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Blue Chip Shares

2 reasons this boring ASX blue-chip share could be a steal deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock has dropped 17% since April, but this expert forecasts better days ahead.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX dividend shares I'd buy for their payouts

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a fan of these stocks for their passive income.

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Technology Shares

Buy these ASX 200 tech stocks after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be in the buy zone following the market volatility.

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How to invest

What percentage of your portfolio should be invested in each ASX stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

Private client advisor Ken Howard from Morgans discusses his rule of thumb on stock weightings.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy finish to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Bank Shares

Which of the big four ASX bank shares I'll keep buying at multi-year highs

| Sebastian Bowen

How high is too high for the banks?

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Bank Shares

Why the Macquarie share price is breaking new ground today

| Zach Bristow

The gains continue for the banking giant.

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA share price could keep soaring to new heights

| Zach Bristow

The bank has been on an impressive run in 2024.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

$10,000 invested in Wesfarmers shares 12 months ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Would it have been a good idea to buy Wesfarmers shares in September last year?

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Technology Shares

ASX tech and metals shares: Where insiders are buying this week

| Zach Bristow

Insiders gobbled up shares in these names this week.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips these ASX 200 stocks to rise by 17% to 33%

| Zach Bristow

Tidy gains are on offer if correct.

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Opinions

2 unmissable All Ords shares if hard times are ahead

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks can excel in recessions and good times.

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Energy Shares

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's take on these 2 ASX energy shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker outlines its case on Viva Energy stock and Beach Energy shares.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Coronado, Healius, Smartgroup, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Resources Shares

Aussie mine forced into hibernation. What does it mean for ASX lithium shares?

| Zach Bristow

The lithium basket remains under pressure.

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Predictive Discovery, QBE, and Synlait Milk shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Resources Shares

Is it time to buy the dip on these 3 ASX 200 copper stocks?

| Bernd Struben

After three months of selling, are ASX 200 copper stocks now trading at bargain prices?

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Broker Notes

Is the Guzman y Gomez (GYG) share price 'too high'?

| Zach Bristow

One broker is urging caution.

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share is leaping 11% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a golden finish to the week for this stock. But why?

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Investing Strategies

Why it is critical to KEEP investing through a recession

| Zach Bristow

Thinking long-term is always the best strategy when investing.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares splutter on $3 billion cash refill

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Woodside shares amid a $3 billion funding announcement.

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Small Cap Shares

Experts name 2 small cap ASX stocks to buy for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these high risk-high reward investment options.

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Share Market News

24 years of data says this is the best month to buy ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to send cash to the brokerage account?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers are bullish on these 2 ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

Analysts see upside in these stocks after positive revisions.

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Financial Shares

Why this high-quality ASX 50 share could rise 25% and pay a juicy dividend

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this blue chip is a top buy.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for 4% to 5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated income options to offer good yields.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in BHP shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this mining giant could be a good place to invest $10,000?

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Gold

Is this the best ASX gold stock to buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks very highly about this gold miner and is tipping it as a buy.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX uranium shares to buy for 80%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that these stocks could deliver very big returns for investors.

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ESG

Why I don't invest in 'ethical' ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why we need to be careful when investing 'ethically'.

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Dividend Investing

Money, money! 7 ASX shares that turbocharged their dividend payouts this earning season

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX companies will pay their investors significantly higher dividends this earnings season.

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Dividend Investing

Get a big income boost from these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in September according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

Here's how $5,000 in this US shares ASX ETF turned into $64,335 in just 10 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index AUD ETF gives ASX investors exposure to about 3,700 US shares.

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Dividend Investing

Don't miss out on these excellent ASX dividend shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these income options as top buys in September.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX dividend shares to quit work and live off passive income?

| Bernd Struben

How can I retire early on passive income from ASX dividend stocks?

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Financial Shares

Why did the NIB share price fall today?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's a simple reason.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares bounced back this Thursday after yesterday's savage selling...

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