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Dividend Investing

Analysts say buy these growing ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been tipped to provide investors with a growing stream of dividends.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 bank stocks: 'No different' or 'extremely strong'?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be ahead for Australian banks.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 giant is about to wake up from a 3-year slumber. Are you ready?

| Tony Yoo

This healthcare stock has been dormant for quite a while. But one expert reckons it's ready to break out for…

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Dividend Investing

The record Coles dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles' largest-ever dividend is coming today. Here's how much it's worth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index looks set to have a great session on Thursday.

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Investing Strategies

Bargain or value trap? Fundie rates 3 ASX 200 shares going for cheap

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Chester Asset Management's Rob Tucker offers his thoughts on what to do with these troubled stocks.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares worst of the ASX 200 banks following UBS downgrade

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why shares in the regional bank struggled today.

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Economy

To pause or not to pause? Here are the predictions on next week's RBA rate decision

| Bronwyn Allen

Inflation data came in lower than expected today, dropping from 7.4% in January to 6.8% in February.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Promising inflation data likely helped bolster the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Buy BHP and this ASX 200 mining share now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be top options for investors looking for exposure to the sector.

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 shares I'd buy in April (and hold until at least 2030)

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are long-term opportunities.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says buy these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped to provide investors with a passive income boost.

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Bank Shares

Down 10% in a month, what's going on with the Bank of Queensland share price?

| Brooke Cooper

A downturn among bank stocks around the world might have weighed on this ASX 200 constituent.

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Small Cap Shares

Brokers say these small cap ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Investors with a higher tolerance for risk may want to take a look at these small caps.

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Dividend Investing

Want $1,000 of passive income? Check out these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here is how investors can generate $1,000 of passive income from the Australian share market.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares rocketing over 18% on big news

| Monica O'Shea

What's with these three explorers today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are making all the news on the share volume charts today.

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Share Market News

4 ASX 300 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Sebastian Bowen

These directors are putting their money where their mouths are.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Jervois Global, Megaport, and NAB are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Centaurus Metals, Pilbara Minerals, and Westgold shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising more than most on Wednesday.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price dips amid Apple's BNPL US launch

| Brooke Cooper

A new global tech giant has entered the BNPL arena.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX lithium shares could be at risk of a short attack?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are three ASX lithium shares among the top 10 most shorted ASX shares today.

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Resources Shares

What's with the IGO share price on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

IGO shares have been both rising and falling today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Economy

ASX 200 turns green on softer-than-expected inflation data

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has been given an unexpected boost today.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 stocks smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 stocks are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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Travel Shares

Are short sellers wrong about Flight Centre shares?

| Bernd Struben

Judging by the high levels of short interest, a fair number of ASX 200 investors believe Flight Centre’s big 2023…

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Retail Shares

Why has Gerry Harvey bought up $76m of Harvey Norman shares in 2023?

| Brooke Cooper

The billionaire reckons the Harvey Norman share price offers more than 100% upside.

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Dividend Investing

Why I continue buying shares of this magnificent ASX dividend stock hand over fist

| Sebastian Bowen

If the market closed tomorrow for 10 years, I would be happy to own this share

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock has just been halted amid a 'proposed transaction'

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in this lithium explorer are on hold at the company's request.

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Technology Shares

This beaten-up ASX 300 tech share is down 60% in a year, and directors are buying it up

| James Mickleboro

Insider buying is often regarded as a bullish signal. Could that be a good sign for this ASX 300 share?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's the ASX 200 bank's latest small business outlook

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s latest small business survey showed owners are already taking steps in anticipation of declining consumer demand.

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Dividend Investing

The latest Fortescue dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Today is payday for shareholders of this iron ore giant.

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Materials Shares

Is the lithium price now on the way back up?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts are predicting that lithium prices will increase from here as demand normalises in China.

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Share Gainers

Broker says buy Pilbara Minerals shares now for 44% upside

| Monica O'Shea

Could this ASX lithium share be about to rocket?

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Materials Shares

Takeover offer 'reasonable but not full': Broker says Liontown shares are worth more

| James Mickleboro

The Liontown share price could roar even higher from current levels according to Bell Potter.

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Energy Shares

'Risks, returns, and decarbonisation': AGL shares scrubbed from $68b superfund's climate watchlist

| Brooke Cooper

HESTA has welcomed progress made on AGL's decarbonisation strategy.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords mining share just crash 30%?

| James Mickleboro

Cobalt prices and inflation are causing problems for this ASX All Ords mining share.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price holds tight amid new project heat

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are mulling over the potential impacts of the Labor government’s new carbon emissions reduction plans on Santos'…

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price races higher on 'important milestone'

| James Mickleboro

Things are ramping up in the Pilbara for this lithium giant.

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