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Dividend Investing

Why analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors generous yields...

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Retail Shares

Have ASX 200 retail shares been worth buying so far in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors go bargain hunting in the retail space?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to start the week in the red...

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Small Cap Shares

Brokers name 2 growing small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two growing small cap ASX shares that brokers rate as buys...

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ETFs

2 exciting tech ETFs for ASX investors to buy before the market rebounds

| James Mickleboro

These tech-focused ETFs could be top options to buy before the market rebounds...

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Cryptocurrencies

This is the biggest concern for crypto investors heading into the new quarter

| Bernd Struben

Many top cryptos showed resiliency in September, but can that last?

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Share Fallers

Down 50% so far this year, have Magellan shares got further to fall?

| Zach Bristow

The risk-adjusted returns for Magellan continue to shift lower.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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ETFs

Has the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF been a good buy so far in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Have Aussies been better off owning US tech shares than the ASX 200?

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Growth Shares

2 very exciting ASX growth shares experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could get investors excited...

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Investing Strategies

4 investment truths that have been shattered in 2022

| Tony Yoo

No, you're not the only one who thinks it's been a crazy year. One expert is starting to doubt multiple…

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that experts say are buys right now

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped as buys...

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Growth Shares

Why analysts say these excellent ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these growth shares very highly...

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Growth Shares

Could oversold ASX growth shares now be a buying opportunity for value investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

One expert says a sell-off in growth companies in 2022 has left many high-quality ASX growth shares attractively priced.

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ETFs

3 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be top options in October...

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Bank Shares

Were ASX 200 bank shares a safe place to park cash in Q1?

| Bronwyn Allen

The share prices of the big four ASX 200 banks fared well in Q1 and three of them will pay…

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Woodside dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Will Woodside pay big dividend in 2023?

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Energy Shares

Could dark clouds be gathering for ASX 200 coal shares?

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for ASX 200 coal shares?

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Share Market News

Did the Bitcoin price outperform the ASX 200 in the first quarter?

| Bernd Struben

For most of this year, the Bitcoin price has magnified the moves of share markets.

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Materials Shares

Which has more upside, Allkem or Pilbara Minerals shares?

| James Mickleboro

Which of these lithium shares has the most upside potential?

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Healthcare Shares

Is ASX 300 healthcare company Incannex profitable?

| Brooke Cooper

Is the pharmaceutical company operating with a green balance sheet? Let's take a look.

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Energy Shares

There were big winners and losers among ASX hydrogen shares in Q1. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

It was a mixed bag for hydrogen shares last quarter. Here are the details.

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares getting you down? Here are 3 ways to fight pessimism

| Tony Yoo

There is no denying 2022 has been tough for stock investors. Here are some suggestions to keep your heads high.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs names 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares that Goldman Sachs rates as buys...

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares have been tipped as buys...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares that experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of blue chip shares that have been rated as buys...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to end the week on a high note.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Technology Shares

How did the BrainChip share price manage to smash the ASX 200 in Q1?

| Tony Yoo

The technology company saw its stocks outperform its index peers last quarter. How did it do that?

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Share Market News

Why is the AGL share price taking a battering on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company appears to be going head-to-head with Cannon-Brookes once more.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price having such a stellar end to the week?

| James Mickleboro

Santos' shares are ending the week strongly...

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP share price good value at the current level?

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Healthcare Shares

Crashing 20% since mid-August, this ASX 300 share is now 'undervalued': expert

| Monica O'Shea

It's enjoyed a good run this week, but could this ASX 300 share go higher?

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Share Market News

Why Appen, GQG, Paradigm, and Talga shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price has fallen the most of the ASX 200 big four banks over the past year. So, is it a cheap buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Down 16% in 12 months, the Westpac share price is the worst performer of the ASX 200 big four banks.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Karoon Energy, Stanmore Resources, and Whitehaven Coal are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher on Friday...

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Gold

Why is everyone suddenly talking about ASX 200 gold shares?

| Bernd Struben

Many gold miners opt to hedge part of their future gold delivery. That means they lock in a fixed price…

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Resources Shares

Why Fortescue's green hydrogen plans just got a $13 million boost

| Monica O'Shea

What is this major grant for?

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 energy shares in Q2?

| Zach Bristow

Energy markets are continuing to fluctuate. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Is the government getting cold feet on proposed changes to ASX dividend franking credits?

| Bronwyn Allen

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones says Labor will "listen seriously" to the feedback after the public consultation period closed this week.

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