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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 responded to the latest unemployment data

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market is showing continued resilience despite a slower economy.

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Financial Shares

How is this ASX 200 financial stock popping 6% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This lucky company has just swung into the green in 2024...

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Gold

How this 'bullish kicker' could send the gold price rocketing to US$3,000 per ounce

| Bernd Struben

Citi forecasts the gold price could gain more than 25% from recent all-time highs.

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Healthcare Shares

How AI could boost this ASX 300 healthcare stock

| Bronwyn Allen

The Firetrail investment management team see AI providing a 'material tailwind' for this stock.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX battery materials stock could rocket 60%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this stock to have a bright future.

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Superannuation

1 BIG reason your ASX shares could be underperforming your superannuation

| Sebastian Bowen

Have you checked your superannuation balance recently?

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, Karoon Energy, ResMed, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session. But why?

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How to invest

4 ASX stock investments to instantly diversify your portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

There are plenty of opportunities to diversify your portfolio through ASX investments.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Challenger, Rio Tinto, and Telix shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why the big three ASX 200 mining stocks are enjoying a banner day on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto shares are all catching some extra tailwinds today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price diving 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

Weight loss wonder drugs are weighing heavily on this stock.

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Capital Raising

DroneShield shares freeze on $75 million for AI and inventory

| Mitchell Lawler

This defence tech stock is rattling the can for a chunk of cash.

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Energy Shares

Here's how the Santos share price is responding to today's production results

| Bernd Struben

Santos reported its quarterly production and revenue results today.

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Resources Shares

1 ASX 200 mining stock to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto looks to me like a strong miner to own for the long term.

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Technology Shares

'You could make a decent amount of money' from this ASX 200 tech stock

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be an underrated play.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Telix share price jumping 15% to a record high?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare stock is scaling new heights on Thursday. But why?

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ETFs

Is the Vaneck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) a good long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX ETF a top pick to hold for years to come?

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the NextDC share price on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

NextDC is raising $1.32 billion to accelerate its data centre developments amid the rapid growth of AI.

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Materials Shares

Why today is a good day to own Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

This miner's shareholders have reason to smile this morning.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price falls on first-quarter update

| James Mickleboro

How did AMP perform during the first quarter?

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Materials Shares

BHP share price charges higher following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

How did the Big Australian perform during the last quarter?

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Value Investing

3 ASX value shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these ASX shares are great value at current levels.

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International Stock News

Up nearly 80% this year, does Nvidia stock have room for more?

| Keithen Drury

Nvidia's stock added a lot of its gains the day after Q4 earnings.

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International Stock News

If you'd invested $1,000 in Tesla stock 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Rich Smith

Tesla bears may not have noticed it, but Tesla profits are forecast to 3x over the next five years.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in this ASX 100 dividend stock for $1,126 in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this 5.6% dividend stock...

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Growth Shares

Buy these excellent ASX growth shares for 15% to 20% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these high-yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options could be top buys right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market return to form at last today?

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Dividend Investing

For a shot at $5,000 a year in passive income, buy 710 shares of this ASX stock

| Bernd Struben

I think every passive income investor should have this ASX dividend stock in their portfolio.

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Retail Shares

Do you own Lovisa shares? It's dividend day!

| Tristan Harrison

Lovisa shareholders are getting a sparkling payment today.

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Opinions

ASX shares have taken a tumble… and I'm making the most of it

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using the sell-off to load up on ASX shares.

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ESG

The ESG investing revolution: What you need to know to profit

| Kate O'Brien

ESG investing is changing the way investors approach the ASX.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which ASX shares could be next on the menu for Ozempic?

| Mitchell Lawler

This broker believes the market for weight-loss drugs could grow tenfold. What could it consume on its way up?

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Opinions

Two ASX 200 mining stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

I think these two ASX miners are in the sweet spot amid the booming growth of AI.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 kept up the selling this Wednesday, with another day in the red.

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Energy Shares

Should you buy the 10% dip on this ASX 300 uranium stock?

| James Mickleboro

Could big returns be on the cards for buyers of this stock? Let's see what analysts are saying.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 dividend stocks to buy now for income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these dividend stocks are buys right now. What sort of yields are they forecasting?

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs just slapped a buy rating on this ASX 200 tech stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks this market darling can keep rising.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Bank Shares

Westpac stock: Should you buy the 5.5% yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Westpac an easy buy today for that 5.5% yield?

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