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Materials Shares

What happened to the Liontown share price in May?

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium favourite posted a new record high last month.

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Resources Shares

What Goldman's new iron ore forecast could mean for the BHP share price

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is in the green amid an overnight gain in the iron ore price. But is the…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is having a difficult session today.

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Travel Shares

Alan Joyce just sold $17m in Qantas shares. Should you be selling?

| James Mickleboro

Qantas' outgoing CEO has just sold the majority of his holding.

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Share Market News

How I'd drip-feed $450 a month into ASX shares to target a million

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what I would do to become a millionaire.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price jumps 12% on lithium-ion batteries deal with LGES

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares are catching the eye of investors on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Polynovo share price racing 14% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Business is booming for this healthcare share right now.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5k in Coles shares in 2020? Here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Coles stock has underperformed over the last three years. Have the dividends been worth it?

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Bank Shares

65 million emails: CBA fined for relentlessly spamming customers

| Tony Yoo

'A complete disregard for the spam rules and the rights of its customers'.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX growth shares that also pay dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are getting big pay rises from these winners.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll have to be quick if you want the latest dividends from these ASX shares.

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Materials Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 mining stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be the shares to buy for mining sector exposure.

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Best Shares

Is it too late to buy May's best-performing ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the best performers from last month.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 40? I'd buy ASX shares to build wealth AND earn passive income

| Bernd Struben

Many ASX shares provide franking credits on their dividends. Meaning you may well be able to hold onto more of…

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? These ASX dividend shares have been named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have recently named these ASX dividend shares as buys. Let's see why they are positive.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been named as buys and could be top additions to your portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price have a better month in June?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be ahead for the ASX 200 mining giant this month.

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Broker Notes

The great irony of a greener future, and the 2 ASX energy shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

The Market Matters team reveals the two stocks to add right now to cash in on energy insecurity.

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Share Gainers

Up 50% in 2023: The ASX share riding the electric vehicle wave

| Tony Yoo

This stock has rocketed so far this year, but it's not too late to jump on board.

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords share fell off a cliff in May, and directors are buying the dip

| Bronwyn Allen

Insiders were quick to snap up shares in ASX retailer Universal Store after its recent price plunge.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday after yesterday's selloff.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Brainchip share price surge 12% in May?

| Monica O'Shea

It was certainly not all smooth sailing for the AI hardware developer though.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares having a shocker that you must buy right now

| Tony Yoo

These two businesses still have strong long-term prospects, according to QVG Capital, so now might be the perfect time to…

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Retail Shares

Is the Harvey Norman share price a buy at 3-year lows?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the iconic Australian retailer took a dive on the market on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Better ASX 200 iron ore share to buy in June: Fortescue or BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares and Fortescue shares have both come down from their highs amid the slide in commodity prices.

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX 300 growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three growth shares that brokers believe could generate nice returns for investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 tumbled on Tuesday as the RBA declared another rate hike.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say investors should buy these ASX dividend stocks for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for income investors this month.

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ETFs

Growth and dividends: Here are 2 ASX ETFs to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs offer investors access to large number of income and growth shares...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest RBA interest rate hike has had a big impact on ASX trading volumes today.

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Dividend Investing

Is the 27% dividend yield on Yancoal shares legit?

| Monica O'Shea

Is the Yancoal dividend real?

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX 200 technology share for a 25% return: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says this tech share is a strong buy. Here's why.

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Bank Shares

Prediction: What's the outlook for the CBA share price in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Interest rates have gone up again. What does this mean for the biggest bank?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges on yet another RBA interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

In the RBA’s ongoing inflation fight, governor Philip Lowe noted “the path to achieving a soft landing remains a narrow…

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Bank Shares

How might the ANZ share price perform in June?

| James Mickleboro

Is June going to be another disappointing month for this bank share?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is June a good time to buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are brokers calling Wesfarmers a buy or a sell today?

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Energy Shares

Why did the Santos share price beat the market in May?

| James Mickleboro

Santos shares were on form in May and managed to smash the market.

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Healthcare Shares

Why have Polynovo shares just been halted?

| James Mickleboro

Polynovo shares won't be going anywhere this afternoon. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Baby Bunting, Bowen Coking Coal, and EBOS shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling heavily on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Perenti, Sigma Healthcare, and Synlait shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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