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Materials Shares

'Powering to production': Liontown shares higher on lithium update

| James Mickleboro

Liontown has released an update on activities at the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project.

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Opinions

The Kogan share price has soared 70% in 2023. Here's why it could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is it still a good time to go shopping for Kogan shares?

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Technology Shares

The pros and cons of investing in WiseTech shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a smart decision to look at this ASX tech share?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons why I own this ASX 300 share for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I like the cash this stock is providing every quarter.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Here's your FY23 results preview

| James Mickleboro

A strong result is expected from this energy giant later this week.

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Materials Shares

4 reasons to sell Fortescue shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant has been tipped to crash into the red.

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ETFs

Why the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) looks to me like a great long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s go global with an investment portfolio.

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Healthcare Shares

What this broker is saying about Mesoblast shares following the selloff

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on Mesoblast.

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Materials Shares

Own ASX lithium shares? Here's the latest lithium price forecast

| James Mickleboro

Where is the price of lithium heading in the coming years?

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Small Cap Shares

'Considerable value': 2 small-cap ASX shares with bright futures

| Tony Yoo

Now that interest rates might stop climbing, smaller stocks could have a chance to bite back.

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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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Share Gainers

'Under the radar': 2 ASX shares to buy now on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The most rewarding moments in investing are when you catch the lift on level 2 to see it climb to…

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend stocks have been named as buys by analysts

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for income investors right now according to brokers.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

For your portfolio's sake, don't ignore these important events in the coming days.

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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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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs until 2033

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields could be on the menu for these shares.

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Retail Shares

'Affordable luxury': 2 ASX retail shares picked to benefit from higher migration

| Bronwyn Allen

Emanuel Datt from Datt Capital reveals the ASX retail shares he thinks will do best over the coming years.

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Dividend Investing

Worried your ASX dividends will be cut this reporting season? Read this

| Bernd Struben

The first quarter of calendar year 2023 saw ASX shares deliver a whopping $28.3 billion in dividends.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares with 30% upside

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have slapped buy ratings and big price targets on these growth shares.

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How to invest

How long would it take to build a $1 million ASX share portfolio investing $500 a month?

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps to take to build a million-dollar portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Could the blocked ANZ-Suncorp deal be a boost for CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at some of the positives and negatives.

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How to invest

How popular are ASX shares among the rich and wealthy?

| Sebastian Bowen

And how does your portfolio balance compare to the richest Australians'?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX 300 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Dividends, dividends, dividends! That's what analysts see with these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in August 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Reboot your stock market investment portfolio with some top ASX income shares that pay you to own them.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top ASX shares?

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Earnings Results

Apple stock price on watch following quarterly results

| James Mickleboro

Apple has released its quarterly update. Here's how it performed.

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Materials Shares

Can Sayona Mining shares deliver better outcomes for investors in August?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's been a big week of news for Sayona Mining but the stock has fallen back to its 52-week low…

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend stocks analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could give your income portfolio a big boost.

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Gold

Could ASX 200 gold stock De Grey Mining really have 35% upside?

| Bronwyn Allen

De Grey Mining shares are down on Friday but broker RBC can see the light.

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium share could rise 30%: analyst

| James Mickleboro

There could be big gains ahead for this lithium share.

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Retirement

With inflation near 30-year highs, how long can $1 million last me in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Is $1 million enough for a comfortable retirement?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price marches higher as oil production cuts deepen

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are in the green as crude oil prices lift to three-month highs.

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Share Market News

Viva Leisure shares surge 6% on shareholder discount program. Which other ASX companies offer ownership perks?

| Bronwyn Allen

High-tech health club operator Viva Leisure has introduced a 25% discount on club memberships for investors.

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Materials Shares

Broker names Liontown shares as a buy for lithium investors

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could roar higher according to Bell Potter.

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Travel Shares

Is it time to cool our jets on the Flight Centre share price?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares got a big boost when the company upgraded its earnings guidance in July. Can the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords share leaping 25% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seem to love this strategic move.

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Opinions

This pair of ASX 200 shares are at the top of my watchlist for August. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two shares are a pair of the ASX 200's best businesses.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, and ResMed shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time on Friday.

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