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Technology Shares

Could 2023 be the year these ASX AI stocks come roaring back?

| Bernd Struben

Some very deep pockets are funding artificial intelligence programs to learn and improve their functionality without intervention from their human…

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How to invest

3 Warren Buffett tips to remember when buying ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett knows the mistakes investors make.

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Earnings Results

Carsales share price marches higher on profit and dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Carsales said demand over the six-month period was higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Nuix share price just crash 27%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Nuix shares are in the doghouse over rumours of a possible mass exodus...

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Materials Shares

Lynas share price sinks 8% amid license concerns

| James Mickleboro

There could be trouble brewing in Malaysia for this rare earths producer...

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Earnings Results

Lendlease share price tumbles 5% on $141 million loss

| Brooke Cooper

The group realised a $200 million provision on the back of UK government action.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Star Casino share price just dive 19% to an all-time low?

| James Mickleboro

There's a fault in the Star share price on Monday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares going gangbusters on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all shares are following the All Ords down today...

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Earnings Results

Aurizon share price tumbles 7% as profits are derailed

| Mitchell Lawler

A runaway freight train heading in the wrong direction today.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could generate $1,000 annual income with just $10,000

| Tristan Harrison

Supercharge income potential with these cheap stocks.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price diving 10% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The artificial intelligence (AI) data services company saw its shares rocket last week but is giving some of those gains…

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy share price gains as dividend doubled

| Brooke Cooper

The company has doubled its dividend despite its profit tumbling last half.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 16% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is defying the market weakness and shooting higher on Monday...

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Earnings Results

IAG share price marching higher on 25% profit boost

| Bernd Struben

The insurer reported adding more than 100,000 direct customers across Australia and New Zealand over the six months.

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Technology Shares

Audinate share price jumps 13% on record half

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is making its shareholders smile today after releasing a stellar result...

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Earnings Results

Endeavour share price jumps as sales reach $6.5b

| Brooke Cooper

Earnings of the company's hotel business more than doubled last half.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

JB Hi-Fi share price slumps on half-year results

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi had a strong first half but sales have started to become more challenging...

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Dividend Investing

If you invested $5,000 in NAB shares 5 years ago, here's how much dividend income you'd have pocketed

| Brooke Cooper

Has this big four bank really returned a total of more than 30% in just five years?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy now: broker

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in February according to one broker...

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares that this fund manager loves at these prices

| Tristan Harrison

Great valuations and good dividends - these are 3 ASX shares to like.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 300 shares are 'significantly undervalued': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three names that an expert has picked out as opportunities.

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Technology Shares

Why I think this ASX 200 tech share could turn into a global superstar

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is trying to become the best in the world at what it does.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share is one of my top ideas to rake it in on a recovery

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this global ASX share could perform next year.

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Defensive Shares

Here's why I'd buy this ASX 200 share with conviction if there's a recession

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could be stronger in a recession.

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ETFs

I think this ETF is one of the best to buy on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

I’d want to buy this leading ETF for my portfolio.

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Opinions

Down 30% since its peak, is this a great time to buy this ASX 200 share?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to go bargain hunting with this property advertising share?

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking from current levels...

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ETFs

These top ETFs could be great options for beginner ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

If you're not keen on stock picking, then take a look at these popular ETFs...

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Investing Strategies

5 ASX 200 shares I would buy if I was starting from scratch: expert

| Tony Yoo

Imagine you have a blank canvas. Here are the stocks one fund manager would buy if he was in that…

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Dividend Investing

Supercharge your passive income with these buy-rated ASX dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking for a passive income boost? Analysts reckon these could supercharge your returns...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Monday...

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ETFs

Growth and income: 2 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These high quality ETFs offer investors very different investment options...

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share has a 6% yield, but I'm still not buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I wouldn't touch this high-yield share with a 10-foot pole.

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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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Share Market News

Would you trade your daily coffee for ASX passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Having enough money to invest in ASX shares could be about choices.

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Dividend Investing

Get an income boost with these ASX dividend shares: broker

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans says these dividend shares could give your passive income a boost...

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Dividend Investing

How I'd generate a $30,000 retirement income from the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

| James Mickleboro

Don't retire with too little. This ETF could help you retire comfortably or even rich...

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Growth Shares

2 highly-rated ASX growth shares to buy according to experts

| James Mickleboro

A lithium miner and a tech star are getting the thumbs up from analysts...

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How to invest

How do I cash in my Newcrest shares if US giant Newmont takes over?

| Tony Yoo

The Australian gold miner could be sold to its larger American rival -- here's what this could mean for shareholders.

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How to invest

Forget term deposits! I'd listen to Warren Buffett and invest $250 a month to try to retire rich

| James Mickleboro

Investing like Warren Buffett with ASX shares could generate vastly better results than term deposits...

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