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Bank Shares

Want to bag the next Westpac shares dividend? Better be quick…

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac will pay an interim dividend of 76 cents per share next month.

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Share Market News

The See's Candies playbook for ASX investors

| Kevin Gandiya

Two ASX businesses that remind me of Buffett’s sweetest investment.

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Bank Shares

After its result, what does Macquarie think Westpac shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about Australia's oldest bank.

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Bank Shares

What could Westpac's results mean for CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac recently announced its FY25 half-year result.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Coles shares for their reliable passive income?

| Bernd Struben

We take a look at Coles’ passive income credentials and the potential for share price gains.

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech shares sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on? Let's find out what is happening with this tech stock today.

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International Stock News

Meta Platforms is ramping up data center and AI investments. Is the growth stock a buy now?

| Daniel Foelber

Let's take a look.

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AI Stocks

NextDC share price lifts off on record quarterly contract wins

| Bernd Struben

AI-fuelled data centre demand is lifting investor interest in the ASX 200 tech stock today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is down 9% on guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Investors are rushing to the exits today. But why? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be in the buy zone for growth investors right now.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares are up 9% in a month. Are they still good value?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australia’s largest miner a big opportunity?

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway stock plunges after Warren Buffett steps down. Is this a golden opportunity to buy?

| Howard Smith

Investors might be wondering whether they should be buying or selling Berkshire Hathaway stock now.

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Opinions

My 2 favourite ASX sectors to invest in

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding your groove can help your investing success.

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Retail Shares

3 reasons why the Wesfarmers share price could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is a wonderful business for a few reasons.

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Travel Shares

After lowering its guidance, what's Macquarie's price target on Corporate Travel Management shares?

| Aaron Bell

What does this broker have to say about the travel company?

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ETFs

How to turn $500 a month into $250,000 with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

This is the easy way to build wealth. Let's see how it works.

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Bank Shares

Should new investors spend their first $5,000 on the big 4 banks?

| Aaron Bell

New to investing? You might be considering one of Australia’s major banks as your first investment. 

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Opinions

3 things I learned from Warren Buffett being the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

| Tristan Harrison

The Oracle from Omaha is in his last year as CEO.

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Small Cap Shares

3 of the best small cap ASX stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares are among the best to buy at the small end of town.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Woolworths and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping the supermarket giant and these shares as buys. But why?

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Cheap Shares

3 cheap ASX 200 shares with big dividends to consider buying right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer impressive levels of passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 stock is planning to pay a 25% dividend yield this month

| James Mickleboro

This stock is rewarding its shareholders handsomely. Here's what is happening.

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Bank Shares

Buying the dip: $10,000 invested in Westpac and CBA shares at April's lows is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Investors would have done well to follow Warren Buffett’s advice to be greedy on Westpac and CBA shares in early…

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International Stock News

Where Will Alphabet Be in 5 Years?

| Billy Duberstein

Today, the lowest-valued stock in the "Magnificent Seven" is Alphabet, and it's not close.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chips to compound your way to riches

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips would be top picks for buy and hold investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough trading day for ASX stocks this Monday.

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus shares climb 33% in less than a month, have I missed the dip?

| Tristan Harrison

Pro Medicus shares have soared. Is it the right time to invest?

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International Stock News

Who is Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's successor has been in training for years.

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How to invest

Risk management: why rebalancing your portfolio is the ultimate tool

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how rebalancing a portfolio can help protect it.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be best buys this month according to the broker.

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Financial Shares

Should I buy the dip on Macquarie shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Atop their reliable passive income, Macquarie shares offer growth potential, according to this leading expert.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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International Stock News

Do Google's antitrust woes make Alphabet stock a buy, sell, or hold?

| Robert Izquierdo

In the past year, Google lost two major antitrust cases aimed at the heart of its business.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares plunge on shock OPEC move

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares like Woodside and Santos are tumbling on Monday. Let’s find out why.

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International Stock News

What did we learn from Warren Buffett at Berkshire's AGM over the weekend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's final words of wisdom are well worth reading.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Gold Road, Syrah, and Tyro shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Gold

2 ASX gold stocks racing higher in Monday's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX gold stocks flying higher on Monday. But why?

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ETFs

Invest $500 into these fantastic ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great picks for investors with money to invest in the share market this month.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Helia Group, Reliance Worldwide, and Westpac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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