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Resources Shares

Get big gains and huge dividends from these ASX 200 mining shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares tick a lot of boxes for brokers. Let's see why.

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ETFs

2 great ETFs for ASX investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with access to a large number of high quality companies in one easy investment.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX mining share explode 60% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at why this rare earths explorer had such a stellar day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share posted today's biggest gain.

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Resources Shares

Here's the forecast for popular ASX 200 mining shares from UBS

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for some leading ASX 200 miners.

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How to invest

A bull market is coming and I'm desperate to buy cheap ASX 200 stocks before they rocket

| Brooke Cooper

The next market surge is coming, if history is anything to go by.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium is again dominating ASX trading volumes this Tuesday. Here's why.

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Gold

Why has the shine come off ASX gold shares this week?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a golden week for these shares.

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Opinions

I could have doubled my money in 6 months owning Weebit Nano stock. Why didn't I?

| Mitchell Lawler

I passed up on a 130% return. Here's why I'd do it again if I had the chance.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF is up 21% in April so far

| Sebastian Bowen

How on earth has this ETF smashed the market by a factor of 10?

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Cheap Shares

Are these ASX All Ords shares ready to buy at fundamentally fire sale prices?

| Bronwyn Allen

Among the 500 ASX All Ords shares, 110 are trading below their book value.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Neuren, Norwest, and Pilbara Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market weakness and launching higher.

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Share Fallers

Why Ramelius, Sayona Mining, St Barbara, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Tuesday.

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Opinions

Should I invest in the ASX 200 or the S&P 500?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it better for Aussies to stay local or go global?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares are making investors very happy today.

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Record Highs

Up 80% in a month, Liontown share price smashes all-time high on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Even short sellers appear more hopeful of the lithium stock.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX rare earths stock just rocket 107%?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this rare earths share is surging.

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Materials Shares

Why are 3 directors buying up this ASX lithium stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

Not one, not two, but three Nova directors have been buying shares of late.

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ETFs

An ETF of ETFs? Here's how the Vanguard High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) works

| Sebastian Bowen

This unique ASX ETF ups the ante when it comes to diversification.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP clears final hurdle to acquire all OZ Minerals shares. What's next for investors?

| Brooke Cooper

Today will likely be the last day OZ Minerals shares trade on the ASX.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has ASX 200 healthcare stock Imugene leapt 15% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's been going on with this biotechnology company lately.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie says changes to this tax could be a red flag for Woodside shares

| Tristan Harrison

Are Woodside shares about to take a hit?

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 energy stock insiders have been buying up big in April

| Bronwyn Allen

Purchases made by company directors are typically a strong indicator of anticipated growth in the share price.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price leaps 5% on 'fantastic outcome for shareholders'

| Brooke Cooper

The Finniss Lithium Operation's mineral resource estimate has jumped 62%.

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Resources Shares

Here's why a fund manager says this ASX 200 mining share is 'unique' with 'significant value'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this ASX mining share could be worth digging into.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Citi says buy on Carsales shares and Morgan Stanley is backing Mirvac shares for growth.

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ETFs

I think the Vanguard MCSI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a no-brainer diversification buy. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

I'd turn to this ETF to reduce risk.

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Defensive Shares

Why I think Telstra shares could be a top buy for passive income in 2023 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors call on Telstra shares for good dividend income?

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Financial Shares

Why has the AMP share price rocketed 11% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good time to own this financials share recently.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans expects big returns from these small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

At the small end of town, Morgans is tipping big returns from these shares.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says the Pilbara Minerals share price can rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could be a bargain buy right now according to one leading broker.

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Opinions

Kogan shares: Bull vs. bear

| Motley Fool Staff

Is there a solid case for buying or does the bear thesis make more sense?

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Broker Notes

A 'new entry point' just opened for 2 ASX 200 shares with strong outlooks

| Tony Yoo

Iron ore and petrol is where it's at for two experts recommending these stocks as buys.

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Bank Shares

Why this broker downgraded Bank of Queensland shares ahead of its results

| James Mickleboro

This bank share has copped a downgrade from a leading broker.

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Broker Notes

'Buying opportunity': 2 ASX 200 shares to grab before they rocket

| Tony Yoo

Experts name a pair of stocks that are heading up in the long run, even though they have gone backwards…

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Broker Notes

Here are 3 ASX 200 lithium shares to buy now according to brokers

| James Mickleboro

Electric vehicles will need lithium from these buy-rated ASX 200 shares in the coming years.

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Bank Shares

Here's the ANZ dividend forecast through to 2025

| James Mickleboro

Will ANZ shares continue to offer big dividend yields in the future?

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Investing Strategies

7 mistakes that could cost you dearly

| Tony Yoo

Expert warns to avoid these common investing errors made by veterans and novices alike.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Get a passive income boost from these ASX dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for income investors.

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