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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price lag the ASX 200 in August?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares had a mixed month in August.

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Bank Shares

Why did Bank of Queensland shares underperform the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a difficult month for the regional bank.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sinking again today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares have opened the week deep in the red.

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price jumps 11% on new Albemarle $6.6b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has received an improved takeover offer.

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Energy Shares

Are Whitehaven Coal shares too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why contrarian investors may like this ASX coal share.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have doubled in a year

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have delivered huge capital growth in 12 months.

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Share Market News

Buy these blue chip ASX 200 shares now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be top options for investors this month.

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Opinions

Insurance profits increased 400% in FY23. Here are the ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This sector is seeing a big jump in profitability.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I changed my mind about this earnings season

| Tristan Harrison

It was another interesting August for many companies.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend stocks have been named as buys in September

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these dividend stocks could be good options for income investors.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

A huge few days awaits your stock portfolio. Make sure you look out for these events.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is expected to rebound on Monday.

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Economy

Why ASX shares could rocket on Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

Your stock portfolio could get a huge boost this week. Here's what to look out for.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying good things about these growth shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week.

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ETFs

Which global share-based ASX ETFs are delivering the best returns for investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 5 performing ASX-listed global ETFs over the past three years.

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How to invest

Building a $100,000 ASX share portfolio from scratch

| James Mickleboro

How long would it take to build a $100k investment portfolio?

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in September 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Want to earn more and work less? Here are some suggestions to help you on your way to financial freedom.

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ETFs

Could these ASX ETFs be long-term market beaters?

| James Mickleboro

Could these ETFs help your portfolio outperform over the long term?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price crash 32% in August?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium junior started the month well but had lost a third of its value by the end of it.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA next week?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 rallied 0.5% when the RBA opted to keep rates on hold in August. What's next?

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How to invest

Can I make $50,000 annual passive income with ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Can ASX shares provide you with a passive income?

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Opinions

Where I'd park $100 spare cash each month to beat the ASX 200 index over a decade

| Sebastian Bowen

Beating the market is hard, but not impossible.

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Dividend Investing

Show us the money! The ASX shares delivering the best dividend upgrades this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal 12 ASX shares paying at least a 20% increase in dividends this August reporting season.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Is another rate hike coming next week or have we reached a peak?

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price fared remarkably well in August. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The NAB share price bucked the wider selling trend in August.

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Capital Raising

29Metals share price sinks 10% after miner taps investors for $122 million

| Bronwyn Allen

The institutional component of the miner's capital raising announced this week achieved a 97% take-up rate.

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Small Cap Shares

Buy these small cap ASX shares in September: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could have major upside potential according to one broker.

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Dividend Investing

Boost your income with these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these ASX dividend stocks.

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Technology Shares

What is Citi saying about the Xero share price?

| James Mickleboro

Have Xero shares peaked or can they keep going?

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Earnings Results

Here's a wrap of the big ASX 200 winners and losers this reporting season

| Sebastian Bowen

August's earnings season had plenty of winners but a few losers too.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords share plunge 18% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's another day deep in the red for this healthcare company.

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Share Gainers

Why Pointsbet, Santos, Talga, and Webjet shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Chalice Mining, Fortescue, and Mayne Pharma shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Why did the BHP share price fall in a hole in August?

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's shares had a tough month.

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Dividend Investing

1,000 shares of this top ASX 200 dividend stock pays $2,614 in yearly passive income

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend shares with full franking credits can see investors hold onto more of their passive income at tax time.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the latest Bendigo Bank dividend? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Bendigo Bank just upped its dividend. But you'll need to be quick to secure it.

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Share Gainers

Why is this little ASX mining share soaring 18% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this little ASX mining share soaring higher today.

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