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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 be able to build on yesterday's stellar gain?

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Opinions

Is it time to be a bull or bear on Westpac shares?

| Motley Fool Staff

Down more than 10% this year and paying an attractive dividend yield, is it worth buying shares in this banking…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own today's best performing ASX 200 stock?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy now according to top brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these dividend shares.

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Technology Shares

Down 60% in a year, can Brainchip shares make a comeback?

| Bernd Struben

Brainchip shares have been battered as the AI company struggles to turn its valuable research into a reliable revenue stream.

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Technology Shares

Want to grow richer? These ASX shares have doubled in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have grown strongly and are expecting to become much more profitable.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price gains are driving ASX trading volumes this Monday,

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Retirement

2 excellent ASX shares for retirees to buy today: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these top shares could be great options for retirees.

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Earnings Results

This ASX All Ords share is leaping 9% despite reporting a $96 million loss

| James Mickleboro

Investors are going nuts for this ASX All Ords share on Monday.

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Share Fallers

What's sending the IDP Education share price down 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a terrible start to the week for this ASX 200 share.

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Dividend Investing

Why now could be a great time to buy these 2 ASX 200 shares for passive income

| Bernd Struben

Last year’s leading ASX dividend payers are unlikely to be the top picks for passive income in 2023.

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Defensive Shares

Buy this ASX 200 stock for its defensive earnings: Citi

| James Mickleboro

Citi thinks investors should be taking a punt on this ASX 200 stock.

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How to invest

The 4 best investments Aussies in their 30s can make

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how you can make the pivotal decade work for you.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Leo Lithium, Select Harvests, and Smartpay shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising more than most on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, IDP Education, Predictive Discovery, and Telix shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Monday.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX Harley-riding insider is buying up his company's shares hand over fist

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX chair has been on a massive spending spree in May.

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Travel Shares

How the slide in this 'critical asset' could knock down the Qantas share price

| Bernd Struben

Qantas expects to rake in record profits in FY23, but if the ASX 200 airline wants to repeat that in…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Market News

Could a US debt ceiling resolution actually cause a stock market crash?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating news that the US debt ceiling may be lifted, avoiding a catastrophic default. But could…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price soaring 18% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

One broker has upped its expectations for the AI-focused tech share by 44%.

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Dividend Investing

2 dividend income beasts I'd buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why both of these stocks could be strong passive income contenders.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 300 share can deliver huge returns for investors

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 300 share could be destined to generate big returns for investors.

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Small Cap Shares

Strong potential: Why I'd buy these 2 ASX small-cap shares

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks could grow revenue and profit significantly in the next few years.

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Materials Shares

Down 56% in 2023. The next hurdle for Syrah shares is approaching

| Sebastian Bowen

Things could get worse for Syrah shares before they get better.

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How to invest

Can you use AI tools like ChatGPT to determine which ASX shares to buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why I'd avoid using the chatbot to make investing decisions.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium share Leo Lithium is leaping 14% higher today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Leo Lithium shares are storming higher on Monday.

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Financial Shares

AMP shares climb amid simplification update

| James Mickleboro

AMP shares are starting the week positively. Here's why.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons why this ASX 200 share could be the highest quality in Australia

| Tristan Harrison

This healthcare business has incredibly strong margins and growth prospects.

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Resources Shares

Here's what's lifting the BHP share price today

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Monday as the miner enjoys some tailwinds on several fronts.

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Share Market News

How to generate a second income of $2,000 a month with ASX dividend shares!

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to earn a second income. Here's how to do it.

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Industrials Shares

Down 39% in a year, why this ASX 200 share could be a turnaround story in the making

| Tristan Harrison

This beaten-up ASX share could rebound strongly.

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Small Cap Shares

Buy these ASX small cap stocks this week: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs reckons investors should be buying these small caps this week.

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price is down over 10% in a decade. Are dividends enough for shareholders?

| Tristan Harrison

Do banks only need to pay dividends to achieve good returns?

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Opinions

One ASX share I'm holding to build wealth AND passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s one investment where the returns could flow in the coming years.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 mining share can double in value: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

This mining share could be going to the moon according to one broker.

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Opinions

This is my #1 ASX growth share to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this ASX healthcare share as an exciting opportunity.

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Real Estate Shares

Investing for deglobalisation: The ASX 200 company ready to cash in

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a fund manager thinks this ASX global leader has a strong future.

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Bank Shares

As safe as… houses? Why this analyst is wary of ASX bank shares

| Tristan Harrison

Higher interest rates are causing disruptions to growth of banks, as well as possible bad debt dangers.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $3k in BHP shares in 2020? Here's how much dividend income you've realised

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how much passive income the iron ore giant has provided since it rose from its COVID-19 low.

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Share Market News

Here 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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