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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 company just hiked its latest dividend by almost 70%, here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a dive into Elders' latest dividend to shareholders.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price on watch after massive acquisition

| Tony Yoo

The airline just bought a 51% stake in a popular Australian online business. How will that impact the stock on…

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Technology Shares

Do experts think the Xero share price is a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers weigh in with their thoughts on the cloud accounting platform provider.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why missing the market bottom is okay: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Catapult Wealth's Tim Haselum tells why buying just after the trough is fine if you have…

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How to invest

Is a big scary bear coming for ASX 200 shares, or could it be just a playful cub?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether a bear market could be coming to an exchange near you.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts rate these ASX 200 dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been rated as buys. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a good day on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

2 Nasdaq stocks Wall Street's talking about

| Dan Caplinger

As the stock market rises, these companies are getting some attention from investors.

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ETFs

2 beaten down ETFs for investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of beaten down ETFs for investors to buy next week...

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International Stock News

3 ways to become a better dividend investor

| Stefon Walters

Following these tips will pay off in the long run.

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International Stock News

Nasdaq sell-off: 2 growth stocks billionaires were buying in Q1

| Trevor Jennewine

These hedge fund managers were buying stocks even as the market was falling.

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How to invest

This fundie has beaten the ASX 200 every year for the past 2 decades. Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fundie has a pretty impressive market-beating track record. Here's how his fund beats the market.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has the CSL share price lagged the ASX 200 over the past week?

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL shares have been treading lower of late...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX microcap shares going gangbusters on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

Which three ASX microcap shares beat the benchmark index today?

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International Stock News

If you'd invested $1,000 in Apple in 2010, this is how much you would have today

| Parkev Tatevosian

The international tech giant has made plenty of shareholders wealthier over the decades.

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Energy Shares

What might a Labor government mean for ASX energy shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Own energy shares? What could the sector be facing with new leadership?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price trail the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The Wesfarmers share price underperformed today. Here's what went wrong.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can Bitcoin play a role in a diversified ASX share portfolio?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos' massive energy use runs contrary to the end goals of ESG investors.

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Share Market News

Why have ASX 200 shares popped then dropped on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s happening to the ASX 200 for it to be volatile?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price struggles as WAM boss slams demerger plan

| Brooke Cooper

The boss of $5.4 billion investment house WAM has voiced doubts over AGL's split.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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International Stock News

What history shows us about market downturns

| Stefon Walters

Rough times don't last forever.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price toddling higher on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Bubs shares have started the week positively...

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Share Market News

Archer Materials share price leaps 7% on patent news

| Monica O'Shea

It's good news today for the ASX materials tech company.

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Share Fallers

Why Incitec Pivot, Openpay, PolyNovo, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Monday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price rout knocks founder from billionaire's list. Does he still 'welcome a bear market'?

| Bernd Struben

The crypto selloff should offer more clarity on which projects are 'long-term sustainable'.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

Sayona Mining's shares are crashing on Monday. Here's why...

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International Stock News

Should you buy Amazon shares now or wait until after the stock split?

| Billy Duberstein

Shares in the US e-commerce giant are down amid retail industry headwinds but the stock looks like good value now.

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Travel Shares

Is the Webjet share price an opportunity that can soar?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Webjet shares worth considering as the world recovers from COVID-19 impacts?

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Healthcare Shares

'Storm in a teacup': Why the Imugene share price is lifting 14% today

| Monica O'Shea

What did Imugene reveal in its letter to shareholders today?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares starting the week with new 52-week highs

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX All Ordinaries shares.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Broker Notes

Broker reveals undervalued ASX sector with post-election tailwinds

| Brendon Lau

Though not all shares in this undervalued ASX sector are a buy, according to Canaccord.

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Bank Shares

Is the Bank of Queensland share price a buy as an inflation hedge?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Bank of Queensland shares be a buy for an inflationary world?

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Share Gainers

Why BrainChip, Codan, Elders, and Karoon Energy are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Opinions

Is it reasonable to expect share price growth AND reliable dividends from ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that have been able to deliver a combination of both.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett says investors should do this 1 thing when stock values are down

| Maurie Backman

It's advice worth taking right now.

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Energy Shares

The Invictus share price just tanked 12%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

We check what's happened to shares in the oil and gas explorer.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share leapt 60% this morning on a new lithium discovery?

| Monica O'Shea

This share is exploding on lithium news out today.

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