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Blue Chip Shares

2 blue chip ASX 200 shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip shares could be buys in August...

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Broker Notes

Is the Bendigo Bank share price a buy ahead of next month's earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this regional bank be a leading pick? Let's see what the experts are saying.

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ETFs

3 ETFs for smart ASX investors in August

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top ETFs for smart investors...

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Broker Notes

'Superior growth outlook': ASX share raking it in from climate change

| Tony Yoo

This stock has already returned 510% the last five years, but there is more to come, according to many experts.

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Growth Shares

Broker names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top shares for buy and hold investors...

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Resources Shares

The All Ordinaries gold share 'in an enviable position': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Tim Canham's team at First Sentier have just opened a new position in ASX gold share Genesis Minerals.

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Investing Strategies

'If you're going through hell, keep going'

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bear markets, which can feel like hell for investors, are temporary.

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Growth Shares

Here are 3 stellar ASX growth shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are three growth shares to buy...

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals value-add lithium strategy worth its salt?

| Bronwyn Allen

Pilbara Minerals updated investors on Friday on its progress in developing new lithium products for the future.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of dividend shares rated as buys...

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International Stock News

2 reasons to buy stock splits (and 1 reason not to)

| Mark Blank

Buying stocks after a split can sometimes make sense. But the price momentum usually has nothing to do with the…

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International Stock News

Is it safer to pull your money out of the stock market or keep investing for now?

| James Brumley

Investors might want to consider that the risk of missing out on gains is just as significant as the risk…

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ETFs

Here are 2 ASX ETFs I would buy for 2022 and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

These tech-heavy ETFs could be worth a look next week...

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Communication Shares

Why this ASX 200 giant 'looks attractive' right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

This household Australian brand delivers services that are now considered absolutely essential for most people.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form in July...

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Bank Shares

'Raises a whole lot of issues': Which ASX 200 banks are still funding new fossil fuel projects?

| Tristan Harrison

The role of banks in financing fossil fuels is under scrutiny.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium shares leapt 9% following this week's results release, but why?

| Aaron Teboneras

Core Lithium shares ended the week on a positive note.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Friday was a particularly great day for these 10 ASX 200 shares.

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Growth Shares

Experts name 2 ASX growth shares to buy with double-digit upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX growth shares named as buys...

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ETFs

2 excellent ETFs for ASX investors in August

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ETFs that are popular with investors...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why El Salvador is doubling down on Bitcoin despite the 2022 price crash

| Bernd Struben

El Salvador still intends to issue a US$1 billion Bitcoin-backed bond, once market conditions improve.

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Resources Shares

Oil has retraced from June highs. What's this mean for the Woodside share price?

| Zach Bristow

Woodside shares are extending gains in Friday's session.

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Bank Shares

Here's what's happening with CBA shares this week

| Bernd Struben

The CommBank app will enable customers to track their carbon footprint via their spending patterns.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares having a stellar end to the week

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving this trio higher today.

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Financial Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the Macquarie share price

| James Mickleboro

Where next for Macquarie's shares?

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Energy Shares

What's been impacting the AGL share price this week?

| Zach Bristow

AGL looks to finish the day up.

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Earnings Results

Amazon share price surges 13% after hours on revenue beat

| Zach Bristow

Amazon shares have caught a bid in post-market trading in the US.

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Share Market News

'Transformation growth': Polynovo share price jumps 7% on new leadership

| Aaron Teboneras

Polynovo just appointed its new CEO...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own A2 Milk shares? Here's what to expect from its FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Will A2 Milk deliver next month?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is down by close to 20%...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price beating the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Santos shares are shining today. What's happening with this oil share?

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Earnings Results

Move over big four! This ASX non-bank lender just had a record quarter, and its share price is soaring 12%

| Zach Bristow

Prospa is prospering today.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price slumps as iron ore price pulls back

| Brooke Cooper

The commodity's price is reportedly spiralling amid news out of China.

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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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Earnings Results

Did this really just cause the Dubber share price to tumble 25%?

| Mitchell Lawler

Unpredictability in cash receipts could be weighing on Dubber shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why BrainChip, Fortescue, PointsBet, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Capital Raising

Why is the Bubs share price sinking 7% on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's caused Bubs shares to tumble today?

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Share Gainers

Why IDP, PolyNovo, Sezzle, and St Barbara shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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