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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Is another rate hike coming next week?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 gave investors a rough end to the week this Friday.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Chalice Mining share price leap 6% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX mineral explorer released its June quarter report this week.

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Growth Shares

Experts tip double-digit returns from these fantastic ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could generate strong returns for investors according to analysts.

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Share Fallers

Why is this ASX 200 share sinking 10% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 share has just reported some numbers, and investors aren't impressed.

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Retirement

Buy these ASX shares for a retirement portfolio: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be top options for retirees right now.

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Gold

Why are ASX gold shares losing their shine on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Stronger-than-expected US economic growth led to a falling gold price overnight.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Capricorn Metals, Fineos, Fortescue, and Regis Resources shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares climb despite plan to outlaw new gas connections

| Bronwyn Allen

Victoria is banning gas in all new residential and public properties.

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, Global Lithium, Insignia, and Siteminder shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are sinking with the market today.

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Best Shares

2 ASX dividend stocks I plan on holding forever

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd rather sell my house than these two ASX dividend stocks.

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Earnings Results

Why has ASX lithium stock Latin Resources leapt 30% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

The miner reported a significantly expanded deposit at its flagship project measuring 2km x 1km.

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Materials Shares

Sayona share price dives 6% cracking a fresh 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having another disappointing session.

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Materials Shares

Could Allkem shares have another 17% up their sleeves?

| Bernd Struben

A number of analysts are bullish on the outlook for this leading ASX 200 lithium share.

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Technology Shares

This little ASX tech share is skyrocketing 120% amid a deal with $33 billion energy company

| James Mickleboro

A big contract win is putting a rocket under this tech share.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Pointsbet share price jumping 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company is making progress on its profit ambitions.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the Bank of Queensland share price in August?

| Tristan Harrison

The month of August will be interesting for those invested in the banking sector.

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner won't be digging up lithium

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are unlikely to have any significant exposure to lithium in the years ahead.

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Bank Shares

How does the CBA dividend yield compare to other ASX 200 bank shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why does the ASX's largest bank pay the smallest dividends?

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares I think are going cheap right now

| Bernd Struben

The market is an imperfect place, which is something we can take advantage of when hunting for cheap ASX dividend…

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Materials Shares

What's going on with the Liontown share price today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer has released its quarterly update.

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Travel Shares

This ASX All Ords share is soaring amid a 30% jump in revenue

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is rocketing on Friday. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's what these brokers are saying about the Fortescue share price

| James Mickleboro

Analysts aren't sure Fortescue deserves to trade at such a premium.

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International Stock News

Could the Tesla share price really turn 10-bagger from here?

| Sebastian Bowen

Elon Musk reckons Tesla can 10-bag from here. Is he right?

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I think can double in value

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting big things from both of these stocks.

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Travel Shares

Broker tips ~30% upside for Qantas share price

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares have been tipped to take off from here.

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Dividend Investing

Is Amcor actually a top ASX dividend share worth buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unpack whether this stock is a good option for dividends.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy the dip on Macquarie shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be snapping up this investment bank's shares?

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Dividend Investing

$500 monthly passive income from a $20k ASX share portfolio? Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Want passive income? Here's a roadmap to get it.

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Share Market News

5 things to look for this ASX reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the most interesting reporting season of the 2020s so far.

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ETFs

Why I prefer Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) units over CBA shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification is a key offering of this ETF.

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs just upgraded this ASX 200 tech share

| James Mickleboro

This could be the tech share to buy right now according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts are tipping big yields from these ASX 300 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be on offer for investors from these shares.

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Broker Notes

'Attractive price': Rare buying opportunity for this quality ASX 200 share just opened

| Tony Yoo

See why the experts are so positive on this healthcare technology company.

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Share Market News

6 ASX shares that short sellers are racing to close their positions on

| Bronwyn Allen

The pro traders are reducing their short positions on these ASX shares. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Is now a good time to buy Santos shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this ASX 200 stock power investor returns even higher?

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Cheap Shares

'A cracking market': 2 'compelling' ASX 200 shares Airlie just bought

| Tony Yoo

It's hard to distinguish between bargain buys and value traps. Here's a pair of stocks that could be the former.

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Broker Notes

5 for 5: Classic long-term ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for the next half-decade

| Tony Yoo

Every investor needs a strong core to their portfolio. Wilsons' Rob Crookston names a few stocks he'd be happy to…

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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 have a difficult finish to the week.

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