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Broker Notes

$7.60 for a cup of coffee? The ASX stock cashing in on this craziness

| Tony Yoo

Are coffees so expensive now because of inflation? One expert broke down the figures to try to explain her morning…

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Dividend Investing

Death and debts: 2 ASX dividend shares to boom from services people can't avoid

| Tony Yoo

Celeste analysts back these businesses that enjoy strong demand even when the economy is weak.

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Defensive Shares

Searching for defensive ASX shares? Here's what I look out for

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all defensive companies make for good investments.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent session for Aussie investors on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

'Low-cost and low-risk exposure': 2 ASX mining shares Celeste loves right now

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of resources stocks that seem to have just started the upward part of their cycles.

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Broker Notes

Australia and China are best friends now. Here's the ASX stock to buy

| Tony Yoo

Beijing's attitude to Canberra has very much warmed this week, making one expert bullish on this share.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in November 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

A healthy flow of passive income can help you live the life you choose.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's stellar November run came to an end today.

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Gold

Is it too late to buy last month's 2 best-performing ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Will these market-beaters keep rising from here?

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Resources Shares

Gold and lithium: 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling very bullish about these mining stocks. But why?

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Cheap Shares

This fallen ASX 100 darling could be one of the best shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Is this a bargain buy that cannot be ignored by investors right now?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 whipsaws as RBA resumes interest rate hikes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is making some big moves following this afternoon’s RBA interest rate announcement.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price good value following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant has just released its full-year results. Is it a buy now?

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Share Gainers

Why Lake Resources, Pro Medicus, Race Oncology, and Universal Store shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, Chrysos, GQG, and Westpac shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining share price sinking 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this mining share today?

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Opinions

I just invested $3,000 in this cheap ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This stock seemed too cheap to ignore.

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Resources Shares

Looking for an ASX mining stock? Here's why I'd choose South32

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 has something that most ASX miners don't.

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Healthcare Shares

'Really cheap': Why the retrace in the CSL share price has this fundie buying

| Bernd Struben

The CSL share price has faced headwinds over investor concerns about potential competition from weight loss drug Ozempic.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the best ASX 200 dividend shares to own in November

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares tick a lot of boxes for analysts at Morgans.

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Dividend Investing

With 9%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income stocks stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

A number of leading ASX 200 passive income stocks are trading well below their September and October levels.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Chrysos share price sliding 7% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying share is having its wings clipped on Tuesday. But why?

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is the airline an opportunity amid the recent turbulence?

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Share Market News

CIO prediction: The Melbourne Cup winner and the RBA cash rate meeting

| James Mickleboro

Will punters and home owners be smiling or drowning their sorrows today?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to build a $1m net worth from ASX passive income starting at zero

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can build passive income using simple share market investments. Here's how.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why this stockholder is demanding directors stump up $2 million

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s board may be running a fine-toothed comb over the Corporations Act.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords biotech share is on a 16% tear today

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited about this biotech?

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs until 2033

| James Mickleboro

If you're a buy and hold investor then it could be worth checking out these ETFs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker initiation: Buy this ASX share for a 40%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes that this retailer is only at the start of its journey.

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Financial Shares

This ASX financial share should be 127% higher: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be extremely cheap according to Ellerston.

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Energy Shares

Should you add Woodside shares to your portfolio this month?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this energy giant.

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Dividend Investing

Why are analysts bullish on these ASX All Ords dividend shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time for income investors to bounce on these shares?

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Dividend Investing

This leading ASX 200 blue-chip share could see 'strong dividend and earnings growth'

| Tristan Harrison

Good dividends could be on track from this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Want to receive the ResMed dividend? You'll need to be quick!

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are soon going to get a healthy dividend payment.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive price': 2 ASX lithium shares now in a sweet spot for buying

| Tony Yoo

Lithium stocks have come down a fair bit this year. Two experts reveal which ones they would buy right now.

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Investing Strategies

81% slide: 2 ASX shares that just sank to the buy zone

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon it could be a buying opportunity for these quality companies that have seen their stock price fall.

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Investing Strategies

4 best ASX 200 shares from a sector now with EXCELLENT risk-reward

| Tony Yoo

Stocks from this industry seem to have massive potential to explode once interest rates stop rising, according to Shaw and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a very big day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Investing Strategies

'A very compelling story': 2 ASX 200 shares riding high on 'mega trends'

| Tony Yoo

There are certain businesses that seem to be on the right side of history. Expert names two such stocks.

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Retirement

2 ASX retirement shares that analysts rate as buys with big upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Are these the best shares to buy for a retirement portfolio?

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