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Materials Shares

Liontown shares lower on Albemarle takeover update

| James Mickleboro

What's the latest on this lithium developer's takeover?

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Investing Strategies

Pricing power: 3 ASX shares I think have what it takes to do well during inflation

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation could be a net benefit for these high-performers.

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Opinions

Why these are my top 2 ASX lithium share picks

| Tristan Harrison

I’d choose these two companies to charge up my returns.

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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX shares are big bargains

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these stocks could be too cheap to miss.

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Bank Shares

What are brokers saying about the Westpac share price in September?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this banking giant's shares?

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Opinions

3 reasons why I'd still buy Soul Pattinson shares after their 23% rise in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

The investment house could still be a great pick. Here’s why.

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Gold

Buy this 'sector leading' ASX 200 gold share with huge upside potential: broker

| James Mickleboro

This could be the gold miner to buy right now according to one broker.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares a buy or a sell in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the miner an opportunity worth digging into?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares with big yields now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

If you're wanting a big dividend yield then read on!

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Investing Strategies

Down 33% in a month: The 'undervalued' All Ords stock to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Celeste analysts have identified a finance company that's getting excessively hammered, even though its margins will recover soon.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Your stock portfolio could be swayed by these developments in the coming days.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 quality ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy and hold: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be great long-term options according to a leading broker.

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Cheap Shares

Why today's cheap ASX shares could double my money during the next bull market

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it can pay to seek out high quality, cheap ASX shares.

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How to invest

What's the likelihood of a stock market correction in September?

| Sebastian Bowen

History is telling us to sell ASX shares right now. So should we?

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ETFs

3 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long term options? Check out these ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 shares dish out more of their profits to shareholders than the rest?

| Bronwyn Allen

We profile a selection of ASX 200 shares with set dividend policies that inform investors of the percentage of profits…

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Dividend Investing

Brokers are tipping these ASX 200 dividend shares as buys for next week

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Don't save for retirement! I'd invest $1k a month in ASX shares for a $95,000 passive income

| James Mickleboro

If you want to retire rich then you need to read this.

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Share Market News

Why these top 3 ASX 200 stocks grabbed our headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 shares grabbed our headlines this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets weren't in a forgiving mood this Friday...

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Energy Shares

Are AGL shares in the buy zone in September?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be snapping up this energy giant's shares?

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Technology Shares

The little ASX tech stock making a big splash in the US

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors should be paying attention to this high-flyer.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Making money… the old-fashioned way

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I can’t stress enough how important I think it is to find quality people with old-fashioned values.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price higher amid 'frank and constructive' PM China talks

| Bronwyn Allen

Should you consider buying Treasury Wine Estates now that our relationship with China is getting friendlier?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons to buy this ASX dividend giant right now

| Bernd Struben

This ASX dividend share trades on a fully franked trailing yield of 9%, with a potentially bright outlook ahead.

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Share Fallers

Why AMA, Audinate, Data#3, and Platinum shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price lower despite new 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium has achieved another milestone. What's happening at the Finniss project?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price being hit so hard on Friday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Square merchants are forced to use cash or turn away customers as Block experiences a bug.

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Monadelphous, Polynovo, and Tietto shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling with the market on Friday.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 300 company founder just bought up almost $2 million worth of shares!

| Bronwyn Allen

With earnings season now over, many ASX 300 board directors are trading shares in the businesses they run.

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52-Week Lows

South32 share price plunges to 2-year low. What now?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's another day and another 52-week low for South32. But has this miner found a bottom?

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52-Week Lows

Endeavour share price sinks to all-time low. Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to bounce on this beaten down market leader?

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Gold

Is the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) a good buy in September?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF could benefit if the price of gold rises.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price taking a tumble today?

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Resources share price is in the red on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Why has this ASX lithium share exploded 100% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has been making its shareholders smile recently.

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Share Market News

SunCable to see the light of day again as Atlassian co-founder takes reigns

| Tristan Harrison

The mega renewable power project is now back on track.

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