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Bank Shares

Why is AMP doing a share buyback but not paying dividends?

| Matthew Farley

Let's check what some analysts think about the financial services giant's capital plans.

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Share Market News

September living up to its 'worst month of the year' reputation as ASX 200 finally cracks

| Bruce Jackson

ASX 200 down 6.7% in September as stock market frets about rising interest rates.

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Healthcare Shares

Move over gold: Could ASX 200 healthcare shares be the new 'safe-haven' investments?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why healthcare shares have been healthier for the portfolio than gold miners.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix share price sinks 12% on European blow

| James Mickleboro

Telix shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price halted amid JV news from China

| James Mickleboro

Bubs shares are in a trading halt...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 5 ASX 200 shares turning ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

It's an all-REIT affair.

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana moved higher on Tuesday

| Bram Berkowitz

Investors seem to be watching the foreign exchange markets.

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ETFs

Don't miss out on these very exciting ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options for investors. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

The Kogan share price has tumbled 18% in 2 weeks. Time to pounce?

| Tristan Harrison

Retailers are getting hammered this year. Should investors be smelling a bargain?

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Growth Shares

Why brokers say these ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be top options according to analysts...

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Economy

Why is everyone talking about pricing power and which ASX shares have it?

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is tough for some businesses, but others are able to pass on price rises.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy with ~7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these high yield dividend shares as buys...

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Defensive Shares

Market volatility getting you down? Analysts name 2 defensive ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These defensive shares could be top options for investors in volatile markets...

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock climbed today

| John Ballard

One analyst says iPhone 14 sales are down 10.5% in China compared to iPhone 13 sales.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on a turnaround next month for the financials sector?

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the best ASX mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These could be among the best mining shares to buy now…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock surged higher today

| John Ballard

Will higher interest rates pressure demand at Tesla?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue chip shares that Goldman Sachs rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 blue chip shares are highly rated...

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Ask a Fund Manager

If the house next door was selling for 50% off, wouldn't you buy it?

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton tells how investors need to strike while bargain ASX shares are…

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Bank Shares

Macquarie vs NAB shares: Which bank is the better buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

Two quality financial institutions, but which is the preferred investment for one expert at the moment?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 high yield ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans are feeling bullish on these ASX 200 dividend shares...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rallies 6% to leap back over US$20,000

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin price has been on fire on Tuesday. What's happening?

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Growth Shares

Here's why experts are tipping these ASX shares as buys for October

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Financial Shares

Why did the Macquarie share price trail the other ASX 200 banks today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Macquarie shares didn't fare well against its peers today.

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ETFs

These exciting ETFs have been tipped as buys by experts

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ETFs that experts say are buys...

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price surge 7% today?

| Matthew Farley

The artificial intelligence company's shares have bounced back after two successive days in the red.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Tuesday.

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IPOs

A brand-new lithium share hit the ASX boards this week. Here's the lowdown

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at this new ASX lithium share.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'I can easily see it go up by 10 to 20%': Expert reveals ASX 200 share that's seasonally strong right now

| Mitchell Lawler

Could spring bring the right conditions for this company to flourish?

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Resources Shares

Which ASX shares have exposure to this 'absolutely essential' market?

| Tristan Harrison

One expert has named one area that investors should look at.

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts name 2 star blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip have been rated as buys...

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Materials Shares

Why are these ASX lithium miners powering up today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving these ASX lithium miners higher on Tuesday?

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Materials Shares

Looking to buy Lynas shares? Here's what rare earths are actually used for

| Brooke Cooper

Demand for rare earths is expected to take off over the coming decades.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price lifts on 'significant and urgent remedial steps'

| James Mickleboro

Star shares are rising today. Here's what is happening...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Endeavour share price has slayed the ASX 200 so far this year. Too late to buy?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the Endeavour share price

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 iron ore miners rally as market rebounds on Tuesday

| Aaron Teboneras

What a day is has become for the top ASX 200 iron ore miners.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price gaining 4% on Tuesday?

| Matthew Farley

Investors may have refreshed their appetites for lithium and materials shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Ramsay, Synlait Milk, and Virgin Money shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX lithium and battery minerals ASX shares going gangbusters today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these three shares rising?

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