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Dividend Investing

Experts say these high yield ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors generous yields...

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Ask a Fund Manager

High quality ASX shares beat timing the market every time: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Elvest Co's Adrian Ezquerro tells how his small-cap fund had 100% cash in June, but that's…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares popped today

| Howard Smith

Tesla has a plan for how to make electric vehicles affordable -- and profitable.

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Investing Strategies

This ASX company with 190% profit growth pays a MASSIVE dividend yield

| Tony Yoo

Which Australian stock is rewarding investors with 7% income driven by 45% revenue growth?

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts name 2 excellent blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip shares could be buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a better day on Thursday...

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Share Market News

The Vulcan share price sank 7% today in ASX sea of red

| Matthew Farley

Lithium shares were down across the board this afternoon.

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Energy Shares

Even with today's falls, the Paladin Energy share price is still up 31% in 3 weeks. Here's why

| Raymond Jang

Why is the Paladin share price up by 31% in the past three weeks despite today's market meltdown?

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Share Gainers

Here are 2 ASX mining shares that went absolutely gangbusters today

| Zach Bristow

There were two standouts from an otherwise red-filled day on the ASX.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares dump $60 billion in horror session. Here's how Wednesday unfolded

| Sebastian Bowen

Wednesday was a bloodbath for ASX shares and the ASX 200 Index. Here's what happened...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Betmakers share price crashed 15% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

This betting technology company's shares have fallen heavily in recent weeks...

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Share Market News

Why did the WAM Capital share price outperform its sector today?

| Tristan Harrison

It seems investors are supporting WAM Capital over other LICs.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares stage significant rebound in afternoon trading

| Mitchell Lawler

Why it could have been a lot worse for investors today...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Only five ASX 200 shares closed Wednesday's session in the green.

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Materials Shares

Evolution Mining share price craters in brutal market sell-off

| Matthew Farley

What unfolded today for Evolution Mining?

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF just took a big hit. What happened?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this popular ETF took a tumble on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Fund manager names 4 emerging trends that could result in 'markedly improved' performance

| Bruce Jackson

Smallcap fund manager expects upside share price appreciation.

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Share Market News

Pointsbet share price closes lower after a tough day on the ASX

| Raymond Jang

Shares in the sports betting company took a beating after a tumultuous day on the market. What's happening?

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Gold

Northern Star share price slides 3%: Is it time to load up?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share wasn't glittering on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

What's going on with the Nearmap share price on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Nearmap announce to the market today?

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Share Market News

While the Qantas share price is stalling, Rex is surging 5%. What's happening?

| Raymond Jang

While shares in one airline are grounded today, the other is lifting off.

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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

How are ASX lithium shares faring amid Wednesday's carnage?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look at how some of the popular ASX lithium shares are tracking today.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price drops 5% amid broader sell-off

| Matthew Farley

We check what's behind the big fall in the ASX fund manager's shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, we have an ASX 200 lithium trifecta for our most traded shares today.

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Technology Shares

Altech share price explodes 31% on battery news

| Brendon Lau

The Altech share price is powering ahead as the company tables a new joint venture agreement.

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Technology Shares

Why is the WiseTech share price wilting 4% on Wednesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Not even WiseTech can navigate the logistics of today's market.

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Share Fallers

Why Lake Resources, Lovisa, Megaport, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Leo Lithium, Myer, Neuren, and Peter Warren shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market selloff...

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International Stock News

As US markets plunged, these 2 stocks hit all-time highs

| Dan Caplinger

Some companies can stand up to tough conditions on Wall Street.

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Share Gainers

Global Lithium share price shrugs off inflation woes to leap higher

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX lithium explorer is floating above a sea of red on Wednesday.

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ETFs

Here's why the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF has tanked 4% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF taken such a beating today?

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REITs

Goodman share price crumbles 5% amid Wall St woes

| Cathryn Goh

Is this an opportunity for investors to buy the dip?

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Share Fallers

The Lynas share price is sinking 5% amid market mayhem

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a rough day for the share market, including this miner.

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Technology Shares

Pain continues for Appen share price amid ASX tech sell-off

| Matthew Farley

Tech shares are having a particularly hard time amid the current market rout. We look at why.

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price losing its shine on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Newcrest shares are losing their shine today.

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Materials Shares

The Piedmont Lithium share price is actually gaining today. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

What could be helping Piedmont push away the red bug?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Arteria share price remains on ice amid $3 billion cap raise

| Brooke Cooper

The company has also reaffirmed and added to its dividend guidance.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price dips as the ASX 200 dives on Wednesday

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL shares are falling wayside on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

Smashed! Why is the Block share price down 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech stocks are coming in for some punishment on Wednesday.

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