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Financial Shares

ASX 200 stock plunges 15% on CBA deal news

| Zach Bristow

The stock sold off sharply from market open.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares rocketing over 16% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are getting very excited about these shares today.

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Retail Shares

This ASX 200 insider is buying up company shares for the first time in 8 years!

| Zach Bristow

Insiders continue to nab shares in this auto retailer.

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Broker Notes

These four ASX All Ords shares just earned hefty broker upgrades. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords shares are forecast to surge as much as 98% over the year ahead.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares undervalued considering its FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Do you know how much profit ANZ is forecast to make in FY25?

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Technology Shares

Surely DroneShield shares can't just keep rising?

| Zach Bristow

The gains continue for this counter-drone player.

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Materials Shares

Why are Sayona Mining shares outperforming other ASX lithium stocks today?

| James Mickleboro

Lithium stocks are down but this one is holding firm. What's going on?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which high-flying ASX All Ords stock was just halted ahead of a key FDA decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock is awaiting an important announcement from the US FDA.

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Financial Shares

QBE shares drop on half year update and strategic review

| James Mickleboro

Here's how QBE performed during the first half and its plans in North America.

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ETFs

What you may not know about the Betashares Nasdaq 100 (NDQ) ETF

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's clear up a few misperceptions.

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Growth Shares

Near its 52-week low, this ASX growth stock could be the bargain of the year!

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock could be a leading opportunity.

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Retirement

2 ASX ETFs I would happily buy today for my retirement

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here are two top ASX ETF picks for a comfy retirement.

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BNPL shares

Could Apple's latest move boost Zip shares?

| James Mickleboro

Apple is saying goodbye to its Apple Pay Later service less than a year after its launch.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the slashed Sonic Healthcare share price a 'buying opportunity'?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock a healthy opportunity?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the Westpac share price in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs outlines three challenges for the ASX 200 bank in FY25.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in this ASX dividend stock for $550 per year in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Big returns and passive income could be on the cards for investors according to Morgans.

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International Stock News

Is it too late to buy Nvidia stock?

| Anders Bylund

Nvidia is a big AI winner right now, but how much further can the winning streak go?

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Superannuation

Maximising superannuation: Are you losing out due to 'poor asset allocation'?

| Mitchell Lawler

Does your superannuation reflect the way you want to be invested? It might be time to double-check.

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Energy Shares

Buy this ASX 200 energy stock if you want a big return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees a lot of value in this energy stock at current levels.

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Technology Shares

Should you buy Life360 shares after its latest stunning milestone?

| James Mickleboro

This high flying tech stock could keep rising according to Bell Potter.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares to buy today and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are very bullish on the outlooks of these buy-rated shares.

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Growth Shares

What are the best ASX shares to buy with $500 in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these shares for good reason. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options would be great picks this month.

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Resources Shares

Why are these experts so bullish on ASX copper shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper shares could lead the charge higher into 2025. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)? Here's your 12-month ASX outlook

| Sebastian Bowen

After an extraordinary FY2024, can the VTS ETF keep it up this financial year?

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Retirement

How to invest for retirement in an inflationary environment

| Tristan Harrison

What investments should retirees choose to manage inflation?

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International Stock News

Insiders are selling Nvidia stock. Should you?

| Keith Speights

When a company's executives and board members sell their shares, it can raise concerns. But Nvidia's insider sales don't appear…

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Dividend Investing

Buy these excellent ASX 200 dividend shares for very juicy yields

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated shares according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a lucrative Tuesday session today.

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Retail Shares

Billionaire boosts stake in beaten-up ASX retail stock

| Zach Bristow

The stock was put on ice today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gave up some of its intraday gains following the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Dividend Investing

10 ASX shares that have raised dividends for a decade

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here's the list of 10 ASX dividend shares with an unbeatable track record.

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Financial Shares

Which ASX 200 company director just sold $545,000 in shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We also reveal what brokers are saying about this ASX 200 financials stock.

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Travel Shares

Could Qantas shares be poised to catch some Chinese tailwinds?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shareholders will be watching Australia’s latest diplomatic developments with China.

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Share Gainers

Why Capitol Health, Infratil, Newmont, and Race Oncology shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Beach Energy, Fortescue, Kina Securities, and Melbana Energy shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times today. But why?

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52-Week Highs

CBA, DroneShield, and these ASX stocks just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

These shares are flying high on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie shares have 10% upside: Morgan Stanley

| Zach Bristow

Another bullish broker on Macquarie.

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Broker Notes

Is the ANZ share price 'the best value of the major banks'?

| Bronwyn Allen

ANZ shares are in the green today.

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