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How to invest

Warren Buffett is 'very cautious' about investing in bank stocks. Should you be?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett didn’t miss a beat at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual general meeting, held in Omaha Nebraska on Saturday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue's Twiggy could wipe this ASX 300 share from the bourse. Here are the details

| Brooke Cooper

Investors have been warned Wyloo Metals intends to delist Mincor if it fails to secure a 90% interest in the…

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares are off and racing today. What's behind the boost?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX lithium shares are smashing the broader market this Monday morning.

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX growth shares I'd buy and hold to 2030

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX tech names have their eyes on global growth.

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Small Cap Shares

I think these 2 ASX small cap shares could make big returns

| Tristan Harrison

The smallest of ASX shares may be able to achieve much stronger gains.

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Share Market News

Here's what you need to know about the 70 cents Westpac dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac shareholders are going to get a bigger dividend.

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Materials Shares

Why is ASX 200 share Lynas Rare Earths leaping 12% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's Malaysian facility won't be forced to temporarily shut up shop in July after all.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX All Ords stock could pay an 11% dividend yield by FY25

| Tristan Harrison

This business could be paying bucketloads as dividends in future years.

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Dividend Investing

If you invest $10,000 in ANZ shares here's how much passive income you'll earn

| Bernd Struben

ANZ shares have a long track record of paying out two fully franked dividends per year.

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Resources Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 mining shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be the miners to buy if you want exposure to this side of the market.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why brokers say these ASX dividend stocks with big yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks have been given a big tick by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up $3,000 of IGO shares 5 years ago? Here's how much passive income your investment has brought in

| Brooke Cooper

Considering both capital gains and dividends, IGO stock has returned more than 200% since 2018.

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Opinions

Why I believe these 2 appealing ASX shares could turn $5,000 into $15,000

| Tristan Harrison

These two names have fallen heavily but I think they could be big opportunities.

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Blue Chip Shares

Morgans names the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These could be strong additions to your portfolio in May according to one leading broker.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend income beasts with impressive payout records

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX dividend shares that have the longest dividend growth records.

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Dividend Investing

I'm a dividend investor. Should I buy the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)?

| Tristan Harrison

Income-seekers may be considering the NDQ ETF. Here’s what you need to know.

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ETFs

Could buying iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) shares at under $45 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors do well with this popular ETF?

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Bank Shares

Is the Macquarie share price good value following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying Macquarie shares following its results? Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks...

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price on watch amid $4bn half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank has released its half-year results this morning.

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Travel Shares

Which ASX 200 travel share has already taken off by 48% in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

And one broker thinks there's more than 20% growth in the share price to come over the next 12 months.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares expected to jump after oil prices surge

| James Mickleboro

Today could be a good day to have energy shares in your portfolio.

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Financial Shares

'Opportunity to buy': 2 ASX 200 shares Morgans is urging action on right now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks have dipped significantly in recent weeks, so grab them before the window closes, expert says.

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Growth Shares

Add these ASX growth stocks to your portfolio today: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These growth stocks come from very different sides of the market.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are going after these ASX shares.

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Investing Strategies

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

These are the critical events to monitor for the health of your stock portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Hoping to bag the next Bank of Queensland dividend? You'd better be quick

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland's dividend will soon be paid to investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index looks set to start the week with a bang!

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

It could be worth holding very tight to these dividend shares over the long term.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans names 2 of the best small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Their market capitalisations may be small, but the returns could be massive.

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Share Market News

Fundie reveals the ASX All Ords stock trading at a 35% discount

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords stock recently reported an 89% increase in its half year revenues.

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Dividend Investing

Want $200 in weekly passive income? Buy 85,200 shares of this ASX 300 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business could be a fertile place to find investment income.

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Opinions

Follow the free cash flow: Could these unloved ASX shares be worth buying?

| Mitchell Lawler

Don't be misled by earnings. Review the free cash flow to help find real value.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect big, juicy yields from these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these dividend shares could offer big yields and upside potential for investors in the near term.

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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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Bank Shares

Is it time to buy ANZ shares after its strong results?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time for investors to pounce on this banking giant's shares?

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Morgans believes that these ASX dividend shares tick a lot of boxes for income investors.

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Broker Notes

'We've learnt the hard way': 3 ASX shares that can grow in tough times

| Tony Yoo

The QVG team outlines how it finds companies that can generate earnings expansion even through difficult parts of the economic…

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Dividend Investing

Investing just $3 a day in ASX 200 shares could provide $300 of monthly dividend income. Here's how

| Brooke Cooper

I reckon I could turn my pocket change into a worthwhile income stream.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in BHP shares how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Will BHP line your pockets with big dividends in the near term?

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How to invest

Invest like Warren Buffett with this ASX share to grow your wealth enormously

| James Mickleboro

Here's the secret to building enormous wealth according to Warren Buffett.

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