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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price lifts despite plunging profits

| Bernd Struben

With profits and cash earnings down, the Bank of Queensland interim dividend also decreased by 9% from last year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Silk Laser share price rockets 25% following Wesfarmers takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The bid values the non-surgical aesthetics clinic operator at $169 million.

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Dividend Investing

Could Coles shares be a market-beating buy for passive income right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why it could be time to buy Coles shares.

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Bank Shares

These are the best ASX 200 bank shares to buy: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These could be the bank shares to buy following recent volatility in the sector.

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Technology Shares

Buy these cheap ASX tech shares offering huge potential returns: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be too cheap to ignore according to Goldman Sachs.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have given the thumbs up to these dividend shares.

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Investing Strategies

11 ASX shares to buy with 4 on-trend qualities right now

| Tony Yoo

A change has swept through stock markets in recent months, and this is how one Fidelity portfolio manager would adapt…

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

The iconic mining company is down 11% over the past year. Does it make sense to buy now?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price on watch amid $169m Silk Laser takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is going shopping at the beauty side of the market.

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Dividend Investing

1 under-$10 ASX dividend stock to buy for monthly passive income

| Tony Yoo

Have you considered this national retailer to provide you with an annual return above 8% just from distributions?

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Technology Shares

Conviction list: Goldman Sachs says Xero share price can rise 37%

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be a strong buy according to Goldman Sachs.

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Opinions

The ASX shares that could win in the long term

| Tony Yoo

Experts often talk about the stocks that they think will rise in the next year or so. Not this time…

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Broker Notes

Why Mineral Resources shares are a 'top pick' for this broker

| James Mickleboro

This could be the share to buy if you want mining sector exposure.

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Dividend Investing

The latest Rio Tinto dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Today is payday for Rio Tinto shareholders. Here's what is being paid.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX shares will give you a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for income investors due to their generous yields.

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ETFs

Here are 2 'quality' ETFs that this expert is recommending right now

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be quality options for investors in the current economic environment.

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Materials Shares

Why did Pilbara Minerals shares charge higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX lithium company had another good day amid the federal government announcing a new EV strategy.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded BHP shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

It could be time to snap up the Big Australian's shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own the ASX 200 healthcare stock that outperformed all others on Wednesday?

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Financial Shares

5 reasons Macquarie shares could be a great investment today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie shares came under pressure in March amid the turmoil hitting the banking sector in the United States and Europe.

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Communication Shares

Why has the Aussie Broadband boss sold off $1.6 million of shares in April?

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a reassuring reason why a key Aussie Broadband figure is selling shares.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has just had its share price target slashed 30% by a top broker

| Brooke Cooper

The risk profile of this gold mining stock is said to have shifted.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy Qantas and this blue chip ASX 200 share: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares tick a lot of boxes for brokers right now.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, EML, Pilbara Minerals, and Telix shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is ASX 200 stock Telix Pharmaceuticals suddenly so hot?

| Monica O'Shea

Why are the shares of this biotechnology rising so much lately?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Domain, Star, and Tietto shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

Are dark clouds gathering over the IAG share price?

| Bernd Struben

Some fund managers are raising concerns over the pending costs to IAG of the flooding and storms that hit New…

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Value Investing

Capital deities and destroyers: The best and worst at putting money to work among ASX 200 shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out which companies are printing money and which are burning it.

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Share Fallers

Star Casino share price crumbles 8% on 'significant and rapid deterioration'

| Brooke Cooper

The company has vowed to cut 500 jobs, freeze salaries, and scrap bonuses as it downgrades its guidance.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares like Fortescue smashing the index today?

| Monica O'Shea

The big ASX mining shares are riding the wave of some positive news.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank could 'face the full wrath of the law'

| Bernd Struben

CBA has repaid $16 million owed to 7,402 underpaid staff, but the bank may still face additional fines over the…

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Bank Shares

Which is the best ASX 200 bank share to buy today?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the dividend yield and share price growth of the big four over five years.

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Real Estate Shares

If house prices have bottomed, should I buy property-related ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things turning around for everything related to property?

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Share Fallers

Why have investors fallen out of love with Lynas shares?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lynas share price has tumbled 39% since early 2022.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares dip despite new FDA approval

| Monica O'Shea

What's with CSL today?

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Financial Shares

AMP share price marching higher as net outflows ebb

| Bernd Struben

AMP reported a sharp year on year reduction in its net cash outflows over the past quarter.

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Materials Shares

Here's the latest forecast for ASX 200 lithium stocks from UBS

| Bernd Struben

While short-term headwinds are likely to remain, UBS is bullish on a number of ASX 200 lithium stocks.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's why the bank's CEO just personally emailed 4m customers

| Brooke Cooper

The bank's boss reassured customers they have its support when up against the rising cost of living and scams.

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