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Value Investing

2 ASX All Ords shares to buy delivering 'exceptional cash flows': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be solid picks and pay big income too.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2028

| James Mickleboro

Is BHP going to keep paying big dividends in the future?

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Westpac shares how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant traditionally pays big dividends. Will this continue?

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Cheap Shares

7 oversold ASX shares to buy in November 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

With great market falls often come great buying opportunities...

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 fell 1.96% this week, but the one shining light was the energy sector.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top stocks?

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Real Estate Shares

Forget the home loan! How to invest in property with ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

We also look at the capital growth delivered by real property vs. ASX property shares over the past 10 years.

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Materials Shares

Down 22% in a month. What's bulldozing the Vulcan Energy share price?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares have taken a beating in recent weeks. What's going on?

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Gold

The gold price just topped all-time Aussie dollar highs. Is it too late to buy ASX 200 gold stocks?

| Bernd Struben

The gold price just hit a fresh all-time high of AU$3,140.45 per ounce.

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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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Retirement

No lotto ticket needed: I'm buying these dependable ASX blue chips to retire early

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm hoping these three ASX shares will get me to an early retirement.

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Technology Shares

3 highly rated ASX 200 tech shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that investors should be buying these shares from the tech sector.

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Share Fallers

Why Allkem, Insignia, Liontown, and Netwealth shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 300 real estate shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Which ASX 300 property stocks and A-REITS have caught the experts' eyes?

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Share Gainers

Why are Nick Scali, Northern Star, Santos, and Weebit Nano shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy these two ASX 200 energy shares now for a $4,000 annual passive income

| Bernd Struben

With energy prices broadly forecast to remain elevated, these ASX 200 stocks could continue to deliver generous passive income payments…

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX bank shares diving when bond yields are rising?

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own ASX bank shares, you've had a rough week.

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Dividend Investing

Which will deliver better dividends in FY24: ASX mining shares vs. bank stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining and bank shares both have long histories as strong and reliable dividend payers.

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price sinks a further 5%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough three months for this lithium miner's shares.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Paladin Energy share price is trouncing the ASX 200 on Friday

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 uranium miner Paladin Energy is active in North America and Africa.

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Real Estate Shares

This ASX 200 share director just sold $163 million of stock!

| Tristan Harrison

There was a major share sale announced this week.

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Materials Shares

Why are BlueScope shares avoiding the market sell-off?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been buying this steel producer's shares despite it downgrading its guidance.

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Materials Shares

What could Tesla's results mean for ASX lithium shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla seems to be dragging down lithium shares today...

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Share Gainers

Wildcat Resources share price leaps 2,050% in 2023! Here's why the ASX lithium stock is soaring

| Bernd Struben

If I’d invested $1,000 in Wildcat Resources shares at market close at the end of 2022, I’d now be sitting…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price up almost 30% in three days?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has caught the eye this week. Why are its shares jumping?

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Financial Shares

Why is this ASX 200 share sinking 15% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button in a panic on Friday. But why?

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Retail Shares

3 reasons to buy the big dip on this ASX All Ords share

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to go shopping for this stock.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price takes a hit today amid slumping sales revenue

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be running their slide rules over Lynas’ quarterly update today.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Your CEO just sold almost $1m worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this insider selling something for shareholders to be concerned about?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Another day, another thing to worry about

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If we invested only in companies that could never, under any circumstances, have any risks… well, we’d never invest.

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Share Market News

Why are Latin Resources and these ASX lithium shares in trading halts today?

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares are out of action on Friday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price crashing 35% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares are experiencing a significant de-rating on Friday after returning from suspension.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs just put buy ratings on these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

20%+ returns could be on offer with these shares according to the broker.

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Financial Shares

Are IAG shares an opportunity for big dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s the outlook for strong passive income from the insurance industry?

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Energy Shares

6 reasons ASX 200 coal shares could energise your portfolio heading into 2024

| Bernd Struben

Atop potential share price gains ahead, both ASX 200 coal stocks trade at market beating dividend yields.

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Dividend Investing

Supercharge your income with these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting some attractive yields from these buy-rated dividend shares.

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Resources Shares

Want to buy New Hope shares for the dividend? You don't have long!

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time.

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Resources Shares

Pssst… We just sold these ASX mining shares to buy this one: Alphinity

| Tony Yoo

One team just switched its allegiance from one iron ore giant to another. Check out why.

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Small Cap Shares

Catch 'em before it's too late: 3 ASX small-cap shares that just started soaring

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have risen in the last quarter, and NovaPort analysts reckon it's just the beginning.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for the ASX 200 on Friday.

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