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Energy Shares

Could dark clouds be gathering for ASX 200 coal shares?

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for ASX 200 coal shares?

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Share Market News

Did the Bitcoin price outperform the ASX 200 in the first quarter?

| Bernd Struben

For most of this year, the Bitcoin price has magnified the moves of share markets.

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Materials Shares

Which has more upside, Allkem or Pilbara Minerals shares?

| James Mickleboro

Which of these lithium shares has the most upside potential?

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Healthcare Shares

Is ASX 300 healthcare company Incannex profitable?

| Brooke Cooper

Is the pharmaceutical company operating with a green balance sheet? Let's take a look.

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Energy Shares

There were big winners and losers among ASX hydrogen shares in Q1. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

It was a mixed bag for hydrogen shares last quarter. Here are the details.

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares getting you down? Here are 3 ways to fight pessimism

| Tony Yoo

There is no denying 2022 has been tough for stock investors. Here are some suggestions to keep your heads high.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs names 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares that Goldman Sachs rates as buys...

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares have been tipped as buys...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares that experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of blue chip shares that have been rated as buys...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to end the week on a high note.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Technology Shares

How did the BrainChip share price manage to smash the ASX 200 in Q1?

| Tony Yoo

The technology company saw its stocks outperform its index peers last quarter. How did it do that?

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Share Market News

Why is the AGL share price taking a battering on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company appears to be going head-to-head with Cannon-Brookes once more.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price having such a stellar end to the week?

| James Mickleboro

Santos' shares are ending the week strongly...

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP share price good value at the current level?

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Healthcare Shares

Crashing 20% since mid-August, this ASX 300 share is now 'undervalued': expert

| Monica O'Shea

It's enjoyed a good run this week, but could this ASX 300 share go higher?

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Share Market News

Why Appen, GQG, Paradigm, and Talga shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price has fallen the most of the ASX 200 big four banks over the past year. So, is it a cheap buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Down 16% in 12 months, the Westpac share price is the worst performer of the ASX 200 big four banks.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Karoon Energy, Stanmore Resources, and Whitehaven Coal are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Friday...

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Gold

Why is everyone suddenly talking about ASX 200 gold shares?

| Bernd Struben

Many gold miners opt to hedge part of their future gold delivery. That means they lock in a fixed price…

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Resources Shares

Why Fortescue's green hydrogen plans just got a $13 million boost

| Monica O'Shea

What is this major grant for?

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 energy shares in Q2?

| Zach Bristow

Energy markets are continuing to fluctuate. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Is the government getting cold feet on proposed changes to ASX dividend franking credits?

| Bronwyn Allen

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones says Labor will "listen seriously" to the feedback after the public consultation period closed this week.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett is getting a helping hand from a surprising source

| Matthew DiLallo

The renowned-investor's bold bets on oil stocks are getting an unexpected boost.

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 directors who raised the stakes in their company shares in September

| Bronwyn Allen

This can be a great sign for ordinary ASX 200 share investors.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price rocketed 50% in the first quarter, but what now?

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares were on form during the first quarter of FY 2023...

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Share Market News

As anxiety runs high, here's how the stock market can rise from the ashes to roar higher once more

| Bruce Jackson

Here's everything you need to know about interest rates, and the economic cycle.

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Retail Shares

Where is the Wesfarmers share price headed in October and beyond?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this ASX retail giant be a bargain buy?

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Share Gainers

Is there any stopping the Whitehaven share price?

| Bernd Struben

As well as huge share price gains, Whitehaven has paid out big dividends this year.

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Materials Shares

AVZ Minerals shares are scheduled to resume trading next week. Here's what to watch

| James Mickleboro

Will this lithium share return to trade soon?

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Materials Shares

Down 25% in a month, what's in store for the Core Lithium share price in October?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Core Lithium share price really offer 48% upside?

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International Stock News

Does Terra Luna deserve a second chance in your crypto portfolio?

| Dominic Basulto

Don't be fooled again. Terra Luna Classic might be rising now, but it could go to zero tomorrow.

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Cannabis Shares

Why are these 2 ASX cannabis shares booming all of a sudden?

| Bernd Struben

It wasn’t all too long ago that most companies involved in the cultivation and sale of medicinal or recreational marijuana…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price in the green today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a positive end to the week for the energy producer.

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Materials Shares

The Sayona Mining share price crashed 20% in September, but now…

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the performance of Sayona Mining shares so far this month.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Talga share price is sinking 15% today

| James Mickleboro

Talga's shares are sinking on Friday. Here's why...

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price has just capped off a stellar first quarter. What's next?

| Bernd Struben

Passengers may not be thrilled with the fuller flights, but it’s helping Qantas recoup the cost of higher jet fuel…

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Motley Fool Media

A calmer day on the ASX and good news for savers. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It was a comparatively quiet day for the market on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

If you'd bought $2,000 of NAB shares at the end of FY22, here's how much you'd have now

| Brooke Cooper

The NAB share price outperformed over the three months ended 30 September.

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International Stock News

Why Warren Buffett thinks it's a mistake to dump your stocks in a bear market

| David Jagielski

Being out of the stock market may seem safer right now, but it is far from a risk-free strategy.

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