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Share Market News

These 2 ASX 300 shares were just upgraded by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers are expecting good things from these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this US stock is replacing Tesla in the Magnificent Seven

| Bronwyn Allen

And no, it's not a tech company. It's in the healthcare sector.

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Materials Shares

One ASX mining sector at risk of more pain, and one ready to soar!

| Mitchell Lawler

Experts weigh in on the potential winners and losers of Aussie mining amid over and under supply.

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Dividend Investing

A 22% yield on Fortescue shares? Here's how these passive income investors achieved it!

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares are popular among passive income investors for their juicy fully-franked dividends.

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BNPL shares

Shares sold: Why Zip is under fire from its own shareholders

| Sebastian Bowen

Some Zip investors had their shares sold without their knowledge.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Lovisa shares before they go ex-dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Is this high-flyer a good option for income investors?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX energy shares going gangbusters on today's earnings results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX energy shares are drawing investor interest today after releasing their half-year earnings results.

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ETFs

4 hot ASX ETFs smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

ETFs are on fire this Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Finance Group, Chalice, DroneShield, and ResMed are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Harvey Norman, Macquarie Technology, Ramsay Health Care, and Star are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong day. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

What's going on with the Medibank share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shareholders will be happy to see Medibank shares drop in value today.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 300 stock just jumped 12%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 stock is impressing investors with its half-year earnings results.

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Opinions

I'm listening to Warren Buffett and loading up on cheap ASX shares in March

| Tristan Harrison

I love the look of these stocks at these prices.

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Earnings Results

Mesoblast share price tumbles on US$32.5m half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

This biotech continues to burn cash.

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Earnings Results

Star Entertainment share price jumps 5% on strengthening outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Star Entertainment share price on Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Why is the high-flying DroneShield share price crashing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is running out of steam on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Harvey Norman share price jumps to 52-week high on half-year results

| James Mickleboro

A sharp profit decline isn't putting off investors today.

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Resources Shares

How global job cuts could boost the BHP share price

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant is planning cost-cutting to help its profits.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price falls despite strategy update and new AI solution

| James Mickleboro

This growing tech star has laid out its plans for the coming years.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price jumps on $2.5b coal sale

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is offloading its coal assets in Illawarra.

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay Health Care share price falls on profit crunch and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

This private hospital operator continues to battle with higher costs.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX pharmaceuticals stock is up 400% in 2 days

| James Mickleboro

Big returns have been generated from this pharma stock this week.

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ETFs

What's the best way to invest in ASX shares without any experience? Start with this ETF

| Tristan Harrison

This is a great starter investment in my opinion.

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Dividend Investing

ASX passive income: Is Westpac stock a buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts feeling bullish on this bank?

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares to add to your portfolio before they get expensive

| Tony Yoo

I reckon this duo could see their stock prices rocket after they brush off temporary setbacks.

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Energy Shares

Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX uranium stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes recent weakness has created a buying opportunity.

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Growth Shares

These ASX 200 growth shares could be strong buys in March

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling bullish about these growth stocks.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares are top buys.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will investors be leaping for joy on 29 February?

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Growth Shares

1 ASX growth stock down 30% to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

The market has reacted badly to this ASX 200 company's half-year result. This could be your chance to get in.

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Share Market News

Here's the Rio Tinto dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are forecasting for the miner's dividend.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $250 a month in ASX dividend shares to target a $24,000 annual second income

| Tony Yoo

Passive income is within the reach of ordinary Aussies, just like you. Yes, I said you!

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Share Gainers

Should I buy Nvidia stock as an Australian investor?

| Tony Yoo

Many Aussies are thinking of jumping on the bandwagon, but they need to think about these issues first.

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Earnings Results

Why this ASX defence stock soared 16% on Wednesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Growing defence spending is helping this little ASX company find its feet again.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough day for ASX 200 investors this Wednesday.

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Motley Fool Media

1.6m Australians facing 'mortgage stress', Coles' margins fall: Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Here's why this could be the story of 2024, unfortunately.

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Dividend Investing

How much will Wesfarmers shares pay you in dividends in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Wesfarmers continue to lift its dividends in 2024?

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA share price premium is 'difficult to justify'

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX experts' calls that CBA shares are too expensive are getting louder.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NIB and this ASX 200 dividend stock now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these shares are buys for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX All Ords stock is predicted to pay a 9% dividend yield in 2025!

| Tristan Harrison

Huge cash flow is predicted to keep flowing from this investment.

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