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Share Market News

ASX 200 remains deep in the red after RBA keeps interest rates on hold

| James Mickleboro

The RBA has kept its powder dry but is another hike coming soon?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

September has been another disappointing month for A2 Milk shares. What now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will October be a better month for A2 Milk than September?

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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 Gainers

Why CSL, Cyclopharm, Dicker Data, and Fletcher Building shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week on a positive note.

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Materials Shares

Looking to buy Liontown shares? Here's what to watch in October

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share is having a spectacular run in 2023.

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Defensive Shares

Booming bond yields: I'd still buy these 3 defensive ASX stocks instead

| Mitchell Lawler

Bonds might be offering a 'risk-free' return of 4.6%, but they lack a unique advantage of investing in defensive companies.

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Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, Delta Lithium, Santos, and Western Africa Resources are dropping

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is out of form and sinking deep into the red. In afternoon trade, the benchmark…

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price is being whacked this week. Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this energy giant's shares?

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How to invest

ASX 200 shares sink to 6-month low. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

It might be time to start buying up more ASX shares while they're on sale...

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Opinions

Are Telstra shares worth buying in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to call in some cash to invest in this stock?

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares taking such a beating today?

| Bronwyn Allen

A fall in many energy commodity prices overnight has hit energy shares today.

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52-Week Lows

Top broker says buy CSL shares right now for 36% upside

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 healthcare blue chip fell to a new 52-week low of $244.37 in early trading on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price fell in September, but there was a silver lining

| Tristan Harrison

It wasn’t all bad for this major bank.

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Share Market News

3 high-quality ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip shares have been given a big thumbs up from analysts.

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Materials Shares

How did the Core Lithium share price beat the market in September?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium somehow managed to beat the market last month. What drove this outperformance?

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the Avita Medical share price just crash 25%?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share has been hit hard this morning. But why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords insider just bought up $5 million worth of company shares

| Bronwyn Allen

A newly-appointed director at this technology company has added to his already substantial interests.

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Materials Shares

Why was September a bad month for the Pilbara Minerals share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Returns were powered down for the lithium stock.

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Materials Shares

Leo Lithium shares suspension continues. Here's the latest

| James Mickleboro

ASX operator says no to Leo Lithium's returning today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price tumbling again today?

| James Mickleboro

Is meaningful revenue around the corner for Brainchip? The market appears doubtful.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rising after inking a $1.1 billion sale

| James Mickleboro

This share registry company is making a major divestment.

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Retail Shares

What happened to the Wesfarmers share price in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a mixed month for the company.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for income?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these income options. Are they buys this month? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to sink deep into the red on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in an ASX ETF for an extra month off work each year?

| Mitchell Lawler

A little extra time to enjoy life without taking a pay cut could be more achievable than you think.

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Resources Shares

What happened to the BHP share price in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was an eventful month for the miner last month.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy this month according to experts

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking to boost your passive income in October, then you may want to take a look at the…

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Resources Shares

What's coming up for Fortescue shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be digging into Fortescue shares this month?

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ETFs

Why is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) struggling on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

The Vanguard ETF is in the red, what’s going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Polynovo, Superloop, Symbio, and Syrah shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Coronado, De Grey Mining, Kingsgate, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Bank Shares

How did the CBA share price perform in September?

| James Mickleboro

CBA had a tough month but still outperformed the market.

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ETFs

Pros and cons of owning the Vaneck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF right now

| Tristan Harrison

This is what everyone should know about one of the ASX’s strongest ETFs.

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Small Cap Shares

I think these ASX small-cap shares look too good to ignore

| Tristan Harrison

Investors need to hear about these little-known stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 200 coal share being sold off today?

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner is having a tough start to the week.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think the Brickworks share price is cheap right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock can help build an investor’s wealth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 17%! A bidding war is breaking out for this ASX tech share

| James Mickleboro

This ASX tech share now has two suitors. What's being offered?

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Materials Shares

Rinehart snaps up more Liontown shares, what's going on?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer continues to gain attention from Australia's richest woman.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 stock just hit a multi-year low. Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to go shopping for this stock?

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share looks like a bargain buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a recovery candidate.

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