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52-Week Highs

Xero share price smashes new 52-week high. What's next?

| Bernd Struben

The Xero share price has been a stellar performer in 2023, gaining 74% since the opening bell on 3 January.

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 300 shares rocking new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 300 shares are making investors very happy today.

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How to invest

How I'm aiming to get my ASX share portfolio to $1 million

| Sebastian Bowen

This is my investment plan for a $1 million share portfolio.

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Travel Shares

Qantas takeover target Alliance Aviation shares surge 14% on profit news

| Bernd Struben

Qantas takeover target Alliance Aviation shares are flying high after the airline updated the market on its profit expectations.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Everest Metals share price crashing 31% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The Everest Metals share price has been sizzling hot in recent months. But not today.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy Sonic Healthcare shares at $35?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors make healthy profits with this stock?

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Financial Shares

Netwealth share price surges 7% on record quarter

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been impressed with Netwealth's performance in the last quarter.

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International Stock News

Looking to sell your soaring US tech stocks? Here's why holding firm could be 'extraordinarily rewarding'

| Sebastian Bowen

Selling these winners might be a mistake.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 stock just announced a special dividend. Here's the lowdown

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores will be paying a special dividend before disappearing from the ASX boards.

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Travel Shares

Could cost-of-living concerns quash Qantas shares?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas is forecasting record profits for the 2023 financial year. But could cost of living pressures put an end to…

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Resources Shares

What will happen to Fortescue shares after Andrew Forrest's separation?

| Tony Yoo

Australia's second wealthiest man is separating from his wife Nicola. These are the consequences for the iron ore giant.

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker says surging Mesoblast share price still has 60% upside

| James Mickleboro

A significant moment in this company's history is on the horizon.

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Healthcare Shares

Incannex share price races higher on 'pivotal' trial approval

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis share is lighting up the market on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Energy transition is irresistible. Expert tips the ASX share to cash in

| Tony Yoo

This company is helping its customers squeeze more mileage out of every gram of lithium.

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Energy Shares

Investing in ASX 200 energy shares? Here's what to expect from the oil price into 2024

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 energy shares see oil and gas prices rise or fall into 2024?

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Share Market News

I'd follow this piece of Warren Buffett advice when buying ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to make a swing at some ASX shares?

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How to invest

I would listen to Warren Buffett's advice to buy undervalued ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Warren Buffett might respond to recent market volatility and why it could be worth following his lead.

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Materials Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 lithium shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium demand continues to rise thanks to growing electric vehicle production.

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How to invest

3 ASX investing trends to consider right now

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can get ahead of the curve by searching for opportunities exposed to tailwinds.

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ETFs

3 reasons to buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) in July

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has had an aggressively average year, so is it worth a buy in July?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers say these ASX 200 shares can rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ASX shares that could have huge upside potential.

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Dividend Investing

Thinking of buying the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY)? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check the credentials of one of the ASX's more popular exchange-traded funds.

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Financial Shares

What is Goldman Sachs saying about IAG shares?

| James Mickleboro

Can this insurance giant's shares keep rising? Or have they peaked?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I think are the safest buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

I'm tipping there will likely be dividend growth from these three stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock could be a must-buy in July

| James Mickleboro

This top stock has been added to a leading broker's best ideas list this month.

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Dividend Investing

Is this ASX 300 stock a no-brainer buy for dividend investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 300 dividend stock could tick every income investor's boxes.

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Income investors could do a lot worse than these ASX 200 dividend shares.

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Opinions

I have $20k in savings. Should I go for passive income or ASX growth shares?

| Tony Yoo

You've worked hard to rack up a nice balance to invest with. Now what?

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Broker Notes

The best investments start with 'discomfort'. Here's one ASX share that fits the bill

| Tony Yoo

This construction stock has delivered 'spectacularly poor' returns to investors over the past few years, but Allan Gray now reckons…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a very strong session on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

ASX trifecta! Why Wesfarmers is a growth, value, and dividend stock all in one

| Tony Yoo

The Western Australian company is a true conglomerate, which is hardly seen in Australia.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares to buy in FY24

| Motley Fool Staff

The new financial year is a cracking time to consider your investment strategy. Our writers recommend their top stocks to…

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How to invest

5 steps to maximise your chances of retiring a millionaire

| James Mickleboro

If you want to retire as a millionaire, it might be time to follow these steps.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another positive day for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

'Literally half': ANZ shares lift despite chief's margin battle

| Mitchell Lawler

Returns are 'barely above the cost of capital' at ANZ. It still didn't stop the bank's shares from rising today.

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Dividend Investing

Want big dividend yields? Buy these ASX 300 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these ASX 300 dividend shares are buys right now.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Winsome Resources share price rocketed 850% in a year?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has generated huge returns for investors over the last 12 months.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price having such a stellar run today?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price is trouncing the gains posted by the ASX 200 today.

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Materials Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's what to expect from its quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look out for when this mining giant hands in its report card.

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How to invest

Waiting for less volatility before you start investing? Here's why it could cost you

| Sebastian Bowen

Waiting to invest? You might be making a huge mistake.

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