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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares Crypto Innovators (CRYP) ETF soaring 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This crypto-based ETF is on fire this Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Woolworths share price dumps 3% as forecasts 'remain challenging'

| Zach Bristow

Woolworths extends its losses today.

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Broker Notes

Why this expert is loading up on CBA shares in case of a recession

| Bronwyn Allen

What do CBA shares offer that other ASX bank shares don't?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank's resumption of trading has seen record volumes today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this tailwind fuel Flight Centre's share price into the future?

| Matthew Farley

We check what could be propelling Flight Centre's shares higher.

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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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International Stock News

The Spectacular fail of Aptos shows why Ethereum is the ultimate long-term buy

| Dominic Basulto

After a highly touted "Ethereum-killer" had a rough debut, the long-term outlook for Ethereum now looks brighter.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Strategic Materials, Bega Cheese, Costa, and Elmo shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Share Fallers

Why Codan, Coles, Medibank, and Pilbara Minerals shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Wednesday...

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Economy

ASX 200 heads downhill following latest inflation data

| Bernd Struben

In early morning trade the benchmark index reached six-week highs.

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Dividend Investing

Do the highest-yielding ASX dividend shares really offer the best passive income?

| Brooke Cooper

I'd be cautious of high-yielding dividend shares when building a portfolio for passive income.

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ETFs

Why I think every investment portfolio should include at least one ASX ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think ETFs are a good bet for most portfolios...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 300 shares off to the races on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a winning day on the market for these 3 companies.

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Materials Shares

Buy this small cap ASX lithium share: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

This could be a lithium share to buy right now according to Bell Potter...

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's why the bank just copped a $25 million fine

| Tony Yoo

The major bank has been caught rorting customers over 20 years after a court case arising from Royal Commission findings.

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Materials Shares

This multi-billion-dollar investment fund has been buying up Liontown shares. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Argo has almost $16 million invested in this mid-cap ASX lithium share.

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Broker Notes

How to avoid making bad investment decisions on the stock market right now: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Fidelity International's head of investments Paul Taylor provides his top 5 tips for ASX investors today.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla and other EV stocks popped today

| Rich Smith

What's the safest electric vehicle stock to buy if a price war is brewing?

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Bank Shares

Hoping to bask in the latest Bank of Queensland dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll need to move fast to secure the regional bank's latest dividend.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is crashing 20% following a request to delist

| Sebastian Bowen

Ikwezi Mining's ASX days are numbered.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price just popped back above US$20,000. Is the crypto bull run back on?

| Bernd Struben

The last time the world’s top crypto breached the psychologically important US$20,000 level was on 7 October.

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Materials Shares

'Too far, too fast': Pilbara Minerals share price falls on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant's shares have been downgraded to a sell rating...

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Technology Shares

How are ASX cybersecurity shares faring amid all these hacks?

| Bernd Struben

Recent major hacks of telecom provider Optus and private health insurer Medibank has the government scrambling for solutions.

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BNPL shares

Could this represent another nail in the Zip share price coffin?

| Matthew Farley

It seems there are more headwinds ahead for the buy now, pay later provider.

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Materials Shares

Why $6.5b Argo Investments is backing these ASX 200 lithium shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Argo opened a new position in one ASX 200 lithium share in 2022 and increased its holding in another by…

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Materials Shares

Have Lake Resources shares really surged 200% since their ASX debut?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lake Resources share price has hit some major highs and lows over the years.

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Financial Shares

Why IAG shares are a cheap buy right now: expert

| Zach Bristow

IAG continues to trade within range this year.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Global Lithium share price tanking 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this lithium share sinking today?

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ordinaries tech share just crashed 19%. What's doing?

| Tony Yoo

This cloud-tech provider is freefalling on Wednesday morning. Here's why investors are jumping from the boat.

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Technology Shares

Down 65% in 2022, chair says Novonix 'share price will respond appropriately'

| Zach Bristow

The battery materials and technology company released its AGM presentation today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Elmo share price rocketing 40%?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is having a very strong day...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price struggles despite 'strengthening sales trajectory'

| Mitchell Lawler

When growth isn't enough to please the market.

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price lifts as FY23 lithium guidance reaffirmed

| Bernd Struben

The miner recently announced joint venture Onslow Iron Project is designed to have a 30 year plus mine life.

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Financial Shares

Medibank share price plunges 15% as cyberattack bites into outlook

| Brooke Cooper

The Medibank share price has plummeted on its return to trade.

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International Stock News

Why is everyone talking about Apple stock?

| Dani Cook

The company has had two troubled product launches in the last couple of months.

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How to invest

CommSec penalised $20 million for rorting customers

| Tony Yoo

The business formerly known as CommSec Adviser Services also fined a further $7.12 million for breaching market integrity rules.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

4 battered ASX 200 shares that are 'obvious M&A targets': expert

| Matthew Farley

Which companies could be snapped up over the next 12 months?

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Share Fallers

Why is this ASX All Ords share crashing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

This All Ords share is having a day to forget...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price jumps despite first quarter sales collapse

| James Mickleboro

Kogan shares are storming higher despite the release of a disappointing Q1 update...

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Opinions

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Tristan Harrison

Investors who are new to the share market may want to look at these sorts of investments.

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