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Share Market News

7 bargain companies I'd buy for a generous ASX dividend income stream

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd recommend these shares to anyone looking for income today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Magellan dividend

| Bernd Struben

Magellan reported its FY 2023 results today, including a special dividend payment.

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52-Week Highs

Goodman Group shares jump 9% to 52-week high as investors ponder AI impact

| Bronwyn Allen

Goodman Group is enjoying a second day of strong gains on the back of its full-year FY23 report.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these 3 ASX shares are post-results buys

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans has been impressed with these ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 share bucks this week's selloff to gain 19%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a rough week on the ASX 200, but not for this company.

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Opinions

2 ASX mining shares I think are absurdly cheap right now

| Tristan Harrison

These miners could be opportunities worth unearthing.

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is this telco giant a post-results buy?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price soaring 15% on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something strange, and lucrative, is happening with Sezzle shares today.

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Bank Shares

Should you be buying ANZ shares after its update?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to snap up this banking giant's shares?

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Materials Shares

7 new 52-week lows for Core Lithium shares in a month! When will it end?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares have had a bruising month so far, notching up no less than seven new 52-week lows.

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Gold

What on earth is going on with the Newcrest share price on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Newcrest shares are rising today, but they shouldn't be. Here's why.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 real estate share is jumping 8% despite a huge profit decline

| James Mickleboro

This real estates share is smashing the market on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares being hammered this month?

| James Mickleboro

Lithium investors haven't been smiling much this month. But why?

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Earnings Results

Magellan share price rockets 13% amid improving FY24 outlook and special dividend

| Bernd Struben

Magellan shares are rocketing following the release of the ASX 200 fund manager’s FY 2023 results.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's your half-year results preview

| James Mickleboro

This is what you need to know ahead of Woodside's half-year update.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Imugene share price crashing 15% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Imugene shares are under pressure on Friday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Coles share price tumbling 3% today?

| James Mickleboro

Coles is facing costly delays with a key project.

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ETFs

Can you build a diversified ASX share portfolio using just the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF is a one-size-fits-all investment.

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Energy Shares

Own Whitehaven shares? Here's what the ASX coal share could report

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a great year for the coal miner.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares this fundie believes will 'outperform market expectations'

| Tristan Harrison

An energy stock and tech stock has caught this fundie’s attention.

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Resources Shares

Have ASX investors been buying or selling Fortescue shares lately?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether the market is excited about Fortescue.

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Materials Shares

Own South32 shares? Here's what to expect from its FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

What is expected from South32's results next week?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are post-results buys for income seekers

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up from brokers this week.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bank the latest AMP dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

AMP reported on its half year financial results last week, including the interim dividend payout.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords directors buying up their company shares this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors like seeing directors spending their own money investing in their own companies.

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Opinions

I sold this ASX stock a year ago. It's now rocketed 207%

| Tony Yoo

Investing is almost biblical -- it's a test of faith. Check out this online retail platform that's wowing investors with…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another red day is expected for the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Economy

When will Australian consumers run out of money?

| Tony Yoo

ASX shares beware: a big safety net for Aussie consumers is about to disappear.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured yet another red day this Thursday.

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ETFs

3 high-quality ASX ETFs to buy and hold for a decade or more

| James Mickleboro

It could pay to hold onto these ASX ETFs for the long term.

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Share Fallers

Zip share price slips 8% as Sezzle prepares for Nasdaq debut

| Mitchell Lawler

The smaller buy now, pay later company could be attracting all the attention as it gets set for a big…

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's what to look out for in the FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

Will the FY23 result charge up investor excitement?

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52-Week Highs

Despite today's sell-off, 3 ASX 200 stocks just hit new 52-week highs. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these stocks at their new 52-week highs?

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Technology Shares

Xero share price dips despite US growth push

| Bronwyn Allen

CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy says the United States is a "critical market".

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Telstra dividend

| Bernd Struben

Telstra declared a final fully-franked dividend today when the ASX 200 telco reported on its FY 2023 results.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just jumped 51% on a new nickel discovery

| Bronwyn Allen

The discovery of 40 metres of thick high grade nickel has translated into mega share price growth today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own A2 Milk shares? Here's what to expect from its FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Will this infant formula company deliver the goods in FY 2023?

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Materials Shares

Warren Buffett is investing in homebuilders. Can I mimic the billionaire investor with ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire has taken a bullish view on three listed homebuilders.

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Broker Notes

Brokers upgrade 2 ASX 200 shares following earnings results

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's why brokers have given these two shares a ratings boost.

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? This is how big its profit is expected to be in FY23

| James Mickleboro

A big profit is expected from Qantas this year. But how big will it be?

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