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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Aristocrat share price increased 17% in two months?

| Bronwyn Allen

In an environment of growing inflation and interest rates, why is an ASX consumer discretionary share on the rise?

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Technology Shares

Here's a look at the 5 best ASX All Ords tech shares in FY22

| Sebastian Bowen

FY2022 certainly wasn't a disastrous year for all tech shares.

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Energy Shares

These were the 5 top performing ASX energy shares of FY22

| Brooke Cooper

Coal stocks topped the lot in FY22.

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International Stock News

3 ways to handle a bear market like Warren Buffett

| Stefon Walters

Follow the Oracle of Omaha's lead.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Paradigm share price surging 7% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The biopharmaceutical company is partnering with the National Football League's Alumni Health service.

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Qantas share price is taking off today

| Bernd Struben

The airline is removing vaccine mandates for international travellers commencing next week.

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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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Energy Shares

Why are Beach, Santos and Woodside share prices tumbling today?

| Monica O'Shea

Oil prices appear to have impacted a few ASX energy shares today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: ANZ confirms MYOB talks, energy shares fall

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a mixed day on Wednesday...

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International Stock News

Betting against Netflix now could be a big mistake

| Rick Munarriz

Two analysts are talking down Netflix on Tuesday ahead of next week's quarterly update. Cue a contrarian's take.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Regional Express share price in a trading halt today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Regional Express shares have been placed on ice for now.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares underperforming today?

| Bernd Struben

A potential US recession and fears of new pandemic lockdowns in China have sent crude oil prices to four-month lows.

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BNPL shares

IOUpay share price jumps 17% on 'important milestones' for BNPL offering

| Brooke Cooper

The company could soon offer BNPL products consistent with Shariah principles and the practices of Islamic finance.

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Energy Shares

Is the Santos share price in bargain territory for FY23?

| James Mickleboro

This energy share could be in the buy zone for FY 2023...

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Share Market News

Is FY23 going to be a winning year for ASX fintech shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are fintechs on course for a better performance in FY23?

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Materials Shares

Up 430% in 2022, Galileo share price wobbles today despite strong drill results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer reported that every completed drill hole hit sulphide mineralisation.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price drops amid MYOB takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is looking to make a major acquisition...

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Gold

Down 46% in FY22, could this ASX gold explorer's shares be bouncing back?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with this ASX gold share?

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Share Market News

South32 share price backtracks amid sale of royalties

| Aaron Teboneras

The metals and mining company can't seem to catch a break today.

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Share Market News

$264 million! The 10 highest-paid CEOs on the ASX

| Tony Yoo

Which lucky executives exercised their $1 options when the actual share price was $90?

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Dividend Investing

How much have Wesfarmers shares paid in dividends over the last 5 years?

| Brooke Cooper

It's for good reason Wesfarmers is one of the market's favourite dividend stocks.

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Gold

Why did the Evolution share price crash 47% in FY22?

| James Mickleboro

Evolution shares were smashing in the 2022 financial years...

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International Stock News

What's next in the Elon Musk and Twitter saga?

| Keithen Drury

If Musk isn't buying Twitter, why should you?

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock is down 17% so far this year

| Chris Neiger

Investors have been concerned about the company's supply chain problems.

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Technology Shares

This broker sees 30% upside for the Xero share price over the next year

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share could be a top opportunity according to experts.

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Resources Shares

Will ASX uranium shares be market-beaters in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

Where are uranium shares heading in FY 2023?

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Resources Shares

Can the second half of 2022 be even better for the Woodside share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares have seen a 24.5% increase in the last six months.

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Technology Shares

Why this broker says the IDP Education share price can rise almost 50%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says IDP shares are great value...

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Small Cap Shares

3 small-cap ASX shares to buy that are actually rising: fund

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks Celeste Funds Management is backing after a glorious June that defied the odds.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy according to experts

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of top dividend shares that experts say are buys...

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Pretty attractive': Expert reveals 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Redpoint's Max Cappetta picks one industrial, one retail and one technology stock to sink your teeth…

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Dividend Investing

How does the Woodside dividend compare to Santos over the last 5 years?

| Aaron Teboneras

The energy company paid its biggest-ever dividend to shareholders after reporting robust growth in its full-year results.

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Broker Notes

I just bought this ASX company enjoying 'a constant upgrade cycle': fundie

| Tony Yoo

If you love businesses that keep revising their numbers upwards, you better read about this ASX share tip from a…

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Small Cap Shares

5 small-cap ASX shares sitting on a pile of cash: experts

| Tony Yoo

When interest rate fears bite, those who have their own money are king. Here are five such companies that Cyan…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a subdued day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Growth Shares

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be buys according to experts...

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Energy Shares

The ups and downs for ASX uranium shares in the 2022 financial year

| Bernd Struben

Uranium prices hit decade highs in FY22 before retracing in the final months.

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Economy

What are experts predicting will be the best-performing ASX sectors in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

We check may be ahead for the market this financial year.

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Dividend Investing

Should investors buy Fortescue shares for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Does large income alone make this ASX mining share a temping investment target?

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Dividend Investing

Investors were seeking out ASX shares in June. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why were investors seeking out ASX dividend shares specifically last month?

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