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Resources Shares

BHP shares under pressure as rumours swirl about Chinese iron ore import ban

| Cameron England

BHP is not commenting on a supposed Chinese ban on buying its iron ore, as the company's shares tick lower.

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Gold

Up 88% in 2 months, guess which ASX 200 gold stock is soaring again today!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX 200 gold stock surging on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 stock is raising funds for $1b international expansion deal?

| James Mickleboro

This local leader has set its sights on the Canada market.

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Gold

Is this ASX gold stock a takeover target?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's core operations have caught the eye of suitors.

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Energy Shares

This popular ASX 200 uranium stock is falling despite big news

| James Mickleboro

This uranium miner's leadership is changing from today.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in the wider ASX share market?

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Broker Notes

Up 225% in one year! What's next for this ASX materials stock?

| Aaron Bell

Can this ASX star keep the party going? Or is it time to sell?

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX income stocks with yields above 8%

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer impressively large dividend yields.

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Retail Shares

Down 12% in September, are Lovisa shares a buy the dip opportunity?

| Laura Stewart

The fast fashion retailer has soared nearly 400% in 5 years.

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Dividend Investing

5 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being tipped as buys for income investors.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These shares made investors smile last month. Let's see what drove them higher.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on hump day.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 bank launches $150m Tier 2 capital issue with improved pricing

| Laura Stewart

This shows strong demand and a positive credit profile.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 3,158 shares of this ASX 200 stock to aim for $200 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business could deliver pleasing income for investors.

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Industrials Shares

ASX 200 company announces major board changes

| Laura Stewart

Among the changes announced, its CEO will become Managing Director.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX dividend stocks for October

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like excellent buys right now.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock a buy heading into October?

| George Budwell

Wall Street's most valuable company just posted 56% revenue growth, but a growing chorus of skeptics thinks the AI party…

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ETFs

5 top ASX ETFs to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds top picks for investors right now.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX 200 growth shares for 10% to 35% returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for market-beating returns from these shares.

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How to invest

How to turn spare change into serious wealth on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Giving up your daily coffee to free up $50 a week could help your grow wealth.

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Materials Shares

1 magnificent ASX stock down 23% to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Could now be a good time to invest in this beaten down stock? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering Tuesday session for investors.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income $200,000 in ASX shares could deliver

| James Mickleboro

Let's crunch the numbers and see what you could pull in.

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Energy Shares

Why this expert is calling time on Boss Energy shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Boss Energy shares may have further to fall.

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Share Fallers

Down 14%: What's going on with the Soul Patts share price this month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to have lost interest now that the merger is done.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 strong blue chip ASX shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have an exciting outlook.

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Broker Notes

3 fantastic ASX 200 shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Morgans reckons these shares are buys with market-beating potential.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slides as RBA keeps Aussie interest rates on hold

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reacting to the RBA’s decision to keep interest rates on hold.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Stock rockets to number one gainer on the ASX 200 after massive lift in broker's price target

| Cameron England

Shares in this education provider were on fire Tuesday after a change of tune by a leading broker.

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ETFs

3 of the best international ETFs for Aussies to buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has positive things to say about these funds.

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Energy Shares

Should you buy the dip on Santos shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for Santos shares.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares in pole position as Morgan Stanley flags 37% upside for this critical metal

| Bart Bogacz

Poised to storm higher?

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Beach Energy, Newmont, and WIA Gold shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Another Aussie biotech says 100% US pharmaceutical tariffs won't affect it

| Cameron England

Another life sciences company has come out to assure its shareholders the new US tariff on drugs won't affect it.

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, DroneShield, Orthocell, and Restaurant Brands NZ shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

This biotechnology stock just ticked over 100% gains for the month on more good news

| Cameron England

Two drug development agreements in under a month have caused this junior biotech's shares to surge.

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Small Cap Shares

ASX small cap chasing global growth with a bold AI strategy

| Leigh Gant

From broadcast dominance to government wins, one ASX small cap is betting its future on AI.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre mulling over a divestment

| Cameron England

Flight Centre Travel Group is considering selling its stake in bicycle retailer Pedal Group.

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ETFs

Bell Potter names 2 of the best Australian ETFs to buy

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be among the best to buy now according to the broker.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a buy in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this major bank a big opportunity?

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