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Broker Notes

Macquarie's top ASX 200 share picks in each of the 11 market sectors

| Bronwyn Allen

Post-earnings season, we reveal some of the broker's top picks for capital growth over the next 12 months.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares smashed the market with some huge gains last month.

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX dividend shares to buy for 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality picks for income investors. But why?

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy shares enter the spotlight as uranium stocks rally

| Bart Bogacz

Movement at the station.

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares in September

| Tristan Harrison

This airline has delivered incredible results for shareholders.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Mesoblast shares could rocket 60% higher

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter is tipping this stock as a buy right now.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 16% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers both passive income potential and uniqueness.

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ETFs

How Australians can create a $1 million portfolio with the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how this fund could help build a $1 million portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the week with a small decline. The benchmark index fell almost 0.1% to…

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate WiseTech Global shares a buy, hold or sell today?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on this tech star.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to deliver outsized returns for investors.

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ETFs

Where to invest $20,000 in ASX ETFs in September

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be a good destination for your hard-earned money.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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How to invest

How to turn $100 into $1,000 by investing

| James Mickleboro

This is the way to turn your hard-earned money into considerably more.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's Macquarie's upgraded price target on Wesfarmers shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about the Bunnings owner.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX industrials stock just soared 12% on Friday – Can it continue according to Macquarie?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what’s behind the share price surge.

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How to invest

How much will I have if I invest $1,000 a month in ASX shares for 30 years?

| James Mickleboro

Let's do the calculations and find out.

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How to invest

Don't have enough for retirement? Here's how you could target a $26,000 second income

| James Mickleboro

This strategy could help you retire with more cash flow.

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International Stock News

Nvidia isn't the only way to profit from the AI boom

| Matthew Benjamin

There's a semiconductor index that allows investors to diversify their investment in the global chip boom.

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International Stock News

Think Nvidia stock is expensive? This chart might change your mind.

| James Brumley

Nvidia's steep price actually makes perfect sense in light of one important piece of data.

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Retirement

Pension deeming rates will change next month. Here's how

| Bronwyn Allen

Adjustments to the pension deeming rates may reduce how much pension you receive from 20 September.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for beginners in September

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth a look if you're planning your first investments and don't know where to put your…

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Telstra and these very popular shares?

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans has given its verdict on these stocks this week.

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Superannuation

10 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for a superannuation fund today

| Sebastian Bowen

You could hold these 10 stocks for decades.

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How to invest

How to build a million-dollar ASX share portfolio in 25 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's a five step plan to grow a million-dollar portfolio.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is Coles the perfect ASX retirement stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Coles hit this high bar?

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Healthcare Shares

Down 53%! Bell Potter says this beaten down ASX 200 stock is a buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees recent weakness as a buying opportunity for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Here's my number 1 ASX passive income share

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish on the dividend potential of this business.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 65

| James Mickleboro

How do you compare to the average? Let's run the numbers.

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Broker Notes

Why it's time to buy Domino's, Flight Centre, and WiseTech shares

| James Mickleboro

A top broker has just declared these shares as buys.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the CBA dividend yield be in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how large the 2026 yield could be for shareholders.

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International Stock News

Nvidia just announced a record $60 billion buyback — Here's what it means for investors

| Ryan Vanzo

Nvidia's earnings were a mixed bag. But the massive share buyback was surprising.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 no-brainer Australian stocks to buy with $7,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are among the best of the best.

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Retirement

How much can you have in retirement assets and still get a pension under new rules from next month?

| Bronwyn Allen

Higher assets and income limits mean more people may qualify for the age pension from 20 September.

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ETFs

How to build a diversified ASX share portfolio with just 3 ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be a great way to build a strong portfolio with minimal effort.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a negative end to the trading week this Friday.

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Earnings Results

Why are PEXA shares crashing 11% today?

| Bart Bogacz

Rough end to the week for the property settlement specialist.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Lynas, Mesoblast, PEXA, and Sayona Mining shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week following earning results

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks rocketing 16% to 24% this week. Here’s why.

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