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Gold

ASX 200 gold share Evolution Mining gains on increased production and falling costs

| Bernd Struben

The gold miner reported increased copper and gold production over the quarter.

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Retail Shares

Myer share price leaps 6% amid supercharged sales

| Mitchell Lawler

Myer wrote a new record into its own history book today.

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Materials Shares

Analyst says Pilbara Minerals share price can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant's gains may not be over...

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 lithium share Sayona has surged 38% in 2023. Too late to buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what I'd consider when sussing out the lithium hopeful.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price on the move amid record quarter and US profitability

| James Mickleboro

It has been a volatile start to the day for the BNPL share...

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Ask a Fund Manager

Two factors to decide if your ASX shares will make money in 2023: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Eley Griffiths' Nick Guidera says the investment world is at a 'very interesting' point right now…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price sinks on record half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

Kogan had a tough half...

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Broker Notes

Telstra shares: 'Some healthy options that are underappreciated'

| James Mickleboro

Telstra's fast-growing health business could be worth a closer look...

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX shares to buy in the hottest sector for 2023: Firetrail

| Tony Yoo

The Firetrail team is now 'substantially overweight' on this trio of stocks that they see an excellent three-year future for.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about Wednesday's Australian inflation data release

| James Mickleboro

What's expected from inflation this week?

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Dividend Investing

Stocked up on $1,000 of Santos shares 10 years ago? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

The Santos share price has underperformed over the last decade. Have the dividends made up for it?

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Broker Notes

'Fierce competitor': Expert names 2 big brand ASX shares ready to take off in 2023

| Tony Yoo

Uncertain times with the economy and interest rates mean names familiar to consumers might see the best earnings.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 high yield ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects these dividend shares to provide big yields...

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for a tech rebound in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think the tech sector could be a top performer in 2023.

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Energy Shares

'Massive job ahead': Should you buy AGL shares now or wait?

| Tristan Harrison

Can AGL power up returns after a painful few years?

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Cheap Shares

Looking to energise returns with this pocket of undervalued ASX shares in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one sector that this expert reckons will fly in 2023...

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX dividend shares I'd buy now to target $50,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some leading dividend ideas on the ASX.

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Bank Shares

How much profit could Westpac shares make in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Westpac turn into a cash machine in 2023?

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Energy Shares

Why Whitehaven Coal shares could 'continue rewarding' ASX 200 investors in 2023: expert

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 coal miner was a clear beneficiary of soaring energy costs in the wake of Russia’s invasion of…

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Dividend Investing

CBA shares: A decent ASX 200 passive income stock to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is CBA one of the best options for dividends?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to rise again on Tuesday...

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Growth Shares

Top ASX growth shares to buy in 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Could these stocks outpace the market in 2023?

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ETFs

3 highly rated ETFs for ASX investors to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top ETFs to watch...

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 growth shares with major upside potential: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 growth shares have been named as buys...

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Opinions

Could this ASX 300 share offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance to triple my money?

| Mitchell Lawler

Codan sales might take a short-term hit, but could it be a window of opportunity to get onboard this growth…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own today's top performing ASX 200 stock?

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Share Market News

Why a merger between Fortescue and this major-league miner could make sense: expert

| Tristan Harrison

This deal could make sense for Fortescue.

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Share Market News

3 things Scott Phillips is most excited about investing in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Scott Phillips is excited about investing in 2023...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive gains in the lithium space are driving volumes this Monday...

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Materials Shares

Down 41% since November, is the Core Lithium share price a bargain buy now?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the lithium company reached all-time highs on 14 November.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 6% on 'another significant step forward'

| Brooke Cooper

The company is inching closer to kicking off lithium production.

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Healthcare Shares

If I invest $10,000 in CSL shares now, what could my return be this year?

| James Mickleboro

Could CSL shares be a good option for investors?

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Bank Shares

This could crash the earnings season party for ASX 200 bank shares: Macquarie

| Brooke Cooper

There's one ASX 200 bank stock Macquarie experts are still optimistic on.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Resources Shares

Why Fortescue shares could be facing a Meta-like problem

| Mitchell Lawler

Could investors have green blinders on when looking at this mining giant?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Pilbara Minerals, Sezzle, and Zip shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive start to the week...

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Earnings Results

AFIC share price jumps on 10% dividend hike

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC shares are up after the company announced a dividend increase.

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel, Netwealth, Stanmore, and Terracom shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week poorly...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual share price gains as $2b Pendal acquisition officially completed

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 giant now commands $200 billion of funds under management.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare share just hit a new 52-week high. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 health imaging company is edging back towards its all-time highs.

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