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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark as US$100 oil price beckons

| Bernd Struben

The big ASX energy stocks are making hay amid soaring crude oil prices.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest New Hope dividends

| James Mickleboro

New Hope is paying big dividends for FY 2023. But how big?

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 16% in 2 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a horror show for Weebit Nano shares this week so far.

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Financial Shares

Here's why El Nino could be excellent for IAG shares

| Bernd Struben

IAG delivered some strong FY 2023 results despite soaring weather-related claims in Australia and New Zealand.

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How to invest

No savings? How to use Warren Buffett's golden rule to build wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The golden rule could be the key to long-term wealth creation.

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Earnings Results

The ASX All Ords telco share taking off amid 50% revenue jump

| Mitchell Lawler

This small telecommunications company is getting closer to profitability after another year of growth.

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Resources Shares

How Rio Tinto is tapping into lithium without a multi-billion dollar buyout

| Bronwyn Allen

It's all about location, location, location for Rio Tinto in Western Australia.

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Dividend Investing

Is the BHP dividend about to get walloped?

| Bernd Struben

BHP paid out a total of $2.61 per share in fully-franked dividends in FY 2023.

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Dividend Investing

How safe is the Woolworths dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Is Woolworths a good option for income investors right now?

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Bank Shares

Should you be as excited about ANZ shares as analysts are? 

| Tristan Harrison

The bank is an opportunity according to multiple analysts.

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Broker Notes

'Just not in the race': Should you jump on the ASX uranium shares bandwagon?

| Bronwyn Allen

Does nuclear power have a future in Australia's energy mix?

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Energy Shares

Why are investors worried about Whitehaven share buybacks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven's huge share buyback program might be in danger. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks strong returns could be on offer with these ASX 200 shares.

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Materials Shares

Why are Leo Lithium shares suspended for the rest of the month?

| James Mickleboro

Things go from bad to worse for this lithium share.

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Share Market News

The S&P 500 just notched up a surprisingly positive 5-year milestone

| Bronwyn Allen

What does this mean for ASX 200 shares?

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Earnings Results

New Hope share price higher on record FY23 result and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner has just delivered a record result and will be paying another special dividend.

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Bank Shares

This director is snapping up NAB shares under $30. Should you?

| James Mickleboro

Should you also be buying this banking giant's shares?

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Resources Shares

This is the ASX share in my portfolio with the biggest dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

This business has been a gold mine for dividends.

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Materials Shares

Here's the iron ore price forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Where is the steel-making ingredient heading in the coming years?

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Small Cap Shares

'Very attractive current price': 3 All Ords shares Forager is riding to the moon

| Tony Yoo

Forager analysts urge investors to take a look at these small-cap stocks before they explode out of the blocks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX 300 dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these income options.

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ETFs

Investor interest in uranium stocks is surging. Here's why I'd buy this ASX ETF instead

| Bernd Struben

Uranium prices have rocketed over the past months to be trading at more than 10-year highs.

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Share Fallers

Down 43% in a year: 2 ASX 200 shares to buy 'well below fair value'

| Tony Yoo

When quality businesses are punished for short-term issues, long-term investors can make hay.

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Share Gainers

Up 22% in 6 months: 2 soaring ASX dividend shares to buy before it's too late

| Tony Yoo

Come and jump on the bandwagon because these stocks are going places, according to one expert.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another subdued session is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Opinions

Why I'd put Wesfarmers shares in my ultimate dividend income portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of things to like about this powerhouse.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these high-yield ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Big payouts could be coming for shareholders of these companies.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Monday that Garfield would have been proud of on the ASX today.

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares tipped for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these growth shares.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price defying the ASX 200 sell-off today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something strange is happening with Liontown shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

What could $1,000 invested in CSL shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Would it be worth buying this biotech giant right now?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DS, Lindian Resources, Red 5, and Wildcat Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong start to the week.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Brainchip share price is having another day to forget

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a tough year for Brainchip shareholders.

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Share Fallers

Why Azure Minerals, Costa, Genesis Minerals, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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52-Week Highs

These 2 ASX uranium shares are hitting 52-week highs today. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to jump on the uranium bandwagon?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 1,724 shares of this ASX 200 monopoly stock now for $1,000 a year in passive income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is able to increase many of its prices in line with inflation, helping safeguard its dividend…

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Travel Shares

Final boarding call for newly reinstated Flight Centre dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want the first Flight Centre dividend in four years.

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Share Market News

Costa shares fall as takeover bid gets $139 million trim

| James Mickleboro

Costa has received a best and final takeover approach at a lower price.

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Share Fallers

Why are Soul Pattinson shares sinking 5% on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a rough start to the week for shares in the investment house.

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