just hit another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a big day for the Australian markets.

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Chalice Mining, New Hope, and Platinum shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a stronger day than most. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Auckland Airport, Austal, Cettire, and Liontowns shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. Why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 OTHER ASX shares rocketing on takeover offers today

| James Mickleboro

No less than three takeover offers have been received on the ASX today.

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