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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today 

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 gold share led the pack on Monday.

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Cannabis Shares

Looking to buy ASX cannabis shares right now? You'll want to watch this

| Bernd Struben

Cannabis stocks on the ASX have been hit by similar headwinds facing cannabis companies the world over.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price firing up 4% today?

| Tristan Harrison

A higher iron ore price is giving the sector a strong boost.

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International Stock News

Here's what small-cap stocks can do for your portfolio

| Bram Berkowitz

Small-cap stocks are commonly defined as companies with a market capitalization between $300 million and $2 billion.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Miners are dominating the ASX 200's most traded shares this Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares are 'fully valued' and investors should buy Coles instead: broker

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares may be fully valued according to one broker...

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Bank Shares

Are ASX 200 bank shares a no-brainer buy in an inflationary environment?

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is stirring up volatility for the economy and share market. Is the banking sector the way to go?

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Gold

Why is the De Grey Mining share price leaping 7% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the ASX 200 gold miner be a takeover target?

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Coronado Global, Eclipx, and Westpac shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Materials Shares

Could this help turn a corner for the Lake Resources share price?

| Bernd Struben

Despite today’s big boost, the Lake Resources share price has underperformed most ASX lithium shares in 2022.

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Communication Shares

Why is the Telstra share price trailing the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why aren't Telstra shares enjoying some gains today?

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, BHP, Capricorn Metals, and Newcrest shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Monday...

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International Stock News

This one trend could send Bitcoin even higher

| RJ Fulton

Younger investors are increasingly interested in cryptocurrency exposure, and that means great things for Bitcoin.

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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 Market News

This ASX All Ords share dumped 50% last week, now a director is buying up big

| Sebastian Bowen

Bravura shares have been climbing amid news of some insider buying...

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Resources Shares

No deal: Why ASX 200 coal share Coronado is sinking today

| Brooke Cooper

Takeover talks between two global coal giants have gone up in smoke.

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International Stock News

Can you make money during a bear market? It depends

| Katie Brockman

How to maximize your earnings despite market volatility.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips A2 Milk share price to jump 24%

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares could have 24% upside from current levels...

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Share Gainers

This ASX fintech just got a banking license, and its share price surged 54%

| Cathryn Goh

The wait is finally over...

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? Here's what brokers are saying about its R&D pipeline

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about CSL's R&D pipeline?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares bolting out the gates on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue shares are all well into the green on Monday.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price dropping today?

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are falling on Monday...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting new multi-year highs today

| Brooke Cooper

These three ASX shares rocketed to long-forgotten highs this morning.

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International Stock News

Better big tech stock: Apple vs. Alphabet

| Leo Sun

Which FAANG stock is the better bear market buy?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price climbing today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is the Woodside share price charging higher?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just rocketed 50% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the lithium stock leapt 50% higher in early trade.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price having such a stellar start to the week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio shares are off to the races today...

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Opinions

3 reasons why I'd buy ASX shares now and hold them forever

| Tristan Harrison

I think ASX shares are a great long-term wealth-building tool to look at right now.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price dropping 4% today?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's shares are falling after the bank released its full year results...

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price rockets 10% on Hyundai and Kia rare earths deal

| Brooke Cooper

The rare earths developer has signed its first major offtake agreement.

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Share Gainers

Why is this newly minted ASX 200 share rocketing 10% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The miner listed on the ASX back on 7 July 2008. But it wasn’t until 19 September this year that…

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Growth Shares

How I'd find ASX growth shares to buy today to double my money

| Tristan Harrison

This seems like a great time to invest in businesses with good growth potential.

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Legendary share market investing expert and owner of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett
International Stock News

Warren Buffett's portfolio is different from yours. Here's why

| Bram Berkowitz

Buffett runs the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, which has a massive equities portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy this ASX 200 share for its 7% dividend yield right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this commodity business be a great pick for income?

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Macquarie share price starting the week lower?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's ex-dividend time for Macquarie shares...

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Westpac dividend

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about Westpac's dividend...

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy Fortescue shares? Here are the questions I asked before jumping in

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few different things to consider with Fortescue shares.

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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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Broker Notes

Do Wesfarmers shares really offer 22% upside AND growing dividends?

| Brooke Cooper

The future looks bright for the ASX 200 retail giant, according to this broker.

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Share Gainers

Could China be about to rain on the ASX 200 coal share parade?

| Monica O'Shea

What's the outlook for the coal price?

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