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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX rare earths share just explode 100% before entering a trading halt?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look.

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Share Fallers

Why Nuix, Red 5, Silver Lake, and WAM Research shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are rising with the market on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

EverGreen Lithium share price rockets after IPO: everything you need to know

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is catching the eye after its successful IPO.

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Gold

Gold bug bites central banks: Is it time to buy Northern Star shares?

| Bernd Struben

With 2022’s insatiable central bank appetite for bullion looking to continue in 2023, Northern Star shares could be well-positioned for…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two top names to consider for growth.

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Bank Shares

Mortgage competition has never been hotter, so are NAB shares worth buying right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX bank share now too cheap to ignore?

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Small Cap Shares

Buy these small and mid-cap ASX shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

A recent event gave Goldman Sachs a chance to look at how these ASX shares are faring in the current…

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Dividend Investing

I think this little-known ASX ETF could be a buy for passive income investors

| Tristan Harrison

This is a diversified passive income option that could deliver growth and a decent yield.

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Materials Shares

If I buy BHP shares now, what could my return be in a year's time?

| James Mickleboro

Will the Big Australian be a market beater over the next 12 months?

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Dividend Investing

Need passive income? Turn $5,000 into $140 every month

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to unlock strong income from ASX shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX 200 'stable stock' is poised to outperform: Goldman Sachs

| Bernd Struben

According to analysts at Goldman Sachs, stocks with stable earnings growth and share prices have historically tended to outperform when…

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Opinions

Down 60% in 12 months, I'd buy these 2 ASX All Ords shares for the turnaround

| Tristan Harrison

I’d jump on these 2 beaten-up opportunities.

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Defensive Shares

Is Woolworths 'the granddaddy of recession-proof stocks'?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this supermarket business provide investors with earnings amid the current economic uncertainty?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The BHP share price is taking off today. Could this be why?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's takeover of OZ Minerals has passed another milestone.

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Materials Shares

Here's how much I would need to invest in Fortescue shares to generate a $150 monthly income

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the investment required to generate a monthly income from Fortescue shares

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 share could pay a dividend yield of almost 7% by 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This business could pay very healthy dividends in the next few years.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Arafura share price is racing 11% higher

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths share is back from its trading halt and racing higher.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newcrest share price jumps on new takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is glittering on Tuesday thanks to a takeover approach.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price heading back over $100?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what experts are forecasting for the ASX 200 banking giant's stock.

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Dividend Investing

At 8.2%, is this ASX 200 share a high-yield bargain?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 8.2% dividend yield too good to be true?

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Defensive Shares

Is Wesfarmers a good defensive ASX 200 stock to buy in the current climate?

| Tristan Harrison

How defensive is Wesfarmers and should investors invest?

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Travel Shares

The Webjet share price has soared 50% in 6 months: Why I think it's still a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think this ASX travel share can keep rising higher.

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Dividend Investing

Banking and energy: The ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Check out these dividend shares with big yields and buy ratings.

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Financial Shares

Could buying Macquarie shares at under $180 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Financial giant Macquarie has suffered. Is this the right time to pounce?

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Investing Strategies

'Rerating likely': 2 ASX shares to buy before they take off

| Tony Yoo

The QVG Capital team demonstrates how past performance really is not an indicator of what's to come.

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Resources Shares

50% fall: Are ASX 200 lithium shares a bargain buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert explores whether the hot demand for the crucial battery ingredient is about to cool off.

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Resources Shares

Don't like mining stocks? Buy these ASX 200 shares instead

| Tony Yoo

The cyclicality of resources companies can put many investors off, but Celeste analysts suggest a way to reduce that volatility.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when the ASX 200 returns from the Easter break.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs to buy for global investing

| James Mickleboro

You don't have to settle for just ASX shares thanks to ETFs like these.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for a big passive income boost: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs are bullish on these dividend shares and expects some big yields.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting on these ASX shares tumbling from current levels...

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Growth Shares

Why Goldman Sachs is raving about these ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These could be the growth shares to buy according to Goldman Sachs.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 gold shares going gangbusters (with more to come)

| Tony Yoo

Celeste analysts back a pair of stocks that could outperform while the world is crumbling around it.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $12,000 in Woodside shares in 2018? Here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have Woodside's dividends made up for its share price's sluggishness?

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Blue Chip Shares

Build your portfolio around these ASX 200 blue chip shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 blue chip shares could be a great starting point for a portfolio.

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Share Fallers

Why did the A2 Milk share price crash 12% in March?

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good month for owners of this infant formula share.

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Technology Shares

Buy Pilbara Minerals and these ASX growth shares in April: experts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon these growth shares are in the buy zone at current levels.

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Defensive Shares

Top defensive ASX shares to buy in April 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to help shield your investment portfolio from financial fisticuffs?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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How to invest

My top 5 ASX shares to buy and hold forever in anticipation of the bull market

| James Mickleboro

Here are my top five ASX share to buy and hold right now.

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