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Dividend Investing

The CSL dividend just got updated. How much will you be getting?

| Aaron Teboneras

There's some good news for CSL shareholders today...

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Retail Shares

Buying Wesfarmers shares? Here's why the company says Bunnings can continue to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

Can Wesfarmers’ crown jewel Bunnings keep performing well?

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be worth a closer look...

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Gold

The Evolution Mining share price has dumped 20% in a month. What's next?

| Aaron Teboneras

What lies ahead for the ASX gold miner? We take a closer look.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price on watch amid lithium demerger rumours

| James Mickleboro

Is Mineral Resources about to spin off its lithium operations?

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Resources Shares

Do Sayona Mining shares pay dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this fast-growing miner an option for dividends?

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that look expensive but have years of growth ahead: QVG Capital

| Tony Yoo

Despite the devastation among growth stocks in 2022, there are still some trading at massive PE ratios. But that's not…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How do Endeavour's dividends stack up against its old parent Woolworths?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does Endeavour's dividend yield best its old parent Woolworths today?

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Growth Shares

'Hungry for growth': Multiple funds name same 2 ASX shares that look good to buy now

| Tony Yoo

One stock rose spectacularly in August, while the other struggled during reporting season. But both are keepers, according to QVG…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is expected to have a strong day...

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Vale, Queen Elizabeth II

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has died.

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Retail Shares

ASX better buy: Temple & Webster or Kogan shares?

| Cathryn Goh

Let's put these two popular ASX online retailers to the test.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the A2 Milk share price leapt 17% in a fortnight?

| Matthew Farley

It seems the infant formula company is getting its mojo back.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that analysts say have 40%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could have major upside potential...

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Technology Shares

Here's what analysts are saying about the Betmakers share price

| James Mickleboro

Are Betmakers shares a buy?

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Share Market News

Down 8% in a month, could Rio Tinto shares be worth digging into?

| Matthew Farley

The mining giant may be worth considering despite its recent sell-off.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares stepped into the green today amid RBA's softer tone

| Zach Bristow

The bank share caught a bid today.

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Technology Shares

Life360 share price explodes 16% higher amid pathway to profitability

| James Mickleboro

Life360's shares are rocketing higher on Thursday...

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Materials Shares

This ASX All Ords mining share is glowing greener today on 'important milestone'

| Monica O'Shea

Why did this share lift today?

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ETFs

Why is the Vanguard ASX 300 ETF (VAS) so popular among investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF is the most sought-after ETF on the ASX by a mile. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why did the Brainchip share price blast 6% higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

Thursday was a good day overall for ASX technology shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Tech shares led the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why investors might be getting excited about Arafura shares

| Brendon Lau

It's been another day in the green for the natural magnet metals miner.

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ETFs

3 wonderful ETFs for ASX investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

These popular ETFs could be top options this month...

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Gold

Do ASX 200 gold shares pay regular dividends?

| Bernd Struben

Income investors should bear in mind that gold miners' profits are cyclical by nature, hence dividend payouts may vary significantly…

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Materials Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price gained 13% in the past week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Core Lithium is nearing its record highs.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which sector is dominating the ASX 200's trading volumes today? It starts with L and ends in -ithium.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Piedmont Lithium share price popping 6% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this helping to boost this ASX lithium stock today?

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Share Fallers

Is the Electro Optic Systems share price now a massive bargain or a falling knife?

| Andrew Legget

Could Electro Optic Systems still make a comeback from here?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price soaring 11% today?

| Matthew Farley

There's been a wave of positive investor sentiment for shares in the battery metals and tech company on Thursday.

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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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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price charging 7% higher on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares are roaring higher today. Here's why.

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF leaping ahead on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

The ETF that tracks the NASDAQ is having a strong day.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price strengthens amid boost in China's iron ore appetite in August

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the latest iron ore data.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is still trading just 10% above its COVID-crash low. Is it a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CSL shares finally about to give investors some gains?

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Record Highs

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price surging 6% to another all-time high today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Pilbara Minerals shares are entering uncharted territory today.

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Record Highs

4 ASX lithium shares hitting all-time highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX lithium stocks.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price leaping 10% on Thursday?

| Matthew Farley

It's a stellar day on the market for ASX lithium shares.

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Energy Shares

Here's why ASX 200 energy shares are diving lower today

| Bernd Struben

The energy companies could be supported by a strong outlook for the US economy.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares soaring more than 20% today

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what these ASX explorers announced to the market.

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