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International Stock News

Why Cardano was trouncing other cryptos this weekend

| Eric Volkman

The new model of what many consider to be a top "Ethereum killer" is about to be unveiled.

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Motley Fool Media

Rate rise on the agenda, and high hopes for GDP. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott looks at what might be in store for homeowners and investors this week.

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Investing Strategies

Why these 3 ASX shares could be in for a massive boost this month

| Tony Yoo

Also, why there could be more bad news coming for Zip shareholders.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are being hammered on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

Financial powerhouse: Why I think these stats make Xero shares irresistible

| Tristan Harrison

This tech share is one of the strongest performers on the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

Want to snare the next CSL dividend? Read this

| Aaron Teboneras

It's going to be a big day for CSL shares tomorrow...

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International Stock News

Down 19%, is it safe to invest in the stock market now?

| Chuck Saletta

A rough market may very well be a great time to start bargain-hunting.

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Broker Notes

Why is this top broker tipping 27% upside for the ANZ share price?

| Brooke Cooper

The broker also expects the bank's dividends to increase 16% by FY23.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price smash the ASX 200 in August?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shareholders received some positive news last month.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 shares turning ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

These dividends won't be around for much longer...

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Opinions

Up 75% since mid-June, is it too late to invest in Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Pilbara Minerals shares have been charging up. Is the valuation now too electric?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Coles share price have such a rough trot in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Coles was sold off at the end of August. What happened?

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BNPL shares

Zip shares on watch amid ASX 200 ousting

| Bernd Struben

S&P Dow Jones Indices reviews and rebalances the stocks within its various S&P/ASX Indices every quarter.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares the answer for investors wanting dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Banks are known for paying dividends but is Westpac the best option?

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Broker Notes

Down 15% in a month – is the AGL share price good value yet?

| Tristan Harrison

Can AGL power up shareholder returns from here?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares worth buying in September?

| Tristan Harrison

After a strong run of the big bank’s shares, is it still an opportunity?

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Broker Notes

Morgans tips Domino's shares to deliver 50% return

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Domino's shares?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Ultra-low interest rates and inflation aren't coming back. Get used to it or go broke

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Hamish Tadgell explains how the world has completely changed over the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to keep an eye on as we start the week.

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Growth Shares

Broker names 2 excellent ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX growth shares that are rated highly by Goldman Sachs...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped as buys...

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Blue Chip Shares

Here are 2 ASX 200 shares that experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated...

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ETFs

3 fantastic ETFs for ASX investors to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Check out these ETFs in September...

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for Fortescue shares amid a struggling Chinese economy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Fortescue’s outlook going downhill amid economic difficulties in China?

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Energy Shares

Are ASX 200 energy shares a good investment right now?

| Bernd Struben

Fuelled by soaring energy prices, the ASX 200 energy index is up a remarkable 40% in 12 months.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Woolworths shares good value in September?

| Matthew Farley

Analysts presented a bull and bear case for Woolworths shares this week.

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Share Market News

Up 15% in a month, is ASX 200 tech share Altium on the comeback trail?

| Matthew Farley

The Altium share price is one to watch following bullish comments by brokers and a steep price recovery.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy following the company's latest results?

| Aaron Teboneras

Is now the time to snap up Wesfarmers shares?

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A group of stockbrokers sit in a room with several computer screens in front of them as they discuss the Zip share price and Zip's merger with Sezzle
Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of dividend shares that Goldman Sachs rates as buys...

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Materials Shares

Should investors 'buy the dip' in Lynas shares right now?

| Matthew Farley

The Lynas share price has been sold off considerably over the last six months. Is it worth buying?

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Share Market News

Should ASX investors worry about this expert's stock market crash prediction?

| Matthew Farley

An article by legendary US investor Jeremy Grantham may have ASX 200 investors spooked.

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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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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of top dividend shares analysts say are buys...

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ETFs

2 exciting ETFs named as buys by experts

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ETFs that could be buys...

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares that analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two highly rated small cap shares...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Dogecoin price tumble 12% in August?

| Bernd Struben

It may have been created as a joke, but Dogecoin has a total market valuation north of US$8 billion.

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Investing Strategies

$20,000 invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago is worth how much now?

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have generated strong returns over the last 10 years...

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Healthcare Shares

Can the Medibank share price deliver healthy growth and dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this ASX broker is rating Medibank shares as a buy today...

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Investing Strategies

If September is so terrible for ASX shares, what should you do?

| Tony Yoo

History suggests spring is painful for stock portfolios. A couple of experts present their ideas on how you should navigate…

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Technology Shares

Burning through cash: Is BrainChip or Weebit chewing up more capital?

| Zach Bristow

Both companies raised additional cash in recent times.

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