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Gold

My Newcrest shares are down 30% since 2019. Here's why I'm holding firm

| Sebastian Bowen

Price is what you pay, value is what you get.

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Broker Notes

'Attractive valuation': 2 ASX shares QVE analysts just bought

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have been shocking recently, but the long-term outlook is much better than that suggests.

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Materials Shares

How many Liontown shares are owned by insiders?

| Mitchell Lawler

The bigger the stake held by insiders, the more aligned they are with the financial interests of investors like you…

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Dividend Investing

Citi says these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could give your passive income a nice boost.

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Broker Notes

Are Zip shares finally worth buying now?

| Tony Yoo

Can the buy now, pay later thrive in the new world of credit checks and an economic downturn?

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Cheap Shares

2 oversold ASX retail shares I want to buy before they bounce back

| Sebastian Bowen

I think the market has oversold these ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

3 steps to start earning $500 in monthly passive income with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

The franking credits offered by many ASX dividend stocks can see investors holding onto more of their passive income come…

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Broker Notes

2 exciting ASX 200 shares that ECP is backing right now

| Tony Yoo

One tumbled and the other flew last month, but ECP analysts believe in both for long-term growth.

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ETFs

If you'd invested $5,000 in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) at the start of 2023, congrats! Here's what you'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares S&P 500 ETF has smashed the ASX 200 in 2023. Here's how.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a high.

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Woodside shares today (and 3 not to)

| Motley Fool Staff

The ASX energy giant had a bumper 2022 but should you add Woodside shares to your portfolio?

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Share Gainers

Why are BHP shares having such a stellar week?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good week so far for the Big Australian amid optimism surrounding the iron ore price.

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ETFs

3 high-quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

If you want some new ETF additions this month then these could be the ones to buy.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today’s biggest gainers?

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Growth Shares

Buy and hold these ASX growth shares for a decade

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top long-term options for ASX investors.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price jumps on pricing news

| Tristan Harrison

The accounting software company's subscribers are being slogged with another price increase.

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Materials Shares

'Very much excited': Guess which ASX lithium share just soared 70%

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at one explorer that is charging ahead today.

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Materials Shares

What is fair value for the Core Lithium share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner cheap or overvalued? Let's see if we can find out...

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Materials Shares

Top broker says buy South32 shares for 40% upside and one other BIG reason!

| James Mickleboro

Morgans believes there could be some very big returns on offer with this mining giant.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, DGL, Lynas, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough session for these ASX shares on Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price tumbles 11% as 16 million new shares hit the market

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it market dilution or quick-profit selling that is dragging Appen shares down today? Probably both.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares tumbling today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium shares are trading lower today, largely wiping out yesterday's gains.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Ethical, Delta Lithium, Emeco, and Navigator Global are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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How to invest

Addicted to checking your investments? 3 reasons why you need to stop

| Sebastian Bowen

Too much of a good thing can be bad when it comes to investing in shares.

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Share Market News

When will the ASX 200 get back to 7,500?

| Tristan Harrison

2023 has been a volatile time for the ASX to date. Can it recover?

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Share Gainers

Greentech share price explodes 286% to all-time highs on new lithium strike

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent shares in ASX lithium explorer Greentech Metals rocketing today.

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International Stock News

The Tesla share price just ended its longest-ever winning streak. What now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why have investors been ferociously buying up this EV company lately?

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Healthcare Shares

Fundie reveals ASX 300 healthcare stock trading at 40% discount to peers

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share could be dirt cheap according to one fund manager.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just crashed 16% to an all-time low after an earnings downgrade?

| Bernd Struben

This diversified industrial company is under heavy selling pressure after releasing a trading update this morning.

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Materials Shares

Here's what this leading broker is saying about the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares have been on fire this week. Is there more left in the tank?

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How to invest

You'll never buy ASX shares at the bottom. Here's why that's ok

| James Mickleboro

Not buying at the bottom doesn't necessarily mean missing out on big returns.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 marches higher as US Fed holds fire on rate hike. What can investors expect now?

| Bernd Struben

The lift enjoyed by the ASX 200 today may be muted due to some hawkish caveats from Fed chair Jerome…

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Financial Shares

Australian Ethical share price surges 9% on record FUM update

| James Mickleboro

It appears that investors are still interested in putting money into ethical investments.

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Bank Shares

Better dividend buy: CBA shares or Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Are CBA shares actually a great option for dividends?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price higher amid BP electric vehicle charging deal

| James Mickleboro

AGL has announced a deal with energy giant BP.

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Share Market News

2 leading ASX 300 shares this fund manager is backing to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

WAM is betting on these two ASX shares in its portfolios.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these buy-rated ASX dividend shares could offer attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

Income investors could get attractive yields from these shares.

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Materials Shares

Down 20% since February, have Lynas rare earths shares been oversold?

| Monica O'Shea

Is this ASX rare earths share a stand-out buying opportunity?

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Financial Shares

Here's what Citi is saying about the AMP share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to be a bull or a bear with AMP shares? Or maybe something in the middle?

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Share Market News

Lithium and building products: This fund manager thinks these 2 ASX 200 shares are buys

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for outperformance? These two could keep delivering.

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