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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Which four ASX 200 companies have caught the experts' attention?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges toward new record after Fed hikes US rates to 22-year high

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is charging higher again today, getting within striking distance of posting new all-time highs.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

No degrees of difficulty in investing

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

See, unlike in Olympic diving, there’s no extra points for degree of difficulty when you invest.

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Earnings Results

Alcidion share price charges 9% ahead on record quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

The company's share price has suffered throughout 2023, but the business fundamentals of Alcidion are moving in the right direction.

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Bank Shares

Guess which obscure ASX share is rocketing on a deal with CBA

| James Mickleboro

There's been some big news for this small cap today.

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Earnings Results

Megaport share price charges 12% higher to lead the ASX 200 amid stellar Q4 report

| Bronwyn Allen

The company intends to provide improved FY24 guidance within the next month.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price about to get hit by this 'downward pressure'?

| Bernd Struben

You’re unlikely to hear any ASX 200 investors who bought BHP shares 12 months ago complaining about their outsized returns.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX mining share just crash 45%?

| James Mickleboro

This base metals developer's shares are at a 52-week low.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Medibank share price rising on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

A leadership reshuffle could benefit the company in the long-term.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords share just surged 30% on a takeover bid from GQG

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share suddenly has two suitors knocking on its door.

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Gold

Why did ASX 200 gold share Regis Resources just crash 15%?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share isn't glittering on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price marches higher amid job cuts and carbon credits

| Bernd Struben

The CBA share price is outperforming the benchmark index today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Rio Tinto dividend

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has declared its interim dividend for FY 2023.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price dives 15% as board drama unfolds

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs saga is coming to an end and the new guard looks set to win.

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Materials Shares

Leo Lithium share price remains frozen. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Leo Lithium shares are staying frozen for at least another week.

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Earnings Results

Up 43% in a year, Allkem share price dips despite record annual lithium production at Olaroz

| Bernd Struben

The Allkem share price has been a very strong performer in 2023, up 43% since the opening bell on 3…

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price lower despite record FY23 shipments

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue has handed in its quarterly report card. How did it do?

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price drops after first-half earnings disappoint

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's half-year results have disappointed investors.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price sinks 5% on 'substantially down' profits

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has had a tough start to the new financial year.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the NAB share price in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Lending competition may be lessening, but what about arrears?

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International Stock News

Meta stock leaps 7% as Family of Apps cash cow delivers growth

| Mitchell Lawler

Meta investors could be pondering the prospects of its worst days now being behind the company after another strong quarter.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons AMP shares still aren't cheap enough for me to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I’m still wary of what’s ahead for this stock.

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Resources Shares

'Indispensable: 2 ASX mining shares to buy for a precious metal no one's talking about

| Tony Yoo

MP Markets' Kai Chen reveals a mineral that's suffering from severely low supply and high demand.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd start earning passive income from ASX shares to supplement my wages

| Tristan Harrison

Impressive investment income can be unlocked on the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

Banking and roads: 2 buy-rated ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of dividend shares that brokers are bullish on.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF let's you invest in anything and everything.

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Resources Shares

Exclusive: Expert tips 2 ASX battery metals shares that aren't lithium stocks

| Tony Yoo

These small caps are set to break out from electric vehicle adoption, reckons Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares: Buy, hold, or fold right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this airline stock keep flying higher?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for investors in August.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price just zoomed to a new 52-week high. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Flight Centre shares just keep on gaining altitude.

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Investing Strategies

The biggest impact on ASX shares for years is now coming

| Tony Yoo

And these are the sectors that are best positioned to cash in, according to Datt Capital founder Emanuel Datt.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price on watch amid half-year earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has handed down its half-year results. Has it delivered on expectations?

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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 share market winners?

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52-Week Highs

WiseTech share price hits new record high. Why the good times could keep rolling

| Mitchell Lawler

Record high after record high. Here's why we could see more highs for the WiseTech share price in the future.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these high-yield ASX 200 dividend stocks for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend shares as buys and are tipping big yields from them.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Drinks, tech, and mining are on the menu this week.

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ETFs

These top ASX ETFs are trading near 52-week highs. Why I'd still buy

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would happily buy any of these quality funds right now.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Fortescue share price just smash a new 2-year high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have sent Fortescue shares to heights not seen since 2021 today.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Catapult, Global Lithium, and Kogan shares are jumping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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