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Dividend Investing

If I'd invested $8,000 in AMP shares in June here's how much passive income I'd be earning today

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares are once again offering investors passive income following the company’s first dividend payment in almost three years.

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Resources Shares

This fund manager thinks the BHP share price could reach $100!

| Tristan Harrison

This expert has outlined why China could spark strong gains for BHP.

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Technology Shares

Tyro share price slumps despite cost reductions delivering earnings guidance upgrade

| Brooke Cooper

The tech stock popped then dropped on news its full year profit could reach $194 million.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

InvoCare shares rocket 11% today on sweetened $2.2 billion takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

TPG lobbed its first takeover offer for all of InvoCare’s shares on 7 March. Today it sweetened the deal.

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Opinions

Is the Fortescue share price a buy for its 2024 dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

A lower share price makes this a better time to consider Fortescue shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newcrest share price lifts as $28.8 billion Newmont takeover greenlighted

| Bernd Struben

The Newmont’s acquisition of all Newcrest’s shares will combine two of the world’s leading gold producers.

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Earnings Results

Elders share price plummets as half-year profit dumps 46%

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at the company's first-half results.

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ETFs

Here's why these high-quality ASX ETFs could be buys this week

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could give your portfolio a lift by giving you exposure to some of the world's best companies...

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Opinions

I think this ASX 200 share is heavily underrated by the market

| Tristan Harrison

This business is building a very promising future.

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price sinking on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

ANZ's shares are starting the week in a disappointing fashion. But there's a big reason for this.

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Opinions

3 reasons I'm tipping the Telstra share price to keep rising in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors call on Telstra to keep achieving good returns in 2023?

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Bank Shares

Could buying Westpac shares around $21 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX bank share is now offering a mammoth dividend yield.

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Opinions

'The market has changed': Here's what to do about it

| Tristan Harrison

Index funds may not achieve the same returns going forward, according to these fund managers.

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Dividend Investing

Did you invest $5,000 in Evolution Mining shares in 2018? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 gold mining stock has returned 37% in five years, considering both capital gains and dividends.

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Broker Notes

Why did Morgans just downgrade this popular ASX 200 stock?

| James Mickleboro

This popular stock just got hit with a broker downgrade. Why?

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Opinions

Up 17% in 2023, are Woolworths shares still worth buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to go shopping for this supermarket’s stock?

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares this fund manager is backing with major growth plans

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX 200 shares were among the strong performers in April in this fund manager’s portfolio.

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Financial Shares

Broker urges investors to buy the QBE share price dip

| James Mickleboro

Is the QBE share price good value after its pullback last week?

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Materials Shares

Power portfolios: Millionaire investors shun ASX 200 lithium shares

| Brooke Cooper

Producers of the battery-making material are far less popular among the top 1%.

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Technology Shares

$5,000 invested in BrainChip shares a year ago is now worth around $2000. What went wrong?

| Monica O'Shea

What's the deal with the artificial intelligence company's share price plunge?

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Energy Shares

Down 20% since February, should I buy the dip on Paladin Energy shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a uranium share that should be in your portfolio?

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share for a 20% return before it's too late: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Investors could hit the jackpot if they buy this top ASX 200 share.

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Share Market News

4 ASX companies that own CSL shares (and lots of them!)

| Tristan Harrison

Some of the ASX's major companies are among the healthcare giant's largest shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Stay alert! Expert urges buying this ASX dividend stock as soon as it dips below $4

| Tony Yoo

If a business with a bright long-term outlook has some short-term wobbles, it's the time to pounce.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Technology Shares

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX 200 tech share

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has just been given the thumbs up by analysts at Bell Potter.

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Investing Strategies

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Stock investors need to keep an eye on these events over the next few days.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 strong ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer income investors attractive and growing dividend yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a soft start to the week for the ASX 200.

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Cheap Shares

These cheap ASX shares are bargain buys: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of ASX shares that could be too cheap to ignore.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 growing ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts. Here's why.

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Defensive Shares

5 ASX shares I'd buy for a US recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Consumer staples and defensive shares are the place to go for those who fear a recession.

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Opinions

5 must-see images for anyone considering Block shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The most impactful visuals that are worth a glance before making a decision on whether or not to buy.

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Bank Shares

These are the best ASX 200 bank shares to buy now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Two of the big four are getting a big thumbs up from analysts.

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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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ETFs

Millionaire magnet: Why are wealthy investors pouncing on the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX ETF is a favourite among millionaire investors and average market participants alike.

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ETFs

2 high-quality ASX ETFs for income and buy and hold investors

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could help you with your investment objectives.

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Materials Shares

Could the iron ore price slide below $100 US dollars in 2023?

| Monica O'Shea

What's the outlook for iron ore?

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Bank Shares

Broker warns that 'our conviction has waned' on Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker is saying about Westpac shares after its results.

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Investing Strategies

3 shares to buy from the 3 hottest ASX sectors right now

| Tony Yoo

Bell Potter's Grady Wulff revealed in Sydney the stocks that her team is keen on at the moment.

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