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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend today

| Mitchell Lawler

Another bunch of ASX 200 shares are one step closer to raining down dividends...

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Earnings Results

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price plunges 13% on net loss

| Monica O'Shea

Why did the defence, space, and communications tech company report a loss?

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Broker Notes

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price can climb 40%: broker

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy A2 Milk shares?

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Earnings Results

InvoCare (ASX:IVC) share price jumps as earnings surge 22%

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have reacted positively to the company's earnings release this morning, sending its share price to the heavens.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares for March 2022

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX dividend shares are expected to pay big dividends in the next year or two.

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Cryptocurrencies

How might the Ukraine crisis impact the Ethereum price?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have been sending their tokens to Ukraine to support the nation against Russia's invasion.

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Broker Notes

Up 20% this year, why the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price can climb higher: broker

| Zach Bristow

This broker reckons this ASX oil and gas explorer stands out amongst the pack.

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Earnings Results

$120m profit jump sends Grange Resources (ASX:GRR) share price 37% higher

| Zach Bristow

Shares in Grange Resources are charging higher on Monday as the company released its financial results for the full year…

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 shares have delivered the biggest dividend payout increases this earnings season?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares have upped their dividend game...

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Broker Notes

What's keeping this top broker neutral on Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares?

| Zach Bristow

Even as Westpac strips past its peers in 2022, not everyone is excited.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says CBA (ASX:CBA) is 'on its way back'

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank could be in the buy zone...

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ETFs

Why is this leading ASX ETF suddenly in the spotlight?

| Bernd Struben

Russia has yet to unleash it full cyber warfare capabilities.

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Earnings Results

'Significant growth trajectory': Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price rises following strong full year results

| Aaron Teboneras

How did this ASX technology company perform for FY21?

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price falling 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue is in the red on Monday

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Earnings Results

Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price stoops 11% amid downgraded margins

| Mitchell Lawler

Damstra is pressing the reset button as it looks to get back into growth.

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Broker Notes

Greater Certainty: Why this top broker is bullish on ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares in 2022

| Zach Bristow

Not all are downbeat on ANZ in 2022. This broker sees something in the bank that most don't.

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Technology Shares

Expert reveals 2 small-cap ASX shares for the jobs boom

| Zach Bristow

Could these 2 ASX shares break through ahead of the pack?

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Broker Notes

Embattled Appen (ASX:APX) share price bounces despite a top broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

This broker has given its verdict on the Appen share price.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Zip to buy Sezzle for $491m, GrainCorp storms higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Bank Shares

Here's why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is slipping today

| Aaron Teboneras

Suncorp has already received more than 5,000 claims as a result of the rain and flood event unfolding on Australia's…

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Dividend Investing

Here's what you need to know about the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

What's the latest in Woolworths' dividends?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price on watch after accepting Zip takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle is being acquired by Zip

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Healthcare Shares

Fundie names underappreciated ASX biotech share with 'significant upside'

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this ASX biotech share a potential winner?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why these 2 cryptos are booming in 2022 as the Bitcoin price wallows

| Bernd Struben

Soaring volatility in crypto markets is creating opportunities.

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International Stock News

Investing in pharma stocks? Avoid doing these 3 things

| Alex Carchidi

The pharmaceutical sector has nuances that investors should be aware of to maximize returns.

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Earnings Results

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price halted after announcing results, capital raising, and Sezzle acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Zip and Sezzle will soon become one...

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Share Market News

'We are accountable': Macquarie (ASX:MQG) weighs in on the future of green hydrogen

| Tristan Harrison

Green hydrogen is part of the solution, according to the Macquarie CEO.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) shares rise following Pretivm takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the gold and copper miner update the ASX with this morning?

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Resources Shares

'Impressive and consistent': Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price gains on half-year earnings

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the copper and gold producer's stock on Monday.

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Earnings Results

Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price higher amid results and 'surging demand for lithium'

| James Mickleboro

Allkem is benefiting greatly from sky high lithium prices...

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International Stock News

4 ways to win in the stock market

| Taylor Carmichael

Here are some lessons about how to invest and make money.

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International Stock News

Is this the most underrated chart for building your investment portfolio?

| Ryan Downie

The efficient frontier can help you build a winning investment portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price is cheap

| James Mickleboro

This retail share could be a buy

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Dividend Investing

Own Medibank (ASX:MPL) shares? Here's all you need to know about the latest dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

While Medibank's bottom line missed the mark, investors are banking on the dividend.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares that love rising interest rates: report

| Tony Yoo

Here's a bunch of stock buy ideas that might benefit from interest rate hikes coming later this year.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 impressive ASX shares in March 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares are ones that experts believe investors should buy next month.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares now at an awesome price for buying: expert

| Tony Yoo

The team at Morgans reckon this pair of stocks has fallen to just the right level for picking up right…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These top dividend shares could be buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a big (positive) day...

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