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Materials Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Broker warns big dividend cuts are coming

| James Mickleboro

The days of big dividends could be over for Fortescue.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for a $1,180 annual passive income with a $10k investment in these 3 ASX shares today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX has numerous dividend paying stocks, many with full franking credits, for passive income investors to consider.

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Broker Notes

Up 54% in 3 months, is it too late to buy Paladin Energy shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many brokers say there is still time for investors to cash in on the uranium producer's rise.

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Share Market News

5 ASX 300 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Sebastian Bowen

These five ASX shares have seen their own management buying up stock.

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Earnings Results

EML share price rockets 22% despite whopping $285m loss

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear to believe the worst is now over for this tech stock.

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Earnings Results

Star Entertainment share price 5% higher despite $2.4 billion loss

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator has released its numbers for FY23.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the IAG share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a happy reason why IAG shares are dropping today.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares rocket 8% on surging FY 2023 revenue

| Bernd Struben

Zip released its full 2023 financial year results this morning.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price sinks after CEO grilled by senators

| Tony Yoo

The national carrier is under fire for poor service and anti-competitive lobbying, all while pulling in record profits.

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Earnings Results

Tyro share price soars 14% amid maiden profit

| Mitchell Lawler

Maintaining growth while cutting costs has investors impressed with Tyro's latest result.

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Technology Shares

Here's why this ASX tech stock has rocketed 500% in a month

| James Mickleboro

Why is this tech stock rocketing in August?

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price charging higher on 90% dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources has released its full 2023 financial year results.

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Earnings Results

Johns Lyng share price surging after 64% profit boost

| Tony Yoo

The insurance construction services provider presented a crowd-pleasing 2023 report.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares top brokers just upgraded to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened in the green amid broker upgrades to three companies.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price falls on 42% profit decline in FY23

| James Mickleboro

Lynas had a tough 12 months due to weaker rare earths prices.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to bag the latest Wesfarmers dividend? Here's how

| James Mickleboro

Do you want to receive the Bunnings owners' next dividend?

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Healthcare Shares

2 directors just sold over $5 million of CSL shares each. What's going on?

| Bronwyn Allen

Why would these two directors sell now when CSL is trading at the lower end of its 52-week price range?

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Earnings Results

Zip share price on watch following record result

| James Mickleboro

Zip continues to grow its top line despite the tough economic environment.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to pocket the pint-sized Woodside dividend? Here's how

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time for the energy giant.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to pocket the whopper Woolworths dividend? Here's what to do

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want the largest Woolworths dividend in nine years.

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Technology Shares

Is the Appen share price crash a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker is saying about this tech company's shares following their fall from grace.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy with 5%+ yields: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are expected to offer big yields in the coming years.

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Share Fallers

'Attractive dividend yield': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy that the market is ignoring

| Tony Yoo

These two stocks are going for cheap, so Ord Minnett's Tony Paterno reckons it's time to pounce.

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Resources Shares

Why copper is becoming a pillar of BHP shares

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP is using copper to build its future. Here's how.

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 stock paying 11% dividend yield a buy or a trap?

| Tony Yoo

If you see such a high income payout, normally alarm bells should ring.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

On Monday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) started the week strongly. The benchmark index rose 0.6% to 7,159.8 points. Will the…

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Share Gainers

'Impressive management': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy that are 'trending up'

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are on the way up, but Red Leaf boss John Athanasiou says it's not too late to jump…

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Share Gainers

Which 3 ASX All Ord shares charged higher on full-year results today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets treated these All Ords shares very well this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a top start to the trading week today.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are these ASX 200 blue chip shares buys for September?

| James Mickleboro

Investors might want to check out these high-quality companies next month.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 300 share crumbled 16% despite record revenue

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors dumped on this ASX-listed mining technology company as record revenue failed to translate into bumper profits.

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Travel Shares

Brokers tip 40%+ upside for Qantas share price

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo's shares could have huge upside according to analysts.

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Earnings Results

Codan share price dives 10% after 33% profit slump

| Tony Yoo

The metal detection and mining technology provider is struggling big time on Monday.

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Share Gainers

The small ASX tech share ripping 33% higher amid a takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the tea on a new takeover proposal...

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Dividend Investing

Want to take home the latest Telstra dividend? Here's how

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until Telstra pays its next dividend.

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Economy

ASX 200 marching higher despite Fed's Powell fuelling interest rate uncertainty

| Bernd Struben

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell addressed global central bankers at their annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX energy share skyrocketing 45% today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX energy share is on the hunt for rich oil deposits in Cuba.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, Fortescue, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being punished by the market on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Galan Lithium, Helloworld, Infomedia, and Melbana Energy shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid start to the week.

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