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Dividend Investing

Top brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are quality buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about these buy-rated income stocks.

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Speculative

'Blockbuster opportunity': This speculative ASX stock could rise 70%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks exciting times could be around the corner for this buy-rated high risk stock.

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Motley Fool TV

Motley Fool TV – July 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

How inflation, elections, and ASX earnings shape markets.

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Broker Notes

How I'd invest $5,000 in ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated stocks could be great options for those funds.

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Materials Shares

Down 40% in a year: Are Pilbara Minerals shares good value?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this lithium giant yet

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Retail Shares

Where will Wesfarmers stock be in 1 year?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this retail giant keep providing good returns for investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Bank Shares

How big could the returns from Westpac shares be in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this bank primed to deliver further strong performance? Here’s one broker’s view.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether Buffett would buy Woolies today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre hump day for ASX shares today...

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking on a $9 billion outflow

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is down ten times more than the broader market today...

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Materials Shares

Why are Arafura shares frozen on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Arafura shares aren’t trading today. But why?

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Communication Shares

Why this top broker thinks Telstra shares can return 20% in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s one broker’s call on Telstra’s potential.

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Technology Shares

Why this high-flying ASX defence stock is surging again today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX defence stock is on another tear today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price sinks to 52-week low: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this beaten down mining stock is in the buy zone?

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Share Fallers

Why Argosy Minerals, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, and Telix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price sinks 5% on giant debt deal

| Mitchell Lawler

This high-growth drug developer is turning to debt for its next wave of expansion.

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International Stock News

What did Nasdaq high flyers Tesla and Alphabet just report?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Nasdaq earnings season continues with Google-parent Alphabet and Tesla reporting overnight.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Ora Banda, Spartan Resources, and TechnologyOne shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are overcoming the market weakness and pushing higher. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why did the iron ore price just sink below US$100?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s happening in the iron ore world?

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Materials Shares

BHP stock: Buy, sell, or hold in August 2024?

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's shares have just hit a 52-week low. Do analysts see this as a buying opportunity?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just rocketed 46% on major news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX healthcare stock flying higher on Wednesday. But why?

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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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Dividend Investing

$15k stashed away? I could turn that into a second income worth $22 a day!

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends and compounding are excellent financial forces.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price just plunge 9%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the Flight Centre share price on Wednesday. But why?

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock has pulled back over 10%. Here's what history says could happen next

| Keith Speights

Nvidia has a 100% success rate of rebounding after pullbacks of 10% or more. Will this time be different?

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy share price falls despite 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

How did Boss Energy perform during the quarter? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Here's why this ASX All Ords lithium stock just crashed 33%!

| James Mickleboro

Another lithium miner is hitting the pause button on its operations.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price charges higher on huge production beat

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant outperformed expectations during the fourth quarter.

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Resources Shares

Why I decided to sell my Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not as excited about this mining giant.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to watch while they're still dirt cheap

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks.

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ETFs

If I'd put $5,000 in ASX index funds 5 years ago, here's what I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Atop potential capital gains, investors in ASX index funds also receive regular dividend payouts.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors believe that these stocks could be buys for income investors.

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Resources Shares

Broker names 3 ASX 200 mining stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these miners.

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Growth Shares

These beaten down ASX growth shares could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should buy these stocks while they are down in the dumps.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: Why it pays to be patient

| Bronwyn Allen

They say patience is a virtue. But can it also make you money?

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ETFs

Overinvested in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here are 2 alternatives to diversify

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie investors love the VAS ETF. But there are other options out there.

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ETFs

Why the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) is still a top ASX buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is unfortunately exposed to strong tailwinds.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you should look out for on the local market today.

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