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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Guess who just slapped a buy rating on BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

One broker thinks that this mining giant's shares are in the buy zone in June.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has rocketed 37% in a year AND pays an 11% dividend yield!

| Bernd Struben

Investors who snapped up this ASX All Ords stock a year ago will be sitting pretty today.

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Investing Strategies

3 beaten-up ASX shares fundies love right now

| Zach Bristow

Experts think these three offer value at current valuations.

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How to invest

Peter Lynch says to avoid these 3 investing mistakes

| Kate Lee (TMFklee)

Here's some timeless investing wisdom from legendary investor Peter Lynch.

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Retirement

3 of the highest quality ASX shares to buy for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be in the buy zone this month.

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Technology Shares

Why DroneShield shares are making headlines again on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

The counter-drone company had another update for investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic Thursday for ASX shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy the 3 highest-yielding dividend shares in the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the highest-yielding dividend shares on the ASX worth buying today?

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Gold

Guess what new trend is taking off amid the soaring gold price

| Bernd Struben

With the gold price soaring to new record highs, an innovative trend is taking off.

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52-Week Lows

Core Lithium share price dives another 12%. How low can it go?

| Sebastian Bowen

Core Lithium has been playing a game of limbo with investors in 2024...

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IPOs

Life 360 shares halted ahead of Nasdaq IPO

| Kate Lee (TMFklee)

Life360 requested a trading halt today as it prepares for an announcement.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares just rerated by leading brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just changed their views on these three ASX 300 shares. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Genesis Minerals, Lovisa, Northern Star, and SRG Global shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, IDP Education, Seek, and Skycity shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a very tough session on Thursday. But why?

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Economy

The Bank of Canada just cut interest rates. Will the RBA follow suit?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hoping the RBA will follow the Bank of Canada and cut interest rates. But will it?

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium stock rockets 12% on BMW deal

| James Mickleboro

The auto giant has signed up for lithium from this stock's project.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price jumps to record high on Nasdaq IPO launch

| James Mickleboro

This radiopharmaceuticals company is expecting to pull in US$200m from the move.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Where are the women investors?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We simply have too few high profile female investors.

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Share Fallers

2 ASX All Ords shares crashing 13% and 21% today on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX All Ords stocks crashing on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

Why I'd back up the truck on Soul Patts shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is one of the most compelling ASX 200 stocks.

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Retail Shares

Why this top fund manager has been snapping up Lovisa shares

| Bernd Struben

This leading fund manager believes the sell-off in Lovisa shares was an overreaction.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares race higher on $1.3b asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This miner is swimming in cash after selling a stake in its haul road.

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Bank Shares

Why this top broker says ANZ shares can deliver 10%+ returns in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ shares could deliver market-beating returns, according to one broker.

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Looking for buy and hold investments? Analysts think these are top picks.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in June according to the broker.

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How to invest

How much passive income could I earn by investing $100 a month in ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Even modest investments can grow into something significant thanks to compounding.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock blasted to a $3 trillion market cap on Wednesday

| Danny Vena

The company's pole position in artificial intelligence (AI) makes it the must-own AI stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| James Mickleboro

It won't be too long until these shares are paying their next dividends.

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Tax

Tax time: If you have ASX shares, here's what you need to know about franking credits

| Sebastian Bowen

Franking credits are vital to your returns from ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares set for dividend increases this year

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares will be lifting their payouts this year.

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Cheap Shares

Are Woolworths shares a no-brainer buy?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see huge value in this retail giant's shares at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

Up 34% in a year, is it too late to buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Kate Lee (TMFklee)

Wesfarmers shares have been on fire in the past year.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks with 5% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these income options. Here's what they are saying.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another great session for Aussie investors today.

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Financial Shares

Considering investing in AFIC shares? Here's what you're buying

| Tristan Harrison

This LIC has a very diversified portfolio. What’s in it?

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Superannuation

3 reasons it's a very bad idea to draw down on your superannuation early

| Sebastian Bowen

Withdrawing even a little from super will cost you a lot...

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Opinions

Investing like billionaire Bill Ackman: 2 ASX stocks ticking all boxes

| Mitchell Lawler

Investing like a legend of the craft isn't as complicated as you might think.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks in June for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income options and expect big yields.

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Technology Shares

Capital raise sends Novonix shares down 9% before trading halt

| Zach Bristow

The sell-off was sharp before trading ceased.

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