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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price held up surprisingly well in September. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

One of the ASX’s biggest miners managed to produce big outperformance last month.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price crashes 18% on 'ongoing uncertainty' update

| James Mickleboro

Appen is having a very tough time right now...

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Dividend Investing

The Woodside dividend is being paid to shareholders today. Here's the lowdown

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the Woodside dividend.

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ETFs

3 top-performing ASX ETFs in the first quarter of FY23

| Cathryn Goh

It’s an all-BetaShares affair…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares dropped Wednesday

| Howard Smith

Musk may be selling more shares to fund his purchase of Twitter.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields...

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Gold

40% upside: Expert picks 3 ASX gold shares attractive to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Strangely, gold stocks have suffered this year despite high inflation. One portfolio manager reckons the sector's now ready to rally.

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Technology Shares

Are ASX tech shares cheaper than US tech stocks?

| Tony Yoo

After a brutal 12 months, which market could investors pick up the best cloud computing bargains?

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Technology Shares

'High quality': Analyst names 2 ASX tech shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Growth shares have boomed since the latest interest rate hike, but investors still need to be very selective about which…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Can the ASX 200 index extend its winning run?

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Bank Shares

How did the Westpac share price manage to beat the ASX 200 in September?

| Tristan Harrison

This big bank was more resilient than the overall share market last month.

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Travel Shares

Expert reveals why 'a premium is warranted' for Qantas shares in October

| Bronwyn Allen

The airline's 'superior domestic market structure and share' and its 'strong balance sheet' makes it a buy, one broker says.

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Technology Shares

Are ASX 200 tech shares staging a comeback?

| Bernd Struben

The biggest tech companies on the ASX have rocketed higher over the past two trading days.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares topped the lot on Wednesday.

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Energy Shares

Where is the Woodside share price headed in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Will this oil and gas giant be able to outperform in October?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price skip the ASX 200 party today?

| James Mickleboro

Someone forgot to invite Sayona Mining to the ASX 200 party today...

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Bank Shares

What's next for the NAB share price after a 5% slide last month?

| Bronwyn Allen

September's losses for the NAB share price have been recaptured following the Reserve Bank's decision to raise rates by 0.25%…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Kogan share price jumped 7% today

| James Mickleboro

Kogan's shares had another strong day...

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Gold

Are ASX 200 gold shares worth buying as an inflation hedge?

| Bernd Struben

Inflation and interest rates have rocketed across most of the developed world in 2022 after more than a decade of…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Why is ASIC suing these 2 ASX All Ordinaries companies?

| Brooke Cooper

Two ASX All Ords favourites are facing the regulator's wrath.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's how the miner plans to deliver on its 'clear growth pathway'

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is the biggest ASX share on the market. But it has plans to grow even more.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the PointsBet share price is jumping 10% today

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are jumping on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, Flight Centre, Life360, and Link shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Cronos Australia, Pilbara Minerals, Sayona Mining, and Strike Energy are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have tumbled on dropped into the red on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share with a massive dividend yield and 'huge amounts of free cash': experts

| Brooke Cooper

This stock trades with a 21% dividend yield right now, but how long can that last?

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Bank Shares

Can the CBA share price regain its $100 crown in October?

| Bernd Struben

Following the past two days' gains, the CBA share price is back trading above $97 on Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk share price drops despite buyback kicking off

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk's shares are falling despite its buyback kicking off today...

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price shakes off losing streak to post second day of gains

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates are bad news for equities in general, but particularly onerous to loss making companies reliant on debt…

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BNPL shares

Raising funds outside the ASX comes at a cost for Zip

| James Mickleboro

It's getting more expensive to raise funds from debt markets for Zip...

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Share Market News

Is the outlook for ASX 200 shares in Q2 brighter since the RBA's interest rate decision?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 shares are rallying for a second day on Wednesday. Here's why and what's next for the benchmark index.

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Share Market News

Macquarie reveals ASX 200 shares 'more likely to outperform in a bear market rally'

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has named 10 ASX shares likely to do best in the bear market rally that may have…

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Broker Notes

Flight Centre shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could Flight Centre shares really offer a 30% upside?

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Materials Shares

How did the Pilbara Minerals share price surge 25% during the 'worst month of the year'?

| Bernd Struben

September did indeed live up to its poor reputation for most share investors. But not all...

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Motley Fool Media

RBA increases rates again… but by less than expected. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The share market enjoyed its strongest day for more than two years on Tuesday, with the ASX 200 adding an…

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Materials Shares

'Significance cannot be understated': Why this ASX lithium share is surging on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a strong day...

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin and Ethereum are rising today

| Bram Berkowitz

Investors have latched onto the idea that the Federal Reserve might get less aggressive with its hawkish monetary policy moves.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Go home, ASX. You're drunk…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Days like these have only one rationale: emotion.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price jumps 7% on new buyout offer

| James Mickleboro

Link has received a new buyout proposal...

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Materials Shares

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

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Allkem share price offer even more upside right now?

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