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BNPL shares

Why is Choice gunning for ASX BNPL companies like Zip?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Federal Government wants to make a decision on new regulations for BNPL companies by the year's end.

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Energy Shares

Could these be the next ASX energy stocks to rocket?

| Bernd Struben

Fossil fuel energy stocks have benefited from rocketing prices as much of the world scrambles to replace prohibited Russian supplies.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price tumble 6% in February?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB fell twice as hard as the ASX 200 in February.

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Share Market News

ASIC is suing this ASX company and execs. Why?

| Tony Yoo

The corporate regulator is hauling a Queensland business and three of its bosses to the federal court.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Arafura share price storming 7% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths share is making investors smile on Wednesday...

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Retail Shares

Buying opportunity? Harvey Norman boss says share slump is a 'total overreaction'

| Bronwyn Allen

The Harvey Norman share price is currently trading at a 9% discount from where it was two days ago.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price sink 9% in February?

| James Mickleboro

Investors were selling down this mining share in February amid concerns over lithium prices...

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Financial Shares

AMP shares drop then pop amid ex-dividend and delay of $225 million sale

| Brooke Cooper

The sale of Collimate Capital's domestic leg looks to be split in two amid regulatory delays.

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Materials Shares

Own ASX lithium shares? Here is the latest Goldman Sachs lithium price forecast

| James Mickleboro

The alarm bells continue to ring for lithium shares...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price sink 24% in February?

| Bronwyn Allen

Softening lithium prices, an ongoing short attack, and no production slated until 2024 are some of the challenges for this…

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Opinions

I would invest $10,000 into these ASX shares in March

| James Mickleboro

I think this biotech and retail share could be top options for investors in March...

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Investing Strategies

Most ASX shares lose money. Here's how to overcome the odds: expert

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how to best ensure your portfolio houses the ASX's best wealth building stocks.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What would Warren Buffett do?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Warren Buffett's been very, very generous, for years, in sharing his expertise with anyone who cares to read or listen…

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Telstra share price sliding lower on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Strap in for Telstra's next dividend payment...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 company just put aside $150 million for fines and penalties?

| Tony Yoo

The corporate watchdog has been in its ear, and the business hasn't much choice but to comply after seeing its…

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AMP share price sinking today?

| Bernd Struben

In announcing its full year financial results, the AMP board declared a dividend payout for the first time since 2020.

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Materials Shares

Broker says buy ASX 200 lithium share Allkem for 34% upside

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant has been tipped as a buy even if lithium prices tumble...

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How to invest

Why it's ok to make bad investment decisions: Warren Buffett

| Mitchell Lawler

Rest assured that even the greats make mistakes. There are far more important factors in investing than getting it right…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Coles share price smash the ASX 200 in February?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles beat the market by more than 5% last month.

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Bank Shares

Westpac predicts 7 interest rate cuts from 2024, but…

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank believes that inflation could be low enough for the RBA to cut rates in 2024.

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ETFs

Why did the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) get hammered in February?

| Tristan Harrison

What went wrong for Vanguard’s main ASX index investment option?

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Dividend Investing

Bought $1,000 of Magellan shares in 2013? Here's how much passive income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Have shares in the embattled financial giant really returned 178% in 10 years?

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Share Fallers

These ASX 200 shares were crushed in February

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good month for shareholders of these ASX 200 shares...

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to pocket the biggest-ever Coles dividend? Here's what you need to do

| Tristan Harrison

Want the Coles dividend? Better go shopping quickly.

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares smashed the market in February

| James Mickleboro

These shares made their shareholders smile very wide during a difficult month for the ASX 200 index...

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX shares to grab now after boom results: expert

| Tony Yoo

Technology, food, telecommunications and real estate. Here's a wide variety of stocks to buy based on their February reporting.

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX shares to stock up on after a bright reporting season: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

One of these stocks pays out a 13.8% dividend yield. How can anyone refuse?

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Dividend Investing

Get a second income with these ASX dividend shares: experts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are expected to send shareholders growth pay checks in the coming years...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Earnings season may be over but there's still plenty to watch on the ASX 200...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in March 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to rake up some new investments this month?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price rebounds on possible China supply restrictions

| Tristan Harrison

We check the latest reports out of the world's largest buyer of iron ore.

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

At the small end of town, analysts are expecting big things from these shares...

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Resources Shares

Are Lynas shares a buy following Monday's 6% dive?

| Tristan Harrison

Lynas shares are suffering. Is this a rare opportunity?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top ten ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 regained some lost ground today, thanks in part to one top performing stock.

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ETFs

3 ETFs for smart ASX investors in March

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with access to some of the best tech companies in the world...

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Materials Shares

Why ASX 200 lithium shares are eyeing this surprising new Chinese move

| Bernd Struben

China is not only the world’s top producer of EVs, it also accounts for some 60% of global lithium supplies.

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How to invest

How I'd generate a $10,000 second income from IAG shares

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett is one of many income investors that receive dividends from IAG...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a mixed bag of ASX 200 shares topping today's trading charts.

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Travel Shares

How did the Flight Centre share price manage to leap almost 18% in February?

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre shares took off in February, much to the delight of shareholders...

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price tumble 9% in February?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors pressured the BHP share price following the miner’s half-year earnings results.

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