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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2029

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP dividend getting bigger or smaller from here? Let's find out.

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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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Retirement

Young Australians overestimate how much retirement income they'll need: report

| Bronwyn Allen

A Vanguard survey shows young Australians expect to need $100,000 in annual income to fund their retirement.

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How to invest

How to turn a $200,000 portfolio into $1,000 a week in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Wouldn't it be nice to get paid for not even lifting a finger? Here's how you could do it.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were fighting to get hold of these shares last month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

I'd buy 2,193 shares of this ASX 200 stock to aim for $2,500 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers investors significant dividend potential.

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Retirement

Average age of retirement rises to 64 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The average age at which Australia's 4.5 million retirees quit work is 57, but those who retired in FY25 were…

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the central bank make a cut or has recent data spooked it?

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Superannuation

How much you really need in superannuation to retire comfortably

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how much superannuation is needed if you want a comfortable retirement.

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Opinions

Why I just bought this ASX 200 share for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

This business has exciting global growth ambitions.

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International Stock News

Prediction: 2 AI stocks will be worth more than Apple stock by year-end in 2026

| Brett Schafer

These two cloud computing leaders have a better growth trajectory than the iPhone maker.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy in November with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what makes these funds great picks for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Up 115% in a year, why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords stock to keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX All Ords stock. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's how Morgans rates the 3 biggest ASX 200 healthcare shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgans has revealed its verdict on the 3 biggest ASX 200 healthcare shares on the market today.

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Investing Strategies

3 famous investing strategies from Buffett, Bogle, and Dalio

| Bronwyn Allen

Learn from the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, legendary hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, and index fund advocate Jack Bogle. 

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's Macquarie's price target on Aristocrat Leisure shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the broker's latest stance on the gaming stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 47% in a year, are Treasury Wine shares finally on sale?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Treasury Wine shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie names its top ASX All Ords agricultural stock

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why this stock is the broker's favourite.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 300 gaming stock could deliver double-digit returns, one broker says

| Cameron England

This lottery-focused gaming stock represents good buying at current levels, the team at Jarden says.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 60% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Aaron Bell

How much upside does Macquarie see in this ASX gaming stock?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks racing higher this week. But why?

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Retirement

More Australians living off superannuation than the pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal how much superannuation you need in order to fund a comfortable retirement.

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Superannuation

This is what happens if you start taking superannuation seriously before 40

| Leigh Gant

You don’t need property to build wealth. Time, compounding, and smart investing can take you there.

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Retail Shares

Macquarie tips nearly 20% upside for this ASX All Ords consumer discretionary stock

| Tristan Harrison

It looks like a great time to consider shopping for this stock.

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Technology Shares

Up 196% since April, why this ASX 200 tech stock still offers a 'substantial opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

A top fund manager forecasts more growth ahead for this rocketing ASX 200 tech company.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips more than 20% upside for this ASX lithium stock

| Aaron Bell

This lithium stock is flying high today and Macquarie expects that growth to continue.

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Resources Shares

Sell! Sell! Sell! This miner is way overvalued, one broker says

| Cameron England

Jarden analysts say it's time to get out of this heavily-indebted miner's shares.

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REITs

Macquarie names its top 2 ASX 200 REITs

| Aaron Bell

Looking for exposure to ASX REITs? Here are two Macquarie has tipped to outperform.

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Broker Notes

Uranium fever! Why Macquarie just raised its price target on Boss Energy shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has upped its outlook for Boss Energy shares. Here’s why.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Humm, Mayne Pharma, and Steadfast shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 growth shares I'm close to buying next

| Tristan Harrison

One of these stocks could be one of the next investments I make.

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Share Gainers

Why Cedar Woods, Newmont, ResMed, and Titomic shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a happy Halloween for owners of these shares. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After a solid start to the year, how high can Coles shares go?

| Cameron England

Coles shares are still looking like good value according to the team at Macquarie.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

All Ords drug maker's shares plunge 30% on takeover troubles

| Cameron England

Shares in this Australian drug maker have tumbled on news a takeover bid for the company could be blocked.

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International Stock News

1 reason Apple stock just hit all-time highs

| Keith Noonan

Apple is now one of only three companies to have reached a $4 trillion market cap.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy stock lifts off on $185 million news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up this $6 billion ASX 200 energy stock on Friday. But why?

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Materials Shares

What's Macquarie's new price target on Lynas Rare Earths shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this high-flying stock? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

ANZ Bank shares push higher despite $1.1b profit hit

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the bank has announced.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares charge higher on strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

This sleep disorder treatment company delivered more strong growth during the three months.

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