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Resources Shares

Why is the Liontown share price diving 5% on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Liontown are losing ground today.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

We have a diverse mix of ASX 200 shares today.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy for income investors right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for income investors to buy NAB shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's where the health business is heading

| Bronwyn Allen

The Wesfarmers share price is down 4% on no official news, but details have emerged about the company's new health…

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52-Week Lows

These ASX 200 giants are unlocking new lows on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares have just hit new lows.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that Morgans rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been tipped as buys...

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Gold

How the Evolution Mining share price is dodging the worst of today's sell off

| Bernd Struben

With gold trading near two-year lows, what's supporting the Evolution share price on Friday?

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price falling the hardest of the big four today?

| Aaron Teboneras

CBA shares are set to finish the week lower.

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Broker Notes

CSL share price tipped to rise 23% by Citi

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is ending the week in the red. At the time of writing, the…

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Resources Shares

Here's which ASX lithium shares investors have been loading up on this month

| Zach Bristow

Lithium continues to be flavour of the day in 2022.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven Coal shares are on fire, but could there be a looming risk?

| Monica O'Shea

Up nearly 200% year to date, what could impact Whitehaven Coal shares in the future?

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Energy Shares

Could this nation-first action make an investment in Woodside shares cleaner?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Woodside share price is in the red as the company issues some green news.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Brainchip, Domino's, and Vulcan shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Why is the De Grey share price struggling this week?

| Aaron Teboneras

De Grey shares are down again today.

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Share Gainers

Why Apollo Tourism, OZ Minerals, SSR Mining, and Whitehaven Coal shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Friday despite the selloff...

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Communication Shares

Here's how ASX telco shares are faring following Optus hack

| Bernd Struben

Optus customers are urged to be extra alert to potential scams over the coming weeks.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend shares just paid out. Here's how much

| Sebastian Bowen

It's dividend payday this Friday for these ASX 200 shares...

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Resources Shares

2022 hasn't been kind to BHP shares. Here's why I'm holding tight

| Brendon Lau

BHP is down for 2022 but don't count it out.

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ETFs

Could the HACK ETF provide a hedge against future cyber fallout?

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF gives exposure to a (unfortunately) growing trend.

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Materials Shares

Down 6%, Piedmont Lithium shares take the foot off the gas

| Aaron Teboneras

Piedmont shares look set to finish this week in the red.

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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

Xero share price is tumbling 5%, but could it be worth a buy?

| Monica O'Shea

What's the outlook for the Xero share price?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price sparkling in a sea of red today?

| Zach Bristow

Rio has turned from a low point in today's session.

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Energy Shares

Up 14% in a month, could the Paladin Energy share price go higher?

| Monica O'Shea

Paladin Energy shares may be down today, but they've had a good month.

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Economy

The ASX 200 is tumbling today. Could the US Fed be targeting stock markets?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares are playing some catchup with their global peers following yesterday’s national holiday.

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International Stock News

Following this streaming strategy could pay off big for Microsoft

| Justin Pope

Microsoft's massive investments show its excitement for the future of gaming.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs gives its verdict on the Coles share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the Coles share price good value?

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price been so volatile lately?

| Zach Bristow

The pressure continues for Lake Resources on the chart.

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Bank Shares

Broker tips major upside for the Westpac share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Westpac shares?

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price underperforming the ASX 200 this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Why is Magellan hurting so much?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Link share price frozen on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the Link share price today?

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Gold

Gold just hit a 2-year low. What could this mean for the Northern Star share price?

| Zach Bristow

Pressure continues on the entire gold segment in 2022.

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International Stock News

Why buying PayPal is a genius move right now

| Liz Brumer-Smith

With the stock down 67% this year, today's discounted pricing could pay off big for patient investors.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Block share price is being smashed today

| James Mickleboro

Block's shares are having a forgettable day...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price in the doldrums this week?

| Matthew Farley

Sayona Mining slipped into the red while other ASX lithium shares rallied.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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Dividend Investing

Own Mineral Resources shares? Your dividends are on the way

| Aaron Teboneras

Attention Mineral Resources shareholders: Check your bank accounts.

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Materials Shares

Argosy Minerals share price charges higher on lithium update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising on Friday...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares rated as buys by leading brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two of the latest investment picks by brokers.

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Industrials Shares

Why this boring ASX 200 share is actually really 'interesting' right now: expert

| Tristan Harrison

It's been a year of hurt for CSR, but now it could be an opportunity.

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