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Matthew Farley

Matthew started writing coverage of the financial markets during the crypto boom of 2017 and was also a team member of several fintech startups. He then started writing about Australian and US equities for various publications. His work has appeared in MarketBeat, FXStreet, Cryptoslate, Seeking Alpha, and the New Scientist magazine, among others.

Recent Articles

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares worth keeping?

| Matthew Farley

Here are some factors to consider.

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International Stock News

Why did US stock markets just suffer their worst day in 2 years?

| Matthew Farley

Shares and other assets were sold off due to worse-than-expected inflation numbers.

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Healthcare Shares

Have Incannex Healthcare shares been a good investment in 2022?

| Matthew Farley

We check what's been happening with the ASX cannabis share lately.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Tyranna Resources share price rocketed 53% in a week?

| Matthew Farley

The lithium explorer's shares are flying high amid recent developments.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price jumps despite 'shocking' report

| Matthew Farley

The company has emerged from a trading halt this afternoon amid a scathing report into its NSW casino operations.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price lagging behind the ASX 200 on Tuesday?

| Matthew Farley

It seems macro headwinds may be pressuring the the coal producer's share price.

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Materials Shares

Lithium spin-off? UBS tips 10% upside for Mineral Resources share price

| Matthew Farley

Why did UBS give Mineral Resources an improved price target?

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Materials Shares

Investors are obsessed with ASX lithium shares, but what about this other critical battery metal?

| Matthew Farley

Why is this material important for the creation of batteries in EVs?

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Financial Shares

Down 21%, what happened to the MA Financial share price today?

| Matthew Farley

MA Financial reaffirmed its FY22 guidance this afternoon in a bid to reassure investors.

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Financial Shares

Why did the MA Financial share price just crash 20% before being halted?

| Matthew Farley

MAF shares dropped amid planned changes to the Significant Investors Visa (SIV) scheme.

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Technology Shares

Who owns shares in ASX tech company Novonix right now?

| Matthew Farley

Who are the biggest Novonix bag holders?

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Share Market News

The AGL share price has tumbled 16% in a month. What's next?

| Matthew Farley

The gas and electricity company is facing some challenges ahead.

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Industrials Shares

Qantas share price ends week in the red despite green update

| Matthew Farley

Qantas has released its 2022 sustainability report. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 directors have been buying up shares in their companies

| Matthew Farley

Which ASX directors have been buying their own companies' shares?

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Materials Shares

Vulcan Energy share price is one of the worst ASX lithium performers so far this year. Why?

| Matthew Farley

Vulcan Energy is down 20% this year while most of its lithium peers are up.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Global Lithium Resources share price rocketing 27% this week?

| Matthew Farley

The Global Lithium share price is up this week despite there being no news from the company -- what's going…

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Technology Shares

Up 20% today, what's new with the Nuix share price?

| Matthew Farley

Nuix shoots down media speculation of a takeover bid.

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Materials Shares

5 ASX 200 lithium shares with the lowest levels of debt

| Matthew Farley

Which companies made the list? Let's take a look.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the A2 Milk share price leapt 17% in a fortnight?

| Matthew Farley

It seems the infant formula company is getting its mojo back.

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Share Market News

Down 8% in a month, could Rio Tinto shares be worth digging into?

| Matthew Farley

The mining giant may be worth considering despite its recent sell-off.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price soaring 11% today?

| Matthew Farley

There's been a wave of positive investor sentiment for shares in the battery metals and tech company on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price leaping 10% on Thursday?

| Matthew Farley

It's a stellar day on the market for ASX lithium shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResApp share price lifting today?

| Matthew Farley

Progress on a takeover bid for the company has been announced.

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Materials Shares

Why is the De Grey share price rushing higher on Thursday?

| Matthew Farley

De Grey released good news from its Mallina project in Western Australia.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX 300 healthcare share winners on Wednesday

| Matthew Farley

Which trio of healthcare shares flew higher today?

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share has exploded 38% so far this week

| Matthew Farley

It's been a stellar few days for one ASX gold miner on the back of positive exploration news.

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Materials Shares

This ASX mining share is soaring 15% on a 'breakthrough' discovery

| Matthew Farley

What did Tennant Minerals discover?

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Retail Shares

Down 80% since listing, could this ASX retail share be set for a mega-merger?

| Matthew Farley

What could a merger mean for the department store giant?

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Technology Shares

3 beaten down ASX All Ords tech shares that are printing cash

| Matthew Farley

Despite the crash in the technology sector, one expert says it's clear not all tech shares are equal.

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Share Market News

Why did the New Hope share price just surge 6% to a 10-year high?

| Matthew Farley

Why did the ASX 200 coal miner have such a great day?

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BNPL shares

Zip share price jumps as broker goes on myth-busting bender

| Matthew Farley

Analysts have attempted to dispel some "myths" surrounding the BNPL company's outlook.

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Materials Shares

Why is ASX lithium share Tyranna rocketing 26% today?

| Matthew Farley

There's been no news from the diversified minerals company today but last month it confirmed lithium oxide was found at…

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Materials Shares

Why Macquarie is tipping 55% upside for ASX lithium share Allkem

| Matthew Farley

The broker gave a handsome upgrade to the lithium company's price target this morning.

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Share Market News

Why is A2 Milk buying back shares?

| Matthew Farley

Let's look into why the baby formula company announced a $135 million buyback program.

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Healthcare Shares

Hoping to bag the latest Medibank dividend? Read this

| Matthew Farley

Find out all you need to know about the private health insurer's upcoming dividend.

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Materials Shares

These 6 ASX mining shares are now in the ASX 300

| Matthew Farley

Find out which ASX mining shares are now included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index?

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Materials Shares

The Vulcan share price has cratered 21% since its August high. What's going on?

| Matthew Farley

We check what's likely affecting shares in the zero carbon lithium developer.

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Materials Shares

Why is the AVZ Minerals share price making news on Monday?

| Matthew Farley

The lithium and tin exploration company has been booted from the ASX 300.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet share price having a lousy start to the week?

| Matthew Farley

The digital travel company has posted strategy updates for its core business and WebBeds and GoSee acquisitions today.

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Materials Shares

Dreadnought share price pops then drops despite 'significant' discoveries

| Matthew Farley

What's happening with the mineral explorer's shares today?

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