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Share Market News

How can I maximise my ASX franking credits in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Let's look at the benefits of franking credits and which ASX shares have big, growing yields.

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Technology Shares

Is it too late to buy Megaport shares following this week's surge?

| James Mickleboro

Megaport shareholders have been grinning like a Cheshire cat this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why this ASX 50 share is jumping 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 50 share is catching the eye of investors on Wednesday.

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Retail Shares

KMD share price plummets 12% despite $1 billion record sales

| Bernd Struben

The outdoor clothing company is having a tough start to the day despite announcing it expects to deliver a record…

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price higher amid 'first-of-a-kind' hydrogen news

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has made a promising announcement relating to its hydrogen plans.

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Share Market News

Why big changes could be ahead for the Nasdaq 100

| James Mickleboro

The Magnificent Seven are getting too big for their boots.

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Financial Shares

This ASX 200 stock is trading near 52-week lows with a 13% dividend yield! Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

When something looks too good to be true, it usually is.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $300 a month in ASX shares to target a $20,000 passive income for life

| Tony Yoo

Here is an example of how you could achieve financial freedom using Aussie stocks.

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Industrials Shares

2 ASX 200 shares this fund manager thinks are 'significantly undervalued'

| Tristan Harrison

These two industrial companies have been picked out as two opportunities.

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Financial Shares

If I buy $10,000 of Macquarie shares right now, how much passive income will I receive?

| Tristan Harrison

The investment bank could continue to be a cash machine for investors.

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Bank Shares

Here's what this broker is saying about CBA shares

| James Mickleboro

Are CBA shares heading higher or lower from here?

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Energy Shares

Are Santos shares a must buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker continues to name Santos on its best ideas list.

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold stock is up 95% in a year, and one director has been cashing in

| Bronwyn Allen

De Grey Mining has outperformed gold mining heavyweights Northern Star and Newcrest over the past year.

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Opinions

4 things to look for in ASX shares right now

| Tony Yoo

Hamish Tadgell tells us what's in his crystal ball for the rest of 2023, including a few stock tips.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting generous yields from these dividend shares.

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Gold

3 key factors that will determine the gold price into 2024

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has surged 6% so far in 2023. Can that momentum continue into 2024?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise again on Wednesday.

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Opinions

Up 30% in a year, is it too late to buy Washington H. Soul Pattinson shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s not cheap any more, but here’s why the future is still bright.

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Materials Shares

Missed the boat on ASX lithium shares? Mining veteran reveals 5 other commodities set to surge

| Bronwyn Allen

Mining legend Bill Beament says people do not understand the scale of the green energy metals bull market that is…

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Opinions

3 popular ASX shares I wouldn't touch with a bargepole

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks that couldn't beat an egg. Don't be tempted into buying these value traps.

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Dividend Investing

These could be the ASX ETFs to buy for big dividends

| James Mickleboro

Income investors that are looking for an easy way to invest might want to check out these ETFs.

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Resources Shares

'This is very real': Why Fortescue's Forrest is talking batteries with the Brits

| Tristan Harrison

This development could be charging up investor interest.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price leaps 5% in strong session for ASX 200 miners

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to an announcement from this lithium miner today.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX All Ords stocks smashing new multi-year highs on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are scaling new heights on Tuesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

3 steps to earning $100s in monthly passive income with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

These are three steps that every investor should take to bank hundreds of dollars a month in passive income from…

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Resources Shares

Why CBA sees 'downside risk' for the iron ore price right now

| Bronwyn Allen

And CBA is not alone in its forecasts.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, Megaport, RPMGlobal, and Sayona Mining shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Integral Diagnostics, Nexted, and Serko shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Megaport share price is rocketing 26% today

| James Mickleboro

Megaport shares are heading to the moon on Tuesday. Here's why.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett just made a $5 billion gas investment. Time to buy these ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett doesn’t appear to believe that the end of global gas demand is anywhere close to nigh.

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Bank Shares

Down 20% in a year, are Bank of Queensland shares a bargain buy?

| Tristan Harrison

An analyst has had their say on whether the bank is an opportunity.

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Healthcare Shares

4 things to look for when buying ASX healthcare shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Fidelity's Zara Lyons tells us what to look for when researching and selecting ASX healthcare stocks for investment.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 20% in a year, what's next for Endeavour shares?

| James Mickleboro

Times have been hard for this ASX 200 share. But could now be the time to invest?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The pros and cons of buying A2 Milk shares right now

| Bernd Struben

While there are reasons to hold off buying A2 Milk shares right now, some long-term investors might want to take…

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Gold

Why did the Bellevue Gold share price just jump 12% to a new decade high?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is reaching for the stars on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

'I don't think people truly understand what's going on': Why this ASX mining expert says a lithium bull market is coming

| Bronwyn Allen

This well-respected Australian mining boss is investing big-time in energy transition metals.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price marching higher amid 'transition fuel' demands

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just the Woodside share price that’s having a good day. The ASX 200 Energy Index is marching higher…

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Gold

Here's why this ASX 200 gold share is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is glittering more than most on Tuesday.

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

After such a strong run, can the airline's share price keep flying?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share is surging 15% following a huge sales boost

| James Mickleboro

This ASX tech share had a stronger than expected second half.

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