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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price end the month lower after being up 35%?

| James Mickleboro

It was a rollercoaster month for this lithium share...

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Resources Shares

What's with the Magnis Energy share price on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The company is seeking funding to expand its lithium-ion battery plant.

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Share Market News

Why did the Zip share price surge 21% in November?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how the BNPL share fared last month.

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Energy Shares

On the back of a cracking year, these 3 ASX 200 coal shares soared again in November

| Bernd Struben

Thermal coal prices continued to trade near all-time highs in November.

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Economy

So, has inflation peaked or not?

| Bronwyn Allen

When inflation peaks, interest rate hikes may cease or at least occur less frequently. So, this is a big question.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Evolution Mining, Rio Tinto, and Xero shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share price gains are resulting in high volumes today...

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL share price leap 7% in November?

| Matthew Farley

The biotech's share price could have been boosted by the company's R&D presentation.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AFIC share price have such a strong run in November?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month was a pleasing time for ASX shares.

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Share Fallers

Why CogState, Downer, Temple & Webster, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Thursday...

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ETFs

Is the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) an ASX buy for China's reopening?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this ETF the best way to play a Chinese recovery?

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Technology Shares

Xero share price hurtles higher on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

Xero shares are having a strong start to the week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price rockets 80% in a month amid clash of the takeover titans

| Mitchell Lawler

Guess which mining magnate is taking an interest in this small ASX gas explorer...

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (NDQ) having such a stellar run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This US tech share ETF is on fire today. Here's why...

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Record Highs

Why is the Mineral Resources share price rocking an all-time high today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how the Mineral Resources share price is faring today.

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Economy

Investing in ASX shares? Here's what the experts expect for RBA rate hikes in 2023

| Bernd Struben

When the RBA raised the cash rate to 0.35% in May, it represented the first rate hike since November 2010.

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52-Week Highs

Thank you Mr Powell! 7 ASX 200 shares cracking new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a flood of new 52-week highs on the ASX today...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price surging 11% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is back on form on Thursday...

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How to invest

Stock market correction: A once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX shares are still in correction territory today. Could this be a chance to buy?

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Bank Shares

Why did the Westpac share price lag the ASX 200 in November?

| Brooke Cooper

The banking giant struggled last month after releasing its full-year earnings.

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Resources Shares

Can you guess which 3 ASX 200 lithium shares led the charge in November?

| Bernd Struben

The big lithium players enjoyed a strong start to November. And then this happened.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Climate and energy: Analyst tips 2 ASX shares perfectly placed for global crises

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Bell Direct's Grady Wulff names a pair of stocks that may surprise you with their green…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Collins Foods share price has been decimated this week, and 4 directors are buying the dip

| James Mickleboro

Insiders are loading up on this ASX 200 share...

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Resources Shares

Up 260% in 2022, could the Whitehaven share price double again?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the coal stock really trade at $20 in the future?

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Share Market News

Why are ASX tech shares having such a cracking run on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

Aussie tech shares seem to be taking their lead from the US Nasdaq.

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International Stock News

Was Wednesday's US stock market surge premature?

| Dan Caplinger

What the Federal Reserve chair said wasn't any big surprise, but Wall Street heard what it wanted to hear.

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Materials Shares

How the Fortescue share price defied the bears and jumped 32% in November

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares smashed the market despite the countless bearish brokers...

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Opinions

Is this the start of an ASX 200 Santa rally?

| Tristan Harrison

It's been a good time for the share market in recent weeks. Will this be an early Christmas present?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk share price just hit a 52-week high. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors have a taste for A2 Milk today, but what could be behind the excitement?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price falls as the ASX 200 giant targets 4% annual growth

| Brooke Cooper

Its Sangomar and Scarborough developments are expected to drive its growth.

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A man in a business suit wearing boxing gloves slumps in the corner of a boxing ring representing the beaten-up Zip share price in recent times
Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price got hammered in November. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

There was plenty of the crypto’s characteristic volatility on display last month.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares missed out on the good times in November...

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Dividend Investing

Want healthy dividend growth? Why I'd buy this ASX 200 blue-chip stock

| Tristan Harrison

This global ASX share could keep paying bigger payouts to investors.

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Financial Shares

Medibank share price lifts despite latest data dump to 'dark web'

| Monica O'Shea

What is going on at Medibank?

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Capital Raising

Domino's share price halted amid $165 million cap raise

| James Mickleboro

This pizza chain operator's shares are halted. Here's why...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP's bargain? Expert thinks its ASX 200 takeover target could be worth 40% more

| Brooke Cooper

Oz Minerals could have theoretically fielded bids of $40, expert says.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price skyrocketing today?

| Bernd Struben

Block, which acquired Afterpay in January, is dual listed with shares trading on both the ASX and the NYSE.

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International Stock News

Down 30%, is it safe to invest in the Nasdaq right now?

| David Moadel

As 2021's tech highfliers finally feel the force of gravity, dip buyers don't have to let transitory issues dissuade them.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price lifts despite lukewarm iron ore outlook

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto shares are pushing higher on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price underperform the ASX 200 in November?

| Tristan Harrison

The outlook given within the FY22 result may have had a big impact on NAB shares.

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