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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Near a 52-week low, this ASX 200 stock looks like a buy to me

| Sebastian Bowen

This household name is on the nose right now, but it could be a perfect buying opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, IDP Education, McMillan Shakespeare, and NextDC shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Corporate Travel, Iluka, Magellan, and WiseTech shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being sold off on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to bag the boosted Santos dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

Santos reported on its half-year results this morning, pleasing passive income investors with an increased dividend payout.

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price just hit a 3-year low?

| Sebastian Bowen

BrainChip shares are now back to 2020 levels.

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Materials Shares

Top broker names 5 reasons to buy Pilbara Minerals shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors should get charged up about this lithium stock.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX mining shares being battered on earnings updates

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are running their slide rules over the miners’ earnings results.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price surges 10%. What's going on?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX Mesoblast shares appear to be following the lead of their NASDAQ counterparts today.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is soaring 10% on major profit and dividend boosts

| Mitchell Lawler

Record results are sending this ASX 200 company into the top-performers list on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Domino's dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest Domino's dividend might come as a disappointment.

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Materials Shares

Own Mineral Resources shares? Here's your FY23 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is expected from this mining company next week.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares making HUGE moves after reporting results

| Bronwyn Allen

One going up, one going down.

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Materials Shares

Is the BHP share price good value after the miner's FY23 results?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about this mining giant's shares.

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Materials Shares

Up 53% in 2 weeks, Lake Resources share price soars again. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

After a challenging year, the Lake Resources share price has seen a huge turnaround over the past two weeks.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 300 shares going gangbusters on stellar earnings results

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 300 shares are well into the green today amid their full-year reports.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AMP share price tumbling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares are falling today, but it's for a happy reason.

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Earnings Results

Adore Beauty share price up 5% despite profit fall in FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

Adore Beauty said challenging retail conditions are expected to continue.

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Earnings Results

Woolworths shares race 5% higher on 'high quality set of results'

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths impressed the market with its FY 2023 results.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AGL share price tumbling today?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s getting AGL investors down today?

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Earnings Results

WiseTech share price tumbles 19% despite profit and dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The technology company reported on its full financial year results today.

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Materials Shares

Leo Lithium shares remain suspended. Here's the latest

| James Mickleboro

Leo Lithium shares are out of action until at least Monday.

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International Stock News

Should I snap up Nvidia shares before the tech giant reports tomorrow?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors will find out if the AI narrative is actually bolstering Nvidia's business tomorrow.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Magellan share price sinking 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager's shares are sinking today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the 4DS Memory share price just exploded 142%!

| Bronwyn Allen

The semiconductor memory storage company has released better-than-expected analysis results.

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Earnings Results

Santos share price slides amid 32% half-year profit decline

| Bernd Struben

Santos released its half-year results this morning.

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Earnings Results

Domino's share price rallies after net profit crashes 74%

| Tony Yoo

The market is backing the pizza maker after a stinker of a 2023 financial year.

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Earnings Results

Corporate Travel share price tumbles after FY24 guidance disappoints

| James Mickleboro

This corporate travel booker had a stunning 12 months but its guidance has fallen short of lofty expectations.

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Earnings Results

APA shares halted on FY23 result, major Pilbara acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

This acquisition could energise APA’s future profit.

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Opinions

How I would build the ultimate beginner portfolio with $10,000 (7 ASX shares mentioned)

| Tristan Harrison

Beginners can get started with these compelling picks.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 3 ASX dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be the dividend shares to buy right now.

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Financial Shares

2 insiders have been buying up Macquarie shares in August. Here's the lowdown

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good sign that directors are buying shares?

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Earnings Results

Woolworths share price on watch amid strong FY23 growth

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths has delivered a strong result for FY 2023 but will its cost outlook disappoint?

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How to invest

Got $500? Here are a few options if you're new to ASX investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting started on your investing journey is easier than you think.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Woodside dividend

| Bernd Struben

Woodside reported on its half-year results on Tuesday, including its latest dividend.

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Travel Shares

Own Flight Centre shares? Here's what to watch in the upcoming FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX travel giant is expecting good profit growth and analysts are excited.

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Investing Strategies

2 bargain ASX 200 shares to buy from reporting season so far

| Tony Yoo

Two quality companies are going for cheap right now, says Wilsons' Rob Crookston. Are you game enough to dive in?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Sustainable passive income the top goal of Australian investors in 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

Survey surprise: Younger investors value passive income more than any other demographic in 2023.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's conspicuous stock market winners?

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Share Gainers

Why did the Arafura share price boom 6% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This rare earths share was on fire during Tuesday's session, but why?

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