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Record Highs

The ASX 200 Index is on its way to another all-time high today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

These blue chip stocks are driving the index towards a new record today...

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Share Market News

3 ASX mining stocks topping the most-traded list in October

| Bronwyn Allen

Chinese stimulus news and company announcements likely contributed to the higher trading activity.

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Technology Shares

ASX investors are obsessed with Nvidia shares! Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

The global chipmaker reported a 94% increase in annual revenue in the third quarter.

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Opinions

Why ASX investors should 'ditch the fixation' with interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

How important are interest rates?

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Opinions

Want to start investing? These 3 ETFs can be a great first step

| Mitchell Lawler

The first step can be the most important, but it doesn't need to the hardest.

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Opinions

Is the ASX now entering the 'best period for sharemarket returns'?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market could be a great place to be invested.

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Opinions

1 ASX stock I bought for my superannuation fund and another I'm planning to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I believe in these ASX shares for the long-term.

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How to invest

I'm fine with a stock market crash. You might be too

| Mitchell Lawler

This article might leave you longing for a ride to the downside.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what's happening.

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Opinions

If I were 60 I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide strong levels of passive income for years.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pretty awful start to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX share crashing 60% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock may need a stiff drink today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Paladin Energy shares on ice as fission-powered acquisition rumours grow

| Sebastian Bowen

It looks like Paladin is about to go shopping...

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IPOs

How rich are the Guzman Y Gomez founders following the company's IPO?

| Sebastian Bowen

Guzman's IPO has netted its co-founders millions...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's why you'll like NAB's inflation forecast

| Bernd Struben

NAB’s inflation forecast could see ASX 200 shares rally on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Metcash, ResMed, and Star Entertainment shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Energy Shares

How the 'nuclear renaissance' could send ASX uranium stocks like Paladin through the roof

| Bernd Struben

The stars could be aligning for ASX uranium stocks. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Cleanaway, IGO, Myer, and Premier Investments shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Share Market News

CBA share price outpacing BHP shares on Monday in the race for biggest ASX stock

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s soaring share price could see the Aussie bank dethrone BHP as the biggest company on the ASX.

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Industrials Shares

ASX industrial stock rallying amid $110 million acquisition with 'valuable efficiencies'

| James Mickleboro

This waste management company is expanding its presence in Melbourne.

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Opinions

Prediction: My 2 top ASX shares to beat the market in 2024 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks for the short-term and long-term.

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Share Market News

How does the Guzman Y Gomez ASX valuation compare to Domino's?

| Tristan Harrison

Is GYG very expensive? Let’s compare it to an ASX peer.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Cettire share price just crash 42%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Cettire share price spiralling lower today. But why?

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Opinions

This ASX stock has gained 89% since I bought it – but it could still be a bargain

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has glittering potential in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Pilbara Minerals shares: Buy or Sell?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this lithium miner? Here's what one broker thinks.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

Prediction: The ASX 300 stock with 50% upside!

| Tristan Harrison

A top fund manager is bullish about this stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market have a positive start to the week? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid a 1.02% gain for the ASX 200.

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Opinions

It's up 3,500%, but here's why I'm still not buying Nvidia stock

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish I bought Nvidia in 2023, but I'm not buying it in 2024.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% and ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think buyers of these shares could generate big returns over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these shares.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will now cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Have things changed since last week's RBA meeting? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Down 15% in 4 months, is it time to buy this ASX growth stock?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

I think this ASX growth stock is a great performer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Woolworths share price is down 16%: Time to buy the stock?

| Tristan Harrison

I think now looks like a good time to put this supermarket stock in the shopping basket.

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Bank Shares

Can the good times keep rolling for ASX 200 bank shares in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Bank stocks have screamed up the charts in 2024, with CBA setting a new all-time record on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares are in a two-month lull. Is this a chance to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed shares are still trading below the price targets of several brokers.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why these three ASX All Ords stocks are leading the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ords shares rocketed higher this week. But how?

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman y Gomez, KMD, Mineral Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in May

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded stock was an ASX 200 mega miner.

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Opinions

Are Brickworks shares about to benefit from an industrial property boom?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Brickworks shares can be a cheaper way to gain exposure, in my view.

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Share Market News

These 3 top ASX 200 shares just earned substantial broker upgrades. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers just upgraded their rating for three top ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Botanix, Strike Energy, Talga, and West African Resources shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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IPOs

Guzman y Gomez share price implodes 10% on ASX trading day 2

| Bernd Struben

The Guzman Y Gomez share price is tumbling on Friday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These ASX stocks are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in June.

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