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ETFs

Which Australian shares ASX ETFs are delivering the best returns for investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 5 performing ASX ETFs over the past three financial years.

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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. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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ETFs

Here are the top shares you'll own in the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the shares that dominate this diversified ETF.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income could I earn buying $5,000 of Woodside shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside pleased passive income investors with an all-time high interim dividend and a record final dividend.

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs could be great for beginner investors

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could make life easy for beginners.

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Opinions

Asking 2 questions will help you pick winning ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

How do you turn the noise on short-term distractions? One expert reveals a simple way to focus on the long…

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these ASX 200 shares have at least 30% upside

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these shares.

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Dividend Investing

These big name, high-quality ASX dividend shares could be buys next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these shares are top options for income investors.

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REITs

Which ASX REITs delivered the best returns over the past 3 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 10 performing ASX REITs over the past three financial years.

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Bank Shares

If I buy $10,000 of BOQ shares right now, how much passive income might I receive in the next 12 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does this bank really offer a dividend yield above 7% right now?

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How to invest

How anyone can become rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could grow your wealth with the share market.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 ended the trading week on a sour note today.

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Travel Shares

Still 37% below its pre-Covid high, can the Flight Centre share price ever fully recover?

| Bernd Struben

The outbreak of the global pandemic saw the Flight Centre share price crash 75% in less than a month.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Brokers reckon these tech shares could be top options for investors in August.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says QBE shares are dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant has been tipped to generate big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price gives back some of yesterday's mystery 24% gains

| Bronwyn Allen

Lake Resources shares are in the red on Friday.

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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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Bank Shares

$10 billion profit: Is it enough to buy CBA shares now?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have been grabbing headlines this week after the ASX 200 bank reported its FY 2023 results.

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Energy Shares

Up 40% in 2023, is it too late to make money from AGL shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Will AGL be able to power its profit even higher?

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Earnings Results

Nick Scali share price leaps 14% as major profit growth impresses

| Bronwyn Allen

Nick Scali released its full-year FY23 results today.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Azure Minerals, Beach, and Lake Resources shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week.

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ETFs

Guess which ASX ETF has delivered an average annual return of 19% over the past 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this ETF pulled off such a spectacular return?

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Cettire, Nick Scali, and Star shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what you need to know about next week's major dividend dates.

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Financial Shares

Is it time to jump back into AMP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this unloved stock get back into investors’ good books?

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Resources Shares

Could this unwelcome development put BHP shares in the danger zone?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shareholders will be keeping a close eye on the iron ore price.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Star Entertainment share price blasting 24% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Star shareholders have hit the jackpot on Friday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the AFIC share price tumbling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Earnings Results

Newcrest share price dips amid higher FY23 dividends but lower profits

| Bernd Struben

Newcrest shareholders will likely get to vote on Newmont’s takeover offer in October.

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Materials Shares

'Amongst the best in the world': Why the Allkem share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Allkem may be sitting atop another world class asset.

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Earnings Results

REA share price higher on FY23 earnings beat

| James Mickleboro

REA has handed down its report card. How is it coping in the current environment?

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Earnings Results

Baby Bunting share price sinks 10% as profits crash

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting has reported a huge decline in its profits today.

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How to invest

The risks of investing in term deposits over ASX shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term investment returns from ASX shares could be more appealing.

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Share Market News

This ASX stock's rocketed 726% since July last year. Now look what the founder's done

| Tony Yoo

Boom online retail platform saw a curious move from the chief executive on Thursday night.

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Opinions

2 contrarian ASX share investment decisions that have paid off big for me

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve made good money with these two unloved picks.

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How to invest

Turning a small investment in ASX shares into a $500k portfolio

| James Mickleboro

You don't have to start investing with a big lump sum to grow your wealth.

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Bank Shares

What can owners of Westpac shares learn from the CBA result?

| Tristan Harrison

How are arrears and margins going?

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Travel Shares

Up 50% in a year, has the Webjet share price got any fuel left in the tank?

| James Mickleboro

Can this travel share keep rising or has it peaked?

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Materials Shares

These ASX lithium shares could rise 30%+: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares have been tipped to smash the market.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares up 500% to 2,000% in a year

| Bernd Struben

I don’t own any of these ASX mining shares. But I sure wish I’d bought some of their stock a…

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