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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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Materials Shares

What is this broker saying about the BHP share price following the miner's update?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant released its update last week. Is it time to pounce on its shares?

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Dividend Investing

Want $1,000 in monthly passive income? Buy 29,270 shares of this ASX All Ords stock

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could be a rewarding choice for dividends.

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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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Opinions

Want a possible $1 million in retirement? Invest $50,000 each in these 3 ASX shares and wait a decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these ASX shares to deliver a lot of growth.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these 3 ASX ETFs for a decade

| James Mickleboro

These three top ETFs that have generated strong returns in recent years.

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Growth Shares

Brokers say these ASX growth shares could generate big returns for investors

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares could be great value at current levels according to brokers.

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How to invest

Building wealth through dividend investing: 5 ASX shares to boost your income

| James Mickleboro

Dividends could be the key to growing your wealth over the long term.

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ETFs

Here's how I'll use this ASX ETF to invest in my favourite stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can use ASX ETFs to buy your favourite companies in the world.

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Share Market News

How to get rich by following Warren Buffett's advice

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett's wealth wasn't an accident. Here's his advice on how you can follow in his footsteps.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Take a look at the ASX 200 coal share taking out the top spot on the index on Friday.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here are 3 things you might have missed in the last 30 days

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a busy month for the telecommunications giant.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX 200 share has quietly risen 11% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers say this ASX 200 stock has been oversold for months. Has the rebound begun?

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, Lithium Power, Piedmont Lithium, and Rio Tinto are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week deep in the red.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share market volatility is driving trading volumes this Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why Link, Lynas, Telix, and Whitehaven Coal shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Materials Shares

'A new process now proven': Lake Resources share price stabilises as short seller's claim debunked

| Bronwyn Allen

Is this the end of the 12-month downward spiral in the Lake Resources share price?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have put buy ratings on them.

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Bank Shares

Want big dividends? This ASX bank share smashes the big four

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX bank shares have a strong reputation for dividends. Here's one that smashes even the big four.

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Bank Shares

Here's why CBA shares have been making headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Potential legal woes, an expanded sustainability program, and a possible major acquisition all put CBA shares in the headlines this…

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Gold

Better ASX gold share to buy now: Newcrest vs. Northern Star

| Sebastian Bowen

We compare the ASX's two largest gold shares to find a winner.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income plan: I'd invest $100 a week in ASX 200 shares to earn $7,500 of annual dividends

| Brooke Cooper

Consistency is key to growing passive income on the ASX 200, in my opinion.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price slips amid reduced production targets

| Bernd Struben

BHP reduced production guidance at its Escondida copper mine in Chile.

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Opinions

The A2 Milk share price has fallen 16% in around two months: Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are souring on the infant formula business. Is this a contrarian opportunity?

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Bank Shares

Here's how much investing in NAB shares will pay you in dividends every year

| Sebastian Bowen

Does NAB's reputation as an income machine stack up?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Piedmont Lithium share price tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

Piedmont Lithium is looking to benefit from generous pro-EV and battery manufacturing policies in the United States.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price gains despite quarterly revenue taking a 28% dive

| Brooke Cooper

The company also updated the market on its Malaysian facility's debacle.

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International Stock News

Why did the Tesla share price tumble by nearly 10% last night?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could more price cuts be on the table at Tesla?

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Earnings Results

The Woodside share price is sliding today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are running their slide rules over Woodside’s quarterly results today.

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Earnings Results

Whitehaven share price lifts as production tumbles 12%

| Brooke Cooper

The coal miner released its quarterly production report this morning.

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Retirement

Buy Woolworths and this ASX share for your retirement portfolio: experts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could provide your retirement portfolio a boost.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much I would need to invest in AGL shares to achieve $150 in monthly income

| Monica O'Shea

Would this set you back a lot?

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Dividend Investing

Sunk $8,000 into Macquarie shares 5 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Has the banking giant really returned 98% since April 2018?

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REITs

5 reasons I'm still positive about this ASX 300 share despite the 40% drop

| Tristan Harrison

I’m still backing this ASX dividend share for fertile income.

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Materials Shares

Should lithium investors buy the dip in the Allkem share price?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about this lithium giant.

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Gold

How has ASX 200 gold share Evolution Mining managed to surge 89% in 6 months?

| Monica O'Shea

Gold shares like Evolution Mining are on a roll.

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Bank Shares

Can Westpac shares really deliver 15% upside AND a 6% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

This could be the bank share to buy for big returns according to Goldman Sachs.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch following third-quarter update

| James Mickleboro

BHP has handed in its report card for the three months to 31 March.

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Dividend Investing

Banking and mining: Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Attractive dividends can be found in the banking and mining sector.

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Technology Shares

How ASX short sellers have been cashing in on BrainChip shares in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip shares have been on a one-way trip to the deep south over the last 12 months.

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