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Small Cap Shares

Goldman Sachs says these small cap ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares have been named as buys...

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Share Fallers

Why did the Imugene share price implode 31% in September?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how Imugene performed in September.

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Economy

Another interest rate hike coming Tuesday: almost every expert

| Tony Yoo

Investors with ASX shares have a full plate of worries at the moment, but it could become a lot more…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys...

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Bank Shares

Will the RBA raise rates again next week? Here's what Westpac thinks

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA raise rates again next week?

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price outperformed its ASX 200 bank share peers in September

| Tristan Harrison

September was a decent month for ANZ shareholders.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off in September...

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ETFs

5 reasons why I invest in ASX ETFs

| Cathryn Goh

I think ETFs are a great way to invest. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares were on form in September despite the market selloff...

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How to invest

If I'd invested $1,000 in Whitehaven Coal shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Whitehaven Coal shares could've saved your portfolio in 2022...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to swap out your old trading tricks for new ASX treats this month?

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Energy Shares

Why did the AGL share price trail the ASX 200 in September?

| Brooke Cooper

The AGL share price tumbled 11% during the month.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares could be in the buy zone...

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Growth Shares

Experts name 2 ASX growth shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

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

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price have a lousy end to the week?

| Monica O'Shea

Why did Qantas slide today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares led the way on Friday to close the month on a high.

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price dips lower amid interest rate hike fears

| Matthew Farley

Why did the Novonix share price end lower on Friday?

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52-Week Lows

Macquarie share price dives 4% to new 52-week low

| Zach Bristow

It wasn't long ago when we were praising the bank for surpassing $200 per share.

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Broker Notes

Broker gives its verdict on the AGL share price post-coal exit plans

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy AGL's shares?

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Share Fallers

'Far from being a flash in the pan': Liontown shares dip despite chair's upbeat lithium price outlook

| Zach Bristow

It's another loss for the Lion end of town.

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Share Market News

Why has the Lake Resources share price tumbled 17% in a week?

| Matthew Farley

A number of macro and company-specific headwinds have battered the Lake Resources share price over the past week.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet share price is trading at 8-month lows. Is now the time to buy?

| Zach Bristow

Travel looks set to make a full rebound. But what does this mean for Webjet shares?

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Gold

In a sea of red, why are ASX 200 gold shares shining brightly on Friday?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

It's not all bad news for ASX All Ords shares on Friday. Here are some big winners

| James Mickleboro

These All Ords shares are ending the week strongly...

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price having such a stellar end to the week?

| Monica O'Shea

Rising iron ore prices appear to be lifting the BHP share price today.

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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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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 dividend shares suffer September sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

It was a tough month for dividend payers today.

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Economy

Stock market bottom: Are we there yet?

| Zach Bristow

Experts believe there could be more trouble ahead...

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Bank Shares

NAB share price best of the ASX 200 banks on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

The NAB share price is in the red this afternoon, but it's still leading its peers.

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Resources Shares

Here are the big ASX lithium share winners and losers on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Lithium prices remain near record highs amid strong global demand for EV and grid storage batteries.

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Bank Shares

Could Westpac shares be in for another massive buyback?

| Zach Bristow

With a strong year behind them, ASX banks could start the trend.

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Northern Star, Qualitas, and Rio Tinto shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Nick Scali, Piedmont Lithium, and Premier Investments are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Bumpy times ahead, but with retail investors throwing in the towel, history says this is a good time to buy shares

| Bruce Jackson

ASX 200 blue-chip stocks are expensive, but there are still some bargains about.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price trailing the ASX 300 on Friday?

| Matthew Farley

Fintech shares are feeling the pain this afternoon. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

Why these experts say the Santos share price is 'definitely a buy'

| Brendon Lau

Could the Santos share price weakness be a buying opportunity?

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip share price struggling on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's dragging the BrainChip share price lower? Let's take a look.

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price has dumped 20% in September. What went wrong?

| Brooke Cooper

The travel stock has had a forgettable September. 

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Materials Shares

Guess which under-the-radar ASX energy share has soared 34% in 6 weeks

| Matthew Farley

A number of positive announcements have boosted this company's stock in recent times.

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