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Technology Shares

Why I think Life360 shares are one of the best bargains out there

| Tony Yoo

The US tech outfit is about to celebrate 5 years on the ASX, and its prospects look positive.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 0.36% in the first week of the earnings season, finishing at 7,644.8 points on Friday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 wrapped up the trading week with a rise today.

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Broker Notes

Brickworks shares: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts think about this popular stock as it nears a record high.

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Dividend Investing

Dicker Data shares charge higher on dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

Pay day is coming for owners of this popular income stock.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Alliance Aviation, Boss Energy, and Silver Lake shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Boral, Dicker Data, Droneshield, and Novonix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Industrials Shares

Could this defensive ASX 200 share be set to soar when interest rates fall?

| Tristan Harrison

Falling interest rates could drive this stock higher according to one broker.

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Bank Shares

CBA could be eyeing record profits if first-half results echo the past

| James Mickleboro

Is the banking giant going to deliver the goods again next week?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Dividend Investing

After tripling its dividends, is AGL a passive income share not to be missed?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AGL back in my good books with its huge dividend increase?

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Technology Shares

This tiny ASX tech share is leaping 25% after striking a deal with Telstra

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is catching the eye on Friday. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares getting thumped on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been rushing to the exits today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Boral share price jumps 13% on massive profit growth and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Boral delivered a very strong first-half result this morning.

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Materials Shares

Novonix shares jump 20% on Panasonic deal

| James Mickleboro

The release of an announcement is getting investors excited this morning.

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Bank Shares

What is the outlook for NAB shares under new CEO Irvine?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good performance continuing.

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Broker Notes

The market is undervaluing this ASX 200 stock: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker expects some solid returns from this ASX share.

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Resources Shares

Lithium and gold: Bell Potter says these ASX 200 mining stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

These miners have been given buy ratings. Here's what the broker likes about them.

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Blue Chip Shares

Morgans says these ASX 50 shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These big-name stocks are buys this month according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

3 reliable ASX dividend shares to beat inflation

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares are top options for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Is Flight Centre about to regain ASX dividend share status?

| Tristan Harrison

The dividend payouts could soar from this ASX dividend share.

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Opinions

2 picks I'd buy for my ASX share portfolio in February

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two companies I think anyone can buy this month.

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ETFs

5 reasons to buy an ASX index fund today

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some great factors that make index funds attractive.

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Retail Shares

Shares vs. property: 3 furniture retailers hit 52-week highs amid continually rising home values

| Bronwyn Allen

What are the drivers of this growth?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Earnings reports helped boost the ASX 200 to another gain today.

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Bank Shares

Which Big Four ASX bank share will pay the biggest dividend this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA is the only Big Four bank due to report this earnings season, and that will occur next Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $10,000 in this ASX 200 share 3 years ago I'd have $58,538 today!

| Bernd Struben

An investment in this ASX 200 share three years ago will have delivered some eye-popping gains.

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REITs

2 ASX 200 shares making big moves on strong earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

These two REITs are soaring, despite swinging to big losses.

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ETFs

8 popular ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a great day for Australian ETF investors!

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Cochlear, Mirvac, and News Corp shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong sessions. What's getting investors excited?

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Materials Shares

Liontown's share price crash has cost its chair $641 million. What now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Tim Goyder is riding the ups and downs of the lithium sector. Could his fortunes (turned misfortunes) become golden again?

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Westpac share price just hit a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shareholders will be smiling on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is leading the share price gains in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

This leading ASX 200 stock has left the benchmark returns in the dust in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

Want a large and growing dividend? Medibank shares might be the answer

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the place for healthy dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Soul Patts shares: Here's how some investors are getting a 22% yield

| Sebastian Bowen

A 22% yield seems too good to be true...

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Energy Shares

Why the Santos share price could surge in 2024 without Woodside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were quick to punish Santos after merger talks with Woodside ended without a deal.

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Share Fallers

Why Alliance Aviation, Platinum, REA, and Santos shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in February.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this rocketing small cap ASX share can keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes there's still plenty of fuel left in the tank of this rocket ship.

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