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Share Market News

Why this exciting ASX biotech stock could be a future star

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this high-flying biotech stock could generate more big returns.

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Travel Shares

Act fast if you want to receive the next Flight Centre dividend

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until this travel agent pays its next dividend.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in NAB shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

How rewarding has NAB been for shareholders this year?

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Dividend Investing

I'd spend $5k on these ASX 200 shares today to target a $13,080 passive income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 offers a rich hunting ground for passive income investors.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down over 20% to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees major upside and a great yield from this beaten down stock.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in BHP shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts think could happen to an investment in the Big Australian.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these top ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How a potential demerger could deliver a 10% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors might have even more reasons to love this ASX 200 stock if rumours are true.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the AMP dividend forecast through to 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

There is some good news for AMP shareholders.

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Materials Shares

Forget Fortescue and buy this iron ore share for a 33% return

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think Fortescue's rival is a better option for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

$2.1 million! Who are the highest paid ASX 200 directors?

| Tony Yoo

Do you think these men are worth this much money? Does your portfolio thank them or boo them?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Goldman Sachs expects market-beating returns from Super Retail shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this retail share could offer big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

4 'overheated' ASX 200 shares to stay away from

| Tony Yoo

There are plenty of tempting buys on the Australian stock market at the moment. These are not among them.

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Opinions

Financial advisor who owns 3 homes says stocks beat real estate investment for wealth generation

| Bronwyn Allen

Koda Capital financial advisor Sebastian Ferrando explains why.

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Value Investing

3 ASX stocks boasting better margins than Nvidia

| Mitchell Lawler

Think you can't find Nvidia-like margins among Aussie shares... think again.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to the races this Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter names 2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling very positive about these tech stocks.

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Materials Shares

Analysts say these beaten down ASX lithium shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a good time to pounce on these shares according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Here are the next distribution dates for your Vanguard ETFs

| Bronwyn Allen

Get your diary out...

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Strategic Metals, Evolution, Sigma, and Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session. But why>

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Energy Shares

How has this ASX 200 energy stock just hit another new record high?

| Sebastian Bowen

This energy stock can't stop clocking new highs.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 50 dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks from the exclusive ASX 50 index have been named as buys by Goldman Sachs.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Brickworks, IGO, and New Hope shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor session. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Woodside dividend forecast through to 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the analysts' expectations.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in ANZ shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Was putting your money in this bank share a good idea this year?

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Dividend Investing

How some savvy income investors are earning a MASSIVE 41% yield on this ASX 200 dividend stock

| Bernd Struben

Some forward looking investors are banking a 41% dividend yield from this ASX 200 company.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 large-cap shares upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is surging today amid broker upgrades to two mega stocks.

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52-Week Highs

Why is the A2 Milk share price up 46% year to date and at a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares have delivered the goods this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 things I'm waiting for before buying Coles shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm waiting for two things before I add Coles to my share portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Soul Patts dividend creates new 24-year record!

| Tristan Harrison

It was yet another dividend increase from the investment house.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks surging again on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks are racing ahead of the benchmark today.

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Capital Raising

Up 102% in 2024, here's why this ASX All Ords stock is now frozen

| Mitchell Lawler

Seize the day. This company is ready to cash in on its renewed image.

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Technology Shares

Down 73% in a year: Appen shares sink again after CEO vests performance rights

| James Mickleboro

Executives get free shares despite shareholder wealth destruction.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price whipsaws as company denies rumours

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie Broadband shares are having a wild month indeed.

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Materials Shares

Are Core Lithium shares a bargain buy or overvalued?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are down 80% since this time last year.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 off to the races amid 2024 Fed rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is having another strong run today.

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Earnings Results

Soul Patts share price struggles on falling profits

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investment house Soul Patts reported its half year results this morning.

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Earnings Results

Chemist Warehouse merger target Sigma reports 149% FY24 profit jump

| James Mickleboro

This could be the last set of results from Sigma as we know it if its merger is approved.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet share price racing to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

Webjet has been busy talking up its WebBeds business this morning.

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