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Dividend Investing

Is Coles a safe ASX dividend stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's no such thing as a safe dividend stock, but does Coles come close?

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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs trading ex-dividend next week

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost distribution time for these ETFs!

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Materials Shares

What's on the horizon for Pilbara Minerals stock in October?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what could drive this lithium miner's shares higher (or lower) next month.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'm excited about this ASX stock market dip

| Tristan Harrison

There are a growing number of opportunities.

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Energy Shares

Up 34% in a month. Is it too late to buy Paladin Energy shares?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share has been on fire. Can its shares keep rising?

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Earnings Results

Core Lithium share price jumps 22% on first profitable full-year result

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium is ending the week on a very positive note. But why?

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price falls on project cost blowout

| James Mickleboro

Liontown has released an update on its Kathleen Valley Lithium Project today.

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's what to watch in October

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to watch next month if you own this mining giant's shares.

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Materials Shares

What's coming up for Core Lithium shares in October?

| James Mickleboro

Will October be kinder to shareholders of Core Lithium?

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares I think are absurdly cheap buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These unloved stocks could be contrarian opportunities.

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Blue Chip Shares

Goldman Sachs names the ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could give your portfolio a boost in October.

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Retail Shares

What's on the horizon for Wesfarmers stock in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors should keep these things in mind.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? It's payday for you!

| Tristan Harrison

It’s dividend time for shareholders’ bank accounts.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers expect big dividend yields from these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be coming for shareholders of these dividend shares.

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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, should you buy up Allkem shares right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of the experts...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to end the week (and month) on a positive note.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I think are perfect for passive-income investors right now

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are handing cash back to investors, but also have excellent outlooks that could make the yield sustainable in…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 ASX dividend stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts expecting from these dividend shares?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today still had some big winners, despite another market fall.

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Retail Shares

Why were ASX retail shares hit hardest today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians are continuing to tighten their belts, according to new retail data.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not all bad news on the ASX 200 today...

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Dividend Investing

The Brickworks dividend just got a boost, so why is the share price tanking?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock continues to build its dividend.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price surges despite Scarborough Federal Court blow

| Bronwyn Allen

Higher oil prices appear to be offsetting the impact of a Federal Court loss on Woodside shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? Here's what to watch in October

| James Mickleboro

It could be a busy month for CSL and its shareholders in October.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares hitting new 52-week highs today?

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Technology Shares

This high-flying ASX tech share can still rise a further 35%: broker

| James Mickleboro

There could still be plenty more returns to come from this tech share.

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Bowen Coking Coal, Latin Resources, and Soul Patts shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Star Entertainment share price just hit another all-time low

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator's shares fell to 60 cents apiece today.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Lake Resources, ResMed, and Santos shares storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the worst over for ResMed shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed shares have rebounded 13% since hitting a four-year low last Friday.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares have 'lagged the oil price': Is now the time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this ASX energy share be in the buy zone today?

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Gold

Why is ASX 200 gold stock DeGrey Mining halted today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold developer is sitting on a tier one mine.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates to watch next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that are about to pay out?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Soul Pattinson dividend

| Tristan Harrison

It was another year of dividend growth.

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Energy Shares

Why owners of Woodside shares will be having a great day

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are delivering on several fronts today.

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Dividend Investing

It's a great day to own BHP shares. But why?

| James Mickleboro

Today is payday for BHP shareholders with billions being returned.

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Growth Shares

Should you invest $10,000 into these 3 excellent ASX growth shares?

| James Mickleboro

What sort of returns could be on offer from these growth shares?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price having such a cracker day?

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are now up more than 19% since 11 September.

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Dividend Investing

The Telstra dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's the lowdown

| Tristan Harrison

Want to know how much Telstra is paying out today?

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Materials Shares

2 ASX lithium stocks rocketing 25% to 55% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A potential takeover and a key appointment have boosted these lithium stocks.

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