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ETFs

3 wonderful ETFs for ASX investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

These popular ETFs could be top options this month...

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Gold

Do ASX 200 gold shares pay regular dividends?

| Bernd Struben

Income investors should bear in mind that gold miners' profits are cyclical by nature, hence dividend payouts may vary significantly…

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Materials Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price gained 13% in the past week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Core Lithium is nearing its record highs.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which sector is dominating the ASX 200's trading volumes today? It starts with L and ends in -ithium.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Piedmont Lithium share price popping 6% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this helping to boost this ASX lithium stock today?

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Share Fallers

Is the Electro Optic Systems share price now a massive bargain or a falling knife?

| Andrew Legget (TMFalegget)

Could Electro Optic Systems still make a comeback from here?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price soaring 11% today?

| Matthew Farley

There's been a wave of positive investor sentiment for shares in the battery metals and tech company on Thursday.

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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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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price charging 7% higher on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares are roaring higher today. Here's why.

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF leaping ahead on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

The ETF that tracks the NASDAQ is having a strong day.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price strengthens amid boost in China's iron ore appetite in August

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the latest iron ore data.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is still trading just 10% above its COVID-crash low. Is it a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CSL shares finally about to give investors some gains?

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Record Highs

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price surging 6% to another all-time high today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Pilbara Minerals shares are entering uncharted territory today.

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Record Highs

4 ASX lithium shares hitting all-time highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX lithium stocks.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price leaping 10% on Thursday?

| Matthew Farley

It's a stellar day on the market for ASX lithium shares.

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Energy Shares

Here's why ASX 200 energy shares are diving lower today

| Bernd Struben

The energy companies could be supported by a strong outlook for the US economy.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares soaring more than 20% today

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what these ASX explorers announced to the market.

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Share Market News

Why is ASX behemoth Soul Patts lending a hand to Electro Optic Systems?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has Soul Patts thrown Electric Optic Systems a lifeline?

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Materials Shares

DGL share price jumps 20% in 2 days after founder fills his boots

| Aaron Teboneras

DGL shares have been rebounding strongly in the last couple of days.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Lithium Power share price on ice today?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the explorer have been surging prior in days prior to the trading halt.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium stocks having such a stellar run today?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good week so far for lithium fans.

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Share Gainers

Imugene share price leaps 5% on trial news

| Zach Bristow

The HER-Vaxx story continues today with another positive update from the immuno-oncology company.

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Materials Shares

Do BHP shares give investors exposure to lithium?

| James Mickleboro

Does BHP give investors exposure to lithium?

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Communication Shares

The Telstra share price has gone backwards in 2022. Is now the time to pounce?

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker reckons Telstra shares are a buy today.

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Energy Shares

The Santos share price is under pressure today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy share was a clear winner of soaring oil and gas prices in the first half of…

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Dividend Investing

Guess which soon-to-be-ASX 200 share doubled its dividend in August

| Brooke Cooper

There's still time to snap up this upcoming ASX 200 share's super-sized dividend.

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price soars 10% as ASX tech shares trump on Thursday

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the surge in ASX tech shares on the market today.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy share price sinking on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

Beach Energy is one of the worst performing ASX 200 energy shares today.

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Technology Shares

Why the Xero share price is racing higher and could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

Xero shares are on form on Thursday...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResApp share price lifting today?

| Matthew Farley

Progress on a takeover bid for the company has been announced.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Challenger share price climbing on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in the investment management company are receiving a much-welcomed boost today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a top run on Thursday?

| Brendon Lau

ASX tech shares are surging back in Thursday morning trading.

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Share Gainers

'Outstanding economics': Anson Resources share price rockets 35% on lithium news

| James Mickleboro

Shares in the lithium explorer are hitting record highs today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the De Grey share price rushing higher on Thursday?

| Matthew Farley

De Grey released good news from its Mallina project in Western Australia.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price charging higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX buy now, pay later share acquired Afterpay in January this year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price surges 9% on ACCC takeover nod

| Zach Bristow

The compeition watchdog has given the green light, paving the way for the company's acquisition.

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Healthcare Shares

Healthia shares halted on $15m cap raise and acquisition spree

| Cathryn Goh

This small-cap healthcare share is continuing its acquisitive streak.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the ResMed share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shares have been given a boost...

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Energy Shares

Why has the oil price been so volatile lately?

| Zach Bristow

There are plenty of undercurrents feeding into oil prices.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FBR share price climbs amid Brickworks takeover rumours

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two businesses about to build a closer partnership?

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