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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi share price dips as full-year dividend jumps 43%

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how FY22 panned out for this Aussie retailer...

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Energy Shares

Hoping to pounce on AGL shares? Here's what to watch when the energy giant reports this week

| Brooke Cooper

AGL is gearing up to post its full-year earnings on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why India can't get enough of Aussie coking coal and which ASX shares have exposure

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX coal mining shares could benefit from India’s strong demand for coal.

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Healthcare Shares

The ASX 200 company selling everything it makes due to its major competitor being out of the market: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

ResMed is performing strongly right now.

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Resources Shares

How did the Fortescue share price respond last earnings season?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's what happened to the Fortescue share price when the company dropped its first-half results.

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Resources Shares

Here's why I dig the Rio Tinto share price right now

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a good reason to go hunting for shares of this ASX miner right now.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares rated as buys....

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Resources Shares

Is the Santos share price a buy following the energy giant's latest acquisition?

| Tristan Harrison

Santos has slipped, should investors seize the opportunity?

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International Stock News

3 US stocks that could be worth $1 trillion by 2032

| John Ballard

Buying these stocks today could be a rewarding move in 10 years.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Did you know you're investing in lithium when you buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium is part of Wesfarmers’ future.

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Earnings Results

Carsales share price on watch as full-year profit jumps 23%

| Brooke Cooper

The company's final dividend also improved 9% to come in at a fully franked 24.5 cents.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? How the telco is tackling inflation pressures

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra has some ‘natural hedges’ against inflation.

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Opinions

How and where can an ASX investor make money in a dysfunctional share market?

| Tristan Harrison

Forager has outlined some investment thoughts amid the current market situation.

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Travel Shares

Do experts think the Flight Centre share price is ready for imminent takeoff?

| Tristan Harrison

We consider whether this ASX travel share has the ticket to growth.

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International Stock News

3 reasons I'm buying this crypto hand over fist

| RJ Fulton

Polygon continues to showcase why it might just be the blockchain of the future.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's what to watch when the mining giant reports this week

| Tristan Harrison

What kinds of things should investors be looking at in the Big Australian's upcoming result?

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Bank Shares

Why this leading fund manager's favourite ASX 200 bank share is NAB

| Tristan Harrison

NAB is the best bank share to own, according to WAM.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price on watch following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has released its third quarter update...

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX shares Wilsons just bought

| Tony Yoo

One medical and one lithium stock have had their exposures increased in the advisory's portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two top dividend shares that brokers say are buys...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX blue-chip shares reporting this week

| Cathryn Goh

Keep your eyes peeled for reports from these ASX heavyweights.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong day on Monday...

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy according to brokers

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares have been named as buys by brokers...

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ETFs

2 quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Here are two top ETFs to buy...

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Energy Shares

Up 26% in a month, is the Paladin Energy share price on the comeback trail?

| Matthew Farley

Will this rally stick for the ASX uranium share after a tough trading year to date?

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Share Market News

5 ASX directors loading up on their companies' shares in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Who is buying more shares in Straker Translations, Eagers Automotive, and United Malt Group?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Will Kogan shares ever pay a dividend again?

| Sebastian Bowen

When are the online retailer's dividends coming back? Let's take a look.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares about to go cash-flow positive

| Tony Yoo

After massive interest rate rises, using your own cash to operate is so much better than borrowing to survive.

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Dividend Investing

Here are top 2 ASX dividend shares with growing yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are expected to grow nicely in the coming years...

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Growth Shares

Experts name 2 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be buys according to analysts...

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ETFs

3 top ETFs for ASX investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These highly rated ETFs could be in the buy zone...

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Opinions

This fund manager just named 2 unloved ASX All Ords shares as turnaround buys

| Tristan Harrison

AMP is one of WAM’s contrarian portfolio picks.

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BNPL shares

Is this ASX 200 BNPL player focused on growth or less risk?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on at Block?

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Dividend Investing

Should investors buy Bendigo Bank shares for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

With its high dividend yield, is Bendigo Bank actually the best bank for income?

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Materials Shares

Up 30% in a month, can the Pilbara Minerals share price keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium share going to keep rising?

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Investing Strategies

2 types of stock portfolios primed to beat the market: experts

| Tony Yoo

We learned earlier this week which portfolios to avoid. Now let's take a look at the ones that have the…

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Share Market News

'Strongest tailwinds in a decade': Morgans tips Telstra shares as a buy

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is bullish on Telstra's shares...

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Broker Notes

Up 12% in 30 days, is the Westpac share price still a buy?

| Brooke Cooper

The banking giant's shares could still offer a notable upside, according to these brokers.

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