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Defensive Shares

Down 24% this year, is this top ASX defensive share a top buy according to Macquarie?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors missing a trick by avoiding this ASX share?

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Retirement

Government warning to retirees over Centrelink age pension misinformation

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal an example of what the Centrelink age pension misinformation circulating online looks like.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which popular ASX 200 stock is up nearly 60% in less than 2 months?

| Laura Stewart

Investors who bought this ASX 200 stock in the recent dip have been strongly rewarded.

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How to invest

Getting rich: Why Charlie Munger says the first $100,000 is both hardest and most important

| Laura Stewart

Charlie Munger knew a thing or two about getting rich.

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Dividend Investing

Turn tax return into passive income with these ASX dividend shares

| Aaron Bell

These options can bring solid returns through passive income. 

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers shares recently hit a 52-week high. Can they go higher?

| Tristan Harrison

This business continues to impress investors.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits, these ASX dividend shares offer ~5% to 11% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be better than term deposits. Let's find out what yields they offer.

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Tax

Tax time: Use this hack to keep the Australian Tax Office off your back

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying dividend shares can save you paying taxes...

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be top buy and hold forever picks

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great options for investors to buy and hold.

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Financial Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Macquarie shares

| Tristan Harrison

What’s expected of investment bank Macquarie?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

Are Sigma Healthcare shares a good buy now after the merger with Chemist Warehouse?

| Bernd Struben

Sigma Healthcare shares have soared 154% in 12 months. Can this stellar run continue?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for a $500 investment

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors access to companies both locally and across the globe.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant Tuesday session for ASX investors today.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in GDX ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Has this ASX gold ETF delivered for investors amid the recent gold price bonanza?

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 200 stocks striking multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price milestones amid a day in the green for the ASX 200.

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Cash Rates

Reputable economist predicts big rate cuts to come. How low could the cash rate go?

| Samantha Menzies

The Reserve Bank cut interest rates by another 25-basis points this month, down to 3.85%.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about TechnologyOne, Wesfarmers, and Xero shares?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

2 exciting high-yield ASX dividend shares I'd buy in June

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot to offer investors focused on income.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in FANG ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Since inception, the Fang+ ETF's total returns have averaged 30.82% per annum. No wonder it's popular.

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Energy Shares

Does Macquarie rate Origin Energy shares a buy, hold or sell?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on the energy giant. Let's see what it is saying.

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ETFs

3 reasons why this fund could claim to be the best ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

I think this fund has great elements that make it one of the best ETFs on the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for passive income amid falling interest rates? Check out this top ASX All Ords dividend stock

| Bernd Struben

This high-yielding ASX dividend stock can help boost your passive income amid falling interest rates.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Takeover terms found unfair to Star Entertainment shares investors but the 'only lifeline' left

| Bronwyn Allen

Star has released the independent expert's report into the Bally's takeover deal and set a date for the vote.

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Energy Shares

Ord Minnett tips Woodside shares to rise 15%+

| James Mickleboro

Market-beating returns could be on offer from this energy giant.

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Gold

Why did Citi Group just raise its gold price target?

| Sebastian Bowen

One ASX broker thinks gold's recent run is all out of steam, at least for now.

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Broker Notes

Are WiseTech shares a buy after its big acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this tech stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Aspen, Healius, Nufarm, and Propel shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Should I buy Pilbara Minerals or Mineral Resources shares? Here's Macquarie's take

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals shares are both down more than 60% in a year, but Macquarie forecasts a big…

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Neuren, Strickland, and Vulcan shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Down 34% since 2021, does this ASX dividend share still offer investors a 10% yield today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There are a few warning signs over this stock.

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Share Market News

Got some spare cash after your mortgage rate went down? Buy these 2 ASX stocks

| Laura Stewart

Redeploying spare cash to ASX stocks can significantly boost wealth.

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Materials Shares

MAC Copper shares in trading halt as miner flags 'potential control transaction'

| Bronwyn Allen

MAC Copper shares are frozen while Sandfire Resources shares are the fastest risers of the ASX 200 today.

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Gold

Up 200% in 2025, guess which ASX gold stock is surging 11% again today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX gold stock soaring again today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Down 26%, Bell Potter says this ASX 200 dividend share is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Major upside and big dividend yields are forecast from this stock.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price lifts amid pending $25 billion project extension decision

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are pushing higher ahead of a vital government project determination.

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $1,000 into ASX shares in June

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be buys according to analysts.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price lower on Connected Future 30 strategy

| James Mickleboro

Could fully franked dividends be coming an end?

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International Stock News

Tariff negotiations could derail Nvidia's China business. Here's why I'm not worried about It.

| Adam Spatacco

New export controls around China could serve as a serious headwind for Nvidia.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway has 21% of its $276 billion portfolio in 1 stock that's up 644% in 9 years

| Neil Patel

Investors need to know what company this is. Perhaps it deserves a closer look for your own portfolio.

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