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ETFs

Experts say these top ETFs are buys right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ETFs that experts think investors should be looking at...

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend shares as buys...

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here's which ASX shares are reporting today

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering which ASX companies are releasing results on Friday?

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price on watch following equity raising update

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has raised money to fund an acquisition...

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BNPL shares

How does Zip's 'Operation Blue Sky' stack up against Block's battening down of the hatches?

| Tristan Harrison

The buy now, pay later industry is working on initiatives.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks likely to have a decent finish to the week...

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares that analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares have been given buy ratings...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares inking new multi-year highs today

| Brendon Lau

Despite the market falling on Thursday, it wasn't a bad day for all ASX 200 shares.

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Industrials Shares

Results and trading halts: What went down for the NRW share price on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the construction and mining contractor's day on the market.

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Bank Shares

Up 10%, why has the Westpac share price smashed other ASX banks this past month?

| Matthew Farley

The Westpac share price has surged this month despite rocky Q3 earnings results.

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Resources Shares

The OZ Minerals share price has barely moved since rocketing on BHP's takeover bid. So, what now?

| Tristan Harrison

Things have gone quiet with OZ Minerals. We take a look at what's next.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Coles share price just smash its all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a good day on the ASX for the supermarket giant. Here's what happened.

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price has gained 5% since last week's update. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares are in focus as the big bank steadily climbs on the ASX.

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Earnings Results

Blackmores share price dives 10% despite revenue boost

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Blackmores announce in its FY 2022 results?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Orora share price slips despite $187 million profit

| Matthew Farley

A solid jump in profits in FY22 wasn't enough to excite investors.

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Earnings Results

Nuix share price tumbles following $23m loss in FY22

| James Mickleboro

Nuix shares dropped into the red on Thursday...

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Communication Shares

The Telstra share price is still trading 50% off its all-time high. Is right now a good time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Telstra shares a post-earnings buy today?

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Earnings Results

Codan share price sinks 10% despite record profit

| Aaron Teboneras

How did Codan track for the 2022 financial year?

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Resources Shares

How have ASX nickel stocks been performing in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

While most people are aware of the crucial role of lithium in lithium-ion batteries, nickel is also a critical battery…

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Resources Shares

Why did ASX mining share Conico rocket 30% today?

| Monica O'Shea

What did this junior miner reveal to the ASX today?

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Bank Shares

Can ANZ's latest acquisition help it catch up to the other ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

How much of a difference will buying Suncorp’s bank make? We take a look.

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Codan, Lake Resources, and Xero shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Financial Shares

Could wild spring weather threaten the performance of IAG shares?

| Bernd Struben

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a La Niña alert.

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Share Gainers

Why CSL, IPH, Renascor, and Treasury Wine shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days. Here's why...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is down by more than 5%.

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Technology Shares

Does the bull beat the bear for this ASX tech share?

| Cathryn Goh

Let's take a look at the bull and bear cases for this ASX tech share.

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Share Market News

Here's why one big bad bear is suggesting the stock market could crash by 50%

| Bruce Jackson

One strategist thinks markets haven't bottomed.

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Share Gainers

3 tiny ASX mining shares leaping over 20% on project announcements

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these shares soaring today?

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares having such a top run on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

These coal stocks are defying the market's downturn today.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price behaving so strangely on the ASX today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares have been wild on Thursday. What's going on?

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International Stock News

2 cryptos that could lead the market recovery

| Dominic Basulto

Bitcoin and Ethereum are uniquely positioned to lead the entire crypto market higher in 2022.

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Capital Raising

This ASX mining share just crashed 37%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors have turned sour on this small-cap mining share...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just rocketed 20%

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie-based lithium explorer is now the largest holder of lithium mining claims in the US state of South Dakota.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price dips despite dividend boost

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare insurer will pay its biggest final dividend since 2019.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share is soaring 16% on a new Google deal

| Brendon Lau

This tech share has had a great past 12 months.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Considering Woolworths shares? Here's why this key exec just jumped ship for Amazon

| Brooke Cooper

A top executive plans to leave the company next year.

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Earnings Results

Evolution Mining share price dives 4% on profit slump

| Matthew Farley

The gold miner's shares are slumping following the release of the company's FY22 results

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Materials Shares

Down 16% in 3 days: Why is the Lake Resources share price still sliding?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's behind Lake shares dropping 16% in three days?

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International Stock News

Not a risk taker? Here's how that may cost you in retirement

| Stefon Walters

With no risk comes little to no reward.

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