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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

5 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking for a reason to like Wesfarmers? Here are five.

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International Stock News

If I'd invested $2,000 in Tesla shares at the start of 2023, here's how much I'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how much has Tesla made its investors this year?

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Small Cap Shares

Brokers tip huge returns for these exciting small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer for shareholders of these small caps.

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Healthcare Shares

Morgans names the best ASX healthcare shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These could be the healthcare shares to buy right now according to one broker.

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX 200 dividend shares buys for passive income?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have been running the rule over these dividend shares.

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Investing Strategies

Got $20k in savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn it into $100k with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If I were looking to 'five times' my money, here’s how I’d try to do it.

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Resources Shares

Better speculative ASX mining stock to buy now: WA1 or Core Lithium shares?

| Tony Yoo

Lithium or niobium? Both are heading up, but here's the one that I think is the better punt.

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Materials Shares

Here's the latest lithium price forecast and what it could mean for your Pilbara Minerals shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Could it be time to take another look at Pilbara Minerals stock following the latest lithium forecast?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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Broker Notes

Offset your soaring power bills with 2 'excellent value' ASX energy shares

| Tony Yoo

Renewable sources will take years to fill the gap, so one expert reckons these existing producers could be a great…

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ETFs

Can I retire on ASX ETFs alone?

| Tony Yoo

Let's explore what the pros and cons are in buying into exchange-traded funds instead of individual stocks.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these excellent ASX shares offer double-digit returns

| James Mickleboro

These could be the shares to buy right now according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally snapped its winning streak today.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top and easy options for income investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Brainchip, Flight Centre, and TPG shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on the ASX boards on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Lake Resources, Mirvac, and Sayona Mining shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares defying the market weakness on Wednesday.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price falls along with airline's reputation

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares are falling out of the sky today.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre share price taking a tumble today?

| James Mickleboro

This travel agent's shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ords shares just got upgraded by leading brokers.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Cannabis Shares

Why ASX cannabis shares just jumped back into the spotlight

| Bernd Struben

ASX cannabis shares operate in a nation where medical marijuana is legal but recreational use remains broadly forbidden.

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Cannabis Shares

Should I buy Incannex shares while they're at multi-year lows, or steer clear?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the cannabis-based pharma company a bargain buy right now?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Rex share price just nosedive 14%?

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie airline won't be enjoying a record year like Qantas.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip giants at 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

These giants are scaling new heights on Wednesday and making their shareholders smile.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price dips amid carbon reduction news

| Bernd Struben

BHP reported on how it intends to slash carbon emissions by 30% from 2020 levels over the next seven years.

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Tax

Own ASX shares? Here are 3 investing tax deductions you may not be aware of

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie taxpayers, start getting your invoices together. It’s tax time!

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Energy Shares

One question investors should ask themselves before buying Woodside shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares have a yield over 10% right now. Should investors be wary?

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Dividend Investing

Turning $100 monthly investments in ASX shares into a $13,999 yearly second income

| Bernd Struben

You can potentially build a second income of almost $14,000 a year by investing as little as $100 a month…

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Share Market News

Why did this major shareholder just sell 5.8 million AGL shares?

| James Mickleboro

Grok Ventures has offloaded $48 million worth of the energy company's shares.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price dips on BT Platforms news

| James Mickleboro

Westpac hasn't been able to find a buyer for its BT Platforms business.

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Share Market News

Telstra share price lifts on ACCC news, TPG dives 11%

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Competition Tribunal has dealt these telcos a blow, though one is feeling it more than most.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price falls despite further $734 million copper investment

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is boosting its copper production with a major investment.

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How to invest

3 ASX dividend shares, 5% yields, and an early retirement plan!

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire early? Then this could be the strategy to take.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend titan I'd buy over ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’d put this share in my shopping basket for dividends.

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Dividend Investing

11% dividend yield! Is this ASX All Ords share a bargain buy for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you always stay away from a share with an 11% yield?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 256 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $1,000 a year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Working hard is for suckers. Here's how to get the money rolling in while you lay back on the banana…

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ETFs

Here are all the reasons why I love the iShares S&P 500 ETF

| Tristan Harrison

Find out how a low-fee ETF investment option can end up delivering better returns.

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Materials Shares

Did Twiggy Forrest really just give away $5 billion worth of Fortescue shares?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on at Fortescue at the moment?

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Growth Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling particularly bullish on these ASX growth shares

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to look closely at these dividend shares.

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