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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares downgraded by the experts this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have lowered their ratings on Megaport, REA, and other stocks this week. 

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares I'd buy that aren't Xero or WiseTech

| Grace Alvino

I think these growing tech shares have bright, long-term outlooks.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX income stock has a 4.75% yield and pays out monthly

| Sebastian Bowen

You can still find big yields if you know where to look.

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Materials Shares

What's Core Lithium's big news today?

| Cameron England

Lithium is not the focus of today's announcement.

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX 200 stock is crashing after doubling in a year

| Aaron Teboneras

Alcoa shares are down 20% in a week. What's changed?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares to buy: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia is in the midst of a new mining boom, and experts have buy ratings on these two shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Sigma Healthcare shares in the spotlight this week?

| Samantha Menzies

Is the latest sell-off overdone?

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on NAB and Westpac shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst foresees looming storm clouds over NAB and Westpac shares.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter is recommending this ASX tech stock as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this growing company.

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Healthcare Shares

Is it time to get greedy with Pro Medicus shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The company was swept up in the huge sector-wide downturn in late 2025 and early 2026 as investors turned their…

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Technology Shares

If you invested $10,000 in Megaport shares in April, here's how much you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

Megaport’s latest rally has turned April buyers into big winners.

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Retail Shares

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy, sell or hold after this week's update?

| Cameron England

A large focus on AI was a feature of the recent company briefing.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX shares could deliver 23% to 60% returns

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these shares right now.

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Broker Notes

Time to cash out? Why this expert is bearish on Goodman and BHP shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst is calling time on Goodman and BHP shares. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Prediction: I think Telix shares could double in value in 2026. Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

The biopharmaceutical company's shares dipped to a three-year low in February, but have now rebounded strongly.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX battery materials technology stock rocketing 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the market weakness today and rocketing higher.

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Economy

Could oil really hit US$150 a barrel?

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions put US$150 in focus.

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Communication Shares

Why are shares in this Gina Rinehart-backed ASX media company falling?

| Cameron England

Massive staff cuts have been announced.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is avoiding the selloff and charging higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is driving this stock higher? Let's find out.

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Real Estate Shares

Down 53% in a year, guess which $1.8 billion ASX 200 stock is jumping today on big leadership news

| Bernd Struben

The beaten-down $1.8 billion ASX 200 stock is shaking up its leadership team.

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Resources Shares

Is this ASX mining stock a better buy than BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this mining stock could be a top buy.

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Superannuation

Behind on superannuation at 50? Here's what to do now

| Leigh Gant

Reaching 50 with a thin balance feels like a problem. The next 15 years decide whether it stays one.

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Technology Shares

Megaport launches retail entitlement offer after $827 million capital raise

| Laura Stewart

Megaport launches retail entitlement offer after raising $827 million to support new AI contracts and global infrastructure investment.

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Dividend Investing

How big an ASX portfolio earns $50,000 a year in dividends?

| Leigh Gant

The simple sum most investors run gives the wrong answer.

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX financial stock could deliver a huge return

| James Mickleboro

Looking to outperform the benchmark? Check out this stock that Bell Potter is bullish on.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 52% in 2026, why this ASX All Ords stock now looks 'incredibly cheap'

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager is buying the dip on this beaten down ASX All Ords stock. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why WiseTech Global shares could rise 90% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping a big rebound from this tech stock.

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Real Estate Shares

Lendlease reaffirms FY26 earnings guidance

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease reaffirms IDC FY26 IDC earnings guidance and updates investors on progress with its ongoing capital recycling initiatives.

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Index investing

Buying the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? There's a big change you should know about

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS has more banks and miners than ever.

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Real Estate Shares

Lendlease Group appoints Nick O'Neil as next CEO and MD

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease names Nick O’Neil as incoming CEO and MD, with a leadership transition underway for 2026.

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How to invest

How I'd aim to build $10,000 a year in passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The share market can be a great place to build wealth.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for investors who want global winners

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in the best? These funds could be worth considering.

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Retail Shares

Super Retail Group outlines 5-year growth strategy and transformation plans

| Laura Stewart

Super Retail Group outlines its five-year growth strategy and transformative cost-saving plans at its 2026 Investor Day.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy with 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys for income investors. Let's find out why.

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Industrials Shares

Atlas Arteria takeover bid extended

| Laura Stewart

Diamond Infraco has extended its takeover offer for Atlas Arteria, clearing key hurdles and giving shareholders more time to decide.

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Communication Shares

Why Telstra shares are a retiree's dream for FY27

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX stalwart can be a fundamental position for retirees.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today. Here's what to expect.

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Healthcare Shares

How much does UBS think CSL will bounce back?

| Cameron England

If the worst is over, what's the upside for the shares?

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Share Market News

After dropping 9% yesterday, should you buy the dip on these ASX shares?

| Aaron Bell

These ASX shares offer big upside, with one tipped to more than double.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs I'd buy if I wanted easy global investing

| Grace Alvino

These ETFs offer exposure to the US share market, attractively priced wide moat companies, and Asian growth markets.

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