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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Top broker tips 28% potential upside for the Lynas share price in 2024. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Lynas is the highest quality source of rare earths supply outside of China, according to this top broker.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 outstanding blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these blue chips.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is sinking 12% following a poor trading update

| James Mickleboro

This retailer is having a tough time in FY 2024. Here's what's happening.

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Bank Shares

Can the CBA share price smash its all-time high before 2023 is over?

| Mitchell Lawler

The premium-priced big bank is flirting with an all-time high. Can expectations take it higher?

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Healius, Karoon Energy, and WA1 shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Record Highs

These 5 top ASX 200 shares are smashing new all-time highs today

| Bernd Struben

It’s a record breaking day for these five ASX 200 shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, KMD Brands, Neuren, and PEXA shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Rio Tinto share price just hit a 52-week high?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a strong Santa rally for Rio Tinto shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when ANZ predicts the RBA will cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

While some ASX 200 shares can perform well in a high interest rate environment, many struggle with increased borrowing costs.

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Materials Shares

Can Pilbara Minerals maintain dividend payments amid a falling lithium price?

| Tristan Harrison

Will dividends continue to flow?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 powerful stocks that could help your ASX share portfolio grow by leaps and bounds

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big returns ahead for these shares.

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Here's what's happening with Turkish Airlines' expansion down under

| Bernd Struben

Unlike the row over expanding Qatar Airways access down under, Qantas made no objection to the deal with Turkish Airlines.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock just jumped 100% on a 'significant discovery'

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is having a day to remember on Wednesday. But why?

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International Stock News

One Wall Street analyst thinks Tesla stock will crash nearly 50%. Should you wait to buy the dip?

| Howard Smith

Tesla stock has doubled in 2023. One analyst thinks it will be heading back to where it started the year.

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Materials Shares

Allkem shares higher on merger approval news: what's next?

| James Mickleboro

Allkem shareholders have approved its merger with Livent Corp. What's next?

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Gold

2 top ASX 200 gold shares to buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could have a golden year.

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Opinions

How I'd kick-start my children's financial future with ASX shares under the Christmas tree

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could make great Christmas presents.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 growth shares are in the buy zone right now

| James Mickleboro

Are these the growth shares to buy? Here's what analysts are saying.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these dividend stocks could be top options for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another solid session is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Investing Strategies

Could buying this ASX 200 stock at $23 be like investing in Amazon in 2008?

| Tony Yoo

One Australian company is going gangbusters at the moment, and its stock is already a 17-bagger over the past 5…

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4DS share price
Technology Shares

One artificial intelligence (AI) stock I'd buy over Nvidia for 2024

| Tony Yoo

Shares for the chip maker are up 250% in 2023, so there are cheaper alternatives for punters looking to invest…

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Dividend Investing

Citi says these ASX dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker rates these stocks highly right now.

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Financial Shares

Why the AFIC share price is attractively priced for 2024

| Tristan Harrison

An expert thinks this could be a good time to invest.

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Dividend Investing

Why dividend-paying ASX energy stocks are gaining traction in Australia

| Bernd Struben

2022 saw interest in ASX dividend-paying stocks in the energy sector take off.

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REITs

'Highly compelling': The ASX 300 stock selling at a 29% discount

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a fruitful investment, according to one expert.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares smashed the benchmark in 2023. Will they keep their shine in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX Gold Index has gained a whopping 22% so far in 2023.

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ETFs

2 exciting ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs appear well-positioned for growth over the 2020s.

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Share Gainers

Why G8 Education, Lake Resources, Liontown, and Neuren shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, Tabcorp, Weebit Nano, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

Why these 5 ASX uranium shares could keep running hot in 2024

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares could deliver more outsized gains in the year ahead.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price slips on $750 million investment decision

| Mitchell Lawler

The energy provider has decided to adopt battery technology in a large way.

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Resources Shares

Guess why these ASX mining shares are rocketing 30% to 60% today

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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Investing Strategies

Do you want to tell your boss where to go? Read this

| Tony Yoo

Aussies are struggling after more than a dozen interest rate hikes, but ASX shares could help you to a better…

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Materials Shares

Why are Liontown shares up 12% today and almost 30% in a week?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares have been roaring higher. What's getting investors excited?

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Dividend Investing

Own Macquarie shares? Today is payday!

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie shares trade on a 3.9% trailing dividend yield.

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Materials Shares

Azure Minerals shares rise on joint takeover deal with SQM and Gina Rinehart

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium developer finally going to be taken over?

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy share price rises on $530 million major investment

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a big deal for Origin.

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