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Earnings Results

Macquarie Tech share price plummets 7% despite tenth year of earnings growth

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie Technology has released its FY24 report.

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Broker Notes

Is it a good time to buy Woolworths shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why one leading broker is tipping the supermarket giant as a buy.

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Share Market News

Bega Cheese share price rockets 7% on increased dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Bega Cheese has once again delighted investors today...

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Earnings Results

These 2 high-flying ASX 200 gold stocks are tanking on their FY 2024 results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing these two ASX 200 gold stocks on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Webjet shares tank 8% on weak start to FY25

| Mitchell Lawler

It looks like people are postponing their getaway while money is tight, and Webjet investors are not happy about it.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the increased Wesfarmers dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers revealed its largest payout since the Coles spin-off today.

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, Clinuvel, Dusk, and Omni Bridgeway shares are rocketing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are standing out with strong gains on Thursday. But why?

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International Stock News

Why is Nvidia stock down after reporting parabolic growth?

| Danny Vena

The chipmaker has been powering the AI revolution, but sometimes strong growth simply isn't enough.

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Earnings Results

ASX small-cap tech stock pops 12% on FY24 profit growth

| Zach Bristow

Investors are piling into this stock today after its strong FY24 numbers.

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Earnings Results

Why are Wesfarmers shares falling today after posting a $2.6 billion full year profit?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Wesfarmers share price on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Mineral Resources, Red 5, and Webjet shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session. Why are they being sold off?

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway just hit a $1 trillion valuation — Is it too expensive to invest in?

| Matt Frankel

The massive conglomerate just became the first non-technology stock to reach the milestone.

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Earnings Results

Up 38% in a year, why is this ASX 200 mining stock tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

The high-performing ASX 200 mining stock is under selling pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Mesoblast share price slumps as FY24 earnings fail to impress

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't biting on Mesoblast shares after the annual results.

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Earnings Results

This ASX retail stock is rocketing 26% on its FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

This retailer posted a big profit decline but investors don't mind.

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Earnings Results

South32 share price lifts as profits slide 18% in FY24

| Zach Bristow

The company is looking to the future.

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Earnings Results

IGO share price lifts as profits nosedive 99%

| Mitchell Lawler

Impairments dealt a heavy blow to IGO's bottom line in FY24.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is storming higher after reporting 20% profit growth

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this company's strong performance in FY 2024.

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Earnings Results

Qantas share price hits turbulence despite strong FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about Qantas' performance?

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price craters 9% as plunging profits suspend dividend

| Bernd Struben

With profits fading and no final dividend, investors are punishing Mineral Resources shares today.

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Defensive Shares

2 defensive ASX shares for lower-risk investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I think any investor can comfortably add these two shares to a portfolio today...

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Earnings Results

The IDP Education share price charges higher on record result

| James Mickleboro

How did this struggling company perform in FY 2024? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Cettire shares crash 20% on FY24 profit crunch

| James Mickleboro

The online retailer delivered strong sales growth but its profits were squeezed.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say buy these 2 high-yield ASX dividend shares

| Zach Bristow

These ASX dividend shares have appeal, top brokers say.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers share price on watch after 4% profit growth in FY24

| Zach Bristow

The conglomerate posted growth in most business lines.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to lead the next bull market charge

| Zach Bristow

These companies are posed to deliver solid results in FY25.

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Earnings Results

Qantas shares on watch amid $2.08b profit and $400m buy-back

| James Mickleboro

How did Qantas perform in FY 2024? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

4 reasons to sell Fortescue shares before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping this mining giant's shares to crash even deeper into the red.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Apple stock before Sept. 9? Here's what the evidence suggests

| Danny Vena

The iPhone maker is set to take its flagship device to the next level.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these stocks recently. Here's what they are recommending.

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International Stock News

Nvidia has delivered another blowout quarter and looks poised for more big wins

| Keith Noonan

Nvidia just delivered one of 2024's most-anticipated earnings reports, and the AI leader has passed big tests with flying colors.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2029

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are expecting for the Big Australian's dividend.

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Dividend Investing

How to earn $1,000 in passive income with just $10,000 in savings

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my roadmap to turn 10 large into $1,000 in annual passive income.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these beaten down ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a good time to buy these income stocks following recent weakness.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what investors can expect from the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up these stocks while they can.

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Opinions

I'm beginning to worry about Pilbara Minerals shares

| Mitchell Lawler

I have my reservations about the direction being taken.

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Value Investing

Looking for value shares? This ASX 200 gem looks like a no-brainer buy to me!

| Kate Lee, CFA

Is this dividend favourite shaping up as an ASX value gem?

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International Stock News

How much will Nvidia pay out in dividends this year

| Keith Noonan

AI helps the chipmaker serve up massive profits. But how much of those profits get returned directly to shareholders?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Accent shares flat as 'strategic shareholder' steps up

| Zach Bristow

This sees Accent form a partnership with a UK-based retailing giant.

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