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Investing Strategies

Investing in a higher-for-longer world and the ASX sector built to cope

| Leigh Gant

Boring, resilient, and quietly powerful.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie shares: A good choice for dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does Macquarie measure up on the income department?

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Financial Shares

Is this ASX 200 insurance company the ultimate dividend and capital growth stock?

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking for both income and capital growth?

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Financial Shares

Which is better value right now, Soul Patts or Brickworks shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see what the experts have to say.

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Earnings Results

Why did the AMP share price just crash more than 13%?

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares are taking a beating on Friday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

AMP share price smashes new multi-year highs

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares have enjoyed a remarkable 14 month run higher. But why?

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52-Week Highs

This ASX 200 stock just hit a 14-year high following an upgrade from Macquarie

| Bernd Struben

You’d have to go all the way back to May 2010 to find the ASX 200 stock trading at higher…

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Financial Shares

Zip or Block shares: Which is the more profitable company?

| Zach Bristow

We've crunched the numbers.

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Recent Financial Shares News

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Earnings Results

IAG share price crashes 8% despite first-half profit surge

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant has delivered a big increase in profits for the first half. But investors aren't celebrating it.

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Earnings Results

Suncorp share price jumps on strong result and $4.1b return to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is returning significant funds to shareholders after the sale of its banking operations.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price dips on mixed quarterly results

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie released its nine-month performance update this morning.

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Financial Shares

Own IAG shares? Here's what to look out for in the upcoming HY25 report

| Tristan Harrison

It could be a very interesting result for IAG.

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Dividend Investing

6% dividend yield and up 30% in the last 6 months! Is this the perfect stock for growth and income investors?

| Rhys Brock

This little-known ASX financial services company has been surging recently – and it pays a monster dividend.

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Financial Shares

Is it time to buy GQG or Magellan shares?

| Tristan Harrison

These two fund managers have seen a lot of volatility.

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Financial Shares

5 ASX 200 financial stocks reporting next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season is underway...

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's what to watch out for in the upcoming result

| Tristan Harrison

This is what investors should keep an eye on.

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Financial Shares

Under $6.30 now, is this ASX 200 high-flyer set to soar after 74% Japanese sales growth?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX 200 financial share set to rise?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 116% in a year, Insignia Financial share price rockets again as bidding war heats up

| Bernd Struben

Insignia Financial shares have just attracted takeover interest from a third suitor.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 share jumps to record high after half-year profit rockets 151%

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded very positively to this company's strong half year results.

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Financial Shares

Top broker forecasts IAG shares could benefit from this $1 billion prediction

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how the insurance industry could give itself a boost.

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Financial Shares

How this $6 billion ASX 200 stock is beating the benchmark on Monday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is flashing a welcome green in Monday’s sea of red.

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Earnings Results

Why this $1.2 billion ASX 200 stock is diving 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are selling down this stock today.

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52-Week Highs

AMP share price smashes new multi-year highs

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares have enjoyed a remarkable 14 month run higher. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 financial share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will the bank stocks still pay high dividend yields despite massive share price rises last year?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Insignia Financial shares: When will the bidding war end?

| Bernd Struben

Bidding action for the ASX 200 financial stock continues today.

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Financial Shares

Which dates could move the Zip share price in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Zip shares soared by 350% last year. Here are the dates that will shift the price this year.

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Broker Notes

IAG shares hit multi-year high amid broker prediction of double-digit profit growth

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley has issued a new note on the ASX insurance sector.

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Financial Shares

Is the AMP share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors still feel excited about AMP?

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Financial Shares

Which dates could move the IAG share price in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The insurance giant has just released its financial reporting calendar for the new year.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie shares lift off on $8 billion AI news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Macquarie share price amid the latest AI news.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares higher amid Macquarie tipping a 'strong' first-half result

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's why Macquarie is expecting very positive numbers from IAG when it reports next month.

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Financial Shares

The AMP share price rocketed 71% in 2024. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent the AMP share price leaping higher in 2024. But why?

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 financial stock races higher amid takeover bidding war

| James Mickleboro

This stock has received competing takeover bids this month.

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price soared 50% in 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares smashed the benchmark returns in 2024. But how?

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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy Macquarie shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts more outperformance from Macquarie shares in 2025.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares edge lower amid latest 'reinsurance' update

| Zach Bristow

The insurer now has its own cover in place for 2025.

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Financial Shares

Up 41% since August, why this ASX All Ords stock could attract more interest in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager has high hopes for this ASX All Ords stock in 2025.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 44%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock racing higher today. But why?

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Financial Shares

No deal! Why this ASX 200 stock is falling today

| James Mickleboro

Bain Capital won't be taking this stock private for just $4.00 per share.

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 financial stock's $2.2 billion private equity deal in serious doubt

| Zach Bristow

The deal has been dealt another blow.

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Financial Shares

Are IAG shares expected to have another strong year in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this large stock ensure another strong return next year?

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Financial Shares

Top broker says buy this 'compelling' ASX 300 dividend stock now

| Tristan Harrison

This under-the-radar stock could be a strong contender for passive income.

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Financial Shares

Could 2025 be an even better year for AMP shares after a 70% rise in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can AMP deliver electric returns again in 2025?

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share just received a $2.68b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Private equity firm Bain Capital has its eyes on this financial services company.

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Financial Shares

Why are Platinum shares sinking 26% to a record low on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Rock bottom! That's where this struggling fund manager's shares are today. But why?

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Communication Shares

2 Australian defensive stocks to buy now for stability

| Zach Bristow

Who doesn't like stability?

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Financial Shares

Up 48% in a month, this ASX All Ords stock has 'a long way to go'

| Zach Bristow

It's a marathon, not a sprint.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares slip as insurer faces second class action

| Zach Bristow

IAG is in for round two.

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