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Resources Shares

What 'challenges and uncertainty' are looming for BHP shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what investors can look forward to this financial year.

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Share Fallers

Why Macquarie, Orora, Pointsbet, and Sonic shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Piedmont Lithium, Qantas, and Syrah shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid session on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price take a tumble in August?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the iron ore miner finished lower last month. Let's check the details.

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How to invest

About to buy your first ASX shares? Here are 3 mistakes to avoid

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish I'd avoided these mistakes when I started investing in ASX shares.

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Materials Shares

The Pilbara Minerals boss has sold $5.8 million worth of company shares in a week. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Why has this lithium giant's CEO been selling shares?

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares just hit a new 52-week low. Should I snap some up?

| James Mickleboro

Should be snapping up this medical device company's shares while they're down in the dumps?

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Opinions

Is the Telstra share price a bargain buy at $4?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to call on this telco to try to make us returns?

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Best Shares

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers (one with 41% upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened lower amid broker upgrades on a retail stock and biotech share.

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Energy Shares

The Boss Energy share price is up 101% in 2023. Is it too late to buy this ASX 300 uranium stock?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been bidding up the Boss Energy share price ahead of its planned Honeymoon uranium project restart.

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Technology Shares

Why are Pointsbet shares plunging 58% today?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are being crushed. But what's the real reason for this?

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Capital Raising

Why is the Orora share price crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This packaging company's shares are back from their suspension. Why are they crashing?

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price rises despite fund outflows continuing

| James Mickleboro

Investors have continued to pull money out of Magellan's funds.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price falls on first-half trading update

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has updated the market on its first-half performance this morning.

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Personal Finance

Here's why your savings account could end up costing you

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't save your way to wealth. Here's why...

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Materials Shares

Own ASX lithium shares? Here's the latest lithium price forecast

| James Mickleboro

Is the price of the white metal going to continue falling?

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Technology Shares

The best value for money ASX tech share I'd buy with $1,000

| Tristan Harrison

This business seems like a strong opportunity to me.

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Broker Notes

Our 4 favourite ASX stocks from ASX reporting season: Elvest

| Tony Yoo

Here are companies with market leadership, capital efficiency, and strong balance sheets.

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Opinions

New to investing? I'd buy $500 of this long-standing ASX share to start a portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

This 95-year old company could be the perfect fit for a new investor.

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Broker Notes

Are Woolworths shares a good buy in September?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for investors to snap up this supermarket giant's shares?

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Share Market News

August was a shocker for the Zip share price. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors were not impressed by the FY23 result.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buy for income investors

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Investing Strategies

The personality trait critical for investment success

| Tony Yoo

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver reckons successful long-term investors have this character attribute in common.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a subdued session and recorded the smallest of declines. The benchmark index was…

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price dive 9% in August?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the national airline ran into some unexpected turbulence in August.

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Broker Notes

The Deep Yellow share price surged 37% in August. Should ASX uranium shares be on your buy list?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are 6 reasons to consider ASX uranium shares for your portfolio, according to BetaShares.

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Broker Notes

'Exciting time': 4 All Ords shares that are reporting season winners

| Tony Yoo

August gets the analysts at QVG pumped up. Here are the ASX stocks they love after their results.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for a $30k second income using the Warren Buffett method and ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Aussies can build up a river of dividends.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX growth stocks to buy with ~20% upside

| James Mickleboro

If you're a growth investor then these shares could be for you.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets went backwards today, but we still had some gains amongst our top shares.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these are the best ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Mining and auto parts are getting analysts at Bell Potter excited this month.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Lake Resources share price has plunged 13% in 3 days

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share just won't stop falling it seem

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Technology Shares

Here's why the BrainChip share price crashed in August

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors selling Brainchip shares again last month?

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Economy

ASX 200 wobbles on latest RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors may be feeling some uncertainty following this afternoon’s RBA interest rate announcement.

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Share Gainers

Why IGO, Iress, Judo Capital, and Lithium Energy shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market weakness.

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Travel Shares

Could the Qantas saga benefit Flight Centre shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Would letting Qatar Airways duke it out with Qantas give this travel agent more mileage?

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 commodity shares down amid biggest drop in Australia's terms of trade since 2009

| Bronwyn Allen

The terms of trade fell 7.9% in the June quarter, largely due to declining prices for key export commodities.

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Share Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, Northern Star, Pilbara Minerals, and Tietto shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult session.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite the All Ords trading in the red today, these companies are flying.

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Dividend Investing

Act fast if you want to receive the next BHP dividend

| James Mickleboro

BHP will be paying its next dividend in the near future.

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