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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX somehow managed to snatch a rise this Wednesday...

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International Stock News

If you'd invested $1,000 in Nvidia stock 10 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Keith Noonan

AI has helped make Nvidia one of the market's biggest success stories, and a well-timed investment in the stock could…

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Growth Shares

Buy this ASX growth stock for a 37% return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks now is the time to buy this tech company.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX retail share just shot up 30%!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX retail share rocketing on Wednesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Big ASX news: ResMed shares rocket 5% to new high

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular stock has rocketed today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

This 7% ASX dividend share pays cash every quarter

| Kate Lee, CFA

Who wants more frequent cash payments?

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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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Share Gainers

The Zip share price just rocketed 13%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Zip shares rocketing on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Perseus Mining, Smartgroup, and Woolworths shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Earnings Results

ASX finance stock dives 6% as FY24 disappoints

| Zach Bristow

Despite a period of growth, investors don't seem pleased with the result.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to watch ahead of Nvidia earnings release tonight

| Kate Lee, CFA

Check out which ASX ETFs own Nvidia shares.

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Earnings Results

APA share price slips despite 9% earnings growth in FY24

| Zach Bristow

APA posted strong growth and a higher dividend in FY24.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the special Woolworths dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths had some good news to tell income investors today...

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Earnings Results

Why are Fortescue shares trailing BHP and Rio Tinto today?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares are trailing rivals BHP and Rio Tinto on Wednesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

2 small ASX healthcare shares sprouting green after FY24 results

| Zach Bristow

Healthcare stocks continue to show strong results in FY24.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just drop on the latest Aussie inflation readings?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors got a bit jittery on the latest CPI data. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX retail share is plunging 12% today on results

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are giving no sympathy to this retailer for its fall in profits.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock leaping ahead of benchmark on stronger FY 2025 revenue outlook

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 stock even as the wider market sinks today.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, EML, NextDC, and Tabcorp shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Everything you need to know about the 89 cents Fortescue dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the details of the next payment.

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Earnings Results

One up, one down: ASX small-cap shares mixed after FY24 results

| Zach Bristow

Two differing outcomes for these ASX small caps after FY24 earnings.

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Earnings Results

Here's how investors are responding to these ASX tech stocks' results today

| James Mickleboro

How did these tech stocks perform? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia will beat Wall Street's earnings estimate by 10% or more on Wednesday

| Beth McKenna

The artificial intelligence (AI) chip leader's earnings beats have gotten larger since generative AI entered the tech scene.

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Earnings Results

Smartgroup share price lifts on revenue jump in H1 2024

| Zach Bristow

Investors like what they see from Smartgroup's first half.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price gains on brighter FY 2025 rare earths outlook

| Bernd Struben

Lynas shares are shaking off the broader ASX 200 retrace on Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

Can this ASX healthcare stock, down 22% in a year, turn the tide after FY24 results?

| Kate Lee, CFA

How did this ASX healthcare company do in FY24?

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Earnings Results

Tabcorp share price tanks 11% on weak FY24 results

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't happy with the wagering company's numbers.

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Earnings Results

Woolworths share price higher on strong FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

The supermarket giant has impressed with its full year results.

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Earnings Results

NextDC shares tumble after FY25 guidance disappoints

| James Mickleboro

How did this data centre operator perform in FY 2024? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Flight Centre share price race higher after travel giant doubles profits and dividends

| James Mickleboro

The travel agent's profits and dividends surged in FY 2024.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price on watch as earnings leap 18% in FY24

| Mitchell Lawler

Higher prices and a tight hold on costs just produced Fortescue's third best result.

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Share Market News

Woolworths shares on watch after announcing $1.7b profit and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

The supermarket giant is rewarding its shareholders with a special dividend.

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Broker Notes

Broker says buy the dip on these 4 ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgans has add ratings on four ASX shares that have dipped significantly over the past month.

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