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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 Wednesday...

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these exciting ASX growth shares have at least 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

Here are two growth shares with at least 20% upside according to analysts...

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Materials Shares

3 little-known ASX lithium shares that rocketed today

| Monica O'Shea

Why did these lithium explorers do so well on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price shoot 6% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check why the ASX lithium miner's shares were in such demand on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Why did the New Hope share price just surge 6% to a 10-year high?

| Matthew Farley

Why did the ASX 200 coal miner have such a great day?

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX shares are flying under the radar post-results

| James Mickleboro

Goldman thinks these ASX shares are flying under the radar right now...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 of the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Morgans says that these are some of the best ASX shares to buy now...

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Economy

Is this ASX 200 company 'exploiting government stupidity'?

| Zach Bristow

Inflation continues to dominate the investment debate.

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ETFs

Is the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF the best index fund on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big call but here's why this exchange traded fund is right up there with the best.

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Energy Shares

What happened to Woodside shares on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what went on with the oil and gas producer's shares today.

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for ASX uranium shares in September?

| Bernd Struben

France’s state-controlled energy company, EDF, is moving to restart 32 of the nation’s reactors.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy now according to brokers...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 lithium shares led the way on Tuesday.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'll be buying and holding for years to come

| Mitchell Lawler

Where I'm comfortable ploughing more money into...

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Communication Shares

Seven West share price lifts on new record AFL deal

| Aaron Teboneras

Seven has secured broadcast rights for the AFL until 2031.

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ETFs

Why I'd buy these 2 ASX ETFs right now

| Cathryn Goh

Here are two thematic exchange-traded funds I'd buy today.

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International Stock News

I'm worried I won't like retirement. Here's what I'm doing about that

| Maurie Backman

Some of us are less excited than others to wrap up our careers.

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Share Fallers

Why Breville, Incitec Pivot, Magellan, and Super Retail shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Tuesday...

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BNPL shares

Zip share price jumps as broker goes on myth-busting bender

| Matthew Farley

Analysts have attempted to dispel some "myths" surrounding the BNPL company's outlook.

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Opinions

Should all ASX investors be buying defensive shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Emma Fisher of Airlie Funds Management gives her views on defensive ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Karoon Energy, Pilbara Minerals, PointsBet, and Whitehaven Coal are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares leaping on mineral discoveries

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what these three explorers have discovered.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are making waves on the ASX 200 today...

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Materials Shares

Why is ASX lithium share Tyranna rocketing 26% today?

| Matthew Farley

There's been no news from the diversified minerals company today but last month it confirmed lithium oxide was found at…

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Economy

ASX 200 shares dip as RBA boosts interest rates by another 0.50%

| Bernd Struben

Today marks the fifth consecutive month of interest rate hikes from the RBA, following more than 11 years of easing.

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ETFs

Does the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the dividends investors can expect from the iShares S&P 500 ETF.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths share price edges higher as shareholders green light MyDeal takeover

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths' MyDeal acquisition has been given the thumbs up...

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Energy Shares

'We would like to see faster progress': ASX 200 energy shares on notice

| Brooke Cooper

The HESTA superannuation fund invests around $720 million in these four ASX 200 shares.

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International Stock News

3 reasons to invest in Ethereum right now

| Michael Byrne, Neil Patel, and RJ Fulton

Here's why the second-largest cryptocurrency deserves a place in your portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price surging 8% on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

The Core Lithium share price has been all over the shop over the last few weeks.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold shares having such a hard time of it in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) – which also contains some smaller miners – is down 27.4% this…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price lower despite Turquoise Hill agreement

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto's shares are falling on Tuesday despite an acquisition update...

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Share Gainers

Why broker JP Morgan just upgraded the Pilbara Minerals share price

| Tristan Harrison

Is a broker’s call the reason for the lithium miner’s strong rise?

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Dividend Investing

The Woodside share price has gained under 5% in 10 years. Does the latest monster dividend make up for this?

| Aaron Teboneras

We measure up to see if Woodside's monster dividend is worthwhile...

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Energy Shares

How are ASX 200 energy stocks performing on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a mixed bag for the big ASX energy shares today as the European energy crisis deepens.

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Travel Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the Flight Centre share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Flight Centre shares?

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International Stock News

The big secret Wall Street will never tell you about investing

| Selena Maranjian

The secret can make you wealthier.

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Materials Shares

Why Macquarie is tipping 55% upside for ASX lithium share Allkem

| Matthew Farley

The broker gave a handsome upgrade to the lithium company's price target this morning.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Nickel Industries share price getting hammered on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Nickel Industries shares are falling today. But it's not as bad as it looks...

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Share Market News

Why is A2 Milk buying back shares?

| Matthew Farley

Let's look into why the baby formula company announced a $135 million buyback program.

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