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Investing Strategies

This is the BEST ASX 200 stock to buy now that El Nino is here: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

What's the weather got to do with stocks? Wilsons' Greg Burke explains.

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Investing Strategies

How do wars and violence impact ASX shares?

| Tony Yoo

AMP's Diana Mousina has analysed what happens to stock markets after geopolitical crises.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another decent session is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally gave investors something to smile about today.

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Financial Shares

Why the Magellan share price could come under 'further pressure'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why there may be worse to come according to a fund manager.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated dividend stocks.

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Best Shares

Here are my best ASX shares of 2023 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite the rough year for shares, I've still got some winners.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Dreadnought share price crashing 19% today?

| James Mickleboro

This copper explorer's update has disappointed investors. What's going on?

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Dividend Investing

Act fast if you want to receive the next Bank of Queensland dividend

| James Mickleboro

Payday is looming large for the bank share. Here's what's next.

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Bank Shares

Buying Westpac shares? Here's the latest news from the ASX 200 bank's board

| Bernd Struben

There have been a few noteworthy changes on the Westpac board this month.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price charging higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a positive day for the lithium miner.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 growth stocks with 30%+ upside: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These growth stocks have been given the thumbs up by analysts. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, McMillan Shakespeare, Perseus Mining, and Zip shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session. But why are investors buying their shares?

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52-Week Lows

AFIC shares just hit a 3-year low. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC shares are at a devilish new 52-week low today.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares marching higher despite latest risk to $5.7 billion gas project

| Bernd Struben

Santos shares would likely face some stiff tailwinds if its Barossa project was derailed at this late stage of the…

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Share Fallers

Why Ansell, Brainchip, Cooper Energy, and Novonix shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Syrah share price jump 80% in two days?

| James Mickleboro

This graphite miner's shares have been on fire this week. But why?

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Opinions

Winning management: 2 ASX shares I'd buy to back great people (Plus 1 Nasdaq stock)

| Mitchell Lawler

If I were to treat my portfolio like a team of employees, these are the management teams I'd be hiring…

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Financial Shares

Investing amid soaring global risks and uncertainty? Here's why ASX 200 insurance shares stand to benefit

| Bernd Struben

There was no shortage of risk and uncertainty facing ASX 200 insurance shares, even before this month’s Hamas-led attack on…

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's some ASX news you'll want to see

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP has just announced some management changes.

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Technology Shares

Is this $5 billion deal the reason ASX tech shares are outperforming today?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s giving the tech industry a boost?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price rebounding 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium share price is having a good session.

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Healthcare Shares

Citi says ResMed shares can rise 70% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer for buyers of this beaten down blue chip.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is a 21% tumble in one month prompting a slew of insider buys on this ASX 200 stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

Seven out of eight directors of this ASX 200 company just bought more shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Low margins': Why this ASX expert is selling Woolworths shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX expert has some harsh words for Woolworths.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX lithium shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Could these stocks charge up returns for investors?

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Share Fallers

Can you guess which ASX All Ords stock is crashing over 90% today?

| James Mickleboro

This massive decline may not actually be bad news for shareholders. But why?

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Here's the ASX 200 airline's latest leadership shakeup

| Bernd Struben

There’s been no shortage of leadership changes at Qantas in recent months.

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Earnings Results

ASX All Ords shares making big moves on quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

What's making investors buy and sell these shares today?

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52-Week Lows

Endeavour share price hits new low amid threat of EGM to sack company chair

| Bronwyn Allen

The Endeavour share price hit a new all-time low of $5.06 this morning.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $8,000 worth of CBA shares 3 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

CBA has a lengthy track record of paying two annual fully-franked dividends per year.

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Technology Shares

Brainchip share price under pressure after worrying quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip is burning through cash like its kindling. Here's what happened during the quarter.

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Financial Shares

This ASX 200 share is on my top buy list right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I’m thinking about buying this stock.

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Dividend Investing

How much dividend income could owners of AGL shares get by 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Could AGL shares make investors actively wealthy with passive income?

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Earnings Results

Zip share price jumps 16% on strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Zip has handed in its report card for the first quarter. How did it do?

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Healthcare Shares

An insider just loaded up on CSL shares, should you?

| James Mickleboro

CSL's beaten down shares have attracted some insider buying.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for lithium, oil, and uranium exposure

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with easy access to certain areas of the mining sector.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares to boost your bank balance

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big dividends could be coming from these income shares in the near term.

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Resources Shares

'Quality growth': The ASX lithium stock with an 'impressive' record

| Tony Yoo

If you want to invest in a miner that already has mass production capabilities, Auscap experts reckon this could be…

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Cheap Shares

Buy the dip NOW on one ASX lithium stock with 6.5% yield, and these healthcare shares

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon heavy discounting makes these investments no-brainer buys.

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