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Resources Shares

Buying Rio Tinto and BHP shares? Here's how they're tracking following Trump's copper tariff bombshell

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto and BHP have both significantly increased their exposure to copper just as Trump's new tariffs loom.

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Broker Notes

Up 34% this year, can Challenger shares keep rising according to Macquarie?

| Laura Stewart

The leading broker has released a new research note.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 42% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Big bad news is weighing heavily on this stock today.

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Dividend Investing

These dirt cheap ASX dividend stocks could rise 25% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on offer from these income stocks.

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Gold

Up 63% in a year, why is this ASX 200 gold share tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this high performing ASX 200 gold miner today. But why?

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Gold

This ASX gold stock is sinking 6% despite acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Weakness in the gold sector is offsetting this news.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $10,000 today

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth a deeper dive. Let's see what they offer.

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International Stock News

Nvidia vs. Microsoft stock: Which will be the first $4 trillion company?

| Daniel Foelber

Let's take a look.

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Small Cap Shares

5 ASX small-cap shares that screamed 114% to 362% higher in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are some examples of ASX small-cap shares that experienced outstanding price growth in FY25.

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ETFs

Why S&P 500 focused IVV ETF isn't as diversified as you might think

| Laura Stewart

Is the IVV ETF a risky investment today?

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Dividend Investing

Expecting volatility? Two ASX dividend shares with 5-10% yields

| Aaron Bell

These investment options come with a healthy passive income stream. 

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Growth Shares

1 of the best ASX growth stocks to consider buying in July

| Tristan Harrison

I’m calling this stock one of the leading growth opportunities.

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Healthcare Shares

$10,000 invested in these ASX healthcare shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Aaron Bell

These healthcare stocks have brought big returns for investors 

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Dividend Investing

Buy these top ASX dividend shares for market-beating 5% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being tipped as buys by analysts for income investors.

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Gold

Why the stellar bull run for ASX 200 gold stocks may only just be getting started

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX 200 gold stocks have more than doubled investors’ money in a year. And that could be just the…

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Cheap Shares

Where I'd invest in ASX shares after the surprise RBA decision

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX shares are too good to ignore.

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Resources Shares

Did BHP, Rio Tinto, or Fortescue shares deliver the best returns in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many Australians are invested in this mega mining trio. How were the returns in FY25?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 no-brainer ASX shares to buy now with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be among the best to buy right now.

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Opinions

Expert's verdict on 3 ASX 200 shares (2 have doubled in value and the other has lost 29%)

| Bronwyn Allen

Two of these stocks were the best performers of their sectors in FY25. Should you buy, hold, or sell?

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ETFs

The long game: ASX ETFs to target amidst an ageing population

| Aaron Bell

These funds could be set to benefit from increased demand in global healthcare. 

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share has a 9.5% yield. Here's why it might be a trap

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this 9.5% yield too good to be true?

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Superannuation

I want to add these 3 ASX ETFs to my super fund. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

Trump's trade policies are prompting me to revaluate my super fund...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today.

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ETFs

I rate this ASX ETF as one of the best Aussies can buy

| Tristan Harrison

This fund is incredibly high quality. Here’s why it’s so good…

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ETFs

These 2 top ASX ETFs look like smart long-term buys after the RBA held rates in July

| Tristan Harrison

These could be two of the best ASX ETFs to buy today.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend share yielding 6% to consider buying today before it's too late

| Sebastian Bowen

Not many shares offer this kind of yield right now...

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How to invest

How to become rich with ASX shares starting with just $1,000

| James Mickleboro

You don't have to start with lots of money to grow your wealth in the share market.

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Resources Shares

If I'd put $1k in this ASX mining stock 3 years ago, I'd now have $120,000

| Bart Bogacz

Not a bad return!

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International Stock News

Prediction: Alphabet's stock will deliver monster performance over the next 2 years

| Keithen Drury

I think Alphabet can deliver shareholders monster returns over the next two years through a combination of a few factors.

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to watch

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds should be on your watchlist right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to bank a small rise this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Vault Minerals, Droneshield, Westgold Resources shares are climbing higher today

| Samantha Menzies

These shares are gaining on Tuesday, but why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slides on unexpected RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on the RBA’s latest interest rate announcement.

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ETFs

How did the iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF perform in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

US shares outperformed ASX shares in FY25 and IVV ETF investors benefited.

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Speculative

Bell Potter is tipping this speculative ASX stock to rocket 60%+

| James Mickleboro

This stock is a high risk, high reward play according to the broker.

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Economy

Tariff deals in focus: What's the likely outcome for Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brace for a new 'Liberation Day' on 1 August.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is crashing 55% today

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this stock? Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button.

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Financial Shares

5 best ASX 200 financial shares of FY25 (CBA didn't make the cut!)

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks were well and truly 'in the black' for share price growth last financial year.

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Resources Shares

Can a new leadership team turn Mineral Resources around?

| Steve Holland

Down 50% in a year, is the Mineral Resources share price primed for recovery?

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How to invest

How to find great ASX shares to buy as a beginner

| James Mickleboro

Here are some easy tips to make life easier if you are starting your investment journey.

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