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Communication Shares

If I invest $2,000 in Telstra shares now, what could my return be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Are Telstra shares a good investment idea in 2023? Hang up the phone and let's find out...

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Broker Notes

Buy Qantas shares today for 30% upside: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

It isn't just Qantas planes that are expected to take off this year...

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy stocks like Woodside having such a stellar start to the week?

| Brooke Cooper

The price of oil took off last week amid reports Russia will cut production.

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Energy Shares

Even Joe Biden sees a lengthy future for ASX 200 oil stocks

| Bernd Struben

In the US president’s State of the Union Address, Joe Biden gave a nod to the lengthy demand outlook for…

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Materials Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's what the market expects from its half year results

| James Mickleboro

Is another big dividend coming from this mining giant in the first half?

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Bank Shares

Buy ANZ shares today for 16% upside: broker

| Sebastian Bowen

These brokers reckon ANZ shares could still be undervalued...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share price drops are driving share trading volumes today

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Bank Shares

Is a bigger CBA dividend on the cards this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Will rising rates bring pleasure or pain to the portfolios of CBA shareholders on Wednesday?

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Broker Notes

Can Coles shares deliver 8% upside AND tasty dividends in 2023?

| Brooke Cooper

It could be a good year for those invested in the supermarket operator.

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Dividend Investing

Deadline coming: 3 ASX 200 shares to buy now before dividend payouts

| Tristan Harrison

Don’t miss out on the upcoming payments from these leading dividend payers.

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Share Gainers

Why Audinate, Endeavour, IAG, and Vitura Health shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a very positive fashion...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Lendlease, Nuix, and Star shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult start to the week on Monday...

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares to make an income I can live off?

| Brooke Cooper

It's possible! Here's how I'd aim to fund my lifestyle with dividends alone.

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How to invest

How I'd generate a $10,000 second income from CSL shares

| James Mickleboro

CSL has come a long way in its history and made plenty of investors rich...

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Technology Shares

Could 2023 be the year these ASX AI stocks come roaring back?

| Bernd Struben

Some very deep pockets are funding artificial intelligence programs to learn and improve their functionality without intervention from their human…

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How to invest

3 Warren Buffett tips to remember when buying ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett knows the mistakes investors make.

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Earnings Results

Carsales share price marches higher on profit and dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Carsales said demand over the six-month period was higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Nuix share price just crash 27%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Nuix shares are in the doghouse over rumours of a possible mass exodus...

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Materials Shares

Lynas share price sinks 8% amid license concerns

| James Mickleboro

There could be trouble brewing in Malaysia for this rare earths producer...

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Earnings Results

Lendlease share price tumbles 5% on $141 million loss

| Brooke Cooper

The group realised a $200 million provision on the back of UK government action.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Star Casino share price just dive 19% to an all-time low?

| James Mickleboro

There's a fault in the Star share price on Monday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares going gangbusters on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all shares are following the All Ords down today...

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Earnings Results

Aurizon share price tumbles 7% as profits are derailed

| Mitchell Lawler

A runaway freight train heading in the wrong direction today.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could generate $1,000 annual income with just $10,000

| Tristan Harrison

Supercharge income potential with these cheap stocks.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price diving 10% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The artificial intelligence (AI) data services company saw its shares rocket last week but is giving some of those gains…

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy share price gains as dividend doubled

| Brooke Cooper

The company has doubled its dividend despite its profit tumbling last half.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 16% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is defying the market weakness and shooting higher on Monday...

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Earnings Results

IAG share price marching higher on 25% profit boost

| Bernd Struben

The insurer reported adding more than 100,000 direct customers across Australia and New Zealand over the six months.

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Technology Shares

Audinate share price jumps 13% on record half

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is making its shareholders smile today after releasing a stellar result...

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Earnings Results

Endeavour share price jumps as sales reach $6.5b

| Brooke Cooper

Earnings of the company's hotel business more than doubled last half.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

JB Hi-Fi share price slumps on half-year results

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi had a strong first half but sales have started to become more challenging...

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Dividend Investing

If you invested $5,000 in NAB shares 5 years ago, here's how much dividend income you'd have pocketed

| Brooke Cooper

Has this big four bank really returned a total of more than 30% in just five years?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy now: broker

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in February according to one broker...

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares that this fund manager loves at these prices

| Tristan Harrison

Great valuations and good dividends - these are 3 ASX shares to like.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 300 shares are 'significantly undervalued': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three names that an expert has picked out as opportunities.

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Technology Shares

Why I think this ASX 200 tech share could turn into a global superstar

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is trying to become the best in the world at what it does.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share is one of my top ideas to rake it in on a recovery

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this global ASX share could perform next year.

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Defensive Shares

Here's why I'd buy this ASX 200 share with conviction if there's a recession

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could be stronger in a recession.

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ETFs

I think this ETF is one of the best to buy on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

I’d want to buy this leading ETF for my portfolio.

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Opinions

Down 30% since its peak, is this a great time to buy this ASX 200 share?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to go bargain hunting with this property advertising share?

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