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ETFs

Does the fall in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF share price make it a no-brainer buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this ETF always a good buy when its cheap?

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price plummets 12% following $3.9m insider sell-off

| James Mickleboro

The chairman of this lithium developer has been selling a large number of shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy A2 Milk shares at $6?

| Bernd Struben

A2 Milk reported some strong half-year results on 20 February, with management forecasting low double-digit revenue growth.

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Dividend Investing

Start building a lifelong passive income with just $5 a day

| Brooke Cooper

You don't have to break the bank to realise a second income.

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Bank Shares

Banking crisis 'clearly not over': ANZ

| Tristan Harrison

There could be more pain ahead for the banking sector.

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How to invest

As stock markets dive, here's Warren Buffett's advice

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett loves investing in dark times. Here's why you should too.

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Technology Shares

I'm planning to buy this heavily discounted ASX tech share next

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share is likely to be one of my next investments.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is plummeting following an 80% profit dive

| James Mickleboro

This company has reported a material decline in profits after a tough half.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says buy Allkem shares now for 80% upside

| James Mickleboro

There could be some big returns on offer for investors in this lithium share according to Bell Potter.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price lifts even as new UK tax 'makes a mockery' of free trade deal

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares are shrugging off news of a new UK tax that will impact the cost of the company’s…

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much passive income Magellan shares could pay to 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could still pay a large yield.

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Bank Shares

A director is buying up CBA shares. Should you?

| Brooke Cooper

Does CBA's quality really justify its valuation?

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Blue Chip Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares could be leading picks for dividends and growth

| Tristan Harrison

These are the biggest positions in an investment leader’s large cap portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Best ASX 200 bank share to buy now: ANZ vs Westpac

| James Mickleboro

Which of these big four banks could be the one to buy right now?

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Communication Shares

Is this beaten-up ASX 200 share an underrated passive income opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

After a fall, could this be a good investment to call on for dividends?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares lift despite Deutsche Bank stock tumble

| Bernd Struben

Deutsche Bank is the latest European bank to come under selling pressure amid global liquidity concerns.

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Dividend Investing

8 ASX All Ords shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX shares will soon allocate their upcoming dividends to shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Premier share price higher on record profit and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

It was another record half for this retail conglomerate and it is rewarding its shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland share price pushing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This regional bank has named its new leader.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $7,000 in Rio Tinto shares 5 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have Rio Tinto shares really returned 115% in just five years?

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares set to become a dividend machine?

| Tristan Harrison

After its major decline, are AMP shares an opportunity?

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Materials Shares

Could buying Pilbara Minerals shares under $4 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the ASX lithium share charge up returns?

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Retail Shares

Up 30% in 2023, can the Myer share price keep rising?

| Tristan Harrison

Myer has risen this year with strong profit growth.

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Broker Notes

Skydive then fried chicken: 2 ASX shares to party through an economic downturn

| Tony Yoo

Consumers don't have much spending power after all these interest rate rises, but these businesses seem to be doing just…

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ETFs

Why I think the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a buy for any portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF could offer everything that investors may be looking for.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares can boost your passive income

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could provide you with income during the cost of living crisis.

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Investing Strategies

Wilson reckons these 2 ASX 200 shares look ready for a massive 2023

| Tony Yoo

Experts say buy these stocks now and watch the businesses turn their fortunes around.

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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 index on Monday.

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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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Opinions

One of the most beaten-up ASX 200 shares of 2023 so far. Is it time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

This stock has been setting fire to its investors' portfolios in 2023 (not in a good way).

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Blue Chip Shares

Want to boost your portfolio with ASX blue chips? Analysts say buy these shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these blue chips from different sides of the market as buys right now.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for monthly passive income from ASX shares? This ETF offers bank-busting yields

| Bernd Struben

The ASX-listed ETF’s gross distribution yield over the past 12 months is 9.6%, at an average franking level of 91.6%.

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Opinions

In search of deep value? I think these 3 ASX dividend shares could be a downright steal

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies could be what value investor dreams are made of.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say buy these high yield ASX dividend shares for a passive income

| James Mickleboro

These high yield dividend shares have been tipped as buys for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

For $1,000 in monthly passive income, buy 18,462 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Shopping for this ASX 200 stock could unlock solid passive income.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income beasts: 3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

These income stocks could be top ideas for dividends.

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Materials Shares

Analysts say 2 of these ASX lithium shares can double in value

| James Mickleboro

Big gains could be on the cards for shareholders of these lithium shares.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for $250 in monthly passive income from ANZ shares

| Bernd Struben

ANZ increased its full year dividend payouts in 2022.

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Cheap Shares

I'm listening to Warren Buffett and loading up on cheap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett has delivered staggering returns over the years and there's nothing stopping you from trying to do the same.

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