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Capital Raising

Why is the Arafura Rare Earths share price on hold today?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's preparing to drop news of a "material" capital raise.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's green hydrogen ambitions: Prosperous or preposterous?

| Tristan Harrison

Can green hydrogen actually make a big difference for decarbonisation?

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Index investing

Here are 10 years of ASX 200 historical returns

| Sebastian Bowen

We run the numbers over the past decade on the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

These were the 3 best-performing ASX All Ords shares in November

| Cathryn Goh

These All Ords shares knocked it out of the park in November.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 gained 6% in November. Here's how these 3 ASX mining shares smashed those returns

| Bernd Struben

Lithium, gold, silver, copper… Investors rewarded the ASX miners for their highly promising exploration results.

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares you probably didn't know pay dividends

| Brooke Cooper

One under-the-radar dividend payer offers a near-10% yield right now.

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International Stock News

What investors can expect as fed rate hikes slow

| Dan Caplinger

The long-term implications depend on whether the central bank's efforts are effective.

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Communication Shares

Can the Telstra share price finish 2022 with a bang in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Will defensive business Telstra be able to outperform this month?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Woolworths share price have such a ripper November?

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket stock outperformed its sector despite disappointing sales data.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 mining shares to buy for big dividends in 2023: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are expected to offer big dividend yields...

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF soared in November, beating the ASX 200

| Tristan Harrison

Smaller shares helped the ASX’s biggest ETF outperform the ASX 200.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 30% in 2022: Top broker says the PolyNovo share price can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share could be heading higher from here...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares going ex-dividend next week

| Cathryn Goh

These dividends won't be around for much longer...

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Broker Notes

Lynas share price 'still appears to have value': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert recommends buying the 20% dip in the Lynas share price this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A buying opportunity coming for this much-maligned ASX share: expert

| Tony Yoo

Maybe it's time you gave this stock another go, as it positions itself for growth in 2023.

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Dividend Investing

Dividends! Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 shares are buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Check out these dividend shares this month...

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Investing Strategies

Growth is back: 3 ASX shares to buy now for a 2023 re-rate

| Tony Yoo

Has the market turned around? Whether it has already or if it'll do so next year, here's a trio of…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to end the week in a subdued fashion...

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the top ASX dividend shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares have been named as buys by a leading broker...

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ETFs

Don't miss these very exciting ASX ETFs in December

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options for investors. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price sink in November?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the month that was for Lake Resources.

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Resources Shares

This ultra-high-yield ASX dividend share is up 18% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig into BHP shares for long-term returns?

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Healthcare Shares

Why was the Incannex share price put on ice today?

| Bronwyn Allen

A capital raising is looming.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Are you invested in today's top performing ASX 200 stock?

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price have such a lousy November?

| Brooke Cooper

The company hit a 52-week high early last month before tumbling.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price tumble in November while the ASX 200 gained 6%?

| Brooke Cooper

Despite a brilliant October, the ANZ share price crashed in November.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price end the month lower after being up 35%?

| James Mickleboro

It was a rollercoaster month for this lithium share...

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Resources Shares

What's with the Magnis Energy share price on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The company is seeking funding to expand its lithium-ion battery plant.

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Share Market News

Why did the Zip share price surge 21% in November?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how the BNPL share fared last month.

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Energy Shares

On the back of a cracking year, these 3 ASX 200 coal shares soared again in November

| Bernd Struben

Thermal coal prices continued to trade near all-time highs in November.

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Economy

So, has inflation peaked or not?

| Bronwyn Allen

When inflation peaks, interest rate hikes may cease or at least occur less frequently. So, this is a big question.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Evolution Mining, Rio Tinto, and Xero shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share price gains are resulting in high volumes today...

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL share price leap 7% in November?

| Matthew Farley

The biotech's share price could have been boosted by the company's R&D presentation.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AFIC share price have such a strong run in November?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month was a pleasing time for ASX shares.

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Share Fallers

Why CogState, Downer, Temple & Webster, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Thursday...

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ETFs

Is the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) an ASX buy for China's reopening?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this ETF the best way to play a Chinese recovery?

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Technology Shares

Xero share price hurtles higher on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

Xero shares are having a strong start to the week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price rockets 80% in a month amid clash of the takeover titans

| Mitchell Lawler

Guess which mining magnate is taking an interest in this small ASX gas explorer...

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (NDQ) having such a stellar run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This US tech share ETF is on fire today. Here's why...

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