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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium shares to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

This mineral is a crucial ingredient for the global transition to net-zero. Here is a trio of stocks that will…

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Opinions

Forget bonds, I'd much rather buy this ASX 200 stock for its 4% dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term dividend growth is a key reason why I like this business.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares to buy even as the world slips into recession

| Tony Yoo

Energy and alcohol -- can you do without these? I didn't think so.

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Investing Strategies

'Incredibly cheap': 2 'strong' ASX shares expert would pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Schroders' Ray David also names a bonus third stock that could go gangbusters in 2023.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It was a poor night of trade on Wall Street but the ASX 200 is still expected to open higher...

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ETFs

2 of the best ETFs for beginner investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Start your investment journey with these top ETFs...

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs you might not know pay dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs have surprisingly large dividend yields...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 lithium share outperformed the lot on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Sick of the grind? Here's how I'd aim to replace my wage with dividend income in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

I could be kicking back and enjoying retirement while still raking in an average salary by 2040.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves in the lithium space are driving share volumes on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Why lithium prices could be 'higher for longer': Macquarie

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the lithium price.

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Energy Shares

Investing in ASX 200 energy shares? Here's why the oil price may already have hit its 2023 lows

| Bernd Struben

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, crude oil prices rocketed before retracing in the second half of 2022.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, IAG, Metcash, and ResMed shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are giving their shareholders a headache on Monday...

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares are about to pay out... but you'd better be quick

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Dividend Investing

3 common mistakes to avoid when buying ASX shares for passive income in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

By choosing wisely and reducing risk, one may be able to recognise greater passive income returns.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Lynas, and Xero shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Monday...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 300 shares on the move after quarterly updates

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at three companies that reported to the market today

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting that these ASX shares are heading south from here...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Woolworths shares for 2023 or not?

| Bernd Struben

High inflation and interest rates are likely to put pressure on discretionary stocks as 2023 unfolds.

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG share price tumbling 4% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 insurance giant operates the AMI, State and NZI brands in New Zealand.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares getting hammered on quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

Monday has not been kind to these ASX All Ords shares...

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares exploding over 17% on strong updates

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX shares are making investors rich this Monday...

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 shares hitting new 52-week highs on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX giants are defying the market's downturn to post long-forgotten highs.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price sinks 7%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

ResMed is having a nightmare session on Monday...

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Share Market News

4 ASX All Ords shares insiders have been buying up in January

| Sebastian Bowen

These insiders are putting money where their mouths are.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price cheap right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this big bank an even bigger opportunity amid rising interest rates?

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Earnings Results

Core Lithium share price marches higher as key quarterly milestones achieved

| Bernd Struben

The miner remains on schedule for production of its first spodumene concentrate in the first half of 2023.

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Technology Shares

Why Xero shares are Goldman's top ASX 200 tech pick

| James Mickleboro

If you're wanting tech sector exposure then this could be the way to do it...

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these 2 ASX dividend shares offer great buying right now

| Tristan Harrison

There is some great value on offer for income investors.

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Growth Shares

Add some oomph to your portfolio with these ASX growth shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could have bright long term outlooks according to analysts...

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price 'offers strong growth potential': expert

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for Pilbara Minerals

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Communication Shares

Buy Telstra shares for its defensive earnings and dividend growth: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goldman thinks Telstra could be a quality option for investors in the current environment...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 13% on new finds

| Brooke Cooper

The company's topped off its 2022 drill campaign with exciting assay results.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price slipping on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

New South Wales want thermal coal producers to set aside 10% of their annual production for the state’s coal-fired power…

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price rises on 42% jump in sales revenue

| Brooke Cooper

Lynas is back, baby! The company overcame previous water supply disruptions to post improved revenues and production.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Brainchip share price is being sold down again today

| James Mickleboro

This meme stock is struggling to live up to its $1.2 billion market capitalisation...

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Retail Shares

I think these 2 cheap ASX shares are buys for value investors

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could be too cheap to miss.

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Resources Shares

Has the Fortescue share price topped out?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Fortescue still on track for a positive future after recently losing a hydrogen partner?

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Dividend Investing

Generate passive income with these quality ASX 200 dividend shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

There are plenty of dividend shares to choose from on the ASX. Here are two that brokers rate highly...

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Energy Shares

Is now the time to load up on Woodside shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the oil and gas giant power returns even higher?

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