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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX 200 dividend shares I'd target now for a $200 weekly passive income

| Bernd Struben

Both ASX 200 stocks pay fully franked dividends, offering passive income investors some potential tax benefits.

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Dividend Investing

Strong total returns are expected from these top ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting attractive yields and decent gains from these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has bitterly disappointed investors today with a return to red territory.

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Materials Shares

Morgans names the best ASX 200 mining shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

There could be some big returns on offer from these mining shares.

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Travel Shares

'Rates the best': Top broker says Flight Centre share price still has 40% upside

| Bernd Struben

Up 30% in 2023, Flight Centre shares could be set to deliver more outsized gains in the year ahead.

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Small Cap Shares

Very big rewards could be on offer from these small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these small cap ASX shares offer a compelling risk/reward.

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Materials Shares

Guess which other ASX 200 mining stock is being snapped up by a billionaire buyer

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's resources are attracting big buyers. Find out who is buying a majority stake in a multi-billion-dollar coal company.

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Opinions

Rain or shine: 5 ASX large-cap shares I keep buying to reach financial independence

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting my retirement on these five top ASX stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Is the whopping 12% dividend yield on Magellan shares for real?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a dividend trap or not? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Bannerman, Clover, Polynovo, and Pro Medicus shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling with the market on Tuesday. Here's why they are rising.

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Share Fallers

Why Botanix, Nick Scali, Resolute, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price beating the market today?

| Bernd Struben

The biotech company has been working to cut costs as it continues to progress with its stem cell therapy, remestemcel-L.

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Industrials Shares

3 directors have bought up Transurban shares since an ACCC setback. What's going on?

| Bronwyn Allen

Are these directors buying the dip?

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price slides on $1.3 billion debt plan

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors growing anxious of how much debt Mineral Resources could soon be carrying?

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Energy Shares

'Buying opportunity': Macquarie says these ASX lithium shares now have 60% to 200% upside

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could charge up returns, according to one expert.

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Technology Shares

Why Megaport could be a top ASX tech share to buy now

| James Mickleboro

This ASX tech share could be a top buy for investors according to brokers.

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International Stock News

Could Tesla shares really be worth US$1,400 in 4 years?

| Bernd Struben

With exciting new technologies set to be rolled onto our streets, some leading fund managers are expecting big things from…

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52-Week Highs

This ASX ETF just hit an all-time high. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium prices are pushing this ETF to new heights.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's why the bank is in hot water on Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

Federal Court hands down a massive penalty to the major bank for misleading customers.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares so hot right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

There is a significant political debate going on today about the role nuclear energy might play in Australia's future.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Latin Resources share price frozen on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has been put in a trading halt. But why?

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 300 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares today?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 100 shares a week of this ASX All Ords stock for $1,000 in dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I’d put this ASX stock in the shopping basket for passive income.

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Bank Shares

What's happening with ANZ takeover target Suncorp today?

| Bernd Struben

Suncorp remains committed to pursuing the sale of its banking arm to ANZ.

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Healthcare Shares

Broker sees 'strong asymmetric upside risk' for ResMed shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is recommending investors snap up this beaten down share.

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Broker Notes

'Preferred play': J.P. Morgan names 2 ASX energy shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's find out why this top broker is backing these two ASX energy shares over the rest.

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Energy Shares

New Hope insiders are buying up company shares in droves! Here's the lowdown

| Bronwyn Allen

Four directors of this ASX 200 coal miner have invested their own money in the company over the past week.

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares lower despite Rinehart raid

| James Mickleboro

Australia's richest woman has increased her stake in this lithium developer.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price rockets 15% on successful battery grade lithium production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium stock is attracting plenty of investor interest today.

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Materials Shares

Here's how many Core Lithium shares directors snapped up in the latest capital raise

| Mitchell Lawler

This lithium company's directors are putting their money where their mouth is.

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Technology Shares

Can you guess which ASX 200 tech share just hit a record high on a $140m contract win?

| James Mickleboro

This rapidly growing tech company has just won a huge contract.

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Cannabis Shares

Guess which ASX cannabis share is crashing 36% following an FDA blow

| James Mickleboro

Rookie mistake: This cannabis share just missed out on FDA approval for a simple reason.

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Dividend Investing

Why it could be time to buy Amcor shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

This business is packing some good dividends for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend income in a recession: I'd buy these 3 sturdy ASX All Ords shares

| Tony Yoo

If regular distributions provide you comfort during tough economic times, this trio of stocks might just be for you.

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Opinions

How I'd invest in ASX shares to combat the risk of sticky inflation

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are passing on price rises effectively.

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Travel Shares

'Valuation remains attractive' for Qantas shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs remains bullish on Qantas despite its recent troubles.

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Resources Shares

Down 52% in a month, is this ASX 200 mining stock ripe for takeover?

| Tony Yoo

This stock is going for half price, so will one of the big boys present investors with a Godfather offer?

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Opinions

The Elders share price just hit a 52-week low, is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should this agribusiness be seen as an opportunity?

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Dividend Investing

9% yield: 2 ASX shares to buy with 'attractive dividends'

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are handing out income like it's going out of fashion, but experts say they also have strong future…

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Blue Chip Shares

Here's why Goldman Sachs is bullish on these leading ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

These high-quality companies have been given the thumbs up by a leading broker.

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