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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares charging higher as the clock ticks down on the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP has less than three days before the clock runs down on its $64 billion Anglo American takeover bid.

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Bank Shares

Here is the earnings forecast through to 2026 for ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend investors will be keen to see what's on the horizon for ANZ.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for beginner investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

If you're just starting your investment journey it could be worth checking out these ETFs.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX stocks can rise 20% (and pay big dividends!)

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes some very big returns could be on the cards over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend stocks for investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting these stocks to provide great yields. But how great?

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Growth Shares

2 highly rated ASX growth shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Analysts don't want you to miss out on these growing companies.

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Dividend Investing

2 cheap ASX dividend shares I'd buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two stocks can provide excellent dividends.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A positive start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Resources Shares

2 of the best ASX mining stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these miners.

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Opinions

1 overlooked ASX growth stock I'm chasing for multibagger potential

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock can create strong returns in the years ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped by analysts to provide investors with yields that are superior to term deposits.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 300 shares in this glorious ASX 200 dividend stock and create almost $2,000 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Atop the juicy passive income, I like this ASX dividend beauty for its potential share price gains.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX consumer discretionary shares rose by more than 3% last week.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 15% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares can rise strongly from where they trade today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Qantas dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Will the Flying Kangaroo bring back its dividend soon?

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Retirement

Should you manage your own superannuation?

| Sebastian Bowen

Most of us can use an SMSF. But should we?

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ETFs

Buy these 4 ASX ETFs for income, growth, or mining exposure

| James Mickleboro

Whether it is growth, income, or mining, one of these ETFs may appeal to you.

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Share Market News

Why this smashed ASX 200 share is a fundie's top value pick

| Bronwyn Allen

It's an ASX consumer discretionary stock that has lost 40% of its value over the past year.

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Opinions

How I plan to invest my tax cuts

| Sebastian Bowen

I have big plans for my tax cut cash this year.

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Growth Shares

5 stellar ASX growth shares to buy for strong returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think growth investors should be snapping up these stocks when the market reopens.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will interest rates be going lower any time soon?

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Opinions

With its 8% yield, I think this undervalued ASX 200 stock is an opportunity not to miss

| Tristan Harrison

The value and passive income of this stock looks very eggciting to me.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Who could use a little extra cash right now?

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Opinions

Here are 3 reliable ASX shares I'd buy instead of the big four banks right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m banking on these stocks to pay more reliable dividends than the financial sector.

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International Stock News

1 concerning number from Warren Buffett's annual shareholder meeting that should raise flags for investors

| David Jagielski

The markets have been hot this year and investors could use a little bit of fear right about now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering end to the week's trading this Friday.

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Index investing

16% per annum: Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) too good to turn down?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying this high-flying index fund today.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says this speculative ASX stock could rise 200%+

| James Mickleboro

This stock could more than triple in value according to the broker. But it is only suitable for high risk…

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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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Resources Shares

Up 51% from their 52-week low, is it too late to buy Mineral Resources shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Mineral Resources has been on a tear since mid-January. Do these top brokers think it's too late to buy?

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Share Gainers

How a $9k investment in this ASX All Ords stock ballooned to $35,234 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX All Ords stock have rocketed even as it’s paid out market-beating dividends.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock's next big catalysts could come on May 22. Should you buy shares before then?

| Beth McKenna

Here's why the artificial intelligence (AI) tech leader is likely to beat Wall Street estimates when it reports its fiscal…

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the market weakness on Friday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Clearview, Loyal Lithium, Polynovo, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Retail Shares

Goldman says these 6 ASX retail shares are a buying opportunity

| Bronwyn Allen

The latest retail trading data was historically weak, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares charging higher amid China's $210 billion cash injection

| Bernd Struben

The big three ASX 200 miners are charging higher on Friday even as the benchmark sinks.

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Share Gainers

Why AIC Mines, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Patriot Battery Metals, and Vulcan Energy are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in a positive fashion.

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Resources Shares

What this unprecedented short squeeze signals for ASX copper stocks

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks have been benefiting from soaring demand for the red metal amid limited new supplies.

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