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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Healius, Newmont, and Paragon Care shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares like Pilbara Minerals crashing on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks are getting another whack today.

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Earnings Results

Key takeouts for ASX shares this earnings season: CBA analysis

| Bronwyn Allen

Profits were weaker but plenty of dividends were splashed about this earnings season.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

One big lesson from earnings season

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There is a lot to take in.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX healthcare stock is up 12% in 2 days since All Ords inclusion: Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

The latest member of the All Ordinaries index is getting some love this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How is the Coles share price down 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles investors should be delighted with the company's share price drop today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX small cap stock is rocketing 27% on 'transformative' merger

| James Mickleboro

Investors are liking the look of this merger plan.

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Opinions

Is the surging Nvidia share price causing a stock market bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Is one high-flyer a sign of investors getting too excited?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just surged 94% on a deal with Mineral Resources

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX lithium stock rocketing following a joint venture agreement with Mineral Resources.

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Share Market News

Why is the Lovisa share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Is today's decline bad news or good news?

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International Stock News

Why did the Tesla share price just tumble 7%?

| Bernd Struben

Nasdaq investors just sent the Tesla share price sharply lower.

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Materials Shares

Up 2,150% in a year, why is the Wildcat Resources share price crashing today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors appear displeased with Wildcat's latest update on the Tabba Tabba project.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Medibank and NIB shares are outperforming today

| James Mickleboro

Premium increases for 2024 have been announced.

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Share Market News

Beaten-up ASX 200 stock jumps 14% on CEO resignation

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this exit.

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Dividend Investing

3 all-star ASX dividend stocks I'd own in retirement to combat falling interest rates

| Sebastian Bowen

I reckon these three dividend stocks will be worth holding when rates are cut.

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ETFs

Why Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a great buy for almost anyone

| Tristan Harrison

I love this ETF for its portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Move quickly if you want to receive the Super Retail dividend

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until this retailer pays its next dividend.

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Investing Strategies

Investing in an ASX share portfolio for lifelong passive income!

| Bernd Struben

It’s never too late to begin investing in quality ASX shares to build up a lifelong passive income stream.

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Materials Shares

Insiders have been buying these ASX 200 mining shares

| James Mickleboro

These miners have reported meaningful insider buying in recent days.

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Technology Shares

Why this leading broker just upgraded DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

A buying opportunity has opened up for investors according to this broker.

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Gold

The gold price just reached its highest level ever: Which miners are buys?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the precious metal just hit a record high.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I think could grow to be bigger than BHP one day

| Tristan Harrison

I have high hopes for the growth potential of these stocks.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for easy passive income

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options if you're looking for easy income.

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Share Fallers

2 classic ASX 200 shares you can buy for cheap now to hold for years

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon these well-known stocks are in a temporary dip that shrewd investors could take advantage of.

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Dividend Investing

Forget AGL: Buy this magnificent ASX utilities stock instead

| Tristan Harrison

The dividends are flowing from this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Woolworths and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has buy ratings on these dividend shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I've been buying!

| Tristan Harrison

I liked the prices being offered by these 2 stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

Want to bank the Rio Tinto dividend? You'll need to be fast!

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto is about to pay a hefty dividend.

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Investing Strategies

The crucial question to ask of EVERY ASX stock in your portfolio

| Tony Yoo

It doesn't matter what investment style you have or industries you favour. This test needs to be applied to any…

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Share Market News

Got $5,000? Buy and hold these ASX value stocks for years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see significant value on offer with these ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

It's not too late to buy these 2 rocketing ASX 200 stocks

| Tony Yoo

These dividend shares produce a handy income at the same time as racking up capital gains.

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Dividend Investing

12% dividend yield! 1 ASX income stock I'd buy today

| Tony Yoo

Investors are right to be suspicious of high returns from dividends. But on the odd occasion you can find something…

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares with 'promising growth prospects' just starting to creep up now

| Tony Yoo

You need to dump the false logic that stocks that have already moved up are less likely to go further.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild day for ASX 200 shares, with a new record high.

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs has added this ASX 200 tech stock to its APAC conviction list

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is feeling very bullish about this market darling.

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Retirement

How much superannuation should I have by age 30?

| Sebastian Bowen

Thirty-somethings have a lot of work to do when it comes to super.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy this ASX 200 stock for its 5%+ dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on this dividend payer.

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Dividend Investing

Seeking retirement income from ASX bank shares at 52-week highs? What I'd buy instead

| Tristan Harrison

I’m banking on other stocks for my dividends.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares are booming on Monday. Here's why they could keep shining bright

| Bernd Struben

Today’s strong rally among ASX 200 gold stocks may be just the beginning, according to this expert forecast.

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