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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares are booming in 2023 with more gains forecast: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Over the past six months, the Northern Star share price has surged 83% while the Evolution Mining share price is…

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $4,000 of IAG shares 5 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have IAG's dividends made up for its share price's poor performance in recent years?

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Opinions

After steep falls, these ASX All Ords shares look dirt cheap to me

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are some of the cheapest All Ords shares around.

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Technology Shares

I'd love to buy these 2 top ASX tech shares right now for strong returns

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I really like these two tech ideas.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock Regis Resources is tumbling 12% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The market's bidding the stock lower on disappointing news of its gold production.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas share price having such a strong start to the week?

| Bernd Struben

When the global pandemic struck in early 2020, Qantas found almost its entire fleet grounded and its share price smashed.

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Share Gainers

Lake Resources share price leaping 10% higher on 'major milestone'

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources uses ion exchange technology for lithium production, greatly reducing the environmental footprint.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| James Mickleboro

Dividend payments are coming soon from these popular ASX 200 dividend shares.

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Technology Shares

EML share price rockets 11% after chief steps down

| James Mickleboro

This struggling tech share is having a strong session thanks to some big news.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 share is gaining on a record quarter

| Brooke Cooper

Traffic on the company's toll roads jumped 12.9% year-on-year last quarter.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I just bought for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve been busy investing in these two ASX dividend shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is the New Hope share price crashing 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner is having a tough start to the week, but it's not all bad news.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price higher on big lithium news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has uncovered one of the largest mineral resources in North America.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income seekers: Experts say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for passive income seekers thanks to their big yields.

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Opinions

Why this fund manager thinks these 2 outperforming ASX shares can keep beating the market

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares could be a great way for investors to beat the market.

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ETFs

Why I think this ASX ETF is a top pick for global diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Want to get more international exposure? Try this ETF.

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Dividend Investing

Need passive income? Turn $5,000 into $25 every month with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these names could unlock monthly dividends for income-seekers.

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Broker Notes

'Attractively priced': 2 ASX shares perfect for bargain hunters

| Tony Yoo

Glenmore portfolio manager Robert Gregory explains why these March losers are still worth backing for the long run.

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Technology Shares

Could buying Xero shares at under $95 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a strong recovery on the horizon for Xero shares?

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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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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these ASX 200 shares for huge returns: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These could be excellent buys for investors looking for options on the ASX 200 index.

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Broker Notes

'Resilient earnings': Buy 3 ASX 200 shares to win through troubled times

| Tony Yoo

Ophir portfolio managers warn markets could sink in 2023, but that doesn't mean you should get defensive.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy with 6%+ yield: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Income investors could boost their bank accounts with these dividend shares.

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ETFs

2 fantastic ETFs for ASX investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Not sure which shares to buy when the market reopens? Then ETFs could be a good option for you...

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Opinions

Is it time to sell my Lynas shares after crashing 30% in a year

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the growth drivers that were once a solid argument for holding Lynas shares now depleted?

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Technology Shares

Analysts say buy these ASX 200 tech shares before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Don't miss out on these buy-rated ASX tech shares.

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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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Energy Shares

3 things that could tank the AGL share price

| Sebastian Bowen

These three things could see AGL shares revisit their 52-week low.

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Dividend Investing

For $20,000 in yearly passive income, buy 25,317 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This may be one of the most resilient ASX dividend shares out there.

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How to invest

5 steps to bring in $1,000 per month in passive income

| James Mickleboro

It could be income aplenty for investors following these steps.

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Materials Shares

Lithium, iron ore, and copper: Experts say these ASX 200 mining shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to pounce on these mining stocks.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares this fund manager is excited about

| Tristan Harrison

These small caps could produce large returns for investors.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers' CEO just offloaded $9m of the ASX 200 company's shares. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

There was a good reason behind Rob Scott's share sell-down this week.

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Dividend Investing

Spare change? I'd turn $3 a day into a passive income stream in under 15 years

| Brooke Cooper

I think I could turn $3 a day into a $30,000 portfolio.

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Broker Notes

'Meaningful growth': 2 ASX shares to buy for cheap after a terrible month

| Tony Yoo

If you're a true long-term investor, you shouldn't be scared to add these stocks that ECP is backing.

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How to invest

Harnessing the power of dividend investing: 2 high-yield ASX shares analysts say are buys

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to generate a passive income from dividends.

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How to invest

Forget term deposits and listen to Warren Buffett's advice

| James Mickleboro

It can pay (quite literally) to listen to what the Oracle of Omaha says.

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Technology Shares

Brokers are raving about this ASX 200 tech share benefiting from ChatGPT's rise

| James Mickleboro

Generative AI could be driving strong demand for this data centre operator's services.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these 3 blockbuster ASX 200 growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be destined for strong growth in the future.

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