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Share Market News

This ASX 200 share is surging 5% after announcing a $500 million return to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

A big return is coming for shareholders of this company. Here's what's happening.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price lifts off amid near-record iron ore shipments

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the buy button after Fortescue reported its quarterly results today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price jumps almost 7% on stellar quarterly performance

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shareholders will be sleeping soundly tonight after this update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Domino's shares sinking 22% today?

| James Mickleboro

Another after market update is being punished by investors on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Buy, hold, or sell? What is Goldman Sachs saying about Liontown shares?

| James Mickleboro

What should investors be doing with this beaten down lithium stock?

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Opinions

Got $5,000? These are 2 of the best ASX growth stocks to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two ASX growth shares are excellent picks right now.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded Wesfarmers shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Bunnings business is tipped to generate huge cashflow in the coming years.

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Materials Shares

Here's what Bell Potter is saying about the Pilbara Minerals share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner a buy after its strong second quarter update?

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Earnings Results

ResMed shares on watch after smashing Q2 expectations

| James Mickleboro

This sleep treatment company was in fine form during the second quarter.

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Retail Shares

Premier Investments stock: 3 reasons it's on my buy watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is almost in my shopping basket.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 top ASX dividend shares to buy now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Income investors are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Opinions

Here's why I invested in Accent shares for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

I ran towards this stock with my investment cash recently.

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Bank Shares

How much would I need to invest in NAB shares now for $1,000 a month in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have delivered two annual, fully franked dividends every year for more than a decade.

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Bank Shares

ASX experts: CBA shares are overvalued

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts are united in their views on the CBA share price...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 before the long weekend.

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Financial Shares

The ASX 200 stock that could rocket now that Bitcoin ETFs are running

| Tony Yoo

Buy these shares if you want to ride the rise of the cryptocurrency after the launch of the spot funds…

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Investing Strategies

3 no-brainer ASX stocks I'd buy before a bull run

| Tony Yoo

While there are no certainties in life, this trio has a great chance of surging when the market eventually turns…

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Growth Shares

Could buying this ASX growth stock at $2.17 be like investing in Apple in 2014?

| Tony Yoo

Australia's answer to AirBnB has the potential to become anything.

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Dividend Investing

Top tier ASX income stocks I'd consider buying in January!

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to look at these compelling stocks for their payouts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is now three for three wins this week.

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Industrials Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords stock sink 6% after a high growth quarter?

| Mitchell Lawler

A weaker outlook overshadowed incredible growth in the second quarter.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans names 7 small-cap ASX shares to buy for earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Here are a number of small caps that the broker has given the thumbs up to this week.

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Share Market News

Man guilty of illegally making $770,000 in a day with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Former corporate advisor faces 15 years' jail after illegitimately profiting from a gold mining stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price in the red as CEO denies trying to 'cancel' Australia Day

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths opted not to sell Australia Day related merchandise this year.

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Materials Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals' interim dividend at risk of being axed?

| Mitchell Lawler

Cascading lithium prices might force the board's hand to detonate its next dividend.

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Technology Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Appen shares after a 99% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen shares are at historic lows, but is this an opportunity?

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Earnings Results

AFIC share price wobbles despite dividend hike

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC investors can look forward to a dividend pay rise next month...

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Gold

Northern Star share price leaps higher on boosted earnings

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star’s balance sheet remains strong, with the ASX 200 miner holding $1.1 billion of cash and bullion as at…

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ETFs

How much does Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) pay in dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is an ASX ETF a good source of passive income?

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Share Gainers

Kogan share price surges 17% as business strength returns

| Mitchell Lawler

An increasing shift toward a more profitable way of operating is boosting confidence in this online retailer.

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Share Gainers

Why Karoon Energy, Kogan, Northern Star, and Pilbara Minerals shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. Let's see why.

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REITs

This ASX Bunnings REIT is rocketing 40% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX might be about to see a Bunnings REIT emerge.

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Share Fallers

Why Adriatic Metals, Chrysos, Coronado, and Nanosonics shares sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor session. Why are investors selling them?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price soars 5% as production increases and costs fall

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium aims to preserve cash following the big falls in global lithium prices.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price hesitant on $3.36 billion quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

A record year of production for this energy giant. Here's how the fourth quarter unfolded.

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Opinions

Are Brickworks or Soul Patts shares a better ASX buy? Here's my take

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are intrinsically linked by their huge cross-holding. Is it better to invest in just one?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price marching higher amid record Aussie solar power agreement

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto is working to reduce its operating carbon emissions.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why Nanosonics shares are crashing 37% today

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this popular stock on Wednesday?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares charge higher on rock solid Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner reported a huge decline in prices during the quarter.

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