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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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Technology Shares

The Block share price is smashing the market with a 6% gain today

| James Mickleboro

Block shares are smashing the market today...

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Technology Shares

Nuix share price slides amid ASIC lawsuit

| Zach Bristow

Nuix might be in for a lengthy process with ASIC.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining shares are outpacing BHP today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these three ASX mining shares outperforming today?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares soundly beating the market on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks are outperforming the market's gains today.

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International Stock News

Afraid of a recession? Do these 4 things today

| Alex Carchidi

Recession fears are mounting, but you don't need to be scared if you have a plan.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 companies that could benefit from a falling Aussie dollar

| Brendon Lau

Let's take an in-depth look.

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Communication Shares

Own ASX 200 telco shares? Here's the latest following the Optus hack

| Matthew Farley

Here's how ASX telco shares are responding to the Optus breach.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing higher on good news today

| Cathryn Goh

It's a good day for the ASX. But it's an even better day for these three ASX All Ords shares.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium mania: Sayona Mining share price rocketing 8% today

| Bernd Struben

With global battery production booming amid the transition to EVs and grid storage, lithium prices remain near all-time highs.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why I only invest in ASX dividend-paying shares

| Tristan Harrison

Income-paying shares offer everything I’m looking for in an investment.

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Gold

Why is the De Grey share price leaping 8% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

De Grey shares are on fire today.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Arafura share price is rebounding 10% today

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths share is having a strong day...

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International Stock News

The 10-year treasury yield just topped 4%: what it means for you

| Dan Caplinger

It's the first time since the 2008 financial crisis that bond yields have been this high.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price on the rise today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what's impacting the Woodside share price today.

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Dividend Investing

Own Medibank shares? You're getting paid today

| Cathryn Goh

Here's the latest on Medibank's final dividend.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium shares having a stellar run on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

While most all ASX lithium stocks are enjoying another good run today, these three are leading the pack.

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Energy Shares

Could this prevent Santos shares from cashing in on gas demand?

| Bernd Struben

Santos shareholders are hoping to cash in on the growth in global gas demand amid a sharpening global energy crisis.

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Financial Shares

Iress share price freefalls 15% on profit downgrade

| Aaron Teboneras

The financial software company’s shares are having a shocker of a day.

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Healthcare Shares

The Cogstate share price is rocketing again, up another 27% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare technology share is booming again on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Dividends are coming your way today

| Aaron Teboneras

CBA shareholders will collect the bank's latest dividend today.

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International Stock News

This US growth stock could double, according to Wall Street

| Prosper Junior Bakiny

Wall Street hasn't given up on this stock. Should you?

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Cannabis Shares

ASX cannabis share Cronos has soared 80% in a month. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis share has been on fire this month...

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 share a better buy than Fortescue right now?

| Brooke Cooper

There's another sustainable iron ore favourite housed on the ASX 200.

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Broker Notes

Woolworths shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Woolworths share price offer 28% upside?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price dips as $20b price tag flagged for coal exit

| James Mickleboro

AGL is exiting coal fired generation earlier than planned...

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Retail Shares

Lost faith in ASX growth shares? Here's why I still rate these 2 as buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are two ideas that I’m optimistic about for the long term.

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Dividend Investing

The Fortescue dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's the latest

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue shareholders will be a little richer today...

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International Stock News

Why the Apple share price slumped today

| Chris Neiger

Investors are worried about Apple cutting iPhone production.

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Gold

The Newcrest dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Bronwyn Allen

It's pay day for Newcrest shareholders... but what's going on with the share price?

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Earnings Results

Premier Investments share price jumps 7% on record FY22 profits and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments had a strong 12 months...

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Global Lithium share price is rocketing 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

Global Lithium's shares are racing higher on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

AGL share price on watch following major strategic and earnings update

| Zach Bristow

Big news from the energy giant.

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Dividend Investing

The Bendigo Bank dividend is being handed out today. Here are the details

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the details of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name the top ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares have been named as buys...

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Dividend Investing

This high-yielding ASX 300 retail share is turning ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

The clock is ticking on this retailer's latest dividend.

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Share Market News

Why I believe this ASX 200 share has the makings of a Buffett-style investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think Warren Buffett would be pleased to own shares of this bank.

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Investing Strategies

2 'overlooked' but 'exciting' ASX shares to buy: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton names a pair of stocks that have excellent prospects.

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Investing Strategies

Under pressure: 3 reasons to be bullish on ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

'Investors could be forgiven for looking back on the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 with fond memories', says Dr…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a day to remember on Thursday...

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