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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these shares.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy with $1,000

| James Mickleboro

Investors with money to put into the market might want to check out these funds.

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How to invest

I'd listen to Warren Buffett and invest in ASX shares with wide economic moats

| James Mickleboro

It could pay to follow in the footsteps of the Oracle of Omaha.

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Bank Shares

What Microsoft's lost decade could mean for CBA shares

| Laura Stewart

Could CBA shares be worth the same in 10 years time?

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to ride the next bull market

| James Mickleboro

Check out these funds that could thrive during the next bull market.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on offer from these shares.

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ETFs

Here's how I would build a $100,000 ETF portfolio for ultimate ASX diversification today

| Sebastian Bowen

You can get an incredible level of diversification using ETFs.

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Technology Shares

3 amazing ASX 200 tech shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these names. Let's find out why.

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How to invest

How to grow a $1 million portfolio with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It's not as hard as you think to grow your wealth in the share market.

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Dividend Investing

Why this little-known ASX dividend share is a top pick for this fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

There are multiple reasons why this fund manager is bullish on this stock.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 70

| James Mickleboro

How does your balance stack up compared to the average?

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How to invest

How to create $50k in passive income with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are four steps to take if you want to aim for a life-changing passive income.

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Retirement

How to retire early with ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Here are five steps to take if you are aiming to retire early.

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International Stock News

A clear case for international investing

| Laura Stewart

US shares have outperformed Australian shares by a wide margin over the past 30 years.

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How to invest

How to choose your first 5 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's a guide for beginner investors that want to strike it rich in the share market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were nervous this Friday, ending the week on a sour note.

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Share Market News

Where to invest $5,000 into ASX 200 shares this month

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter is bullish on these names. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why did ASX 200 energy shares rip up the charts on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts say oil prices are on track for their best week since February 2022.

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Growth Shares

5 ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for investors looking for growth options.

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Industrials Shares

Are ASX defence shares the next big opportunity?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many analysts at Sydney's ASX Investor Day spoke of defence as an emerging global investment theme.

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Bank Shares

When does Macquarie expect Westpac to cut its dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Here's the latest forecast for this banking giant's dividend.

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Bank Shares

When will CBA shares stop rising? CSL might give us a clue

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's history might tell us what's in store for CBA.

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares have defied the trend, hitting new price milestones amid a day in the red for the ASX 200.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs for smart investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these funds offer investors right now.

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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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Energy Shares

$10,000 invested in Santos shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Have Santos shares beaten the ASX 200 over five years? Let’s find out.

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Evolution Mining, Renascor, and Woodside shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Technology Shares

Can NextDC capitalise on South East Asia's data centre boom?

| Steve Holland

NextDC’s recent Malaysian contract win represents a significant milestone for the data centre company.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Cettire, Ioneer, and Pro Medicus shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Up 66% in a year, just how much more upside does Macquarie tip for Perseus Mining shares?

| Bernd Struben

Just how much higher might Perseus Mining shares soar? Here’s what Macquarie had to say about the ASX 200 gold…

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia's recent unobtrusive maneuver could signal a big growth move ahead.

| Adria Cimino

Let's take a look.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 300 lithium stock sinking 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this lithium stock today? Let's find out.

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Economy

Westpac just predicted the cash rate could be 2.85% by next year

| Laura Stewart

Yesterday, Westpac delivered the bold prediction.

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Broker Notes

Why this exciting ASX 200 share could rise almost 50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this biopharmaceutical company.

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Cryptocurrencies

US$10,000 invested in Bitcoin 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have realised some outsized gains on their Bitcoin investments over three years.

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Share Market News

Guess which popular ASX stock is crashing 21% today

| James Mickleboro

Its earnings are expected to fall well short of consensus estimates.

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Retirement

Pension deeming threshold changes from 1 July

| Bronwyn Allen

Newly announced changes to the deeming thresholds may affect your eligibility for the age pension.

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Dividend Investing

3 blue chip ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips would be top picks for income investors.

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Financial Shares

Challenger shares fall on big APRA news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing on this stock on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these 2 ASX dividend stocks are ideal for income investors

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses offer a lot of potential for income.

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