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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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Financial Shares

QBE shares plunge 3% as floods, cyclones, and storms take their toll

| Brooke Cooper

Nearly 90% of the insurer's first half natural catastrophe allowance had been spent by April.

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Financial Shares

QBE share price on watch following strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

QBE has started FY 2023 strongly based on its quarterly update.

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Financial Shares

'Worst is now behind them': 2 unloved ASX 200 shares paying FAT dividends

| Tony Yoo

Are stock pickers themselves worth investing in? Here's a pair that are tempting buys, according to one expert.

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Financial Shares

Why is everyone talking about IAG shares on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

IAG had some big news for investors this morning, and they don't seem to like it.

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Financial Shares

'A quality franchise': Why this broker sees major upside ahead for Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a great time to snap up this investment bank's shares.

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Financial Shares

Up 23% in the past year. Is it too late to buy this ASX 200 insurance share?

| Brooke Cooper

Brokers are tipping as much as 18% upside for this ASX 200 insurance stock.

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Financial Shares

'Opportunity to buy': 2 ASX 200 shares Morgans is urging action on right now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks have dipped significantly in recent weeks, so grab them before the window closes, expert says.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the boosted Macquarie dividend

| Bernd Struben

On the back of a 10% boost in full year profits, Macquarie lifted its final dividend by 29% from last…

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price falls despite 10% leap in profits to $5.2 billion

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie reported its earnings results today for the 12 months ending 31 March.

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Financial Shares

Can Magellan ever stem the FUM outflows?

| Sebastian Bowen

What needs to happen to turn Magellan around?

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Financial Shares

Should I snap up Macquarie shares ahead of this week's full-year results?

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank has delivered strong growth in recent years. Is it a buy right now?

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Financial Shares

Why were IAG shares such a good investment in April?

| James Mickleboro

Your portfolio would have been better for holding this insurance giant's shares last month.

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Financial Shares

How did the AMP share price manage to surge 8% in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

How did shares in the embattled financial player manage to pull off such a smashing return last month?

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Opinions

This director has been buying the dip in AFIC shares. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s often a positive sign when directors are buying shares.

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Financial Shares

AMP shares are finally heading upwards, but will it last?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the start of an epic green streak?

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Financial Shares

5 reasons Macquarie shares could be a great investment today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie shares came under pressure in March amid the turmoil hitting the banking sector in the United States and Europe.

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Financial Shares

Are dark clouds gathering over the IAG share price?

| Bernd Struben

Some fund managers are raising concerns over the pending costs to IAG of the flooding and storms that hit New…

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Financial Shares

AMP share price marching higher as net outflows ebb

| Bernd Struben

AMP reported a sharp year on year reduction in its net cash outflows over the past quarter.

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Financial Shares

Why has the AMP share price rocketed 11% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good time to own this financials share recently.

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Financial Shares

Bank of Queensland share price plummets on $260m earnings impact

| Brooke Cooper

The bank expects to post a $4 million statutory post-tax profit next week.

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Financial Shares

Could buying Macquarie shares at under $180 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Financial giant Macquarie has suffered. Is this the right time to pounce?

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Financial Shares

Why the IAG share price outperformed the ASX 200 in March

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors continue to be faced with persistently high inflation.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price beat the ASX 200 in March?

| Brooke Cooper

AMP stock outperformed the ASX 200 last month.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price dives 8% on $4 billion outflows

| Bernd Struben

When Magellan released its half-year results, it reported a 52% year on year decrease in average funds under management.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price slips amid expected first strike on remuneration

| Brooke Cooper

Shareholders appear to have rejected the company's remuneration report.

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Financial Shares

Insurance companies are raking it in, so should you buy ASX 200 shares like IAG right now?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a good year for insurance industry profit so is it a good time to buy insurance shares?

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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

Are AMP shares set to become a dividend machine?

| Tristan Harrison

After its major decline, are AMP shares an opportunity?

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Share Market News

The IAG dividend is being paid today. Here's the latest

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the details of the IAG dividend.

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Financial Shares

If I had bought $5,000 AMP shares a week ago, here's how much I'd have now!

| Monica O'Shea

AMP shares have outperformed the ASX 200 in the last week.

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Share Market News

Latitude shares are back on the ASX, but why are they falling 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Latitude shares are back to trading today, but investors seem very worried.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AMP share price dips despite $337m sale win

| Brooke Cooper

The first stage of the company's long-awaited sale to Dexus should complete on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Turbulence insurance: Fund names 2 ASX 200 shares for long-term riches

| Tony Yoo

This sector might not seem exciting, but it could be the perfect medicine for your portfolio during economic downturns.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp shares a cheap passive-income buy after diving 7% in a week?

| James Mickleboro

Should income investors be snapping up this banking and insurance giant's shares?

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Financial Shares

Another ASX All Ords stock has just been halted amid a 'malicious' cyber attack. Here's the latest

| James Mickleboro

Copies of approximately 100,000 drivers' licences have been stolen.

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Financial Shares

Australian Ethical just dumped 1.6 million shares of this ASX 200 company. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Ethical has made a major ESG call on this large business.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares to rocket from same booming industry: expert

| Tony Yoo

Most sectors will struggle when the economy slows down, but maybe not this one.

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Financial Shares

AMP shares drop then pop amid ex-dividend and delay of $225 million sale

| Brooke Cooper

The sale of Collimate Capital's domestic leg looks to be split in two amid regulatory delays.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AMP share price sinking today?

| Bernd Struben

In announcing its full year financial results, the AMP board declared a dividend payout for the first time since 2020.

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Financial Shares

Hub24 share price up 9% on record half-year results and turbocharged dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

The financial services provider is flying high today on the back of stellar results.

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