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52-Week Lows

5 ASX 200 stocks at 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

These shares are down in the dumps on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why has this ASX 300 stock just been placed in a trading halt?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 300 stock is sitting out today's trading thanks to some big news.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 copping such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring the sell button today.

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Gold

'Another game-changer': Why this ASX gold stock is jumping 13% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been another golden day for shareholders of this company.

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Broker Notes

1 ASX 200 energy stock with 'minimal competition' to buy right now

| Bronwyn Allen

This stock is trading 30% lower than its 2022 record high.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining services stock is exploding 65% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Only one set of shareholders will be smiling on Tuesday.

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas share price at risk if an expanded Middle East war erupts?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas has already had to reroute some flights in the wake of Iran’s attack on Israel.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price charges higher on Q3 results and stellar US growth

| James Mickleboro

How did Zip perform during the quarter?

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Healthcare Shares

'Critical unmet need': Why everyone is talking about this ASX 200 healthcare stock

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare stock has been given a boost from the US FDA today.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy for great portfolio diversification

| Tristan Harrison

I like what these ASX shares have to offer.

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Opinions

Why I'm eyeing this ASX energy share to double my money

| Mitchell Lawler

Owning a stake in another fast-growing company could be transformative.

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX small-cap stocks that could grow significantly

| Tristan Harrison

International growth is very compelling for these stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be best buys this month.

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Opinions

Seeing red? The ASX All Ord shares I'd buy on a down day

| Sebastian Bowen

With the markets taking a turn for a worse, here are the stocks I'm eyeing.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's what the miner could look like in 2028

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into how things might change in the next four years.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for big yields until at least 2026

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are forecasting big dividend yields for the next three years.

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ETFs

3 reasons I think this fantastic ASX ETF is a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

Quality is just one factor that makes this ETF is a great pick, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price still at a 'stretched valuation'?

| Tristan Harrison

Are there more gains to come for this ASX banking giant?

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Retail Shares

What is the earnings forecast to 2026 for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could keep making enormous profits.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX dividend shares have grown their payouts every year for two decades!

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks have impressive dividend track records.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs for growth investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors easy access to large group of growth shares.

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Resources Shares

How this 'game-changing' technology could boost Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto is embracing space age technology to increase its growth prospects.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Opinions

How has this ASX 200 stock returned 14% per annum over the past five years?

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this stock beaten the pants off the market since 2019?

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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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Materials Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's your quarterly update preview

| James Mickleboro

What is the market expecting from this mining giant?

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these shares that analysts are tipping as buys.

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Energy Shares

Oil price spikes on Iran's attack. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The oil price remains near six-month highs as the world awaits Israel’s response to Iran’s drone and rocket attack.

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52-Week Lows

Are Telstra shares a no-brainer for income after hitting a fresh 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts think of the telco giant's shares at this level.

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Record Lows

Star Entertainment shares flop 6% to an all-time low amid critical inquiry

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a perfect storm of negativity surrounding this ASX 200 casino operator...

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Ioneer, Piedmont Lithium, and Talga shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session despite the market weakness.

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Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, NextDC, Predictive Discovery, and Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falters on Middle East war fears

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are on edge as the Middle East teeters on the brink of war.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price drops 1% amid accusations of 'mafia-like' behaviour

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares are having a rude return to trading this Monday.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 7% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this ASX 200 gold miner today following confirmation of media rumours.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock rocketing 32% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on a big announcement.

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Technology Shares

How is the DroneShield share price avoiding the market weakness and jumping 13%?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock reported stunning quarterly growth.

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Technology Shares

NextDC share price tumbles as trading resumes amid $1.32 billion cap raising

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the NextDc share price on Monday.

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