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International Stock News

When will the bear market bottom out? This indicator may hold the answer

| Sean Williams

This completely under-the-radar indicator has historically represented a green light for investors to pounce.

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Opinions

Why I'm not worried about Fortescue's $9.6 billion decarbonisation plans smashing my dividends

| Tristan Harrison

As an investor, I like Fortescue’s plans to become greener.

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Dividend Investing

The ASX 200 is roaring higher so why is the New Hope share price sinking 7%?

| James Mickleboro

Why are New Hope's shares sinking on Monday?

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Materials Shares

Vulcan share price rockets 12% on lithium update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rocketing on Monday...

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International Stock News

Why the Bitcoin price could soar in the coming years

| Mark Blank

A huge catalyst looms on the horizon for the grandfather of cryptocurrencies.

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How to invest

How I'd build a portfolio by investing in top ASX shares now

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would take advantage of this year's volatility to build a portfolio.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price higher despite met coal downgrade

| James Mickleboro

South32 shares are on the move on Monday...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these top ASX dividend shares are buys right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these top dividend shares as buys...

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Transport Shares

Vroom vroom: Fund names 2 ASX shares it loves right now

| Tony Yoo

Cars and motorbikes were all the rage during the pandemic when Australians shied away from public transport. Can these auto…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with big yields I'd buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash is one of the stocks paying large dividends that I think is worth owning.

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Ask a Fund Manager

3 ASX 200 shares I'd pounce on when the clouds clear: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Alphinity Investment Management's Elfreda Jonker reveals her game plan for a trio of stocks that have…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong day on Monday...

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Growth Shares

Brokers say these exciting ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be quality options next week...

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ETFs

Of all my ASX ETFs, this is my favourite. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the tea on my favourite ASX ETF investment.

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Bank Shares

How does the Bendigo Bank share price stack up against its ASX 200 peers?

| Zach Bristow

Here's some of the data.

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Industrials Shares

Too cheap to ignore this ASX 200 share with a 'compelling' valuation: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Fund manager Allan Gray says it's a great time to buy this ASX 200 share in the construction game.

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ETFs

2 high risk, high reward ETFs for ASX investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of high risk ETFs for investors to look at this month...

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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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Share Market News

Expert reveals why these ASX All Ords shares are drumming up a 'growing international appetite' right now

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are chasing profits in these sectors after shunning them for years over ESG concerns.

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Dividend Investing

Don't miss out on these buy-rated ASX dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy according to experts...

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these beaten down blue chip ASX 200 shares can rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these beaten down blue chip shares are buys...

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Resources Shares

Broker names the ASX 200 mining shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares have been named as buys for 2022...

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett has been buying up big on dividend stocks. Should you?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how the billionaire financial guru invests for dividends...

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Bank Shares

Ditching NAB for this ASX 200 bank share instead: fundie

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this investment manager is removing NAB.

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How to invest

This ASX 200 share turned $10k into $1 million in just 10 years

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has been a stunning place to put your money...

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Dividend Investing

How to buy ASX dividend shares for income stripping

| Tony Yoo

Income-producing stocks are all the rage now, with growth shares out of favour. Here's how one can milk the best…

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Travel Shares

Are Flight Centre shares worth buying in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

What are the skies looking like for Flight Centre?

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Materials Shares

Demolished ASX 200 materials shares: Why this fundie is buying the 30% dip

| Bronwyn Allen

There are two "depressed" ASX 200 materials shares that Allan Gray is buying and they're both down by more than…

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend shares or distribution shares? Is there even a difference?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation running high, ASX stocks paying healthy yields are finding stronger support.

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Dividend Investing

These could be the ETFs to buy for big dividends

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options for income investors...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analyst have named these ASX dividend shares as buys...

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names 2 quality ASX tech shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named these tech shares as buys...

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Energy Shares

Why did ASX 200 coal shares have such a cracking Friday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how these coal producers fared on the market today

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares ended the week on a high.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price get smashed today?

| Brooke Cooper

The company is upping premiums to stave off impacts of inflation, natural disasters, and rising reinsurance costs.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 shares today are all defying the market's selloff.

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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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Cryptocurrencies

Could the next bull run be coming for the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Retail investors have become skittish following the sell-off in cryptos, but institutional investor interest remains more robust.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Wesfarmers share price due to make a comeback in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Wesfarmers has taken a beating this year.

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