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Earnings Results

Brickworks share price higher on record half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

This building products company delivered a record underlying profit during the first half.

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Dividend Investing

'Safer than houses': 2 ASX 200 shares that are pumping out the dividends

| Tony Yoo

Economic troubles have meant dividend stocks are popular at the moment. This pair is the best of the lot, according…

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share is projected to pay a yield of over 9% by 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This underrated business could be a great passive income play.

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Dividend Investing

Give yourself a passive income boost with these growing ASX 200 dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these ASX 200 shares will line your pockets with a growing stream of dividends.

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Earnings Results

Soul Patts share price in focus as dividend hiked 24%

| Brooke Cooper

The investment house saw a 16% jump in its net asset value last half.

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Dividend Investing

I think retirees will love these 2 ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these income picks could be great for retirement.

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How to invest

Forget day trading! I'd use Warren Buffett's 'secret sauce' to build wealth

| Brooke Cooper

As Buffett recently wrote: "the weeds wither away in significance as the flowers bloom".

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares that will pay you dividends every single month

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX dividend shares will send you cash every single month.

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Broker Notes

Beach and bling: 2 ASX 200 shares Firetrail is loving right now

| Tony Yoo

2023 could be a tough year for the economy, but this pair of stocks have irresistible themes driving growth.

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Broker Notes

3 'defensive growth' ASX shares perfect for the current climate: expert

| Tony Yoo

Defence doesn't mean you sacrifice growth. Here's a trio of stocks that will let you have your cake and eat…

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ETFs

3 reasons why I rate the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) as a buy today

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF has many of the things that investors could want from an ETF.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much I'd need to invest in New Hope shares to generate a $250 monthly income

| Bernd Struben

New Hope shares trade on a dividend yield just north of 17%, fully franked.

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Broker Notes

'Increased confidence': Alphinity reveals 2 ASX 200 shares it just bought

| Tony Yoo

What are the companies to invest in when we're expecting tough economic conditions to rule this year?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

ASX big four bank shares close the day ahead as financial fears linger

| Monica O'Shea

How did Wednesday play out for ASX bank shares?

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Materials Shares

What was with ASX lithium shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how lithium shares fared on the ASX today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was yet another good day for one ASX 200 coal stock.

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Broker Notes

Here's what Morgans is saying about the Sandfire share price

| James Mickleboro

Are there more good days ahead for this copper miner's shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Rising Flight Centre share price delivers 25% gains to SPP investors in a week

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders who invested in Flight Centre's recent share purchase plan have done very well.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $1,000 in this ASX 200 share two years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 share trades on a yield of 17%, assuming you’re happy to own it through to 17 April.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200's spectacular recovery today is driving heavy trading volumes.

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Opinions

3 reasons why I think the Xero share price is a top buy today

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share could be a top performer by 2030.

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Dividend Investing

Get a passive income boost with these ASX dividend shares: experts

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting some generous yields from these ASX dividend shares this year and next.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price soaring 7% today?

| Monica O'Shea

The buy now, pay later company is having a good day.

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Bank Shares

Could owning NAB shares soon include a slice of Credit Suisse?

| Mitchell Lawler

Lifting the bonnet on Credit Suisse is on the cards if one NAB executive gets the opportunity.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Fortescue dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will Fortescue reward shareholders with another big dividend in 2024?

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Travel Shares

Refuelled with profits, how ASX 200 favourite Qantas plans to stick the landing on growth

| Brooke Cooper

The airline is gearing up to grow its capacity substantially over the coming months.

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Energy Shares

Why is the New Hope share price up 5% and leading the ASX 200 today?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 coal share New Hope is the best performer of the benchmark index today.

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REITs

This ASX 200 property share just announced a trading halt. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

This REIT is raising up to $325 million in new funds. What will it spend it on?

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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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ETFs

2 safe ETFs for ASX investors to buy amid the market volatility

| James Mickleboro

Market volatility getting you down? Check out these ETFs that could be safe options for investors.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks on a rollercoaster lately?

| Bernd Struben

Today, it’s another down day for ASX 200 gold stocks after some sizzling gains posted on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why Latitude, Myer, Regis Resources, and Service Stream shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday despite the market charging higher.

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Share Gainers

Why New Hope, Pilbara Minerals, Westpac, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

If I had bought $5,000 AMP shares a week ago, here's how much I'd have now!

| Monica O'Shea

AMP shares have outperformed the ASX 200 in the last week.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the US Fed tomorrow

| Bernd Struben

If you’re investing in ASX 200 shares, then you’re probably as keen as I am to know what the US…

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Share Market News

Latitude shares are back on the ASX, but why are they falling 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Latitude shares are back to trading today, but investors seem very worried.

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Opinions

Why I think Wesfarmers shares are a top buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d put this ASX 200 stock in my shopping basket.

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ETFs

Is a dividend ETF really better than an ASX index fund for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do dividend ETFs measure up against index funds?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Out with coal, in with nickel: Could BHP shares soon face a flurry of M&A activity?

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant could find itself in a cluster of deals this year.

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