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Financial Shares

Buying Soul Patts shares? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

An investment in Soul Patts shares is really a bet on a sprawling asset portfolio.

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Financial Shares

Investing amid soaring global risks and uncertainty? Here's why ASX 200 insurance shares stand to benefit

| Bernd Struben

There was no shortage of risk and uncertainty facing ASX 200 insurance shares, even before this month’s Hamas-led attack on…

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Financial Shares

This ASX 200 share is on my top buy list right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I’m thinking about buying this stock.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founder just offloaded $112 million in shares

| Sebastian Bowen

We've just seen a co-founder sell out of most of his shares in a major ASX 200 company.

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Block shares today (and 3 not to)

| Motley Fool Staff

If you've reached a mental block on the payments technology provider, two Motley Fool writers present the yea and nay…

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Bank Shares

Stay away from this ASX sector (and buy this one instead): expert

| Tony Yoo

One fund manager's warning everyone to reduce their exposure to this industry that's dominant in the Australian market.

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Financial Shares

For $1,000 in monthly passive income, buy 1,770 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX blue chip could unlock enormous passive income for investors.

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Bank Shares

The 3 best-performing ASX 200 bank shares in November revealed

| Bernd Struben

The majority of the ASX 200 bank share prices lost ground in November. But not these three...

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Recent Financial Shares News

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Share Fallers

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is now down 40% since July

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Magellan share price been struggling lately?

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Financial Shares

Can AMP (ASX:AMP) maintain control of its $7 billion office fund?

| Brooke Cooper

A fight to keep control of Australia's best performing office fund might be on the horizon.

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Financial Shares

The IAG (ASX:IAG) share price has gone backwards so far in 2021. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to the company's shares?

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price climbs despite ratings downgrade

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are continuing to push higher today...

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Financial Shares

Why is the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price outperforming IAG lately?

| Brooke Cooper

The insurance companies' stock has been trending in different directions lately.

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Financial Shares

AFIC (ASX:AFI) shares have a net tangible asset backing of $7.51 each. What does this mean?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with AFIC's NTA?

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Financial Shares

Judo (ASX:JDO) share price flat despite climbing loan book

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Judo shares today?

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Broker Notes

Is the Netwealth (ASX:NWL) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Netwealth shares are in focus after it launched a takeover bid for Praemium.

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Financial Shares

So far, so good for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price in November. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The week just been was a good one to be an AMP shareholder...

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's how the share price performed in October

| Bernd Struben

Brokers have widely differing views on the 12-month outlook for CommBank

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Financial Shares

Why did the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price have such a great month in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie shares rose in October, the bank reported its result.

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Broker Notes

These top brokers weigh in on the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price

| Zach Bristow

The experts have afforded their opinion on the outlook for IAG investors.

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Financial Shares

Eclipx (ASX:ECX) share price leaps on 156% increase in cash profits

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Eclipx performed in FY21.

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch following $500m divestment

| James Mickleboro

AMP is divesting its stake in Resolution Life Australasia...

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Financial Shares

The EML (ASX:EML) share price is down 30% so far in 2021. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

EML shares are down around 30% this year.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price have such a great month in October?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look at what sparked the financial services company’s shares last month

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Financial Shares

Here's why the Pioneer (ASX:PNC) share price raced 23% higher on Monday

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is set for a big FY22...

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Share Fallers

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price falls after completing $1.5bn capital raising

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie share price is back and dropping into the red...

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Financial Shares

How do you value the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

What are the company’s shares really worth?

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Financial Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) doubles half year profit and launches $1.5bn capital raising

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie had a strong half...

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Financial Shares

The Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

What's lit a fire under Australian Ethical?

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Financial Shares

Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price slumps 4% despite record quarter

| Kerry Sun

Wisr shares are selling off despite a record first quarter performance.

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Financial Shares

Why has the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price leapt 17% in a month?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been on an impressive run lately...

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Financial Shares

The ASX 200 share I'd hold for 5 years: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Companies that can adapt to rapidly changing times could be well placed for future growth.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price booted from $200 club after only one day

| Brooke Cooper

Macquarie's shares reached a rare milestone on Monday -- but the high didn't last long

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Financial Shares

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price wobbles amid natural hazard costs update

| Mitchell Lawler

Damaging weather rains on Suncorp's parade with higher claims costs...

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Broker Notes

Here's why Morgans tips another 10% upside for the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price

| Zach Bristow

The experts have weighed in on the investment debate.

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Record Highs

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price breaks $200 mark for first time ever, sets new record high

| Zach Bristow

The experts have chimed in once more with an updated stance.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price underperforming the big four lately?

| Zach Bristow

The regional bank has been inching lower of late. We take a closer look

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Financial Shares

3 reasons why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan shares could be worth considering for a few different reasons.

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price rises following solid start to FY22

| James Mickleboro

Here's how IAG is performing in FY 2022...

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Financial Shares

Why did the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price smash the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has had a tough run recently but today brought welcome relief for investors

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Earnings Results

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price jumps 8% on positive quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Another strong quarter out of Perpetual's camp.

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Financial Shares

What is the current IAG (ASX:IAG) dividend payout ratio?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's IAG's dividend really worth? We do the sums...

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price gains 3% despite FUM falling by $7b

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the financial services company performed over the 3 months ended 30 September

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Record Highs

Another day, another all-time high for the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price

| Zach Bristow

It's starting to become a habit for the investment banking giant.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price rallied 17% in a week?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are scurrying to get a piece of the fund manager.

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Financial Shares

Why is the AFIC (ASX:AFI) share price underperforming the ASX 200 over the past month?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's been happening over at AFIC lately?

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Broker Notes

Can the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price hit $1.25 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

A broker thinks AMP shares are going to start rising...

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Financial Shares

Can the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price hit $240 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

One broker believes 'green' factors could spark a rise in the global investment bank's shares

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