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Cannabis Shares

Why did this ASX cannabis share just rocket 46%?

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis share has been given a major boost by regulators...

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Retail Shares

Why is the ARB share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ARB shares are smashing the ASX 200 today. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Core Lithium, IAG, and Nick Scali shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'm backing to outperform in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX dividend share names could deliver strong performance.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What a dirty car tells us about inflation

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Now, where did I put that car detergent and chamois? 

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Newcrest, Patriot Battery Metals, and Warrego Energy shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very strongly, much to the delight of their shareholders...

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Broker Notes

Why top brokers say surge in CSL share price will continue

| Brooke Cooper

Could the ASX 200 giant really offer 12.9% MORE upside?

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Gold

Will Newmont offer more for Newcrest shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

What price will Newcrest be acquired for?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX battery minerals share is surging 20% on a 'massive' find

| James Mickleboro

This battery materials share has dug up some promising and massive minerals...

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Share Market News

More rate hikes ahead? What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation running hot, the RBA lifted the official cash rate from the all-time low of 0.10% to the still…

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Broker Notes

IAG share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker hasn't been impressed with this insurer's performance in FY 2023...

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Travel Shares

Virgin IPO talks are heating up. So why is the Qantas share price still climbing?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors might soon get another chance to own Virgin Australia in their portfolios.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares: Buy, hold or fold in February?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors who bought Rio Tinto shares on 1 November have seen the miner’s stock soar by more than…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Brooke Cooper

There are only a few days left to get a hold of these upcoming offerings.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price pops then drops on ASX FUM update

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan shares are swinging wildly on the latest FUM figures...

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Share Market News

Could your dividends be at risk this ASX reporting season?

| Tristan Harrison

How cautious are companies going to be with their cash pile this year?

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The All Ords are making their shareholders smile on Monday...

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Share Market News

ASX lithium shares today: Two explorers that are thriving

| James Mickleboro

These Canada-focused lithium shares are starting the week in a positive fashion...

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Bank Shares

Should I buy Westpac shares for the big dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the bank's shares a buy today today for their 5% dividend yield?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ANZ share price slips amid $50m acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Will this real estate media and tech investment help bolster ANZ's position in the mortgage market?

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Earnings Results

Nick Scali share price plummets despite 70% profit boost

| Bernd Struben

Nick Scali posted a big profit boost for the half year but said it was too difficult to provide specific…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX biotech share rockets 47% on 'landmark decision'

| Tony Yoo

Australia just became the first country to allow ecstasy and magic mushrooms to be used to treat mental disorders.

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Materials Shares

Would Core Lithium shares be dirt cheap if lithium prices remain strong?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium could be expensive or dirt cheap depending on where lithium prices go...

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Dividend Investing

Why BHP shares are poised to continue delivering strong dividends in 2023: expert

| Bernd Struben

At Monday’s opening price, BHP shares pay a noteworthy 9.3% trailing dividend yield, fully franked.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price jumps as Oz Minerals acquisition clears major hurdle

| Brooke Cooper

Shareholders are expected to vote on the $9.6 billion deal shortly.

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Gold

Newcrest share price jumps 14% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

This gold giant is in the crosshairs of an even bigger gold miner from North America...

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BNPL shares

BNPL share Openpay collapses, receivers called in

| James Mickleboro

The writing is on the wall for this BNPL provider...

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Opinions

Why I think AGL shares could double an investor's money in four years

| Tristan Harrison

This energy business could power up returns in the next few years.

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Dividend Investing

1 oversold ASX dividend stock (yielding 6%) to buy in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is an underrated ASX share that could bounce back strongly.

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Resources Shares

3 top ASX mining shares I'd dig into and buy in February

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX mining shares could be ones worth digging into.

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BNPL shares

Can the Zip share price ever recover?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this buy now, pay later player regain lost ground?

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Dividend Investing

If you stocked up on $5,000 of CBA shares 5 years ago, here's how much dividend income you've made

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a ripper five years for CBA investors...

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that could return 100% in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three names that could deliver strong outperformance.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares for lazy investors

| Tristan Harrison

These three businesses could pay dividends for life.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are expecting these ASX shares to head south from here...

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Opinions

Sitting on cash? These 2 ASX shares are great buys today but won't be forever

| Tristan Harrison

Catch these two ASX shares before it’s too late.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these growing ASX dividend shares for passive income: Goldman

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes that these dividend shares could be top options for investors right now...

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Investing Strategies

Fund reveals the type of ASX shares to buy for 2023, with 2 examples

| Tony Yoo

Don't get distracted by inflation, interest rates or even the economy. Here's what you need to look for.

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Technology Shares

Tech's back! Fund names 2 ASX shares to ride the resurgence

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have gone gangbusters this year. Here's a pair of ways to ride the resurgence.

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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 on Monday...

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