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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 share Firetrail just bought after brutal sell-off

| Tony Yoo

If a stock has lost one-third of its value over the last four months, would you be courageous enough to…

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Growth Shares

Revenue up 169%: 2 ASX tech shares showing explosive growth

| Tony Yoo

Growth stocks have roared back the past few weeks. Here is a couple that Cyan fund managers think can go…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Investing in ASX office REITs? Here's what to look for in the year ahead: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Office markets are almost directly related to Australia’s economic output and unemployment levels.

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Dividend Investing

These top ASX dividend shares have been tipped as buys by analysts

| James Mickleboro

These two dividend shares have been rated as buys by brokers...

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Broker Notes

Is the BHP share price a buy after the miner's FY22 results?

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a buy? Here's what this broker thinks...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk share price has climbed 10% so far this month. What's going on?

| Raymond Jang

We check what's behind the sudden optimism for A2 Milk shares.

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ETFs

Here's how much the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) has paid in dividends over the past 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

How much dividend income does the VAS ETF throw off exactly?

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Travel Shares

Corporate Travel share price slides despite earnings beat

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX travel share’s FY22 result wasn’t enough to stop a fall.

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Financial Shares

Should Magellan shareholders 'get out while they can'?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things that bad for Magellan?

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Earnings Results

Lifestyle Communities share price seesaws on FY22 results after 'unusual' year

| Bronwyn Allen

Pent-up demand after lockdown and a 'life is short' mentality led to more sales at Lifestyle's independent living sites in…

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Share Gainers

Why has the Mineral Resources share price surged 40% in a month?

| Aaron Teboneras

What a month it has been for Mineral Resources shares.

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Industrials Shares

Why did the Novonix share price nosedive 6% today?

| Matthew Farley

We check what happened to shares in the battery material technology company on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was a great day on the market for these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

Adore Beauty share price slips 12% following ASX speeding ticket

| Mitchell Lawler

What went down with Adore Beauty on Wednesday -- other than its share price.

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Financial Shares

Looking to buy IAG shares but worried about where the growth will come from? Read this

| Raymond Jang

The outlook for the insurance group's share price is clouded but here's what you need to know.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Carnarvon share price cratering 18% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX energy share released an update on its Dorado development, located offshore in Western Australia.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price dips as oil slumps to 6-month lows

| Aaron Teboneras

Woodside shares are struggling to move into positive territory.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Nickel Industries share price is climbing on Wednesday

| Matthew Farley

The company has updated the market on the latest move towards solar powering its processing plants.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Downer, Magellan, and PointsBet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Hawsons Iron share price slumping 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

Hawsons Iron completed its acquisition of Pure Metals' 24.15% interest in the Hawsons Iron Project in May 2021.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Guess which ASX 200 sector is dominating the market's volume charts today.

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Challenger, Nearmap, and Super Retail shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 300 shares having a cracking session today

| Mitchell Lawler

These ASX 300 shares are parading big gains today...

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Dividend Investing

How much have Medibank shares paid in dividends over the past 5 years?

| Brooke Cooper

Have Medibank shares really offered a 51% return on investment over the last five years?

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Retail Shares

Why are ASX 200 retail shares having such a stellar run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 retail shares are on fire today. What's put a rocket under this ASX 200 sector?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX biotech share is soaring 32% on a 'landmark' FDA ruling

| Aaron Teboneras

What a day it has become for this small-cap healthcare company.

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Share Gainers

Guess which tiny ASX mining share just rocketed 45% on new copper and gold finds

| Bernd Struben

The micro-cap ASX miner is hitting some rich mineral veins in the Northern Territory.

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52-Week Highs

These ASX 200 shares just cracked new highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check which ASX shares have had a particularly good day on the market.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price leaps 8% on revised takeover bid from Atlassian founder

| Brooke Cooper

The new bid values the renewable energy company at more than $346 million.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest CSL dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

Own CSL shares? Here's the details regarding its latest dividend.

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Earnings Results

Fletcher Building share price lifts on 40% profit boost

| Bronwyn Allen

The construction company delivered solid FY22 numbers to the market today.

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Earnings Results

Steadfast share price halted following FY22 results and acquisition

| Raymond Jang

It's been a big day on the market for the insurance broker. Here's what you need to know.

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Earnings Results

Downer share price drops on 17% profit slide

| Bronwyn Allen

Downer expects 10% to 20% growth in underlying NPATA in FY23 after a challenging year in FY22.

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Earnings Results

Redbubble share price tumbles 40% as profit turns to loss

| Matthew Farley

The e-commerce company for artists reported a tough FY22 to the market today.

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Travel Shares

What's creating tailwinds for the Qantas share price today?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s going on with Australia’s biggest airline?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price limping lower on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day for ASX 200 lithium shares, and Liontown is no exception.

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Resources Shares

Can BHP shares keep cashing in on coal?

| Bernd Struben

Despite political chin-wagging on emissions reductions, global demand for Australian coal is soaring.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price careering 5% lower today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Core Lithium shares plummeting in value on Wednesday?

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