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How to invest

When will the stock market recover? Here's a better question to ask

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't ask when the market will recover, ask this instead...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto says new high-tech mine is ready for a production upgrade, as shares slip

| Bronwyn Allen

It's only a year old but plans are already underway to increase production at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Thursday's ASX session was a shocker for shareholders.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These blue-chip shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Share Fallers

Is it time to buy the 3 worst performing ASX 200 shares of the year?

| Bernd Struben

While a few ASX 200 shares have roughly doubled in value this year, others have gone decidedly the other way.

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Share Market News

Why did a major investor just offload $157 million in Whitehaven shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Whitehaven announced a $5 billion acquisition of BHP coal assets yesterday.

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Economy

ASX 200 tanks 1.6% amid latest unemployment data

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why lower unemployment is bad news for ASX 200 shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour share price dips amid path clearing for Wavish to join board

| Bronwyn Allen

The former Woolworths boss has received one of the regulatory approvals required to join the board.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 dividend shares to buy now according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be good options for income investors. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price sinks 12% despite rocketing revenue

| Mitchell Lawler

Positive cash flows, growing revenue, improving cash balance. Why are investors still displeased?

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International Stock News

Here's why the Netflix share price just popped 12% overnight

| Sebastian Bowen

Netflix stock has just made an extraordinary move.

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Broker Notes

Citi says CSL shares can rise almost 40%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with this beaten down biotherapeutics giant's shares.

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52-Week Highs

2 All Ords shares smashing 52-week highs amid today's sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares aren't following the All Ords lower today...

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Materials Shares

Should you buy BHP shares following its Q1 update?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about this mining giant's shares?

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Netwealth, Pilbara Minerals, and Telix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult session on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares higher as date is set for shareholder vote on takeover

| Bronwyn Allen

Origin has lodged a scheme booklet and notice of scheme meeting with the ASX.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are lagging the losses posted by the ASX 200 today.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Nick Scali, Northern Star, and Weebit Nano shares are avoiding the selloff

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a better day than most on Thursday.

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Gold

Own Evolution Mining shares? Here's why the ASX 200 gold stock is leaping higher

| Bernd Struben

Up 80% in a year, Evolution Mining shares are outpacing the benchmark again today.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre shares tumble: Are they a bargain buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to add this travel share to your portfolio? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Tesla share price dives as profits fall 44%

| Mitchell Lawler

Driving higher car sales in a weakening economy has taken its toll on Tesla's profit profile.

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Travel Shares

Corporate Travel shares fall despite flying start to FY24

| Tristan Harrison

What happened in the first three months?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Netwealth share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button today following the release of the company's quarterly update.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price outperforming the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Santos achieved US$1.4 billion of sales revenue over the three months to 30 September.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths shares lower on ACCC concerns. What's happening?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths' acquisition of a majority stake in Petstock hasn't been as smooth as it would have liked.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares hit 52-week low after airline cops multiple blows overnight

| Tony Yoo

Can it get any worse for the airline? Apparently it can -- just ask investors.

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Broker Notes

Why did multiple brokers just downgrade AMP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts aren’t as excited about the ASX financial share.

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Gold

Northern Star share price charging higher on strong second-half outlook

| Bernd Struben

The Northern Star share price has been a star performer over the past 12 months.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price surging 14% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why are Pilbara Minerals and ASX lithium shares getting hammered today?

| James Mickleboro

The outlook for lithium could be challenged according to one leading broker.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price dropping today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this mining company's shares today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price on watch after big merger plan dies

| Tony Yoo

The airline just can't shake off its bad fortunes. Here's the latest blow that investors will be watching on Thursday.

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Gold

Should you invest in gold today? Here are the pros and cons

| Sebastian Bowen

Like any assets, gold has its own pros and cons.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% yields: Citi

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the team at Citi is feeling bullish about these income options.

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Financial Shares

Is the AFIC share price a good-value buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the LIC stalwart a buy?

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ETFs

Cybersecurity, tech, and uranium: 3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy now

| James Mickleboro

It could be worth checking out exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 60?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you above or below the super average?

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that analysts say have 25% upside

| James Mickleboro

These high-quality shares have been tipped as buys with major upside potential.

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Dividend Investing

With a 22% dividend, is this ASX share a passive income machine?

| Tony Yoo

Imagine receiving $22,000 each year from just a $100,000 investment. Surely that's a winner?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200 index on Thursday.

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