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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's what's coming up in September

| Tristan Harrison

Let's check what the highlights may be for the telco giant this month.

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Share Market News

Could lithium sales provide financial padding for Wesfarmers shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Mt Holland be transformative for the company’s profitability?

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares smashed the market in August. But why?

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ETFs

Guess what average annual return the ASX Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) has delivered over the past 3 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX VDHG exchange-traded fund is unusual in that it is comprised of 7 other ETFs.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what's coming up for the company in September

| Sebastian Bowen

August was a busy month for CBA. Now investors have something to look forward to this month.

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Dividend Investing

2 big-name ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These could be the dividend shares to buy this month according to Goldman Sachs.

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Energy Shares

Down 10%, should I buy the August dip on AGL shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Do analysts like the look of the ASX energy share right now?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week in the red.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 300 directors who each sold more than $3 million in company shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be worried about these selldowns

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Ready to spring some bright new stocks into your ASX portfolios?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for big yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting big yields from these dividend shares in the coming years.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today made it four-for-four gains in row for the ASX 200.

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Dividend Investing

15 high-profile ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ASX 200 dividend shares that are poised to pay out?

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price struggle in August?

| Bernd Struben

The ANZ share price underperformed the benchmark in August.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Allkem share price get beaten up in August?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner had a tough month. What happened?

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price dives on a horror Thursday

| Tony Yoo

The airline backflips after public outrage about it pocketing customers' money in return for no service.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ordinaries stock has exploded 57% since Monday!

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has turned $10 grand into $15 large in three days.

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ETFs

What are the 10 biggest holdings in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF?

| James Mickleboro

This ETF is very popular with investors. But what are you buying?

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Energy Shares

This ASX All Ords share just crashed 25%. What happened?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders are disappointed today after this miner announced a more than 12-month delay in anticipated first production.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DS, Chalice Mining, Mayne Pharma, and Webjet shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price leaping 5% on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 lithium explorer is riding a wave of positive news.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 300 healthcare stock just tanked 20%

| Bronwyn Allen

FY23 was a year of transformation for this company.

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Materials Shares

Did Mike Henry really just sell $5.2 million worth of BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's CEO has been selling shares. Should you be concerned?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Dicker Data, Harvey Norman, and IGO shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supercharged IGO dividend

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium and nickel miner pleased passive income investors with a massive boost to its final dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Want to secure the latest Fortescue dividend? Time is running out

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors need to get a move on if they want to take advantage of Fortescue's latest dividend.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price diving 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Whitehaven share price on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 shares that boosted their dividends this reporting season

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that gave their investors a pay rise this earnings season?

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Travel Shares

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 travel share is a top buy

| James Mickleboro

This travel share has caught the eye of analysts at Goldman Sachs.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price crash 36% in August?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares came under heavy selling pressure in August.

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Earnings Results

Mesoblast share price rises as losses narrow in FY23

| Mitchell Lawler

Mesoblast is cutting costs as it continues to work on bringing its therapies to market.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Treasury Wine share price being trounced today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Treasury shares are falling today, but investors should not be too worried about it.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the Woolworths share price is waning today

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares are having an off-day on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Healthia share price skyrockets 80% amid takeover bid and soaring profits

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are seeing very healthy returns today.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is rocketing 18% on 'simply remarkable' drill results

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is getting a lot of attention on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

IGO share price lifts off as lithium boom spurs 640% FY23 dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium and nickel miner IGO reported on its full financial year results this morning.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Woodside share price being thumped on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a very good reason why the market doesn’t value Woodside as highly today.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of investing in an ASX 200 ETF

| Tristan Harrison

Investing in ASX 200 ETFs are an effective way to diversify your portfolio, but are they the best long-term investments?

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Earnings Results

Harvey Norman share price higher despite tumbling profits

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman has released its FY 2023 results. How did it perform?

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Webjet has released a trading update ahead of its annual general meeting.

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