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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ord shares being hammered on earnings today

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded very negatively to these companies' results...

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 lithium share takes the crown for dividend yield right now?

| Bernd Struben

Not every ASX 200 lithium share pays a dividend. We look at how the yields stack up for those that…

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Technology Shares

EML share price tumbles 15% as the walls close in even further

| James Mickleboro

Things go from bad to worse for this payments company...

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Dividend Investing

Silver lining: Mineral Resources shares to pay interim dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Mineral Resources just revealed an impressive payout.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is giving another $500 million back to its shareholders

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat is rewarding shareholders by returning even more funds via an on-market share buy-back...

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the inaugural Pilbara Minerals dividend

| James Mickleboro

This miner is generating so much cash it has started paying dividends.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? Supermarket giant moves to team up with Coles on recycling blitz

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the supermarkets' multi-million-dollar plan to take on REDcycles' stockpiled soft plastics.

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Earnings Results

Allkem share price in the green as ASX 200 lithium stock posts record revenue

| Bernd Struben

Allkem posted a 209% year on year increase in six month earnings, buoyed by higher lithium prices and increased production.

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Technology Shares

Block share price jumps 7% on Q4 profit beat

| James Mickleboro

This payments giant had a stronger than expected fourth-quarter, much to the delight of shareholders...

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Travel Shares

Should I buy the dip on Qantas shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to swoop on the airline?

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Opinions

Should I buy Rio Tinto shares given the ASX 200 miner just slashed its dividend by 46%

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my thoughts on Rio Tinto’s dividend slump…

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price drops despite incredible earnings growth

| James Mickleboro

Lithium is the commodity of the moment and this miner is making huge profits from it...

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Earnings Results

Accent share price races 10% higher after half-year profits triple

| James Mickleboro

This retailer has been performing spectacularly in FY 2023...

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Dividend Investing

Passive income watch: 4 ASX 200 shares that announced boosted dividends this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Shareholders are getting a pay rise from these income shares in 2023.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $1,000 in Evolution Mining shares in 2013? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

It's been great for those invested in the ASX 200 gold miner – particularly if you like passive income.

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Technology Shares

Up 45% in a year! But this boom ASX 200 tech share is still a buy: expert

| Tony Yoo

There's a technology stock that's gained almost 50% in the last 12 months. Remarkably, it's not too late to hop…

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Share Market News

Invest $1,500 each month in this ASX dividend stock to actually create a $1 million portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This investment could be the key to unlock cash flow and riches.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Minerals share price on watch amid 989% profit surge

| Bernd Struben

A big uptick in production alongside a 305% increase in prices received saw Pilbara Minerals' half-year earnings increase an eye…

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

What does Friday have planned for ASX investors?

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares offer huge yields: experts

| James Mickleboro

You don't need to settle for average when there are huge dividend yields on offer on the ASX...

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Dividend Investing

Looking to get in on the boosted Santos dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

On the back of strong full-year results, the Santos board boosted the final dividend payout by a whopping 78%.

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Broker Notes

7 more ideas for buying ASX shares this reporting season: expert

| Tony Yoo

The superpowers might be jostling for the new world order and the global economy might be on the brink, but…

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Resources Shares

4 ASX 200 mining shares to buy for takeover potential: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here are more ideas to cash in on a potential merger and acquisitions frenzy in 2023.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The market looks set to end the week on a busy but positive note

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Opinions

5 types of ASX shares to buy for high inflation times: expert

| Tony Yoo

The rise in the cost of everything is an 'insidious tax' on your portfolio. Here's how to combat it.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks to try and turn $10,000 into $1 million!

| James Mickleboro

Growing your wealth with dividend stocks is something that anybody can do...

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Earnings Results

2 ASX gold stocks on the move following results updates

| Bronwyn Allen

One went up, the other went down.

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Blue Chip Shares

Morgans names 2 ASX 50 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 50 is home to the 50 largest companies on the Australian share market...

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Materials Shares

Just how low could the Novonix share price go?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the Novonox share price have a floor, or is it a falling knife?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 share outperformed all others on record earnings.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend investors: 2 ASX 200 shares for decades of passive income

| Bernd Struben

There are a number of ASX 200 companies worth investigating for their strong dividend track records and outlooks. We narrow…

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Broker Notes

Broker says Pilbara Minerals share price is heading even higher

| James Mickleboro

Recent share price weakness could be a buying opportunity for investors...

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Broker Notes

Why is Macquarie so bullish on Telstra shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

This top broker foresees 11% share price growth over the next year.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A big earnings report from Qantas is affecting volumes this Thursday...

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Earnings Results

2 ASX retail shares surging over 6% on strong earnings announcements

| Brooke Cooper

One ASX retailer upped its interim offering 27% while another flagged its return to dividend.

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ shares are this broker's 'top pick in the sector'

| James Mickleboro

This could be the big four bank to add to your portfolio right now...

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is soaring 9% after declaring a record dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

Eagers Automotive has impressed the market today.

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Share Fallers

Why Platinum, Qantas, Red 5, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have come under pressure during Thursday's session...

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Earnings Results

2 high-profile ASX healthcare shares lifting on blazing revenue growth

| Mitchell Lawler

These two companies are sporting extremely healthy revenue growth in the first half...

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Share Gainers

Why Lovisa, Medibank, Qube, and Smartgroup shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday...

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