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ETFs

3 things about the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) every smart investor knows  

| Tristan Harrison

This fund has a number of interesting characteristics. Here’s what I’m focused on.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie forecasts this ASX All Ords media company is set to surge 19%

| Bernd Struben

Up 42% in 2025, here’s why this ASX All Ords media stock could keep racing higher into 2026.

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ETFs

BetaShares reaches $50 billion FUM: What are their 5 most popular ASX ETFs?

| Laura Stewart

Do any of these 5 ASX ETFs appeal to you?

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for a 50% return: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this name.

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Bonds

Rising bond yields: the ASX winners and losers according to Macquarie

| Samantha Menzies

It’s good news for bond yields this week.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these income options.

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ETFs

2 amazing ASX ETFs I wish I'd bought a decade ago

| Tristan Harrison

These funds are impressive with their holdings and returns.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say Harvey Norman and these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what brokers are recommending as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Soar in 2025 (and It's Due to This 1 Number)

| Adria Cimino

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has already delivered spectacular gains for investors, advancing more than 1,400% over the past five years.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a bountiful session for investors this hump day.

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International Stock News

Better artificial intelligence stock: Nvidia vs. AMD

| Geoffrey Seiler

Let's examine.

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Record Highs

Breaking: CBA shares hit a new record of $180

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares can't possibly keep rising can they?

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Travel Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for Qantas shares

| Tristan Harrison

Can the airline generate even stronger earnings? Here’s what experts think.

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International Stock News

Why Meta Platforms stock jumped 18% in May

| Jeremy Bowman

Here's what could be next for Meta.

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ETFs

Why this could become my favourite ASX ETF to buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX ETF ticks all my boxes.

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Healthcare Shares

Up more than 75% since October 2023 — are ResMed shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Kevin Gandiya

ResMed shares have surged more than 75% since October 2023, but is it too late to buy? We break down…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why GrainCorp is Macquarie's top pick in the ASX agriculture sector

| Kevin Gandiya

GrainCorp is Macquarie’s top ASX Ag stock pick and for good reason.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to ride the AI and tech megatrends

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these exciting funds are invested in.

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Real Estate Shares

The $67 billion ASX 200 stock 'still trading at a discount'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert recommends buying the dip on this $67 billion ASX 200 company.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are top buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stocks are being tipped as buys.

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Bank Shares

Forget the big 4 banks, Macquarie tips 11% upside for this ASX All Ords Financials stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker is telling investors to look beyond CBA.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Three investment experts offer their take on the outlook for Coles shares.

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Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency comeback: Here's why Bitcoin and Ethereum are climbing again

| Samantha Menzies

Ethereum’s trading price has shot up 42.28% over the past month.

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52-Week Highs

Guess which ASX 200 furniture retailer is up 400% in 5 years?

| Kevin Gandiya

Up 400% over the past five years is not bad for a furniture retailer. Here's why this quiet compounder has…

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Share Market News

Morgans says these ASX stocks can rise 30% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be cheap according to the broker. Let's see what it is saying.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What did Macquarie make of the Brickworks and Soul Patts merger?

| Kevin Gandiya

Macquarie sees simplification, scale, and upside… but it also has a warning..

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Mergers & Acquisitions

PointsBet share price surges 11% on improved takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

The bidding war for PointsBet shares continues apace today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does Macquarie see more upside for these ASX gaming shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie expects a 42% upside from one of the stocks.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips 50%+ upside for IDP Education shares

| James Mickleboro

The team at Macquarie thinks this beaten down stock could be a buy.

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado, DroneShield, Lovisa, and Mayne Pharma shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 300 stock just rocketed 43% on big news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX 300 stock on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Betr, Evolution, NIB, and West African Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Financial Shares

Up more than 900% in 5 years, can this ASX All Ords financials stock go higher?

| Samantha Menzies

The share price of this company has left others behind in the dust.

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Resources Shares

4 reasons to buy BHP shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert outlines four key reasons BHP shares are a buy.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Lovisa shares jumping 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what was announced to the market this morning.

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Share Gainers

Can May's top 3 performing ASX 50 stocks repeat in June?

| Aaron Bell

These three blue chip stocks led the pack in the month of May. Do brokers think they can back it…

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price drops as CFO announces resignation

| Steve Holland

It’s been a challenging few years for outgoing Pilbara Minerals CFO Luke Bortoli.

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Technology Shares

These were the best ASX 200 tech stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these shares were smiling last month. But why?

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