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Financial Shares

What do IAG shares have in common with Warren Buffett?

| Brooke Cooper

The billionaire might now be free to sell his stake in the ASX 200 insurer.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals is leading the ASX 200's most traded shares today.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy NAB shares right now: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Is this the bank share to buy right now?

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Dividend Investing

Dividend stocks: Why I'm buying now for supercharged and long-lasting passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This is an opportune time to go hunting for dividend opportunities.

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Energy Shares

Power up: 3 best ASX 200 energy shares of 2022

| Bronwyn Allen

Major ASX 200 coal, oil, and gas players feature in the best performers list for 2022.

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Healthcare Shares

Want 20% upside in 2023? Citi says buy CSL shares

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a good time to buy CSL shares...

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Share Market News

Fortescue's Twiggy Forrest is in the wars this week. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It hasn't been a good news week so far for the Aussie billionaire.

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Resources Shares

Goldman tips continued surge in copper price. Which ASX mining shares might benefit?

| Monica O'Shea

What's the outlook for copper?

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Energy Shares

Can Woodside shares keep delivering stellar gains in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts reckon Woodside is just getting started...

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Broker Notes

Why ASX dividend shares are so 'critical' right now: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Fundie provides four of his best picks for dividends in 2023.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new, 52-week highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

52-week highs are falling like flies on the ASX today.

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Materials Shares

The Arafura share price exploded 120% in 2022. What now?

| Monica O'Shea

Could Arafura shares climb even higher after doubling in 2022?

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Share Fallers

Why Gold Road, MA Financial, Mayne Pharma, and Westgold shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Integrated Research, Macquarie, Pilbara Minerals, and South32 shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Is Sun Cable listed on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

ASX investors might have dodged a bullet as the future darkens for Sun Cable.

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Energy Shares

Oil best China reopening play: Goldman Sachs

| Brooke Cooper

One expert tips the black liquid to soar over 30% to trade for US$110 a barrel this year.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why 2023 will be a huge year for passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why 2023 could be the best year for passive income yet...

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 shares boasting debt-free balance sheets

| Cathryn Goh

Searching for ASX shares with no debt? You've come to the right place.

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Share Market News

Which ASX lithium shares are producing and which are not in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening in the lithium industry in 2023...

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Value Investing

Could an ASX value portfolio bolster my annual returns by 20%?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would invest in ASX value shares without compromising my existing portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Core Lithium share price already surged 18% this year?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 lithium favourite is off to a flying start in 2023.

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Materials Shares

If I buy $2,000 in Pilbara Minerals shares right now, what could my returns be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium share a good option in 2023?

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Share Market News

How I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares right now to help build long-term wealth

| James Mickleboro

This is how I would build wealth in 2023 and beyond.

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Resources Shares

2022 was brutal for Lynas shares. What will this year bring?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Lynas shares primed for a strong rebound this year?

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Retail Shares

Why have ASX investors been buying Wesfarmers shares to hold?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 dividend shares with HUGE passive-income potential for FY24

| James Mickleboro

Big dividends are expected from these ASX 200 shares in the near term...

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Retirement

Forget gold! I'd invest in ASX 200 shares to build a retirement portfolio

| Brooke Cooper

I think ASX 200 stocks can offer greater inflation protection and potential gains than the yellow metal.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares forecasting dividend yields of at least 7% in FY24

| Tristan Harrison

These names could be cash cows over the next few years.

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ETFs

2022 wasn't kind to the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). What now?

| Tristan Harrison

How will the global share market respond this year?

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Dividend Investing

Boost your passive income with these ASX dividend shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Looking for a source of income? Here are a couple of options...

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Opinions

Expert reveals best time to buy shares in 2023

| Tony Yoo

But even he warns investors against trying to time the market and calls for 'a disciplined approach'.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise again on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in January 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Is your New Year's resolution to work less and earn more?

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Technology Shares

Why did the Xero share price take such a beating on Wednesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Two more years before Xero can try to cash in on this legislation...

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Best Shares

New year, new look: 3 dependable ASX shares I'll be adding to my portfolio in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three ASX shares I would love to buy in 2023.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which embattled tech share led the ASX 200's gains on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

When it comes to ASX 200 dividend shares, is boring better?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some dividend ideas that could generate impressive passive income.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price rises are boosting volumes this Wednesday.

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Energy Shares

With a projected 20% dividend yield, is this ASX 200 energy share for real?

| Tristan Harrison

This business could power income returns higher.

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Economy

ASX 200 lifts despite latest Aussie inflation data

| Sebastian Bowen

Inflation is getting worse. So why are ASX shares rising?

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