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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares ready to rocket: experts

| Tony Yoo

Have resources stocks already had their day in the sun? Professionals reckon this pair still have a bright future ahead…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What to make of last night's budget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

This one was… different.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price on watch following mixed first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

Coles has released its first quarter sales update...

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Bank Shares

Could the best be yet to come for the NAB share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Are NAB shares an undervalued opportunity despite their ongoing performance?

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to buy no matter what the market's doing: Auscap

| Tony Yoo

This trio of businesses are high quality, so sooner or later the market will recognise them for the gems they…

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 growth shares experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 growth shares have been named as buys...

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Dividend Investing

22 high-yield ASX dividend shares Wilsons is targeting

| Tony Yoo

Analysts warn finding excellent income-producing stocks is not just about going for the highest yields.

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Broker Notes

Up 16% so far this month, is it too late to buy Westpac shares now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy Westpac shares?

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Ask a Fund Manager

What to consider when shorting ASX shares in a bear market: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

In bear markets, the ability to take short positions can help protect capital and reduce volatility.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors generous yields...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise again on Wednesday...

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

The ASX All Ords share that's a better, cheaper buy than Polynovo: Wilsons

| Monica O'Shea

Could this one ASX healthcare share be set for growth?

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Dividend Investing

Have ASX 200 high-yield dividend shares been a blessing or a curse in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Did big yields translate into big total returns this year?

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ETFs

2 super ETFs for ASX investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

These two ETFs could be top buy and hold options for investors...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 lithium favourite topped the lot on Tuesday.

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How to invest

Here's how I allocate my ASX share portfolio and why

| Sebastian Bowen

This is how I invest my hard-earned cash into a share market portfolio...

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Energy Shares

Broker says Santos is an ASX 200 energy share to buy

| James Mickleboro

This energy share could be a great option according to Morgans...

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Materials Shares

Why did the South32 share price take a beating on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

What happened to the ASX miner today? Let's take a look.

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Healthcare Shares

Is buying CSL shares right now a smart move?

| Brooke Cooper

Experts are tipping a strong recovery for the healthcare stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Cann, Reliance Worldwide, and South32 shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Aroa Biosurgery, Cettire, Estia Health, and Weebit Nano shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's again all about lithium for today's most traded ASX 200 shares...

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52-Week Lows

Why is ASX 200 share Reliance Worldwide crashing 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's have a look.

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Share Market News

Why is the Rio Tinto share price in the doldrums today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a tough day so far for some ASX mining shares.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says the Allkem share price has peaked

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could have peaked according to analysts at Morgans...

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Technology Shares

Why is the PointsBet share price dropping today?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Communication Shares

Headwinds for Telstra shares are now behind them: expert

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there growth coming to the Telstra share price?

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BNPL shares

Zip shares have fallen 85% this year but Diamond still says 'We can be the next CBA'

| Monica O'Shea

Can the buy now, pay later company turn its fortunes around?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Send in the drones: Why is the Coles share price taking off today?

| Zach Bristow

Coles has turned off lows in today's session.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price trails ASX 200 big four following earnings dint

| Brooke Cooper

Westpac is the worst performing ASX 200 big four bank share right now.

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Energy Shares

Why the AGL share price can surge 35%: Morgans

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for the AGL share price?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What should be in tonight's budget (but probably won't)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Treasurer, if you’re reading this, feel free to get in touch.

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Retail Shares

Back in fashion? This ASX All Ords share is up over 130% so far in October

| James Mickleboro

The Cettire share price is smashing the All Ords in October...

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Economy

Which ASX 200 shares could benefit from the federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tonight is budget night (again). Let's see how this could impact ASX 200 shares...

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International Stock News

This famous investor is buying Tesla shares again. 3 reasons you should too

| Howard Smith

The Ark Invest chief has been generally on point with her buy-and-sell decisions with Tesla stock in the last year.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Sayona Mining share price booming 10% on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

Sayona extends gains today.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares lifting another 5% on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

The lithium player is extending its gains today as prices for the battery metal reach new heights.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX mining shares hitting all-time highs today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX mining shares are hitting new highs on Tuesday...

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How to invest

How I'd build a 'best ASX shares to buy now' list

| Brooke Cooper

There are plenty of ways to identify potential ASX winners.

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