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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise again on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in January 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Is your New Year's resolution to work less and earn more?

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Technology Shares

Why did the Xero share price take such a beating on Wednesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Two more years before Xero can try to cash in on this legislation...

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Best Shares

New year, new look: 3 dependable ASX shares I'll be adding to my portfolio in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three ASX shares I would love to buy in 2023.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which embattled tech share led the ASX 200's gains on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

When it comes to ASX 200 dividend shares, is boring better?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some dividend ideas that could generate impressive passive income.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price rises are boosting volumes this Wednesday.

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Energy Shares

With a projected 20% dividend yield, is this ASX 200 energy share for real?

| Tristan Harrison

This business could power income returns higher.

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Economy

ASX 200 lifts despite latest Aussie inflation data

| Sebastian Bowen

Inflation is getting worse. So why are ASX shares rising?

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Dividend Investing

My $15 a day plan to build passive income this year

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would make the most of 2022's downturn to build a passive income portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects these dividend shares to offer investors attractive yields...

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these strong blue chip ASX 200 shares now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these blue chips have been rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Record Highs

Why did the BHP share price just hit a new, all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the BHP share price just cracked a new record high.

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Share Fallers

Why European Lithium, PEXA, PolyNovo, and Xero shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX 200 lithium shares brokers just upgraded to 'buy'

| Mitchell Lawler

Brokers believe the fairytale run for ASX lithium shares is not over yet for these three companies.

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Dividend Investing

How to make passive income from ASX dividend shares with only $50 a week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can build a passive income stream with ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

2 tiny ASX lithium shares leaping over 20% on BIG news

| Brooke Cooper

Acquisitions and assays have sent shares in two lithium hopefuls soaring.

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Resources Shares

Will Core Lithium turn a profit in 2023?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the coming months and years might hold for the ASX 200 favourite.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Pilbara Minerals, Talga, and Westgold shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Will 2023 be a golden year for ASX 200 mining shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this year be another great year for resources?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy Woolworths shares for 23% upside AND dividend income: Goldman

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could be a good time to buy this retail giant's shares...

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Gold

The gold price is trading at 8-month highs. What's next in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will gold continue to shine this year?

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Bank Shares

Why this top broker is forecasting a 7% dividend yield for Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant could provide big returns in 2023...

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Materials Shares

Lithium M&A action: Why this ASX mining share just leapt 37%

| James Mickleboro

This ASX mining share is on fire today...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price racing higher on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a strong session...

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ETFs

Generations of Aussie investors own this ASX ETF. Do you?

| Brooke Cooper

Was this fund ASX investors' most popular wealth building tool of 2022?

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Gold

What's the outlook for ASX 200 gold shares in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

The gold price has been rising. Is this great news for the sector?

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Gold

Could ASX 200 gold shares provide a safe haven for investors in 2023?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the outlook for gold this year.

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Broker Notes

'Correction is overdone': broker upgrades Pilbara Minerals shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

It could be time to buy this lithium giant's shares...

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Dividend Investing

If you invested $1,000 in Fortescue shares 10 years ago, here's how much dividend income you've pocketed

| Brooke Cooper

Could this ASX 200 iron ore giant have returned 566% in 10 years?

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Resources Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares a buy in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig Rio Tinto right now?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for a passive income: experts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could boost your passive income...

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Cheap Shares

'Attractively priced': Why fund is excited by these 2 ASX 200 shares

| Tony Yoo

The Elvest team reckons these beauties are ripe for picking up in the post-Christmas sales.

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Materials Shares

Expect a 22% dividend yield from this ASX 200 share in 2023: broker

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share could pay a very big dividend this year...

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Cheap Shares

2 hammered ASX shares to buy before they rise again: Celeste

| Tony Yoo

If you're purchasing a house you'd want it for the lowest price. So why is it any different for stocks?

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Investing Strategies

'High cash conversion': 2 ASX shares to buy before they rocket even more

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks not often heard of but are currently rallying with strong momentum.

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ETFs

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) crashed 30% in 2022. Are things looking up?

| Tristan Harrison

How will the US share market perform in 2022 after last year’s disappointment?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a better day on Wednesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX 300 retail shares to buy right now, and one to avoid: Macquarie

| Monica O'Shea

Which retail shares could be a buy?

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