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Opinions

How I'm getting ready for a stock market rally

| Sebastian Bowen

Successful investing means always planning ahead...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk CEO: 'I understand shareholders are disappointed with the share price'

| Bronwyn Allen

The infant milk formula company held its annual general meeting today.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare stock tumbles amid $200 million US acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 healthcare company is acquiring a US medical technology business.

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Energy Shares

When will Karoon Energy shares return to trade?

| James Mickleboro

This energy company is planning something very big. Here's the lowdown.

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Cheap Shares

Looking for cheap ASX shares? Here's a pick from Scott Phillips (despite the current recession risk!)

| Sebastian Bowen

Scott Phillips discusses what he reckons is a cheap ASX share right now...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors take the latest Aussie jobs data in stride

| Bernd Struben

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest unemployment figures this morning.

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Materials Shares

Will BHP shares beat the market in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Is 2024 going to be a good year for shareholders of the Big Australian?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock surged 30% on news of a deal with one of the world's largest miners

| James Mickleboro

Mining behemoth is taking 100% of this lithium developer's premium lithium chloride concentrate.

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Share Market News

What is the 2024 outlook for the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Australia be the lucky country again in 2024?

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Travel Shares

GUILTY: Qantas shares plunge after criminal conviction

| Tony Yoo

A health and safety representative was sacked after he asked for better protection for staff cleaning planes from China.

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Share Market News

These ASX All Ords shares are making big moves in opposite directions on news

| James Mickleboro

What's sending these shares higher and lower on Thursday?

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Energy Shares

Santos share price wobbles as federal court stirs uncertainty on Barossa pipeline

| Bernd Struben

Santos has responded to the latest federal court ruling on its stalled $5.8 billion Barossa gas project pipeline.

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Bank Shares

Why are ANZ shares sinking into the red today?

| James Mickleboro

It isn't bad news that is weighing on this bank's shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Want to bank the latest Soul Patts dividend hike? Here's why you should hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest Soul Patts dividend train is about to depart.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price sinks 11% despite digital bank plans

| James Mickleboro

AMP is betting big on digital small business banking.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rising after announcing a special dividend with its FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Earnings are down but a special dividend is coming for shareholders.

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Dividend Investing

Retirees: 2 high-yield ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Big dividends could be coming shareholders’ way.

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Investing Strategies

2 high-quality and undervalued ASX 200 stocks you need to know about

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has picked out some good value stocks.

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Opinions

If I were 18 again, here's how I'd invest in ASX shares to reduce future financial stress

| Tristan Harrison

Investing is a marathon not a sprint.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these world-class ASX 200 blue-chip shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips would be good additions to your portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and this ASX dividend share for a second income

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of options analysts rate as buys for investors looking for a second income.

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Opinions

Lake Resources shares: Is the bottom here yet?

| Mitchell Lawler

It's been a treacherous journey for this lithium company. Time to be greedy when others are fearful?

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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 on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares: buy, sell, or hold?

| Tony Yoo

Despite consumers focusing their spending on essentials, the Fresh Food People are not lighting the world on fire.

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Cheap Shares

From bear to bull: The ASX stocks that could be set to bounce back the strongest

| Tony Yoo

There are a bunch of quality companies trading for cheap at the moment. Here are the ones most likely to…

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Dividend Investing

These cheap ASX shares are a great source of passive income!

| James Mickleboro

Want passive income? Take a look at these cheap options.

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Investing Strategies

How much do you need to invest in ASX shares to give up work and live only off dividend income?

| Tony Yoo

Fancy just laying back on the banana lounge while money pours into your bank account? So do I.

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Resources Shares

What is the 2024 outlook for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the miner’s prospects for next year.

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Small Cap Shares

53% down: This small-cap ASX stock just hit an 'inflection point'

| Tony Yoo

This sports tech outfit has gone gangbusters for investors this year, but multiple experts reckon it's not too late to…

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Share Market News

Directors have been buying these ASX 200 bank shares. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to look at these two stocks?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 6,858 shares of this ASX 200 financial stock to aim for $1,000 a month passive income

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 financial stock has made two annual dividend payouts for more than 10 years running.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very pleasing time on the ASX boards today.

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Dividend Investing

Citi and Goldman say these ASX dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these income options.

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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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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock is rocketing after receving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Another lithium takeover offer has been tabled.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 4 ASX 300 shares, say top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Market analysts have upgraded their ratings on these four ASX 300 shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Delta Lithium, Flight Centre, and Karoon Energy shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares missing out on the good times on Wednesday?

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Nufarm, Pilbara Minerals, and Seek shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

Meet the five ASX 200 shares that have just clocked new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a fine day on the market for these companies.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock just ripped 11% higher. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 stock following the release of its FY 2023 results.

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