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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares today for $3,000 in annual passive income?

| Bernd Struben

I might choose to reinvest some or all of that passive income back into ASX dividend shares. Or I might…

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International Stock News

Amazon stock price jumps 10% after defying expectations

| Mitchell Lawler

The world's biggest e-commerce company just sent a message to all the doubters with this second-quarter result.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price crashes 58% after FDA blow

| James Mickleboro

This biotech is having one of the worst days in its history. But why?

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price higher despite ACCC blocking Suncorp Bank acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC has dealt this banking giant a blow on Friday.

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Earnings Results

ResMed share price crashes 10% on FY23 earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

ResMed's earnings have fallen short of expectations in FY 2023.

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Gold

Should I be looking at gold as an investment right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

There is more than one way to invest in gold.

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ETFs

What's the dividend yield of the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be an excellent option for diversification.

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How to invest

How to pick the best ASX lithium shares now 'those frenzied days are over'

| Mitchell Lawler

Irrational exuberance is now in short supply as lithium prices come back to Earth. It's time to take a measured…

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Earnings Results

Experts forecast the ASX 200 winners and losers this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

The consensus is for solid results but lower dividends and a weaker outlook.

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the best ASX mining shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are top picks for the team at Morgans this month.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy right now for income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that income investors should be buying these shares.

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ETFs

3 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could help take your portfolio to the next level in August.

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Share Gainers

'Valuation upside': 2 ASX shares to buy that are just starting to break out

| Tony Yoo

'Earnings tailwind': These stocks shot ahead last month and LSN analysts reckon it's just the start of something special.

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ETFs

What's the outlook for the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) in August?

| Sebastian Bowen

NASDAQ investors need to focus on just one share this August.

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Investing Strategies

Is there an ASX stock I could buy to profit if the Aussie dollar rises?

| Tony Yoo

There is a way to invest to directly make returns if the local currency booms against the US dollar.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a busy finish to the week for the ASX 200 index.

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How to invest

64% of surveyed Aussie investors embrace this 'Warren Buffett method'. Do you?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett likely counts as the investor most of us would like to emulate.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another rough day for ASX 200 shares this Thursday.

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Retirement

Should you buy these ASX shares for your retirement portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have given their verdict on these ASX shares.

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Bank Shares

This director is buying up Macquarie shares on sale. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three brokers reckon Macquarie shares are trading at a bargain price today.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Lake Resources share price crash another 23% in July?

| Sebastian Bowen

July was a brutal month for shareholders of this lithium stock.

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about the US Government debt downgrade?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a major ratings agency is more pessimistic about the US.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in August.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price being hit so hard on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA is falling alongside the big four ASX 200 banks today.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX shares Goldman Sachs tips to positively surprise this earnings season

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be ones to watch in August.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Strategic Materials, Calix, Sayona Mining, and Tietto shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday despite the market weakness.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares defying today's slump with new 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market is following the US lead today... down, down, down.

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Communication Shares

If I'd bought $2,000 worth of Telstra shares during the Covid crash, here's what I'd have today

| Bernd Struben

It took a brave investor to go bargain hunting for Telstra shares as COVID swept across the world.

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How to invest

What happens if you buy too many ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to diversification, you can have too much of a good thing.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris, Janus Henderson, Lindian, and Solvar shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Could you turn short-term pain into long-term gain with CSL shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

CSL shares were the third most popular stock purchased by high-net-worth baby boomers in FY23.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when economists expect the RBA to begin cutting interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares rallied when the RBA opted not to raise interest rates on Tuesday. Now, when can investors expect…

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Materials Shares

'Pretty neat': Is Pilbara Minerals' new lithium product all it's cracked up to be?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Pilbara Minerals could soon change the lithium export game.

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Financial Shares

Own IAG shares? Here's what to expect from the insurance giant's FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Is IAG going to deliver something special this month?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 stock is diving on a $550 million write-down

| Bernd Struben

Despite a challenging year, the ASX 200 stock delivered earnings in line with guidance.

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How to invest

Here's which ASX shares I'd buy with my first $1,000 investment right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the investments I would recommend to a beginner with $1,000 to invest.

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Bank Shares

How many NAB shares would I need to buy for $500 in monthly dividend income?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is popular with income investors for a reason.

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Materials Shares

Lithium deposit up and leadership out: Why Allkem shares are failing to spark

| Mitchell Lawler

Promising finds in the company's latest drilling results aren't enough to entice investors to bid up the Allkem share price…

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Financial Shares

Why did this ASX 300 share just crash 40%?

| James Mickleboro

This automotive lender is being sold off on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Important step': Why Coles shares are making headlines on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Coles shares are back in the news today with an agreement that should please ESG investors.

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