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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Expert predicts 18% downside for this ASX All Ords energy stock

| Bart Bogacz

Storm clouds on the horizon?

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Bank Shares

What deep job cuts mean for ANZ shares

| Cameron England

ANZ's job cuts might herald further cost-cutting at the bank, and a potential risk to dividends.

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Financial Shares

Investment powerhouse launched as Soul Patts merger waved through

| Cameron England

Soul Patts has long been a favourite for yield-focused investors.

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How to invest

How to play some likely ASX 200 Index moves for your gain

| Cameron England

Moves in the major indices can present an investment opportunity.

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Healthcare Shares

After falling 22% in August, is this ASX 100 star the best share to buy today?

| Leigh Gant

Profits are up, shares are down. Is this market darling primed for a rebound?

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Share Market News

Up nearly 30% this year, Metcash shares deliver another positive trading update

| Laura Stewart

Metcash is also set to host its AGM today.

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Broker Notes

Rate cut winners in the ASX 200 to add to your portfolio

| Cameron England

Easing interest rates will benefit stocks which get a boost from a more cashed-up consumer.

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52-Week Lows

3 popular ASX shares trading close to 52 week lows

| Aaron Bell

Let's look at three popular ASX stocks that could be bargains.  

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ETFs

Two new ASX ETFs have already risen 18% to 26% in just 4 months

| Aaron Bell

Two new funds from Global X have gotten off to a hot start.

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Dividend Investing

This 4.78% monthly dividend stock is an ASX investor's dream

| Samantha Menzies

This stock gives its investors a reliable monthly income stream.

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Healthcare Shares

After falling 29% in August, is this ASX 200 star the best share to buy today?

| Aaron Bell

After a rough August, this could be a stock to target. 

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Dividend Investing

$20,000 invested in this high-yield dividend stock could generate $2,040 passive income in just its first year

| Tristan Harrison

This business could provide enormous payouts.

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Growth Shares

3 amazing ASX growth shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts think are buys for growth investors.

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Retail Shares

3 things about Wesfarmers stock every smart investor knows 

| Tristan Harrison

This retail giant has some impressive features.

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Technology Shares

Forecast: Here's what $20,000 in Life360 stock could be worth by 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Tech stocks are in focus this week.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares set to rise by 30% to 45% over the next 12 months: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

If you're looking for opportunities during this traditionally weaker month for the market, here are some expert tips.

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Share Market News

Why are Brickworks shares about to exit the S&P/ASX 200 Index?

| Laura Stewart

Brickworks is set to exit the S&P/ASX 200 Index. But why?

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ETFs

Does the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) pay a dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an option for passive income?

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Dividend Investing

Beat falling interest rates with these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to offer good dividend yields in the near term.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening on the local market on hump day.

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX shares to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be worth holding tightly to for the long term.

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold stocks just upgraded to buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares Bell Potter has turned bullish on.

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Dividend Investing

These top ASX dividend shares offer huge 7% to 9% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX shares could rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is tipping big returns from these shares.

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Broker Notes

What do Codan, Bravura, and Lovisa shares have in common?

| Laura Stewart

Read on to find out.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 quality ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts believe these three ASX 200 shares are primed for a rebound.

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETFs to buy with $1,000 this month

| James Mickleboro

These funds are highly rated for a reason.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another tough day for investors this session.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess who just bought $5 million worth of Domino's Pizza shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Domino's Pizza shares have slumped by 25% since the FY25 report was released last month.

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How to invest

How to build a $250,000 passive income portfolio starting from zero

| James Mickleboro

Want the share market to work for you? Here's how to do it.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, BlueScope, EOS, and Spark NZ shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Cobram Estate, Ora Banda, and Telix shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

This 13% yielding ASX dividend stock is at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

| Bronwyn Allen

We present a range of views from the experts.

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Growth Shares

Is the A2 Milk share price a buy in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there still time to buy this rocketing company?

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How to invest

Gold and the S&P 500 just hit new records. Where should I invest $5,000 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors shouldn't be put off by high stock prices.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks James Hardie shares could surge 24%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound ahead for James Hardie shares.

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Opinions

Should you buy Wisetech and these other falling ASX 200 blue-chip shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 shares fell by 10% or more post-results last month... and they've kept declining ever since.

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading experts deliver their verdicts on Wesfarmers shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

4 reasons to buy Woolworths shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Woolworths shares have been unduly sold off.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price falling today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 healthcare darling is in the red on Tuesday. Here's why.

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