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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend stocks to buy with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these high-yield stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Energy Shares

Top broker forecasts 14% upside for this battered ASX 200 energy stock

| Bernd Struben

Down 30% since April, this leading broker sees brighter days ahead for the ASX 200 energy stock.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 top ASX 300 dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These income stocks have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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ETFs

How I plan to supercharge my kids' wealth with 1 ASX ETF

| Mitchell Lawler

Giving your kids a helping hand doesn't need to be complicated.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX shares...

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Economy

3 vital takeaways from Australia's GDP data for Aussie investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's latest GDP figures make for some sobering reading...

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these blue chips.

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Retail Shares

Is this ASX retail share next on the chopping block of Blundy's billions?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this time to buy or sell shares of this high-performing retailer?

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Share Market News

4 high-quality ASX 200 passive income shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be a great source of income and have put buy ratings on them.

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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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Energy Shares

What on earth is happening with Woodside shares today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are selling down Woodside shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Want fast-growing passive income? Here are 2 long-term ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX stocks can't stop growing their dividends...

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Fortescue, REA Group, and Santos shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a day to forget on Wednesday following a selloff on Wall Street…

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Opinions

2 appetising ASX shares to buy today while the market panics

| Tristan Harrison

Volatility is throwing up opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price plunging today?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Aussie Broadband, Nuix, and Orora shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff and pushing higher. But why?

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Gold

Bell Potter just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 gold giant

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks the gold miner could rise by 20% from current levels.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock nosedives despite 'pivotal milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium stock is down more than 5% on Wednesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Founder buys $15.8 million of ASX All Ords stock after 18% rally

| Zach Bristow

The CEO has stepped up to increase his stake.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 getting hammered on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are overheating their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why are Fortescue shares crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

The iron ore giant's shares have hit a new 52-week low today.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX lithium share is mining profitably in Australia right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Which is the lone lithium miner still making profit?

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock plunged (again) on Tuesday and is now 20% off its high. Is the stock still a buy?

| Danny Vena

Investor concerns and a lofty valuation have punished the chipmaker, but the future still looks bright.

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Opinions

Why this unloved ASX 200 share could turn $5,000 into at least $10,000

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a compelling opportunity to me.

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International Stock News

Berkshire just hit $1 trillion, but Warren Buffett's signaling it's time to take profits

| Jeremy Bowman

The milestone was a long time coming for Buffett's conglomerate.

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares tumble to 52-week low despite 'remarkable achievement'

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is kicking goals but its shares aren't doing the same.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock jumps 10% after entering 'a new era' with $1.8b asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This packaging company's shares are outperforming after announcing a major asset sale.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock plummeted on Tuesday

| Keith Noonan

Nvidia investors are facing potentially bearish developments on multiple fronts.

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs says this rocketing ASX tech stock can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling very bullish about this high-flyer.

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Opinions

3 top ASX stocks trading at insane discounts… for now

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are real opportunities in this sector.

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ETFs

Where to invest $1,000 into quality ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great options in September. Here's what sort of shares you would be buying.

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Resources Shares

Why BHP shares are now trading at an 'attractive entry level'

| Bernd Struben

Down 22% year to date, this expert says BHP shares have been oversold. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend shares in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts think the telco giant and these stocks could be buys this month.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: ASX earning season ends and Spring auctions begin

| Bronwyn Allen

About 2,250 homes are set to go under the hammer on the first Saturday of Spring this week.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of yields analysts are expecting from these stocks.

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Bank Shares

Why this fund manager is selling Bank of Queensland shares

| Bernd Struben

This expert says it’s time to sell Bank of Queensland shares. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Unfortunately, it could be a day to forget for Aussie investors.

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Industrials Shares

I think this is the best investment inside the ASX 200 index off the back of earnings

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock is a strong option to build wealth.

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Technology Shares

Australia's 'magnificent 2' stocks: Soaring and still buys

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stock are, in my view, a pair of the ASX's best shares.

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