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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares like Pilbara Minerals going gangbusters today?

| James Mickleboro

Lithium is the place to be on Wednesday it seems.

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Personal Finance

Want to pay less tax? Here's why you should buy ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing in dividend shares can save you a fortune in tax. Here's how.

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Share Market News

S&P 500 leaps to 2-month high on latest US inflation data

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 rocketed 1.9% overnight, its best performance in seven months.

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price soars 8% on FIRB approval for Livent merger

| Bronwyn Allen

Allkem and Livent now have all of the global regulatory approvals necessary to proceed with their merger.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 100 share just delivered a 53% profit boost in FY23

| James Mickleboro

Consumers certainly didn't stop spending on gaming this year.

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Growth Shares

Forget BrainChip shares. These ASX growth stocks could deliver superior returns

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth stocks could be better options than the ultra risky Brainchip.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has Goldman Sachs just upgraded CSL shares?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant could be in the buy zone according to a leading broker.

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Opinions

2 ASX small-cap shares I think could make huge returns by 2030

| Tristan Harrison

Small technology businesses could be a great place to hunt.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue-chip shares trading at a 'significant discount'

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager loves the look of these two large stocks.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares with 'potential for earnings upgrades'

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has picked out two stocks that could keep impressing.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares that Citi rates as buys with big yields

| James Mickleboro

The broker is expecting some generous dividends from these shares.

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Broker Notes

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Australian shares are down substantially from earlier in the year. That's why experts say there are plenty of bargains right…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set for another great day on Wednesday.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'd drip-feed $500 a month into sold-off ASX 200 shares, starting today

| Tony Yoo

Don't let fear stop you from starting or adding to your stock portfolio. Here's why.

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Cheap Shares

50% down this year: Why it's time to buy this ASX stock

| Tony Yoo

This beaten-up fintech is due for a turnaround, say Forager Funds and other analysts.

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Materials Shares

If I'd put $3,000 into Liontown shares 5 years ago, here's how much I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Spoiler alert: You'd be very wealthy!

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Materials Shares

If I'd put $4,000 into Sayona Mining shares 3 years ago, here's how much I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining shares got a huge boost from mid-2021 into late 2022 amid a rapid spike in lithium prices.

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Broker Notes

Down 26% in the past 6 months, is Pilbara Minerals stock a buy today?

| Bronwyn Allen

One of the darlings of the lithium sector, is now the time buy Pilbara Minerals?

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Opinions

Down 33%, this could be the ASX 200's best value stock

| Mitchell Lawler

Value investors could overlook this opportunity if they focus solely on the earnings multiple.

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Dividend Investing

Does this ASX All Ords dividend stock really yield more than 11%?

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords dividend share has made two annual payments since listing on the ASX.

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Retail Shares

OnePass push: What's in it for Wesfarmers shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is OnePass a ticket to higher profits for Wesfarmers?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to fine form this Tuesday...

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Dividend Investing

Morgans rates these ASX dividend stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is saying good things about these income options.

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Dividend Investing

3 insanely cheap dividend stocks to buy on the ASX right now

| Tristan Harrison

It could be a great time to look at these cash flow kings.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources is rocking on with another ASX lithium share investment

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 mining giant has been on a buying spree of late with several junior lithium miners in its…

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares a buy following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Is ANZ the big four bank to buy this week? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Catapult, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why NAB, OFX, Origin, and Telstra shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

The Fortescue Metals share price just hit a 2-year high. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares have just hit levels last seen in 2021.

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Energy Shares

Woodside stock: Why I think it's the best ASX 200 energy share to own today

| Bernd Struben

From juicy dividends to promising growth projects, there’s a lot to like about Woodside stock.

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Defensive Shares

5 top defensive ASX shares for turbulent times

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be long-term defensive winners.

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Materials Shares

Can Core Lithium shares reach 50 cents by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Where will this beaten down lithium miner end the year?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just leapt 139% on 'another great intercept'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share reported on some very promising drill results today.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares: The king of dividends in the banking sector?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there a reason why Westpac's dividends lead the other big four banks?

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Dividend Investing

Why are NAB shares under pressure today?

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares are having a tough session. Why are they sinking today?

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Earnings Results

Up 33% in 2023, which All Ords stock is lifting amid a financial 'milestone'?

| Bronwyn Allen

This sports technology stock is higher after the company released its 1H FY24 report today.

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Gold

Guess what 'significant milestone' sent this ASX gold stock rocketing 41% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer has released a promising update.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these ASX dividend shares for a lifelong second income

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're after a second income, ASX shares are one of the best places to look.

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Share Gainers

The Avita Medical share price just leapt 17%! What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Avita Medical shares are now up a whopping 110% in 2023.

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Broker Notes

CSL share price correction! Timely chance to buy the dip?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the latest 12-month share price targets for CSL.

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