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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price frozen ahead of FDA news

| James Mickleboro

This biotech share is frozen ahead of what could be the biggest moment in its history.

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Share Market News

The absolute first thing to check when your ASX shares report this earnings season

| Tristan Harrison

Which financial statement is more important?

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Technology Shares

'Attractive entry point into a global growth story': Goldman says buy this ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has been on fire but the gains could continue according to Goldman Sachs.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares in August: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These could be the blue chips to buy in August according to brokers.

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Dividend Investing

Forget gold! I'd buy ASX 200 dividend shares to earn a second income

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to passive income, dividend stocks beat gold every time.

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these ASX dividend shares are buys in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares could load up your piggybanks with dividends.

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager has outlined some of the problems facing the banking sector.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set for a tough session on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

What's the forecast for the CBA share price in August?

| Bronwyn Allen

Twelve out of 15 analysts on Commsec say CBA shares are a sell.

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Retirement

Forget 'saving' for retirement. I'd buy undervalued ASX shares instead

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want a comfortable retirement, forget about your term deposits.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 mining stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Which ASX 200 mining companies have caught the experts' attention?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Thank the RBA for today's happy showing.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why did the TPG share price jump 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

TPG shares have returned from a halt and surged higher.

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Financial Shares

Own Suncorp shares? Here's what to expect from its FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp is releasing its FY 2023 next Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price surge 8% in July?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month was excellent for bank shareholders.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 charges higher as investors celebrate RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent the ASX 200 sharply higher following the RBA’s interest rate announcement.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL share price tumble in July?

| James Mickleboro

It was another disappointing month for shareholders of this biotherapeutics giant.

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Communication Shares

Up 7% today, why have TPG shares just been halted?

| James Mickleboro

TPG is rumoured to be selling its fibre assets.

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Baby Bunting, Lynas, and Patriot Battery Metals are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session.

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Materials Shares

Uh-oh! Could this pose a threat to ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

A global energy giant is looking to stake its claim in the lithium supply market.

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Share Market News

'Assume control': Why the Adairs share price is leaping 5% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The retailer has announced a strategic decision that could improve customer experience and save it money.

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Share Fallers

Why Credit Corp, Mesoblast, Talon Energy, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Returning capital: These ASX companies have been buying back their shares in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these capital-returning shares?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Allkem share price rising on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium company has updated its ore and mineral reserve estimates for Mt Cattlin.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Will be a challenge': Why Woolworths shares could be facing strong headwinds

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares are up 17% in 2023, not including the interim dividend payout.

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ETFs

Looking to buy the Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (DHHF)? Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

What is the DHHF ETF invested in?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Premium warranted': Why this ASX 300 share just surged 23%

| Bronwyn Allen

Baby Bunting shares are skyrocketing today despite the company reporting a 51% profit decline in FY23.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what to watch in next week's full-year results update

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders have been told about early profit pain in the bank’s result.

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Energy Shares

No deal: Why these 2 ASX energy shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

Takeover talks have come to an end for these energy shares.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price smash the ASX 200 in July?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares flew high indeed over July.

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Earnings Results

Credit Corp share price crashes 14% as full-year dividends cut

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Credit Corp share price following the release of the company’s full year results.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are scaling new heights and making their shareholders smile this morning.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price up 5% on record quarter for production

| Bronwyn Allen

The Sayona Mining share price is rising today after the lithium miner released its June quarter report.

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International Stock News

Looking to buy Tesla shares? Here are 3 things you probably don't know about Musk's company

| Bernd Struben

Tesla shares have gained a whopping 147% in 2023. But the company isn’t just about EVs.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price higher amid US$45 million copper deal

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is looking for copper in Chile with a new acquisition.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares too cheap based on this one metric?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the profit-making credentials of the ASX's biggest miners.

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Share Gainers

Patriot Battery Metals share price leaps 12% on $123 million investment from US lithium king

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX lithium share has attracted the attention of the world's largest lithium producer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price up 8% in 2023 but underperforming retail index

| Bronwyn Allen

Wesfarmers is removing several senior management roles at Bunnings to cut costs.

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Materials Shares

Lynas share price races 6% higher on US Government contract news

| James Mickleboro

Lynas has been given some good news from across the Pacific.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This semiconductor share is charging higher this morning. But why?

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