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Broker Notes

Why these experts say the Santos share price is 'definitely a buy'

| Brendon Lau

Could the Santos share price weakness be a buying opportunity?

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip share price struggling on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's dragging the BrainChip share price lower? Let's take a look.

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price has dumped 20% in September. What went wrong?

| Brooke Cooper

The travel stock has had a forgettable September. 

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Materials Shares

Guess which under-the-radar ASX energy share has soared 34% in 6 weeks

| Matthew Farley

A number of positive announcements have boosted this company's stock in recent times.

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Broker Notes

Here's why Morgans is tipping 20%+ upside for the Coles share price

| James Mickleboro

Coles shares could be in the buy zone according to Morgans...

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Materials Shares

Why Macquarie is tipping 25% upside for the Lynas share price

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the Lynas share price.

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International Stock News

3 big tailwinds that could make contrarian investors rich in the bear market

| Alex Carchidi

You'll need to maintain a long-term mindset to take advantage of all three.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The pound, AGL, volatility, IKEA and Warren's wisdom

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We’ll look back on September and October 2022 as an attractive time to buy some companies that rely on discretionary…

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy CBA shares? Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

Despite a growing global and domestic push towards zero emissions, CBA is taking a more pragmatic approach to its financing…

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Materials Shares

Why is the Anson Resources share price nosediving 8% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a tough finish to the week...

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Materials Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price just been halted?

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium developer's shares are frozen for now...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price smashes ASX 200 amid lithium production news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s proving a strong day for the commodity sector.

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International Stock News

Why US Fintech stocks crashed today

| Billy Duberstein

Unprofitable fintech stocks saw excessive selling today, as the dual threats of inflation and recession loomed.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Appen share price just dropped to a new 5-year low?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen share price has dropped to a new five-year low...

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Pilbara Minerals shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Brooke Cooper

It's been an up and down year for the lithium favourite, but where does it sit right now?

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Dividend Investing

Own Evolution Mining shares? Get ready to dig into your dividends

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's the details regarding Evolution's latest dividend.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why buying Bitcoin might be the best investment right now: broker

| Bernd Struben

The broader crypto rout has been driven by fast-rising interest rates across the world to combat soaring inflation.

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Share Market News

The US stock market just hit new 2-year lows. But it's not all bad news

| Brendon Lau

Could there be a light at the end of the tunnel?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Premier Investments monster dividend

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments is paying some big dividends in FY 2022...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares tanked today

| Howard Smith

Tesla has some big updates coming, but that's not what's moving the stock today.

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Dividend Investing

The Beach Energy dividend is rolling in today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

Time to check your bank account if you hold shares in the energy producer...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk share price drops despite solid start to FY23

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk's shares are on the slide on Friday...

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Communication Shares

Could Telstra shares be set to benefit from the Optus hack?

| Brooke Cooper

One expert believes Optus customers might turn to other telco providers in the aftermath of the data breach.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price falls despite APRA update

| James Mickleboro

CBA was given some good news from APRA this morning...

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Share Market News

Telstra share price lower amid ACCC update on TPG agreement

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC is looking into the Telstra-TPG agreement...

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock plunged today

| Billy Duberstein

Apple has held up better than most tech stocks this year, but does it need to fall for the bear…

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Opinions

Are you at risk of missing the 'recovery moment' in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is making the investment environment uncertain, but that doesn’t mean investors shouldn’t be invested.

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Opinions

This was the only ASX 200 share I bought in September. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve been topping up on this defensive ASX share this month.

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ETFs

I think these 2 ASX ETFs are buys for growth and diversification in October

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for diversified growth? I reckon these ETFs could be good options.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 shares could rise over 40%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goldman Sachs likes these ASX 200 shares...

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Opinions

The mistake this billionaire investor is warning others not to make amid recession fears

| Tristan Harrison

Private equity investor David Rubenstein has given some wise advice.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Loser or bargain? Fundie's verdict on 3 popular ASX shares that have nosedived

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton reveals whether he would buy a trio of heavily discounted stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares to buy...

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Financial Shares

Could this be a looming risk for IAG shares?

| Monica O'Shea

Analysts appear to have a mixed view on IAG shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough end to the week for the ASX 200...

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International Stock News

Here's what one billionaire thinks about crypto right now

| RJ Fulton

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, shares his thoughts on cryptocurrency and where the market might be headed.

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Cheap Shares

Are these beaten down ASX 200 shares going cheap?

| James Mickleboro

Are these ASX shares cheap at current levels?

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Small Cap Shares

Experts say these small cap ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two small cap shares that experts rate highly...

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Opinions

Expert reveals 'one of the most important things' to do in the share market right now

| Bronwyn Allen

Staying invested during periods of volatility is difficult but crucial for ASX shares investors. Here's why.

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Economy

Could fear of inflation mean 'missing out on periods of strong share market returns'?

| Zach Bristow

It's time in the market, not timing the market, that matters most.

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