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Economy

Could the stock market really crash 40%?

| Bernd Struben

With the US Federal Reserve poised to hike interest rates in the world’s top economy, some investors are getting the…

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Energy Shares

Macquarie tips even more upside for New Hope share price

| Zach Bristow

The commodity trade of 2022 hasn't exhausted yet.

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Travel Shares

Air New Zealand share price soars 9% on guidance update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Kiwi airline is on the flight path to recovery...

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Materials Shares

The Lynas share price is down 20% this year, so why is management receiving a huge bonus?

| James Mickleboro

Lynas is dishing out some big bonuses...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Viva Energy share price leaps 5% on Coles acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The company has taken a major leap into the convenience retail sector.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Nickel Industries share price dipping on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Nickel Industries shares are coming under selling pressure today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price sinks again amid takeover doubts

| James Mickleboro

Link's shares are falling again. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Thursday is an important day for the US stock market. Here's why

| Brendon Lau

The US stock market will reach a key inflection point tonight that could set the tone for ASX shares for…

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Earnings Results

Brickworks share price edges higher on $746 million profit result

| Matthew Farley

The building products manufacturing giant has just published its earnings card for FY22.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles share price falls despite $300m Coles Express sale

| James Mickleboro

Coles shares are falling despite some major news...

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Energy Shares

Why is the oil price sinking lately?

| Zach Bristow

One question on many investors minds right now.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Cochlear share price slipping on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Cochlear shares?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price outperforming on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The BNPL company is embarking on another US$20 million in annual revenue and cost saving initiatives.

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Broker Notes

NAB shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the NAB share price really offer 15% upside?

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Dividend Investing

Could the current Woolworths dividend be in jeopardy?

| Zach Bristow

We've asked the question based on the numbers.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price hits record high following lithium auction

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising to a record high on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Guess how many companies in the ASX 300 actually make no money

| Brooke Cooper

Can these companies evolve from loss-making to market champions?

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ETFs

What does Warren Buffett think about investing in ETFs?

| Tristan Harrison

Are ETFs a sound strategy according to Warren Buffett?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Syrah share price halted?

| James Mickleboro

Syrah shares aren't going anywhere on Wednesday...

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ETFs

Could right now be the perfect time to buy the Vanguard Index International Shares ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Here's why now could be a good time to invest in global shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yielding ASX All Ords shares trading ex-dividend on Friday

| Cathryn Goh

The latest dividends from these two ASX financials shares will soon be taken off the table.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles shares on watch after massive $300 million selloff to Viva Energy

| Tony Yoo

Coles Express petrol stations will disappear over the next two years.

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International Stock News

Is Tesla stock recession-proof?

| George Budwell

Tesla's shares have held up reasonably well against a slew of macroeconomic headwinds.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Fortescue share price been having such a rough trot lately?

| Tristan Harrison

Digging for answers about what's hurting Fortescue shares?

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Resources Shares

This is how I found a 15-bagger ASX share: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Australian Eagle chief investment officer Sean Sequeira recalls how he backed a stock when no one else believed in it.

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Energy Shares

Could international demand keep boosting Woodside shares for the next 20 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

Woodside says demand for natural gas from Asia alone won't peak until the mid-2040s.

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International Stock News

Why Amazon and these other leading tech stocks fell today

| Billy Duberstein

It's all about interest rates.

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Growth Shares

3 hot small-cap ASX growth shares Firetrail's backing right now

| Tony Yoo

Do you want to invest in some emerging businesses while they're cheap? Here's a trio that are looking good.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The biggest threats and opportunities for ASX industrial REITs revealed: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

In today’s higher inflation environment, with limited vacancy across industrial markets, the Centuria Industrial REIT is finding the opportunity to…

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Bank Shares

Down 17% so far this year, is the Bank of Queensland share price a cheap buy?

| Tristan Harrison

After suffering a hefty drop, some investors are sniffing out BOQ.

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Cheap Shares

'Offers value': Experts pick 2 quality ASX shares to buy at a 40% discount

| Tony Yoo

Investing in market dominant businesses could provide protection against an economic downturn.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price on watch following BMX lithium auction

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share will be on watch on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to sink into the red today...

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Energy Shares

Are ASX hydrogen shares worth buying right now?

| Zach Bristow

Hydrogen is a material challenger to lithium-ion batteries. Or is it?

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Materials Shares

Is this prediction great news for ASX lithium shares?

| James Mickleboro

This could be music to the ears of lithium miner shareholders....

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Energy Shares

Is the Santos share price 'starting to resume its uptrend'?

| Monica O'Shea

Is Santos a buy in the future?

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares that experts say are buys

| James Mickleboro

Experts rate these ASX growth shares very highly...

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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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Materials Shares

Lynas share price storms 5% higher: Can it keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Lynas shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price up 5% as miners lead the market on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

What's behind the performance of Mineral Resources shares today?

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