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Share Market News

Out in the cold: How are the ASX 200 evictees faring on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Here's how these shares are faring after being kicked out of the ASX 200...

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Energy Shares

From coal to clean: Aussie billionaire's plan to further energise Tritium stake

| Brooke Cooper

This billionaire is reportedly planning to put the proceeds of a major coal sale towards Tritium shares.

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BNPL shares

How are Zip shares faring on their first day outside the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates are bad news for companies priced with future earnings in mind.

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International Stock News

Should you really buy stocks now or wait a while longer?

| Jon Quast

These insights from investors and CEOs can help you navigate our challenging times.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX copper share is rocketing 48% on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this explorer's shares are on the move.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 of the best ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been named as two of the best to by now...

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Materials Shares

Can the Pilbara Minerals share price continue stretching higher?

| Zach Bristow

Lithium continues to be a central thematic for the ASX.

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International Stock News

Which of these Warren Buffett stocks is the better buy?

| Will Healy

Choosing between these stocks may hinge on external factors.

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Retail Shares

Here's why this ASX 200 retail share is on my buy radar

| Cathryn Goh

This ASX retail share has brushed aside volatility to charge higher this year.

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Resources Shares

Why China's slowdown isn't as bad as it looks for ASX 200 mining shares

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors worry about how China's wobbling economy could impact the ASX miners?

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Liontown share price is up 4% and could keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is charging higher on Monday...

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Healthcare Shares

Imugene share price leaps 5% on trial news

| Aaron Teboneras

Imugene shares are starting the week on a positive note.

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Materials Shares

Down 19% since June, where to next for the Rio Tinto share price?

| Matthew Farley

Are Rio shares set for a recovery in a changing macro environment?

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International Stock News

Should you invest in Tesla shares right now?

| Howard Smith

Investors should be looking toward the next phase for Tesla's business.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price down 4% with takeover close to hitting the rocks

| James Mickleboro

Link's takeover looks close to collapsing...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price slumping 4% today?

| Bernd Struben

Block shares have slipped 45% since listing on the ASX on 20 January this year.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium mania: Is the 'incredible amount of interest' sustainable?

| Zach Bristow

The gap between demand and supply in the sector remains wide.

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Broker Notes

These are the top ASX 100 buy ideas from Macquarie

| Brendon Lau

Let's see which ASX shares analysts from Macquarie are recommending.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Origin share price sliding on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The energy giant is exiting the Beetaloo Basin.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price rocketing 19%?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a strong day...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price gains amid improved Oz Minerals takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

Oz Minerals' board rejected BHP’s previous takeover proposal of $25 per share on 8 August.

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International Stock News

Ethereum's merge is done: now what?

| Adria Cimino

The merge was one step in an overall upgrade to solve Ethereum's biggest problems.

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Healthcare Shares

PolyNovo share price jumps 11% on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

PolyNovo's shares are racing higher on Monday...

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy CBA shares? Here's how the bank's balance sheet stacks up

| Tristan Harrison

Could CBA’s strong balance sheet make it a solid pick?

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Broker Notes

Westpac shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

One top broker has tipped the big four bank's stock to surge 39%.

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Broker Notes

What's the outlook for the Medibank share price in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Medibank shares the ticket to healthy returns?

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Opinions

2 little-known ASX shares that this fund manager says have 'strong' outlooks

| Tristan Harrison

Wilson Asset Management is bullish about these two ASX shares, including IPH.

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Flight Centre share price isn't all that it seems

| Cathryn Goh

Flight Centre shares are travelling closer to pre-COVID levels than you may think...

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Opinions

How I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares when starting a family

| Tristan Harrison

Investing for a baby? I have some ideas on where to put the money.

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Resources Shares

I would only sell my Fortescue shares if this happened

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic on Fortescue’s future, but there are situations where I’d sell.

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Technology Shares

Here's why I think these ASX tech shares are buys in September

| Tristan Harrison

Technology could be the sector to connect with this month.

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Ask a Fund Manager

One 'safe' and one 'exciting' ASX share to own for years like Warren Buffett: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Elvest Co's Adrian Ezquerro explains why two stocks look ripe for putting away into the bottom…

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these top ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Experts have named these top dividend shares as buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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ETFs

2 high quality ETFs for ASX investors in September

| James Mickleboro

Here are two highly rated ETFs...

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are buys according to brokers...

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Opinions

They say there are only 2 guarantees in life, and this ASX All Ords share is focused on 1 of them

| Mitchell Lawler

Is this the most dependable business on the ASX?

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Opinions

Chalk and cheese: 2 iconic share investors couldn't be further apart on the market's next move

| Brendon Lau

Let's dissect two differing views on where the market is headed next.

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Growth Shares

Why experts say these ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these growth shares could be in the buy zone...

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