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Share Market News

In what is regarded as a horror year for shares, the ASX 200 index continues to put up very respectable returns

| Bruce Jackson

The ASX 200 had a bumper October, and is now down only 5% over the past 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Why did the Qantas share price fly 16% higher in October?

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares were in fine form in October...

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Gold

Is the Northern Star share price cheap or expensive compared to its peers?

| Sebastian Bowen

How expensive are Northern Star shares right now?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price storming higher on Wednesday?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares have jumped higher amid the potential for Chinese oil demand to increase.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX resources shares leaping over 15% today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX resources shares are jumping on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price racing ahead of the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore is BHP’s biggest revenue earner with copper coming in at number two.

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BNPL shares

What could this proposed regulation mean for Zip shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Zip share price is down again today and a new headwind may be on the horizon.

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International Stock News

Why Meta Platforms stock (finally) gained ground Tuesday

| Danny Vena

The gains come courtesy of one of the company's biggest rivals.

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Financial Shares

Have insiders been loading up on Suncorp shares recently?

| Brooke Cooper

Some of the company's insiders appeared quick to take advantage of the stock's recent lows.

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Real Estate Shares

Goodman share price drops 3% on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Goodman's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Communication Shares

How did the Telstra share price fare over October?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra shares had an... okay October.

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Resources Shares

Could 'no deal' with Tesla actually be good news for Core Lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

While the offtake agreement with Tesla was big news, there’s no shortage of demand for lithium, a battery critical element…

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price has soared 17% in a month. Is it time to cash in?

| Matthew Farley

One broker believes now could be the right time for investors to sell their CBA shares

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Bank Shares

Up 14% in a month, why the ANZ share price can keep delivering: Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker reckons it's time to load up on housing-related ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

Dividends beasts: 3 ASX shares that kept the funds growing even during COVID

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused shareholders of these ASX shares weren’t disappointed during the pandemic.

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Materials Shares

What's going on with the Vulcan share price today?

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan is heading to France...

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International Stock News

Why Amazon is plunging today

| Billy Duberstein

Continued fallout from last week's earnings report and hotter-than-expected jobs figures are likely playing a role.

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources share price leaps 10% on 'excellent early results'

| Brooke Cooper

A major milestone has been surpassed at the Kachi Project.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock was up this morning

| John Ballard

The start of Cybertruck production and the end of U.S. interest rate hikes would both be major catalysts for the…

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Materials Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price pushing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto share price is pushing higher on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining shares managed to dig up gains in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Was October a month to forget for many of the big miners?

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Energy Shares

Down 12% in a week, why Whitehaven shares are losing their steam

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a busy week for ASX 200 coal fans.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Fortescue dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Are the good times over for the Fortescue dividend?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors generous yields...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares to buy that have HALVED in price this year: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Forager Funds Management's Alex Shevelev gives his thoughts on a trio of stocks that have been…

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Healthcare Shares

Two 5-bagger health tech ASX shares ready to rocket again: expert

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have risen 727% and 456% over the past five years, but one advisor reckons they're about to take…

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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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Defensive Shares

These are the ASX 200 dividend shares to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares are highly rated...

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Energy Shares

Why did Santos and Woodside shares outperform the ASX 200 today

| Monica O'Shea

Let's find out.

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Travel Shares

Why are Flight Centre shares still the most shorted on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors still betting against the travel company?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

One ASX 200 share posted an 11% gain on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Macquarie share price to rise 25%

| James Mickleboro

Morgans says that it's time to buy Macquarie shares...

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Resources Shares

Could the Lynas share price have another 15% upside from here?

| Matthew Farley

One broker believes the rare earths producer could have a substantial upside.

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Materials Shares

Why was this ASX mining share placed on ice after exploding 60% today? 

| Monica O'Shea

The mineral explorer's share price has been skyrocketing lately.

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Materials Shares

These were the best ASX lithium shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These ASX lithium shares were on fire in October...

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ETFs

Does the Vanguard International Shares ETF contain 'good' quality companies?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does this Vanguard ETF have quality companies in its portfolio?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share just caught a buy from an insider after falling 60% this year

| Brooke Cooper

Could insiders think this embattled All Ords tech share is trading at reasonable prices?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, it's lithium that is dominating the ASX 200's trading volumes today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk share price underperforming on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk share price is underperforming on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps higher following RBA rate announcement

| Bernd Struben

The RBA opted to lift rates by another 0.25%, a level the market had widely priced in.

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