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Share Market News

Telstra share price lower amid ACCC update on TPG agreement

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC is looking into the Telstra-TPG agreement...

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock plunged today

| Billy Duberstein

Apple has held up better than most tech stocks this year, but does it need to fall for the bear…

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Opinions

Are you at risk of missing the 'recovery moment' in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is making the investment environment uncertain, but that doesn’t mean investors shouldn’t be invested.

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Opinions

This was the only ASX 200 share I bought in September. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve been topping up on this defensive ASX share this month.

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ETFs

I think these 2 ASX ETFs are buys for growth and diversification in October

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for diversified growth? I reckon these ETFs could be good options.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 shares could rise over 40%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goldman Sachs likes these ASX 200 shares...

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Opinions

The mistake this billionaire investor is warning others not to make amid recession fears

| Tristan Harrison

Private equity investor David Rubenstein has given some wise advice.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Loser or bargain? Fundie's verdict on 3 popular ASX shares that have nosedived

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton reveals whether he would buy a trio of heavily discounted stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares to buy...

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Financial Shares

Could this be a looming risk for IAG shares?

| Monica O'Shea

Analysts appear to have a mixed view on IAG shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough end to the week for the ASX 200...

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International Stock News

Here's what one billionaire thinks about crypto right now

| RJ Fulton

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, shares his thoughts on cryptocurrency and where the market might be headed.

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Cheap Shares

Are these beaten down ASX 200 shares going cheap?

| James Mickleboro

Are these ASX shares cheap at current levels?

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Small Cap Shares

Experts say these small cap ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two small cap shares that experts rate highly...

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Opinions

Expert reveals 'one of the most important things' to do in the share market right now

| Bronwyn Allen

Staying invested during periods of volatility is difficult but crucial for ASX shares investors. Here's why.

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Economy

Could fear of inflation mean 'missing out on periods of strong share market returns'?

| Zach Bristow

It's time in the market, not timing the market, that matters most.

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Technology Shares

The market has had a great day, but these ASX 200 tech shares smashed it

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX 200 tech shares had a stellar day on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Boss Energy share price jumps 8% on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share was on form on Thursday. Here's why...

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Communication Shares

Looking to buy Telstra shares but worried about an Optus-style hack? Read this

| Matthew Farley

It's a frightening time to be a telco investor.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed amid a sea of green on Thursday.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price jump 4% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The buy-now, pay-later provider has bounced back from recent losses.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price jumps despite JP Morgan's latest caution

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the biotech company finished higher today, in line with the ASX healthcare sector.

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Share Market News

Has the Bitcoin price found a floor?

| Bernd Struben

Something rather remarkable has been happening with the world’s original crypto over the past week.

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Retail Shares

Adairs share price jumps 12%: Time to snap up shares?

| James Mickleboro

Adairs' shares are on fire on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why is this key investor selling down its Core Lithium shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in the lithium miner are on the move today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the sell-off in Wesfarmers shares unwarranted?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Wesfarmers share price has been hit hard in recent times. Why aren't investors feeling the love?

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Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, Global Lithium, Premier, and Woodside shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are storming higher today...

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Iress, Link, and Polynovo shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Gold

Own Northern Star shares? Here's some great news about your dividends

| Aaron Teboneras

Attention Northern Star shareholders -- check your bank accounts today.

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Economy

Is a recession already priced into ASX 200 shares?

| Zach Bristow

What's next for the market is anyone's guess...

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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 retailer Harvey Norman's boss calls mooted changes to dividend franking credits 'totally mad'

| Brooke Cooper

Billionaire Gerry Harvey has slammed suggestions to apply the proposed change to franking credits retrospectively.

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Materials Shares

2 tiny ASX battery minerals shares going gangbusters on project news

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why these ASX shares are rising.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager sees potential for this 'cheap gold stock' to turn into 'multi-billion-dollar' company

| Bruce Jackson

Fund manager says this is one of the cheapest gold stocks globally.

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Broker Notes

Could rising rates send the Westpac share price soaring 27%?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's shares could be heading higher from here thanks to rising rates...

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Dividend Investing

Has the Vanguard MSCI Index ETF (VGS) been growing its dividends?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at the exchange-traded fund's distributions since its inception.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price powering up 5% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The rare earths producer’s shares are rebounding on Thursday.

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52-Week Lows

Why did the AFIC share price just hit a new 52-week low?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC shares are falling even though the ASX share market is up.

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Gold

Why this little known ASX gold share is rocketing 10% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miner has identified a new high-grade gold lode at its Western Australian project.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the ANZ dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Will ANZ pay big dividends in 2023?

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Energy Shares

New Hope share price up 6%: Why things keep getting better for ASX coal shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The New Hope share price is up again today following a 3.5% bump yesterday. 

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