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Dividend Investing

These 9 ASX 200 shares are going ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

Today will be the last day to snap up the latest dividends from these ASX 200 shares.

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Financial Shares

When it comes to AMP shares, is it time for investors to give up the ghost?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this expert isn't hopeful of AMP's recovery.

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International Stock News

3 things you shouldn't do if the stock market crashes

| Alex Carchidi

Stay focused on the long term, and be open to making course corrections if needed.

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Share Market News

Here's how rising interest rates could plunge the economy into recession and send the ASX 200 into a vicious bear market

| Bruce Jackson

The Reserve Bank walks the tightrope with interest rates. Too high and it plunges the economy into recession.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price slid 15% in August. What went wrong?

| Cathryn Goh

Let's take a look under the hood.

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Dividend Investing

Own Magellan shares? Here's some news on your dividends

| Tristan Harrison

It’s dividend day for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Can you buy shares in Fortescue Future Industries?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it possible to buy a piece of Fortescue’s green energy division?

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Broker Notes

Batteries and water: Experts name 2 ASX shares you can't ignore

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks that you may not have heard of but are providing products the world just can't…

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Telstra shares after the telco 'comfortably turned the corner'?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy Telstra's shares?

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ETFs

What are the main holdings in the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Tristan Harrison

The VGS ETF could be one of the easiest ways to invest in global shares.

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Incredibly cheap': Fundie reveals 3 ASX shares he'd buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Hamish Tadgell names a trio of fairly obscure stocks that he sees riding sustainable…

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Resources Shares

The Whitehaven share price has surged 36% in a month. Why Morgans predicts more 'supercharged returns'

| Tristan Harrison

This coal miner shone in August. What's going to happen next?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts are tipping 6%+ yields from these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of high yield dividend shares analysts rate as buys...

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Share Market News

When will the RBA stop raising rates? Here's what Westpac thinks

| James Mickleboro

The RBA has been raising rates for months. When will it stop?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy with great yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could provide great yields to income investors...

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International Stock News

Should you be worried about investing in the stock market right now?

| Katie Brockman

As stock prices fall yet again, many investors are rethinking their strategies.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares that rocketed more than 15% on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

Why did these explorers surge today?

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Growth Shares

Why analysts rate these ASX growth machines as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been tipped as buys...

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts say investors should buy these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be buys...

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Gold

Is there hope for the gold price in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

The price for the yellow metal has snaked lower since March.

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Bank Shares

How might falling house prices impact the CBA share price?

| Brendon Lau

CBA shares are already catching the attention of short-sellers.

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Share Market News

Are AFIC shares outperforming the ASX 200 this year?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC is the ASX’s biggest LIC. But is it justifying the premium?

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International Stock News

Investing in the stock market could turn your $10,000 into $100,000. Here's how

| Catherine Brock

With a long-term plan, your wealth potential is almost unlimited.

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Materials Shares

These 6 ASX mining shares are now in the ASX 300

| Matthew Farley

Find out which ASX mining shares are now included in the S&P/ASX 300 Index?

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Bank Shares

Savings or dividends? What these 3 ASX bank shares are offering for income

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends or interest? How can investors earn cash from ASX bank shares?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter slaps buy rating on this profitable, dividend-paying ASX cannabis share

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis share is smoking the market on Monday...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Altium share price lag the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

Altium's shares started the week in the red. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Incannex share price leapt 13% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Incannex shares finished Monday on a high note.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX iron ore share rocketed 40% on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in this ASX mining company soared on the market today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares started the week out on the right foot.

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Technology Shares

Down 49% so far this year, has the Life360 share price been massively oversold?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could Life360 have potential despite a disastrous year for the share price?

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Cryptocurrencies

Is El Salvador's great Bitcoin experiment fizzling or just getting started?

| Bernd Struben

The big price falls over the past 10 months have not spurred Salvadorans into rushing to embrace the crypto instead…

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Record Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing new highs on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

These three All Ords shares are blasting higher today...

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Energy Shares

2 ASX uranium shares added to the ASX 300 today

| Monica O'Shea

These uranium companies are joining the ASX 300.

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Broker Notes

Here's why the Liontown share price is roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

Liontown's shares are roaring on Monday...

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International Stock News

Investing is crucial to retiring rich. Here's why

| Adam Levy

If you want to get wealthy and stay wealthy investing is the easiest path.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

About to go shopping? Kogan share price slides 5% amid acquisition rumours

| Zach Bristow

There's speculation the online retailer could be on the hunt.

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Materials Shares

The Vulcan share price has cratered 21% since its August high. What's going on?

| Matthew Farley

We check what's likely affecting shares in the zero carbon lithium developer.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price having such a stellar session today?

| Zach Bristow

Whitehaven shares join the list of ASX coal players rallying today.

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