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Bank Shares

Here's why the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac is having a very good day...

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Earnings Results

Zooming ahead: Carsales (ASX:CAR) reports strong results amid COVID-19 traffic growth

| Monica O'Shea

It seems the online marketplace is benefitting from more cars on the road.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price higher after accepting $8.9bn takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Crown could be leaving the ASX boards later this year...

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Earnings Results

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price edges lower as COVID hits profits

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic continued to impact construction projects.

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Earnings Results

A fair price? Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price gains despite 27% dividend dive

| Brooke Cooper

It's been an exciting half for the rail freight operator. Here are all the details.

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Earnings Results

Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price lifts amid 32% jump in profits

| Mitchell Lawler

Residential lending helps Bendigo bag a big jump in earnings...

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International Stock News

Here's what scared me about buying my first NFT

| Jon Quast

I wasn't expecting to feel this surge of emotions.

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Energy Shares

Beach (ASX:BPT) share price charges higher after delivering rapid profit growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Beach performed during the first half...

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International Stock News

2 reasons Shiba Inu and Dogecoin are soaring this weekend

| Chris MacDonald

Momentum is back, but it's more than momentum driving these tokens higher.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX growth shares have at least 40% upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Looking for growth shares? Look no further...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that brokers say are buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 buy-rated ASX shares also have compelling dividend potential.

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price on watch after announcing results and $250m buyback

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant will be on watch today...

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Travel Shares

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is a seriously undervalued ASX share: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Webjet shares plenty of long-term potential according to one expert.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price is rising: Time to jump on Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore price continues to rise. Could this be a good time to jump on Rio Tinto?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200...

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts name 3 small cap ASX tech shares with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Are these small caps heading to the moon?

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX 200 growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are three growth shares that are highly rated...

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Resources Shares

At today's share price, is BHP (ASX:BHP) going to be a dividend juggernaut in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BHP going to be a strong option for dividends in 2022?

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Broker Notes

2 of the 'best' ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of the best shares to buy now, according to a leading broker...

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ETFs

Is Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) an excellent investment for the long-term?

| Tristan Harrison

The VGS ETF is a popular way to invest. What are the benefits?

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Dividend Investing

2 compelling ASX 200 shares that keep growing their dividends

| Tristan Harrison

APA is one of those ASX 200 dividend shares that keep paying bigger dividends.

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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

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields...

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price a buy for the 7% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the NAB share price be a solid buy for dividends in 2022?

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Defensive Shares

Sweet dreams: ASX 200 shares that have provided big returns without the worry

| Mitchell Lawler

Investments you can fall asleep to...

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price is a buy after its plunge: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster shares have fallen heavily. There are a few reasons why it’s an opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling very positive about these shares...

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Travel Shares

Why are some ASX travel shares recovering slower than others?

| Monica O'Shea

What's impacting ASX travel shares Alliance Aviation, Apollo and Experience lately?

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How to invest

Can ASX investors learn from how Warren Buffett is responding to the market downturn?

| Sebastian Bowen

What would Buffett do?

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX dividend shares hiding in plain sight

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX dividend shares are well known as income candidates. Others might be underrated.

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Bank Shares

What Westpac (ASX:WBC) shareholders need to know about its $3.5bn buyback

| James Mickleboro

Westpac is about to buy $3.5 billion back from shareholders...

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares value investors shouldn't miss

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares that have low earnings multiples.

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ETFs

3 exciting ETFs for ASX investors next week

| James Mickleboro

Check out these quality ETFs next week...

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Earnings Results

3 of the best results on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Here are three of the best results from last week...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy after recent market weakness

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be buys after recent weakness...

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of dividend shares rated as buys...

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Growth Shares

Down 24% in 2022: Is the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price a strong buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Xero shares now be a substantial opportunity?

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Broker Notes

Why UBS is warning of more pain for the Coles (ASX:COL) share price

| Brendon Lau

Coles shareholders may want to look away...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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