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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords mining share crashing 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is having a difficult session on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price smash the ASX 200 with a 30% gain in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

IAG was a great holding for portfolios during the last financial year.

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Materials Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals share price soared over 110% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the last financial year was incredible for shareholders.

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Materials Shares

Why was the Lake Resources share price crushed in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer had 12 months to forget in the last financial year.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 mid-cap shares offer the best dividend yields?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 10 highest ASX dividend payers among the ASX 200 mid-cap stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why did the AGL share price deliver electrifying returns in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

AGL shares absolutely smashed the market in FY23. How did that happen?

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How to invest

3 risks I try to avoid when finding the best ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I try to prevent big losses in my portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Lithium and uranium: 2 ASX mining stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about these stocks right now.

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Dividend Investing

2 defensive ASX dividend stocks that analysts say are buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These strong dividend shares could be top additions to your portfolio in this uncertain economic environment.

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Dividend Investing

Want $2,000 in annual dividend income? Invest $20,000 in these 3 high-yield ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If I were looking for big dividends, I’d back these three stocks.

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ETFs

Wondering how the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) did in FY23? Here's your answer

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard's VAS ETF would have delighted its investors over FY2023.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX financial shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 finished 9.67% higher in FY23 and these financial shares had the strongest share price growth.

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Growth Shares

Morgans says these are the best ASX growth shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling particularly bullish on these ASX growth shares

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Opinions

What will happen to ASX shares over the next 12 months?

| Tony Yoo

Stocks went gangbusters in the 2023 financial year after a terrible 2022. Here's what's showing up in Dr Shane Oliver's…

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Share Gainers

'Strong cash flow': 2 soaring ASX shares still good to buy

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have been powering ahead this year, but QVG reckons it's not too late to jump on for the…

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How to invest

Should I wait until the next stock market crash to buy ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is waiting for a market crash the smart move for ASX investors?

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy that were punished last month

| Tony Yoo

This is the golden opportunity to add these stocks to your portfolio, according to QVG analysts.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX lithium shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium commodity prices plunged in FY23 but M&A excitement kept investors interested in lithium shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another red day for the ASX 200 index.

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Investing Strategies

The disappointing ASX sector now ready for a MASSIVE winter revival

| Tony Yoo

Did you just cough? Maybe this heavily discounted industry could be your cure for a sick portfolio.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares under $3 to buy in July 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some well-priced ASX shares to charge up your portfolio for FY24.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

There were only a few ASX 200 shares that were spared from today's heavy losses.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could load up your piggybanks with dividends.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Liontown share price rocket 170% in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share was the one to own in FY 2023.

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How to invest

Regret missing the ASX 200's 10% rally in FY23? Here's why you shouldn't

| Sebastian Bowen

Missed out on last year's share market gains? Here's why you shouldn't be worried.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend stocks that raised their payouts in FY23

| Sebastian Bowen

These dividend stocks gave investors a nice pay rise over FY2023.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Meteoric Resources share price rocketed 352% in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The Meteoric Resources share price really began to take off in late December, and shares have continued to charge higher…

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International Stock News

You won't believe how much of Warren Buffett's portfolio is invested in Apple shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett doesn't do diversification. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares slip as Japan sees red over Aussie gas policies

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares may lose Japan as a long standing customer for their gas exports amid a dispute over…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining stocks going gangbusters on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nothing can hold back these mining stocks today.

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ETFs

Up 80% since January, guess which ASX ETF just hit an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this ASX ETF banked an 80% return this year so far?

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REITs

Logistics and supply-chain property are booming: Which ASX share can I buy for exposure?

| Tristan Harrison

One portion of the commercial property sector is doing well.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is exploding over 100% today

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is catching the eye of investors on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Arafura share price already surged 17% in July?

| Bernd Struben

On only the fourth day of trading in July the Arafura share price is already up 17% for the month.

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, Magellan, Nanosonics, and St Barbara shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tougher time than most on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's Forrest is betting big on nickel. Is it time to buy ASX nickel shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why is Twiggy looking to make his next windfall in nickel?

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Delta Lithium, Redox, and Vista shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are sinking with the market today.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX All Ords shares trading ex-dividend next week

| Bernd Struben

Income investors after the dividends from these two ASX All Ords shares will want to own shares at market close…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price slides despite 'get back on track' update

| James Mickleboro

Bubs has announced the results of its strategic review.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX battery minerals stock just leap 70%?

| James Mickleboro

This battery materials share is rocketing higher on Thursday for a big reason.

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