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Materials Shares

What's going on with the Azure Minerals share price today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a volatile day. What's happening?

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Earnings Results

Allkem share price climbs on record $525 million profit

| Mitchell Lawler

Let's take a closer look at what drove a record-breaking year for this ASX lithium company.

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Earnings Results

Megaport share price rockets 16% after FIRST EVER positive earnings and boom outlook

| Tony Yoo

The virtual networking technology provider shows off the results of cost-cutting and a 40% revenue boost.

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Earnings Results

Kogan share price sinks 15% amid $26m loss and huge customer decline

| James Mickleboro

Kogan lost 1 million active customers in FY 2023.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Altium share price rocketing 21% higher?

| James Mickleboro

The market has responded very positively to this tech company's FY 2023 results.

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Earnings Results

Coles share price in focus on $1 billion profit in FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation continues at supermarkets.

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Earnings Results

Woodside share price on watch following record half-year profits

| Bernd Struben

Woodside reported its half-year results this morning.

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Opinions

Why I piled into this unloved ASX share when others were running a mile

| Sebastian Bowen

I bought this share last week when others were selling.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares that analysts say have 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these growth shares.

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Earnings Results

BHP share price on watch following 37% profit collapse

| James Mickleboro

BHP has delivered a result largely in line with expectations.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for income and growth right now

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these options look appealing for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

If I buy $10,000 of IAG shares right now, how much passive income could I receive in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how rewarding IAG shares could be.

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Investing Strategies

'Quality companies are rarely cheap': 3 ASX shares to buy out of reporting season

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks looking ripe to add to your portfolio, according to Morgans' Andrew Tang.

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Broker Notes

Is the A2 Milk share price crash a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares just hit a 52-week low. Is it time to pounce?

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Energy Shares

AGL shares: Buy or sell in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why AGL could keep charging higher for investors.

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Share Market News

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend stocks are buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Mining and roads are on the menu for income investors this week.

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Investing Strategies

Expert names his 'preferred lithium company' plus an oversold ASX 200 stock to buy

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of shares that Shaw and Partners' Jed Richards says are bargains at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Earnings Results

Altium share price on watch amid FY23 revenue and earnings beat

| James Mickleboro

Altium delivered strong revenue and profit growth in FY 2023.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

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ETFs

Are these some of the best ASX ETFs for investors to buy in August?

| James Mickleboro

Check out these top ETFs that give investors access to a large number of high-quality companies.

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall shares shine despite full-year profits sinking 79%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 property company delivered its FY 2023 results today.

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Blue Chip Shares

Here are 3 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these could be the blue chip shares to strengthen your portfolio right now.

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Opinions

Want proof that the ASX 200 isn't always efficient? Here it is

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett doesn't assume the stock market is perfect, and neither should you.

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Resources Shares

'Risks are skewed to the downside': Are China worries dragging on the BHP share price?

| Bernd Struben

BHP derives the majority of its revenue from iron ore, with copper coming in at number two.

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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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Energy Shares

Woodside share price underperforming as strike threat escalates

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares could face some headwinds if workers go on strike in September as threatened.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide share price tanks 9% as profits slump

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors haven't been impressed with this company's earnings today.

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Materials Shares

Down 14% in a month, should I pounce on Allkem shares ahead of tomorrow's results?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this ASX lithium play charge up returns?

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Share Gainers

Why Audinate, Breville, NIB, and Premier Investments shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Adairs, Elders, and Iress shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling heavily on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to bank the boosted AGL dividend? Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what you need to do to secure AGL's latest dividend...

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Earnings Results

This ASX All Ords share is leaping 21% on record profits

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share saw earnings and profits soar in FY23.

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Retail Shares

Demerger talks, CEO walks, sales fly like a hawk: Premier Investments share price jumps 11%

| Tristan Harrison

FY23 is shaping up to be a record year.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Azure Minerals share price on ice today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has been put in a trading halt. But why?

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Travel Shares

Why are Qantas shares in hot water on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares are having a turbulent start to the trading week.

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Earnings Results

Iress share price sinks 33% amid $140 million first-half loss and dividend suspension

| James Mickleboro

This fintech company is feeling the wrath of the market today following a disappointing half-year update.

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Earnings Results

Breville share price rockets 15% amid surging FY23 earnings

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 electrical appliance manufacturer Breville reported a 17% year on year increase in earnings.

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Earnings Results

Adairs share price suffers 14% sell-off on 'challenging' FY23 result, dividend cancelled

| Tristan Harrison

Sales are suffering in the current economic environment.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 share crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

Elders has been sold off on Monday. But why?

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