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Energy Shares

Here's Moody's take on Santos shares following the energy company's results

| Bernd Struben

The analysts at Moody’s have run their slide rule over Santos shares following the company’s half-year results.

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Earnings Results

This ASX small-cap stock rocketed 23% today on strong FY24 revenues

| Zach Bristow

Investors bought this stock hand over fist today after strong earnings.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit ten rises in a row today.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price lower amid SPP shareholders cheering a 38% capital gain

| Bronwyn Allen

About 32 million new Zip shares began trading today following the completion of the share purchase plan.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy Pro Medicus and these ASX healthcare stocks now

| Zach Bristow

These healthcare players are all primed according to top brokers.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining stocks stronger despite weakness in commodity prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in many mining companies are rising on Thursday despite weaker commodity prices overnight.

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Technology Shares

One ASX 100 share with an incredible growth path to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this ASX 100 share is a screaming opportunity right now.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is on ice after FY24 results and bonus update. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

These shares are frozen in a trading halt following two major updates today.

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Here's what to expect from its FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

How big will the airline's profits be this year? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Amid record prices, these ASX gold shares have just revealed their latest earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

These gold shares have just revealed their latest numbers to shareholders...

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Earnings Results

Why is this beaten-up ASX All Ords mining share rising after FY24 results?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Is there a light at the end of the tunnel for this ASX All Ords mining share?

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Earnings Results

These ASX tech shares are split after mixed earnings results

| Zach Bristow

It's one up and one down for these ASX tech players.

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Materials Shares

Looking at BHP shares? Here's your FY24 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the market expects from BHP in FY 2024.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX real estate shares rising strongly on FY24 results (one by 11%)

| Bronwyn Allen

Servcorp shares are leading the real estate sector today as earnings season continues.

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Earnings Results

The ASX retail shares winning and losing on reactive results

| Mitchell Lawler

How are smaller retailers faring this ASX reporting season?

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, G8 Education, Insignia, and Megaport shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being hit hard by investors on Thursday. But why?

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Technology Shares

What's the verdict on WiseTech shares following its slam dunk in FY24

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share continues to impress.

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Earnings Results

This ASX small-cap stock just rocketed 27% on its FY 2024 results. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX small-cap stock is soaring after reporting its FY 2024 results. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Codan, Super Retail, Universal Store, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares outperforming peers on positive company news

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast has announced the resolution of a class action law suit against it today.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX small-cap share is soaring 9% on FY24 results?

| Kate Lee, CFA

This ASX small-cap share is charging higher after releasing FY24 results.

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Earnings Results

Eagers share price slides despite 13% sales growth in H1 FY24

| Zach Bristow

The business put up a strong set of numbers in FY24.

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Earnings Results

This high-performing ASX All Ords stock just crashed 12% on its earnings results. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent the ASX All Ords stock plunging following its full-year results. But why?

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Bank Shares

BOQ share price slides as bank confirms up to 400 job cuts

| Zach Bristow

The bank has committed to the cause of streamlining operations.

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Materials Shares

Why the Lynas share price is rocking an 11% rally this week

| Mitchell Lawler

A refinery that may become a reverie. Could it be Lynas' gain?

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Technology Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is racing 19% higher thanks to a very strong FY24 result

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating a very strong performance from this small cap.

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Earnings Results

Sonic Healthcare: Has the storm finally passed?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Is the worst over for Sonic Healthcare shares?

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Earnings Results

G8 Education share price plummets on weaker 2024 outlook

| Zach Bristow

Investors are punishing the stock today after its half-year accounts.

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Earnings Results

Guess which high-yielding ASX 200 stock just plunged 16% as dividends suspended

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent the ASX 200 stock plunging following its full year results.

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Earnings Results

Codan share price jumps 13% on stellar FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this strong results on Thursday. Let's see how the company performed.

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Earnings Results

Whitehaven share price fires up 6% as coal production soars in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Investors are bidding up the coal miner's stock after its FY24 numbers.

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX small-cap jumping 8% after releasing FY24 results?

| Kate Lee, CFA

This ASX small-cap company is firing on all cylinders!

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Earnings Results

Megaport share price crashes 22% on FY25 guidance disappointment

| James Mickleboro

The tech company delivered a strong result but its guidance has disappointed.

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Financial Shares

Soul Patts share price rises on a mega $675 million dry powder mission

| Tristan Harrison

Investors have been given an FY24 update amid balance sheet activity.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star share price lifts off on record FY 2024 cash earnings and dividends

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are clearly pleased with Northern Star’s full year results and 2025 outlook.

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Earnings Results

Medibank share price falls after FY24 result disappoints

| James Mickleboro

How did the health insurer perform? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Super Retail share price hits record high as investors cheer FY24 special dividend

| James Mickleboro

This retailer is paying a special dividend for the second year in a row.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Collins Foods shares crashing 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

What are trading conditions like for this KFC restaurant operator? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Is the Telstra share price a buy for that 4.8% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a leading broker is saying about the telco giant's shares and its dividend.

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Financial Shares

Down 5% in a month, is this ASX bargain share too cheap to ignore?

| Zach Bristow

Valuations are relatively cheap for this insurance giant.

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