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Opinions

Why I think AGL shares could double an investor's money in four years

| Tristan Harrison

This energy business could power up returns in the next few years.

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Dividend Investing

1 oversold ASX dividend stock (yielding 6%) to buy in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is an underrated ASX share that could bounce back strongly.

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Resources Shares

3 top ASX mining shares I'd dig into and buy in February

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX mining shares could be ones worth digging into.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are expecting these ASX shares to head south from here...

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Opinions

Sitting on cash? These 2 ASX shares are great buys today but won't be forever

| Tristan Harrison

Catch these two ASX shares before it’s too late.

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Investing Strategies

Fund reveals the type of ASX shares to buy for 2023, with 2 examples

| Tony Yoo

Don't get distracted by inflation, interest rates or even the economy. Here's what you need to look for.

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Technology Shares

Tech's back! Fund names 2 ASX shares to ride the resurgence

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have gone gangbusters this year. Here's a pair of ways to ride the resurgence.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Opinions

How to create a million-dollar ASX share portfolio in two decades

| Tristan Harrison

Investing in growing businesses could create fabulous wealth -- when you choose the right ones.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX growth shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been tipped for big things by a leading broker...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 finished Friday's session just 1% lower than its all-time record high.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Paladin Energy is smashing trading volumes this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are speaking very positively about these ASX shares right now...

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Share Market News

Blastoff! Guess which ASX tech share has rocketed 200% in 2 days

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been boarding the Spacetalk rocket ship this week...

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Janus Henderson, Lithium Energy, and Pinnacle shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in a positive fashion...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing 10% or more today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own these ASX All Ords gainers?

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Share Fallers

Why Bega Cheese, IAG, Northern Star, and Sandfire shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Coles shares before this month's ASX earnings update?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be putting your money into this supermarket share this month?

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX lithium share just rocket 9%?

| Brooke Cooper

Does this tiny ASX lithium stock house one of the world's best graphite deposits?

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Share Fallers

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares being hammered hard on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day for mining giants following iron ore futures' overnight tumble.

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Opinions

I'd invest my first $500 in this high-dividend-yield ASX 200 stock today

| Tristan Harrison

This is one retail share that beginner investors could buy.

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Technology Shares

Tech boom! Buy these ASX tech shares before it's too late: broker

| James Mickleboro

The tech sector is booming again and these are the shares to buy...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares in the right place at the right time right now: Elvest

| Tony Yoo

This pair of businesses are best-placed to cash in on a surge in demand for their industry.

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX 200 mining shares to buy now: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector looks set to benefit from China's reopening. Here are two buy-rated miners...

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX 200 tech stock that's crashed 27% this week: expert

| Tony Yoo

A massive dip in stock price this week will have scared off many investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a positive note...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 tech share took out today's top spot on the index.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX 200 shares yield 5% and 6% and I can't wait to buy them

| Tristan Harrison

Stability and dividend growth attract me to these names.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra's new 52-week high is driving ASX 200 trading volumes today...

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52-Week Highs

Happy days! 8 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are scaling new heights during Thursday's session...

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52-Week Highs

Telstra shares just rang in a new ASX 200 high. Here's the tea…

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how high Telstra shares have climbed...

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Share Gainers

Why Centuria Office, Deep Yellow, Newcrest, and Xero shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday with some strong gains...

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Share Fallers

Why QBE, Pinnacle, Rio Tinto, and Virgin Money shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult time on Thursday...

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52-Week Highs

CSL share price surges to new 52-week high on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It is full steam ahead for CSL shares right now. Here's why they are scaling new heights...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 jumped 6% in January. Analysts reveal what this could mean for the rest of 2023

| Bernd Struben

January’s strong performance on the ASX 200 has been driven by a resilient Australian economy and early signs that inflation…

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Share Market News

Meta stock price rockets 19% on $56 billion buyback

| Sebastian Bowen

Meta stock has just seen one of its biggest jumps in history...

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Dividend Investing

Can these next-gen dividend heroes provide a passive income for life?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX names that I think can keep growing their dividend.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps ahead on subdued Federal Reserve interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

The latest push higher for the ASX 200 comes with a hearty thanks to the United States Federal Reserve.

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Capital Raising

Why is the DroneShield share price halted on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The tech stock is undergoing a capital raise, reportedly worth between $9 million and $11 million.

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