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Resources Shares

Down 35% in 3 months! Is this ASX 200 share a buy today?

| Zach Bristow

Has the sell-off opened up a buying opportunity or not?

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Resources Shares

Are storm clouds building for BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are down 20% in 2024. But is there more selling to come?

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Earnings Results

Avita Medical share price spikes 10% as sales jump in Q2

| Zach Bristow

The company hit a number of milestones last quarter.

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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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Communication Shares

News Corp shares jump 6% on Foxtel sale announcement

| Zach Bristow

Investors appear to be in favour of the decision.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is charging higher today following a 23% dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock will be paying out more passive income to shareholders.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock going to $150? Here's why 1 Wall Street analyst thinks so

| Howard Smith

Global markets plunged this week, but savvy investors could boost long-term returns because of it.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares crashing 9%?

| James Mickleboro

The market may be storming higher but this biotech stock isn’t. But why?

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Earnings Results

Nick Scali share price plunges 5% as revenues slide in FY24

| Zach Bristow

It was a mixed set of results from the company.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Helia could be an ASX value stock investors should scoop up

| Zach Bristow

Does it pass the value test?

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Earnings Results

Life360 shares rocket 20% on record results and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is making its shareholders smile on Friday.

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Earnings Results

QBE shares sink despite 100% half-year profit increase

| James Mickleboro

The insurance giant has reported a huge increase in its profits.

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International Stock News

Why is Nvidia stock still a buy after its steep sell-off? Just ask Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta

| Keith Speights

Look for these AI giants to buy a lot more of Nvidia's AI chips.

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Growth Shares

Experts say these fantastic ASX growth shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have just put buy ratings on these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes an 'attractive point of entry' has been created.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares top baby boomers' ASX 200 favourites list

| Bronwyn Allen

Data reveals six investment trends that separate the baby boomers from other generations of investors.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 dividend stock is forecast to have a 22% yield in 2027!

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees huge dividend yields from this buy-rated stock.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords share 3 years ago I'd have $35,831 today!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been sending this ASX All Ords share to the moon. But why?

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Materials Shares

Are Core Lithium or Liontown shares a better buy?

| James Mickleboro

Which lithium miner do brokers prefer right now? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks for your income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to check out these buy-rated stocks.

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Broker Notes

Which ASX stocks are on these brokers' bargain hunt list?

| Zach Bristow

There's plenty to choose from.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price good value after dropping 9% from its high?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying about the banking giant.

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REITs

With a 7% dividend yield, is this ASX REIT too good to ignore?

| Kate Lee, CFA

This ASX REIT might be a way to achieve stable income growth, in my view.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a strong finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas shares could rise almost 40%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks the airline operator's shares trade at an 'excessive' discount.

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering 920 shares in this ASX 200 gem to aim for $50 a month in dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm eyeing off this dividend stock right now for its income potential...

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Materials Shares

Buy this ASX 200 lithium stock 'trading at a material discount'

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

Why do analysts rate these ASX dividend shares as top buys?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these as buys for income investors. Let's find out why.

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How to invest

Here's what to do when the ASX 200 and global stock markets are crashing

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 plunged 5.7% over two trading days. What should investors do?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The recovery for the ASX ended today with the markets recording a slight drop.

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Technology Shares

Is this the real reason Block stock is down 11% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block's big drop this week might have an unusual culprit...

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 market sector has been the best performer over 10 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

This might surprise you...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

As Tabcorp shares fall another 4%, what should investors do?

| Zach Bristow

Can this embattled stock climb out of its hole?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 stock just smashed 52-week highs. Is it still a buy?

| Zach Bristow

The healthcare stock has breezed to a new yearly high this week.

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Resources Shares

Why are Fortescue and other ASX 200 mining shares sinking on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a painful day for the ASX’s biggest iron miner.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could Woolworths shares provide a 22% return for investors?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees significant value in this high quality company.

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Share Fallers

Why Mirvac, Myer, West African Resources, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time today. But why?

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Travel Shares

Webjet shares drop as demerger plans advance

| Sebastian Bowen

It looks as though investors have some reservations about the upcoming demerger...

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? The ASX miner is reportedly in talks to sell assets

| Tristan Harrison

BHP may be looking to simplify its asset list.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Audinate, Light & Wonder, and RED 5 shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. Why are investors buying them?

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