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Resources Shares

Why has the iron ore price taken a hit this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Iron ore has fallen in value. What's going on?

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International Stock News

The 1 cryptocurrency that's on fire today

| Chris MacDonald

What is Hedera, and why are investors singling this token out today?

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Travel Shares

Why are Flight Centre shares still the most popular among ASX short-sellers?

| Brooke Cooper

Experts have outlined some major challenges facing the travel giant.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price soars 12% on stellar market update

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares are taking off on Thursday...

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Materials Shares

Broker says Lake Resources share price can double in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has the potential to double in value according to Bell Potter...

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ETFs

If I'd invested $5,000 in Vanguard's VAS ETF at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

How much would $5,000 be worth now if it had been invested in ASX blue chips?

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Opinions

Building a share portfolio as a young investor? Here's where I'd start

| Tristan Harrison

I think investing in ASX shares is a great idea. But where to begin?

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these ASX dividend shares as buys...

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Opinions

ASX investors, STOP reading economic forecasts: economist

| Tony Yoo

Yes, stock markets have been driven by macroeconomic indicators this year. But that doesn't mean you should take any notice.

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Technology Shares

'High quality': Fund names 2 obscure ASX tech shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have been hammered this year, but here is a pair that might be nice additions to the portfolio…

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Dividend Investing

The South32 dividend is being divvied out today. Here's what you need to know

| Cathryn Goh

Here’s the latest on South32's final dividend for FY22.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 retail share is going ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

The curtain is closing on this retailer's latest final dividend.

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Ask a Fund Manager

If you must buy now, here are the 3 ASX shares to grab: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Medallion Financial's Michael Wayne describes the types of companies to target in the current troubled times.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a volatile day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are three growth shares analysts rate as buys...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was a good day to own these ASX 200 shares.

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy Bendigo Bank shares? Here's how the bank compares with peers on one key metric

| Tristan Harrison

We check which regional bank is the most profitable.

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Retirement

2 excellent ASX 200 shares to buy for a retirement portfolio: broker

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be excellent options for retirees...

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Block, Fortescue, and Santos shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's share price down 58% in 2022 but here's 30% off your pizza

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders have received discount vouchers to use until 1 December 2023.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares rocketing higher on big news

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX mining shares have leapt as much as 30% on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Why investors were looking on the bright side for ASX 200 bank shares today

| Bronwyn Allen

The share prices of the big four ASX 200 banks rose strongly today after a competitor revealed a better-than-expected net…

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Share Market News

If you wait for the stock market to bottom, you'll miss out on absolute bargains, like 'one of the cheapest stocks on the ASX.'

| Bruce Jackson

As the stock market grinds lower, the opportunity to buy shares on the cheap increases.

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Share Gainers

Bank of Queensland, BrainChip, Coronado Global, and Lake Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

How can investors prepare their share portfolio for retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

It can be tricky knowing how long a portfolio needs to last.

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Share Market News

Is this why a certain ASX 200 director keeps buying up big on their company's shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the company's move into the electric vehicle space have enticed this insider to buy big in its stock?

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Dividend Investing

Down 9% in a month, is the Wesfarmers share price a bargain buy for dividends?

| Bernd Struben

The diversified ASX 200 retail company is well-known for its reliable dividend payments.

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Energy Shares

Has the Woodside share price finally topped out?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will easing commodity prices prevent Woodside shares from rising higher in 2022?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy share price falling on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Beach shares are falling on Wednesday despite some positive news..

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in Q2?

| Zach Bristow

Could the sector be ready to catch a bid?

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Materials Shares

Leading broker says investors should buy this ASX uranium share

| James Mickleboro

This could be the uranium share to buy right now...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't be like our governments. Invest.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

So many people are so fixated on trying to guess the very lowest price, or the very best time that…

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 coal share is leaping higher on a possible takeover

| Brooke Cooper

Why is this ASX 200 coal favourite seemingly contemplating a multi-billion dollar merger?

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price lower despite FY23 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

CSL's shares are falling on Wednesday despite a positive AGM update...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Bitcoin price outperforming for Australian crypto investors?

| Bernd Struben

The strength of the US dollar is helping Aussie Bitcoin holders see some healthy gains.

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Materials Shares

Queensland Pacific Metals share price soars 18% on General Motors deal

| Brooke Cooper

The All Ords company has shaken on a multi-year offtake agreement with the automotive giant.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price higher on AGM update and sector rebound

| James Mickleboro

The CBA share price is rising on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

BrainChip share price higher on new US patent issue

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

The Novonix share price has just capped off a shocker first quarter. What's next?

| Bronwyn Allen

Novonix shares fell by 21% over Q1 amid the company's auditor noting "a material uncertainty" for the ASX tech stock.

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