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Dividend Investing

Here are 5 ASX 200 shares going ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

Time is running out to lock in the latest dividends from these ASX 200 shares.

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Investing Strategies

2 quietly achieving ASX shares to pounce on right now: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

Shhhh, don't tell anyone about these stocks that are set to plough ahead without fanfare.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

These are the stocks our Foolish writers think could be set to blossom in spring.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares could be top options for investors according to brokers...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fought hard but ultimately fell a touch short of ending in positive territory.…

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares beaten up on results

| Raymond Jang

These 3 ASX All Ords shares had a tough day of trading after releasing their results today.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Rio Tinto dividend stack up against what BHP is offering?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do Rio's latest dividends compare to arch-rival BHP?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Hawsons Iron share price shoot 24% higher today?

| Matthew Farley

Shares in the iron ore producer defied the market trend today. What gives?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares that leapt over 10% today

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares were on fire today.

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Share Gainers

Why did the Tyro share price surge 12% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors were flocking to the payments company today. What’s going on?

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price zoom 11% higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares were on the move today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX 200 healthcare share rocket 16% today?

| Raymond Jang

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals had a cracking day on the market on the back of its FY22 results.

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Earnings Results

Droneshield share price plunges 19% on revenue slump

| Bronwyn Allen

The drone technology company has reported a 45% decline in revenue.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on some good returns next month?

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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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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium share Paladin continues to dominate the ASX 200's volume charts...

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX 200 share just doubled its latest dividend

| Brooke Cooper

This gold stock just upped its interim dividend by 100%.

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Share Market News

Why is the Origin share price having such a lousy day?

| Matthew Farley

Shares in the energy company are facing pressure amid falling commodity prices and worsening sentiment in global equity markets.

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Share Gainers

Why Deep Yellow, Nitro, Tyro, and Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Wesfarmers share price sliding lower on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Wesfarmers shares today?

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Earnings Results

Novonix share price lifts despite full-year loss deepening to $71 million

| Brooke Cooper

The tech giant had an eventful financial year 2022.

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Share Fallers

Why DGL, PointsBet, Tabcorp, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price tumbling 4% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside Energy shares are getting a caning today. What's going on?

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Capital Raising

Here's why the Lithium Australia share price is crumbling 8% on Wednesday

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Lithium Australia announced to the ASX today?

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Earnings Results

Splitit share price down amid $17 million loss

| Matthew Farley

The Splitit share price is in the red following the release of the company's financial report for 1HFY22.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX tech shares on the move following earnings results

| Cathryn Goh

Let's check out results from these small-cap ASX tech shares.

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Earnings Results

Nickel Industries share price dips despite 40% profit surge

| Bronwyn Allen

Formerly known as Nickel Mines, the company reported a record half-year result.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas share price beating the ASX 200 on Wednesday?

| Raymond Jang

Qantas' performance on the market today may have something to do with recent updates from Flight Centre and Webjet.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price sliding lower today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Santos shares are in the red today. Here's why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths share price in the red on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The supermarket giant's shares are falling today, but it's not as bad as it looks. Here's why...

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International Stock News

Can the Bitcoin price reach $100,000?

| Anders Bylund

The simple answer to this burning question comes with important caveats.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Pointsbet share price tumbles 10% as full-year losses deepen

| Brooke Cooper

The bookmaker's stock is weighing on the ASX 200 today.

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Share Market News

What's going wrong for ASX 200 iron ore shares on Wednesday?

| Matthew Farley

The share prices of major ASX 200 iron ore companies are trading lower today amid macroeconomic headwinds.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to get your hands on the monster Whitehaven dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what investors need to do to secure Whitehaven's monster dividend.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend today

| Cathryn Goh

These ASX 300 shares are seeing mixed trading results today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro share price rockets 40% on takeover approach

| Raymond Jang

Shares in the software company are taking off on Wednesday amid details of a takeover offer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Tabcorp share price diving 6% on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day on the market for the gambling and entertainment services provider.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Dicker Data share price down 6% on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Dicker Data shares are plunging today. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Treasury Wine share price on the slide today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the ASX wine company's share price today?

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