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Broker Notes

2 'unpopular stocks' to buy before they catch fire

| Tony Yoo

Investors are crossing the street to avoid these ASX shares, but Firetrail's Blake Henricks reckons that's why it's time to…

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be top options for beginners

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be good options for investors starting their investment journeys.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX stocks revealed the biggest profit jumps of the earnings season?

| Bronwyn Allen

These companies reported at least a 60% boost to net profit after tax for FY23.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these high-yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares are expected to offer very generous yields.

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52-Week Lows

The Star Entertainment share price just hit a new all-time low. Time to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Several brokers think this fallen star can rise again in FY24.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another bloodbath for the ASX 200 this Thursday...

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Travel Shares

Competition and clawbacks: Why the Qantas share price just hit an 11-month low

| Mitchell Lawler

The bumpy ride continues as shareholders call into question the departing CEO's $24 million golden handshake.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been given the post-earnings seal of approval by one broker.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's the latest on what's happening in Japan

| Bernd Struben

Like all oil and gas stocks, Woodside is under increasing pressure to reduce the carbon footprint of its energy products.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Syrah Resources share price crashed 70% in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good year for shareholders of this graphite producer.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy beaten-up Metcash shares in September for the 6% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy Metcash shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy A2 Milk stock following its reporting season slump?

| Bernd Struben

Despite announcing some strong FY23 results, A2 Milk shares tumbled 14% on the day the company reported.

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Financial Shares

Why has the NIB boss sold over $500,000 of company shares in the past week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The private health insurer has issued an explanation as to why its CEO has sold 70,000 shares.

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Materials Shares

Beaten-up Novonix share price dives to fresh, 3-year low

| James Mickleboro

What's going on over at this battery materials technology company?

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Lake Resources, Qantas, and Super Retail shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price rallies on US news

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX All Ords infant formula company are marching higher today.

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Materials Shares

Up 24% in 2023, is it too late to buy Allkem shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX lithium share has been trending higher in the year to date.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Beach Energy, Chalice Mining, and Liontown shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a positive session despite the market selloff.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bendigo Bank share price smashing the ASX 200 big four today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something interesting is going on with Bendigo Bank shares today.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares sinking over 5% after trading ex-dividend

| Mitchell Lawler

Anyone buying these companies today will be missing out on the upcoming dividend.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 tanking on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are feeling jittery today.

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Healthcare Shares

Hoping to bag the boosted CSL dividend? Time is running out

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can secure the largest ever CSL dividend.

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How to invest

How to aim for a $1 million ASX share portfolio with just $270 a month

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares can unlock excellent wealth.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price now higher than Albemarle's takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this lithium share roaring higher on Thursday?

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Share Gainers

'Tremendously exciting': Why this ASX lithium stock just soared 64%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX lithium stock on the back of exciting news.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the Mineral Resources dividend? Time is running out

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until Mineral Resources makes its next dividend payment.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Arafura share price tumble another 11% in August?

| Mitchell Lawler

Idealistic rare earth oxide prices might have left Arafura shareholders with some questions.

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Dividend Investing

Two high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares to build your retirement income

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 shares have a lengthy track record of delivering two dividend payouts per year.

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Technology Shares

Why has ASX 300 tech stock Audinate just been halted?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this tech stock halted on Thursday?

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant's shares are under the pump on Thursday. But why?

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ETFs

New to investing? 3 ASX ETFs I'd buy with $1,500 for early diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Get instant diversification with these picks.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think investors should snap up these growth shares while they can.

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Materials Shares

What could $10,000 invested in Pilbara Minerals shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are expecting from this lithium miner's shares.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX 200 shares attracting buy ratings following their FY23 reports

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts are tipping share price growth for these companies following the release of their financial reports.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX shares just hit 52-week lows, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these stocks bargains or falling knives?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank just acquired Xero's Waddle business

| James Mickleboro

CBA is making an acquisition. What is the banking giant buying?

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Opinions

Why I think now is a great time to buy these 3 ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

I believe the next six to nine months will see a strong performance from these three leading ASX 200 energy…

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Bank Shares

Can NAB shares deliver a comeback story following a weak year?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors underestimating this ASX bank share?

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Small Cap Shares

Goldman Sachs names its top small cap ASX share to buy

| James Mickleboro

This could be the best small cap around according to one broker.

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Share Market News

Want an income boost? Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend stocks as buys. Here's why.

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