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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this leading fund manager says buy Woolworths shares

| Bernd Struben

Are Woolworths shares set to rebound?

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Dividend Investing

All yielding over 6%, which of the ASX 200's top 10 passive income shares is the best?

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield rarely makes for a slam-dunk investment.

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA expects the first RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

CBA is at odds with the other ASX 200 banks on its RBA rate cut forecast.

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Materials Shares

What's catapulted the Liontown share price 24% in a month?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the hard times in the rear-view mirror for Liontown shareholders?

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Financial Shares

Here are the latest AI initiatives that could help drive Macquarie shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how AI could provide a real boost for the investment bank.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 44% I think is a bargain buy

| Tristan Harrison

This income stock could be far too cheap, in my opinion.

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Materials Shares

Here are the latest share price forecasts for Pilbara Minerals

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner heading higher or lower from current levels? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Hub24, Lotus Resources, and Wildcat shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's see why investors are buying them.

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International Stock News

Where will artificial intelligence (AI) leader Nvidia be in 5 years?

| Adam Spatacco

Nvidia stock is up nearly 2,800% over the last five years, but can the company keep posting those gains?

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Record Highs

Boom! The ASX 200 just rocketed to new all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent the benchmark into uncharted territory.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Cooper Energy, IDP Education, and Tyro shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

These are 2 of the highest-quality ASX shares I can find, should I buy them?

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares are exceptional in my eyes.

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Growth Shares

5 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have recently put buy ratings on these stocks. Let's see why they are bullish.

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52-Week Lows

Why this $7 billion ASX 200 stock is falling hard today

| James Mickleboro

Investors were not impressed with this company's performance during the third quarter.

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Travel Shares

Why this fund manager says it's time take profits on Qantas shares

| Bernd Struben

The Flying Kangaroo could be in for some turbulence ahead.

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Materials Shares

ASX 300 lithium stock lifts off following quarter of 'significant milestones'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 lithium stock is racing ahead of the benchmark today.

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Gold

This ASX gold stock is up 106% on 'spectacular' new discovery

| James Mickleboro

Investors are getting excited about the potential for a multi-million ounce gold deposit.

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International Stock News

Prediction: This Nasdaq stock will outperform Nvidia over the next decade

| Adam Spatacco

Arm Holdings' growth story could be just getting started as new products and services emerge from the chip revolution.

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Communication Shares

It's a big day for Telstra shares, here's why

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant is holding its AGM today. Here's what it has announced...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is pushing higher after another record quarter

| James Mickleboro

This growing company had yet another record quarter. Let's see what happened.

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Gold

Buy this ASX 200 gold share for a 20% retur

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett thinks that this gold miner is undervalued by the market.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

8% yield! Here's the dividend forecast for Coles shares through to 2029

| Tristan Harrison

This supermarket business could be a strong option for dividends.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 stock looks good to me and I'd consider buying it now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this company is building a compelling future.

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia shares be in 1 year?

| Johnny Rice

A lot is in store for the chipmaker over the next 12 months.

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Speculative

These speculative ASX mining stocks could rise 85%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has put speculative buy ratings on these stocks this morning.

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Dividend Investing

Leading broker says these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about these income options.

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Share Market News

Down 36%! Should you buy this beaten down ASX 200 stock?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this travel company after yesterday's decline.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares still a buy for dividends in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Westpac's dividend potential today.

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Index investing

Here is the current dividend yield of the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's dividends can vary wildly from year to year.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why a leading fund manager is excited by this ASX healthcare share

| Tristan Harrison

WAM thinks this stock is capable of producing good returns.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares now ripe for value investors to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX mining blue-chip a great buy right now?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of dividend yields these stocks could offer investors.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000 in this ASX 200 dividend stock for $92 in monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 dividend stock has lifted its annual passive income payouts for more than 10 years running.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a strong start to the week today.

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Resources Shares

Will ASX copper shares really 'shape our future'?

| Zach Bristow

Copper continues to be in the energy debate.

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Materials Shares

Why ASX lithium stocks could run on China's BIG move

| Bernd Struben

After a strong month, can China help ASX lithium shares deliver longer-term outsized gains?

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Travel Shares

Why are Qantas shares beating the ASX 200 this month?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have been actively buying the stock.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons to buy Mineral Resources shares today

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources shares have gained 36% in the past three weeks.

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Technology Shares

Is the market too optimistic on DroneShield shares?

| Bernd Struben

Is it time to take profit on DroneShield shares?

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