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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options are top buys this month.

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Financial Shares

Here's a recap on IAG shares in FY24 – and their FY25 outlook

| Zach Bristow

Investors lifted the bid on IAG's stock in the second half.

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Resources Shares

What went right and what went wrong for the BHP share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares gave back their first half-year gains and then some in the second half of FY 2024. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better session for Aussie investors today? Let's find out.

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Gold

How these three ASX gold stocks soared above the rest in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX gold shares flying higher in FY 2024. But why?

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Bank Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy CBA shares today?

| Tristan Harrison

There are both pros and cons to a potential CBA investment.

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Healthcare Shares

What's the outlook for ASX healthcare shares in FY25?

| Zach Bristow

Could it be a healthy year?

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Retirement

What's the average superannuation balance based on where you live?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Are you keeping up with the Joneses in your super balance?

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ETFs

2 of the best reasons to buy ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two of my favourite factors to like exchange-traded funds.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for ASX investors today.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares to supercharge your investment portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These could be blue chip buys this month according to analysts.

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Resources Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining stocks to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

These could be top picks for investors looking for access to the mining sector.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares hit 22-month low. Are short-sellers holding tight?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are short sellers finally leaving Pilbara shares be?

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ETFs

Why it's a big day for ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own any ASX ETF, you'll want to read this...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado Global, EML, Immutep, and Lendlease shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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ETFs

Own the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)? Here's your next ASX dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has just revealed is latest dividend...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The secret to a worry-free holiday

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What I’ve done to prepare my portfolio for three weeks largely off-grid.

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman Y Gomez, MacMahon, Strike Energy, and WiseTech shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

The Yancoal share price just rocketed to new 52-week highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price is within a whisker of hitting new all-time highs on Monday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why these losing ASX stocks could be a better buy than AI right now

| Zach Bristow

Tech is trading back at lofty valuations.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share is sinking after $45 million founder sell-down

| Sebastian Bowen

This company's founders just sold millions worth of stock.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing the market today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal shares are racing higher even as the benchmark sinks on Monday. But why?

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Growth Shares

I'd buy these 2 top ASX growth shares in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks I’m bullish about.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX dividend shares are predicted to have the highest yields in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver enormous cash flow in this new financial year.

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Bank Shares

Why did CBA shares jump 27% in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank delivered the goods for shareholders in FY24.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price marching higher amid $426 million 'industry-leading' step

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are outpacing the ASX 200 on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price too low to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining stock an opportunity worth digging into?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to benefit from anticipated power shortages

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are two ASX shares I think could benefit from this global trend.

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Gold

ASX gold stock goes bust despite soaring precious metal price

| James Mickleboro

This was not the start to the financial year that shareholders wanted.

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Materials Shares

Down 87% in a year, Lake Resources share price resilient following severe cuts to survive

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources shares are outperforming today. But why?

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Bank Shares

These were the five best ASX bank shares to own in FY24

| James Mickleboro

The banking sector smashed the market in FY24. But which bank performed strongest?

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Blue Chip Shares

Are Qantas or ANZ shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these two blue chips is a better investment?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is pushing higher on $480m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the market weakness on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX shares predicted to pay huge dividends in FY26

| Tristan Harrison

The upcoming payouts from these stocks could be impressive!

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Opinions

Can Wesfarmers shares keep beating the ASX 200 index?

| Kate Lee, CFA

The Wesfarmers share price rose 32% in the past year.

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Broker Notes

What this expert predicts will be the best-performing ASX sectors in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

These sectors could be the ones to watch, according to one expert.

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Technology Shares

3 best ASX tech shares of FY24

| Tristan Harrison

These All Ords ASX tech shares were strong performers in FY24.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock to buy that's down 60%

| Tristan Harrison

I think passive income from this business could be enormous in FY26.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) a good long-term buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is compelling for dividends, but is passive income all that matters?

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