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Financial Shares

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Financial Shares

Here are the latest AI initiatives that could help drive Macquarie shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how AI could provide a real boost for the investment bank.

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Financial Shares

This is my top ASX bank share pick for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

There is one ASX bank share I’d want to buy.

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Financial Shares

A director just bought $9.7 million of this ASX 200 share!

| Tristan Harrison

This business has just received significant backing from one of its leaders.

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Financial Shares

1 ASX financial stock set to rise while bank shares underperform

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie is tipping this ASX financial stock to outperform over the next year.

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Financial Shares

Big news! ASIC sues the ASX after 'collective failure'

| Zach Bristow

The proceedings come just days before the ASX's earnings results.

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Financial Shares

5 reasons why Macquarie shares could be a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has revealed why this could be the best ASX financial share to buy.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares vs. financial shares: Which did investors prefer in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is dominated by mining and financial shares.

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Financial Shares

Up over 90% in a year, is it too late to buy this ASX financial share?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Generation Development Group's share price rose approximately 90% over the past year.

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Recent Financial Shares News

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AMP share price dips despite $337m sale win

| Brooke Cooper

The first stage of the company's long-awaited sale to Dexus should complete on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Turbulence insurance: Fund names 2 ASX 200 shares for long-term riches

| Tony Yoo

This sector might not seem exciting, but it could be the perfect medicine for your portfolio during economic downturns.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp shares a cheap passive-income buy after diving 7% in a week?

| James Mickleboro

Should income investors be snapping up this banking and insurance giant's shares?

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Financial Shares

Another ASX All Ords stock has just been halted amid a 'malicious' cyber attack. Here's the latest

| James Mickleboro

Copies of approximately 100,000 drivers' licences have been stolen.

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Financial Shares

Australian Ethical just dumped 1.6 million shares of this ASX 200 company. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Ethical has made a major ESG call on this large business.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares to rocket from same booming industry: expert

| Tony Yoo

Most sectors will struggle when the economy slows down, but maybe not this one.

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Financial Shares

AMP shares drop then pop amid ex-dividend and delay of $225 million sale

| Brooke Cooper

The sale of Collimate Capital's domestic leg looks to be split in two amid regulatory delays.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AMP share price sinking today?

| Bernd Struben

In announcing its full year financial results, the AMP board declared a dividend payout for the first time since 2020.

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Financial Shares

Hub24 share price up 9% on record half-year results and turbocharged dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

The financial services provider is flying high today on the back of stellar results.

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Financial Shares

For $1,000 in monthly passive income, buy 1,770 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX blue chip could unlock enormous passive income for investors.

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares finally cheap enough to buy following Thursday's 13% crash?

| Brooke Cooper

A return to dividend hasn't convinced this top broker.

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Earnings Results

QBE share price leaps 10% amid explosive dividend growth

| Bernd Struben

QBE boosted its final dividend payout by a whopping 58% from the prior year.

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Financial Shares

The AMP dividend is back! Here's what you need to know

| Tristan Harrison

Investors don’t seem excited by the prospect of a dividend from AMP.

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Earnings Results

Magellan share price shakes off 60% profit slump and marches higher

| Bernd Struben

Magellan shares are in the green after the company reported it's delivering on its five-year target of $100 billion in…

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Financial Shares

The Magellan share price is surging 7%. Is it time to buy back in?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the future be brighter for this embattled fund management stock?

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Financial Shares

Challenger share price screams 7% higher on half-year results

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the investment manager are well in the green.

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Earnings Results

IAG share price marching higher on 25% profit boost

| Bernd Struben

The insurer reported adding more than 100,000 direct customers across Australia and New Zealand over the six months.

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Financial Shares

Why the Suncorp share price has rebounded and hit 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp shares have staged a miraculous turnaround and have just hit a new 52-week high...

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Earnings Results

Suncorp share price under pressure despite huge half-year profit growth

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp has delivered stunning profit growth during the first half of FY 2023. But maybe it wasn't strong enough...

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Broker Notes

IAG share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker hasn't been impressed with this insurer's performance in FY 2023...

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price pops then drops on ASX FUM update

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan shares are swinging wildly on the latest FUM figures...

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Financial Shares

A rare day in the green: Magellan share price soars 5%

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 wealth fund manager is having a good day on Friday.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price sinks 5% as New Zealand flood claims pour in

| Bernd Struben

IAG released an update on the New Zealand floods and unaudited half year financial estimates.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock Pinnacle dives 7% on earnings miss

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 financial stock is under selling pressure today after seeing profits and earnings slip during the half year.

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Financial Shares

Why is the AMP share price smashing the ASX 200 on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors flocking to the financial services company?

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG share price tumbling 4% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 insurance giant operates the AMI, State and NZI brands in New Zealand.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs gives its verdict on the IAG share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this an insurance share to buy right now?

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Broker Notes

7 reasons to buy QBE shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant could be a buy...

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Financial Shares

What do IAG shares have in common with Warren Buffett?

| Brooke Cooper

The billionaire might now be free to sell his stake in the ASX 200 insurer.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price crumble 4% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did AMP shares crater 4% today?

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price crashes 9% amid major funds under management decline

| James Mickleboro

Magellan shares are taking a walloping on Friday...

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Financial Shares

ASX financial shares lifted the ASX 200 today

| Tristan Harrison

The financial sector was a big reason for the ASX's strong gain on Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Link share price crashing 39% at the end of the week?

| James Mickleboro

Link shares are falling heavily today but is it bad news?

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Financial Shares

Tyro share price rebounds 14% as rumours swirl over next moves

| Bernd Struben

Takeover talks with Potentia and Westpac collapsed yesterday. Today, investors are wondering what comes next.

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Financial Shares

Medibank share price slumps ahead of major shutdown and cybersecurity overhaul

| Brooke Cooper

The company shut down major systems and close retail stores this weekend.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Link share price crashing 10% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is being sold off this morning...

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price tumbles on $2.5b fund haemorrhage in November

| James Mickleboro

Things just keep getting worse for this fund manager...

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price surge 8% in November?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock hit numerous 52-week highs last month.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price have such a lousy November?

| Brooke Cooper

The company hit a 52-week high early last month before tumbling.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AFIC share price have such a strong run in November?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month was a pleasing time for ASX shares.

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