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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares retreated for the second day in a row today.

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Share Market News

How the changed interest rate outlook is turbocharging shares vs. property

| Bronwyn Allen

The RBA said today that it may still lift rates in 2024, but two market analysts think the hiking cycle…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Unpacking some big economic changes

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

January was pretty busy.

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares could rise 18% to 30% this year

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping market-beating returns from these shares.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops as RBA leaves interest rates unchanged at 4.35%

| Sebastian Bowen

It could be the RBA's tough language that is spooking investors today.

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IPOs

ASX IPO alert: Blockbuster copper listing coming soon

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about this upcoming IPO.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Chair says his $2.8 billion Domino's stock meltdown 'doesn't matter'

| Tristan Harrison

This sell-off doesn’t bother this leader figure of Domino’s. Is it a buying opportunity?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Cochlear share price tumbling 5% on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cochlear shares are copping a belting this Tuesday from spooked investors.

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Materials Shares

Down 70%: An insider just loaded up on this ASX 300 lithium share

| James Mickleboro

An insider is buying this beaten down lithium share. Is this a good sign?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is sinking on strike fears

| James Mickleboro

Is a strike looming for this miner? Let's see what's happening.

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Opinions

7 must-see results this ASX reporting season before buying or selling

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the key players I'll be watching this reporting season.

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Retirement

Will you have enough in superannuation when you retire?

| Tristan Harrison

Is your nest egg going to be big enough?

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Resources Shares

Which major ASX mining share will pay the biggest dividend this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

The three major ASX miners will report their earnings on 20, 21, and 22 February.

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Share Gainers

Why Inghams, Janison, Myer, and Nick Scali shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good time despite the market weakness.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock tanked in January

| Brett Schafer

Will the electric vehicle leader see earnings decline once again in 2024?

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Opinions

Forget Fortescue shares: This ASX stock could be poised for a bull run in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Business has been booming for this small-cap ASX stock.

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Opinions

The ASX 200 is close to all-time highs, should I sell my shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to take some profits off the table? Here’s my view.

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Share Fallers

Why Champion Iron, Core Lithium, Metcash, and West African shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium and 2 other ASX 200 lithium shares plunging to 52-week lows

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks like Core are exploring new lows today.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price hits 2-year high ahead of earnings results next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Are investors buying up this ASX insurance share in anticipation of a ripper half-yearly report next Friday?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Janison Education share price rocketing 42% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending Janison Education shares soaring today.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is crashing 15% on a disappointing update

| James Mickleboro

Investors aren't happy with the gold miner's update.

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Earnings Results

Nick Scali share price rockets 19% on guidance beat

| Mitchell Lawler

A slump in profits isn't turning investors off buying up shares in Nick Scali today.

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Financial Shares

Down 1%: Here's why the Magellan share price is having an awful Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan shares are sinking today after we got a look at January's numbers.

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Broker Notes

These 3 ASX 200 shares just got some big broker upgrades!

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers see a big year ahead for these three ASX 200 shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Myer share price jumping 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

This department store's first half performance was better than feared.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's a 33c ASX stock that could have the potential to reach $1+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping huge returns for this small cap.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Metcash shares tumbling today?

| James Mickleboro

This wholesaler has just received a $300 million cash injection.

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Dividend Investing

Citi says Coles and these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these income options.

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Resources Shares

Are investors underestimating ASX iron ore big-wigs this earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be checking out the biggest miners?

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Bank Shares

What history says on avoiding CBA shares because they're 'expensive'

| Tristan Harrison

Is the ASX bank share one to avoid?

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Broker Notes

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's your half-year results preview

| James Mickleboro

Will Wesfarmers deliver a strong result this month?

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Cheap Shares

'Long and bullish': 2 classic ASX 200 shares to buy while they're still cheap

| Tony Yoo

These former darlings are now in the doghouse, but that could just make them the bargains of the century.

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Materials Shares

2 dirt cheap ASX lithium shares to buy when the rout is over

| James Mickleboro

Lithium stocks have been sold off. But could these be top buys when the selling stops? Analysts say they are.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares to buy for 20% to 50% returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these small caps to rise strongly from current levels.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting strong returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Investing Strategies

50% down: 2 'world leader' ASX 200 shares ready to bounce back

| Tony Yoo

Aussie Aussie Aussie! Local businesses that export innovations abroad are great for the country and investors.

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Resources Shares

Down 47%: 2 ASX mining shares that could be on the way back up

| Tony Yoo

Experts advise grabbing these two cyclical stocks now at the low point of their cycle, then reaping the rewards later.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options are buys.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for investors today.

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