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Bank Shares

Did CBA shares just load up on $1.25 billion worth of debt?

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA has tapped the debt market to raise more than a billion dollars in funds.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is rocketing 30% on a 'game-changer'

| James Mickleboro

Management at this nickel explorer are very happy with recent drilling.

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Cheap Shares

Top broker nominates 3 cheap ASX 300 retail shares

| Bronwyn Allen

RBC Capital says these 3 ASX 300 retail stocks should grow in value over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as Aussie inflation data surprises to the upside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors didn’t like the latest inflation data just released by the ABS.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Ampol share price zooming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Ampol has delivered the goods during the third quarter. Here's how profitable it has been.

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International Stock News

Which 2 top NASDAQ stocks rushed in opposite directions on earnings updates?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two giants of the global tech world reported quarterly earnings overnight.

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Dividend Investing

Shares vs. property: How do rental returns stack up against dividends?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare current rental yields across metro and regional markets to ASX shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Super Retail share price races higher amid strong sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Super Retail is defying the tough economic environment and growing its sales at a solid rate.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price trouncing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares are now up 34% in 12 months.

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Retirement

Why I'd buy Telstra shares if I were retiring tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call on this stock to provide defensive earnings and dividends.

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Retail Shares

Kogan share price jumps 5% as FY24 starts strongly

| Tristan Harrison

A return to growth is exciting investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price falls despite strong Q1 sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths was in fine form during the first quarter. Here's what it reported.

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Materials Shares

Why are Azure Minerals shares now suspended?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer is locked in takeover talks.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price leaping higher as Malaysia green lights rare earths facility

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX 200 rare earths miner are up 17% since late afternoon trade on Tuesday.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Corporate Travel share price charging higher on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This travel company appears to believe that its shares are undervalued.

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Share Market News

Magellan shares plummet after CEO heads for the exit

| Tony Yoo

The company also announced extra costs to wipe debts from the employee share program.

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Opinions

Want to become wealthy? Here's why buying cheap ASX shares in a downturn could be a great move

| Tristan Harrison

Downturns can be the most exciting time to invest.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Investing Strategies

This is the BEST ASX 200 stock to buy now that El Nino is here: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

What's the weather got to do with stocks? Wilsons' Greg Burke explains.

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Investing Strategies

How do wars and violence impact ASX shares?

| Tony Yoo

AMP's Diana Mousina has analysed what happens to stock markets after geopolitical crises.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another decent session is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally gave investors something to smile about today.

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Financial Shares

Why the Magellan share price could come under 'further pressure'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why there may be worse to come according to a fund manager.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Best Shares

Here are my best ASX shares of 2023 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite the rough year for shares, I've still got some winners.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Dreadnought share price crashing 19% today?

| James Mickleboro

This copper explorer's update has disappointed investors. What's going on?

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Dividend Investing

Act fast if you want to receive the next Bank of Queensland dividend

| James Mickleboro

Payday is looming large for the bank share. Here's what's next.

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Bank Shares

Buying Westpac shares? Here's the latest news from the ASX 200 bank's board

| Bernd Struben

There have been a few noteworthy changes on the Westpac board this month.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price charging higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a positive day for the lithium miner.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 growth stocks with 30%+ upside: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These growth stocks have been given the thumbs up by analysts. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, McMillan Shakespeare, Perseus Mining, and Zip shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session. But why are investors buying their shares?

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52-Week Lows

AFIC shares just hit a 3-year low. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC shares are at a devilish new 52-week low today.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares marching higher despite latest risk to $5.7 billion gas project

| Bernd Struben

Santos shares would likely face some stiff tailwinds if its Barossa project was derailed at this late stage of the…

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Share Fallers

Why Ansell, Brainchip, Cooper Energy, and Novonix shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Syrah share price jump 80% in two days?

| James Mickleboro

This graphite miner's shares have been on fire this week. But why?

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Opinions

Winning management: 2 ASX shares I'd buy to back great people (Plus 1 Nasdaq stock)

| Mitchell Lawler

If I were to treat my portfolio like a team of employees, these are the management teams I'd be hiring…

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Financial Shares

Investing amid soaring global risks and uncertainty? Here's why ASX 200 insurance shares stand to benefit

| Bernd Struben

There was no shortage of risk and uncertainty facing ASX 200 insurance shares, even before this month’s Hamas-led attack on…

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's some ASX news you'll want to see

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP has just announced some management changes.

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Technology Shares

Is this $5 billion deal the reason ASX tech shares are outperforming today?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s giving the tech industry a boost?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price rebounding 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium share price is having a good session.

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