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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these top ETFs.

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Technology Shares

2 All Ords ASX defence shares 'poised to thrive'

| Bernd Struben

Both All Ords ASX defence stocks could keep outperforming for years, according to this leading fund manager.

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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.

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Energy Shares

What is the outlook for Woodside shares in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares have suffered volatility. Are things about to get better?

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Opinions

1 ASX stock that's just right for beginner investors

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock could provide a pleasing mixture of dividends and growth.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons I think the CBA share price may crash!

| Sebastian Bowen

I see CBA shares going just one way from here...

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Superannuation

Superannuation growth funds on track to deliver 9% returns in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Chant West says resilient share markets have driven strong superannuation investment returns in FY24.

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Communication Shares

ASX expert: Time to buy Telstra shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker reckons Telstra is heading for big gains, and soon.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX penny stocks that pay dividends

| James Mickleboro

You can buy these stocks for less than a dollar. And Bell Potter think you should.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wistful Wednesday for ASX investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 ASX income stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these stocks for their portfolio.

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX growth shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these stocks. But why are they bullish?

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock was just upgraded to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter just upgraded this miner to a buy rating.

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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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Financial Shares

Up 57% in 2024, this ASX All Ords stock 'still screens cheaply vs the market'

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has called out this high-performing stock as good value.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 300 shares smashing new highs while the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

These five shares are happily bucking the market today.

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Opinions

Should I buy Guzman Y Gomez shares on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the growth story enough to get GYG over the line and into my portfolio?

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Retail Shares

3 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares like there's no tomorrow

| Zach Bristow

There's plenty of flesh to put on the investment skeleton for Wesfarmers.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Collins Foods, Liontown, and Northern Star shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Actinogen Medical, Karoon Energy, and Race Oncology shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just plummeted on May's inflation figures. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is under heavy selling pressure following May’s CPI data. But why?

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Opinions

I think this ASX 200 stock is a tremendous bargain today

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share seems to be trading for a lot less than it’s worth.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 mining shares just downgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

The brokers just cut their outlooks for three ASX 200 mining shares. But why?

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Bank Shares

Where to invest your Westpac dividends

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of buy-rated options that could be worth considering according to analysts.

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Technology Shares

This tech stock is 'one the highest quality companies on the ASX'

| James Mickleboro

A leading investment company says this tech stock has 'significant upside.'

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is surging 15% on a 'major milestone'

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock tumbles despite significant new production potential

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 uranium stock today. But why?

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ETFs

The smartest ASX ETF to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

One ETF stands out to me on the markets this June..

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Materials Shares

BHP shares fall on decarbonisation update

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant is making good progress with its decarbonisation goals.

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Technology Shares

This smashed up ASX tech stock could rebound 100%+!

| James Mickleboro

Investors sold off this stock this week. Bell Potter sees this as a buying opportunity.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares that would pass Peter Lynch's favourite valuation metric

| Kate Lee, CFA

Looking for cheap ASX shares relative to their growth prospects?

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REITs

2 top ASX REITs to buy before yields fall alongside interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

I like owning REITs that have good yields and are growing rental income.

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How to invest

What kind of return could I expect by investing $200 monthly into ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing $200 a month can make anyone rich. All you need is time.

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Dividend Investing

Do the dividends from AMP shares come fully franked?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do AMP investors enjoy the tax benefits of franking today?

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock has 'considerable upside'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock is being undervalued by the market.

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How to invest

How do you spot an innovation stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares investment strategist Tom Wickenden provides some research tips for investors.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the top dividend shares in Australia

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income stocks.

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Gold

Goldman Sachs just slapped a buy rating on this ASX 200 mining stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks this miner is 'undervalued' at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with ~5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares are in the buy zone right now.

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Dividend Investing

Beat the ASX with these cash-gushing dividend stocks

| Bernd Struben

With dividend yields running from 6% to more than 11%, I think these ASX income stocks stand out from the…

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