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Bank Shares

Here's how ASX 200 bank shares fared in the shocker month of September

| Bernd Struben

September lived up to its reputation as a poor month for stock market performance.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

September was a shocker for the ASX 200, but how did the Woolworths share price stack up?

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket giant outperformed the market last month.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven shares are being pulled in all directions today. Is this why?

| Monica O'Shea

What's with ASX coal shares today?

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Share Market News

RBA shock fuels the ASX 200 stock market rally… plenty of bargains on offer for beleaguered yet emboldened investors

| Bruce Jackson

The Reserve Bank shocks the markets by raising interest rates by only 25 basis points.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 set for best day in more than 2 years on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The RBA opted to lift rates by a rather dovish 0.25% rather than the 0.50% increase markets had widely priced…

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price trails the ASX 200 as data hack hits headlines

| Brooke Cooper

Telstra is in headlines after a small, historical hack came to light.

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International Stock News

2 top Warren Buffett stocks to buy right now

| Keith Noonan

These Berkshire Hathaway holdings are growth stocks, and they look like better bargains on the heels of big sell-offs.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price beating the ASX 200 today? 

| Monica O'Shea

Woodside shares are lifting today.

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International Stock News

Amazon's second prime day: Genius move or worrisome indicator?

| Rich Duprey

The event may not feel so special if every day is Christmas.

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Energy Shares

Government says Aussie coal exports will hit record levels. Here's which ASX 200 shares are cashing in

| Brooke Cooper

Australian coal exports are tipped to bring in $120 billion in financial year 2023.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price get smashed in September?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share was smashed in September. Here's why...

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Materials Shares

ASX gold share surges 42% following 'mining CEO of the year' appointment and maiden lithium project news

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this explorer is soaring today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Materials Shares

Government tips Aussie lithium exports to surge 180%. Which ASX shares are in on the action?

| Bernd Struben

Lithium is crucial element in the lithium-ion batteries that power EVs.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Evolution, Paradigm, and Sayona Mining shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having very strong days...

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International Stock News

This FAANG stock is down 35%. Buying it could be a genius move

| Justin Pope

Understanding the why behind a company's struggles can make you a lot of money.

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Share Fallers

Why Cronos Australia, Mesoblast, Sims, and WAM Research are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times today...

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Energy Shares

Was the Woodside share price a safe haven in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Was oil able to deliver returns while the ASX sunk last month?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price surging 7% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Core Lithium having such a good day?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price rocketing 13% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is booming on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium stocks having such a stellar run on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Some 75% of the world’s consumption of lithium goes into rechargeable batteries.

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International Stock News

Tesla just missed delivery estimates. Here's why it's time to buy

| Howard Smith

Tesla stock fell after its latest delivery news, but sellers aren't looking at the whole picture.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price surging 7% on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes are on ASX 200 lithium stocks today.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is surging 40% on a new lithium find

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is having a great day!

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Mergers & Acquisitions

LiveTiles share price soars 22% on Bigtincan takeover news

| James Mickleboro

LiveTiles has received a takeover offer from another ASX tech share...

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares 'starting to look more attractive' in October?

| Brooke Cooper

Another expert has added their voice to the chorus of bulls.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price outperform the NASDAQ in September?

| Bernd Struben

With banks ramping up interest rates, risk assets have come under tremendous pressure.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Paradigm share price rocketing 19% today?

| James Mickleboro

This drug development company's shares are on fire today...

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International Stock News

Credit Suisse has the market on edge. What should you do?

| Matthew Frankel, CFP®

The investment bank could be facing trouble, and shares are at an all-time low.

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ETFs

These were the worst-performing ASX ETFs in September

| Cathryn Goh

These ASX ETFs were sold off more than most in September.

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Resources Shares

Does the BHP share price have a strong outlook in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be digging into BHP right now? Let's take a look.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price had another horror month. How much did it fall?

| Monica O'Shea

What happened to the Zip share price in September?

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Dividend Investing

Dividends, dividends, dividends! 2 ASX ETFs to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options for income investors...

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Energy Shares

Following a tumultuous month, what's next for AGL shares in October?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this impact the AGL share price in October? We take a closer look.

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ETFs

These were the best-performing ASX ETFs in September

| Cathryn Goh

A very unexpected ASX ETF took out pole position in September.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Fortescue share price was crushed in September

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares were hit hard in September. Here's why...

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Opinions

Should you really be buying ASX shares in this market?

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors should be combing through the carnage for ideas.

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Dividend Investing

Own NIB shares? Here's some good news on your dividends

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the details of the private health insurer's latest payout.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ANZ shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on better times for this major financial institution? Let's take a look.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock slammed on the brakes Monday

| Danny Vena

Lower-than-expected vehicle deliveries gave some investors pause.

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