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Resources Shares

'Largest exposure': Why this expert is still bullish on red-hot ASX coal shares

| Tristan Harrison

Coal has been a big performer already in 2022. But here’s why it could deliver further outperformance.

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International Stock News

2 high-growth electric vehicle stocks to consider buying (other than Tesla)

| Beth McKenna

The electric vehicle revolution is underway, but still has phenomenal long-term growth potential.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Betmakers share price tumbled 25% in 2 weeks?

| Matthew Farley

We take a look at what's going on with the betting technology company's stock.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price falls despite business update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is falling on Tuesday...

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Energy Shares

The AGL dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

AGL shareholders should check their bank accounts today.

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Share Market News

Could the US be heading for a recession it 'has to have'?

| Brooke Cooper

The battle against inflation could drive the world's largest economy into recession.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price higher on $2.2 billion PNG deal

| James Mickleboro

Santos could be selling a share of the PNG LNG operation...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX All Ords shares going ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

These two high-yielding ASX All Ords shares will soon be taking their latest dividends off the table.

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International Stock News

Why Amazon stock popped on Monday

| Danny Vena

The e-commerce giant is doubling down on its biggest sale of the year.

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ETFs

Why I think right now is a great time to buy the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

| Tristan Harrison

It looks like a good time to go hunting for US tech shares.

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Materials Shares

Newcrest share price hits 6-year low. Expert predicts more pain to come

| Tristan Harrison

Seeing a golden opportunity with Newcrest shares? Not so fast…

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Materials Shares

Down 18% in a month, is the Iluka Resources share price a smart buy?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Iluka share price go higher in the future? Let's take a look.

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Technology Shares

Down 46% in 2022, why ASX 200 tech share Xero is still my hero

| Cathryn Goh

This year hasn't been kind to Xero shares, but here's why I'm still holding on tight.

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Resources Shares

Down 14% in a month, what's next for the BHP share price?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP has been suffering. Is it about to dig itself out of this hole?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin isn't as 'smart' as Ethereum… and that's why I hold it

| Mitchell Lawler

Isn't Bitcoin old and irrelevant now?

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock rallied Monday

| Danny Vena

The iPhone maker is expanding its production capabilities.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy according to analysts...

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Investing Strategies

'Long term view': Expert names 2 punished ASX shares with 'bright outlook'

| Tony Yoo

The sure-fire way to combat volatile markets is to invest for the long term.

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Investing Strategies

2 'cyclical' ASX shares about to take off: experts

| Tony Yoo

A couple of stock advisors reckon investing in these businesses that dig up jobs and minerals are the go in…

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Retail Shares

Has this ASX sector hit rock bottom? Is it time to buy in?

| Tony Yoo

If you want to buy low then you need to be somewhat contrarian.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a better day on Tuesday...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could get investors excited...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX lithium shares that dropped by 12% or more on Monday

| Matthew Farley

Why are these companies doing so poorly?

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Energy Shares

Despite all the recent noise, is it business as usual for AGL shares?

| Zach Bristow

We check what may be ahead for the energy giant leading up to its 'strategy day' later this month.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares dodged today's carnage to come out on top.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Coles share price a defensive ASX 200 buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are supermarket shares worth putting in your investing shopping basket?

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Materials Shares

Syrah Resources share price sinks 21% amid 'illegal action'

| Matthew Farley

It's been a tough day on the market for the graphite miner.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Woolworths share price having such a stellar run on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares have started the week strongly...

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Bank Shares

Does ANZ really have the best profit margins of the big four bank shares?

| Zach Bristow

Profitability is measured in a couple of different ways. We use these figures to compare the big four.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Fallers

Novonix share price dives again, down 19% in two weeks

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 tech stock tumbled to a new 52-week low today.

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Share Market News

'Historically, times like this are the best for making money': expert

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why economic doom and gloom could mean ASX shares are an opportunity.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Costa, Link, and Syrah shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a bad start to the week...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price tumbling 5% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's the latest surrounding the Woodside share price.

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Share Gainers

Why Altium, Greenwing, Superloop, and Universal Store shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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International Stock News

Investing in this ETF right now could make you a millionaire retiree

| Chuck Saletta

When it comes to building wealth over time, it's hard to beat a strategy of dollar-cost averaging into a broad…

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International Stock News

Why Warren Buffett loves this US stock

| John Ballard

This stock buy hasn't worked out as Buffett expected, but investors can still learn some important lessons.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price tumbles to new 52-week low on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The travel agent's stock hit its lowest point since August 2021 earlier today.

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price dives 13% in Monday's mining selloff

| Matthew Farley

Why are shares in the rare earths developer getting whacked on Monday?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Allkem share price dumping 5% today?

| Mitchell Lawler

What is behind the rocky start to the week for Allkem shares?

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