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Opinions

Why I'd BUY this heavily shorted ASX share while it's under pressure

| Bernd Struben

Down 39% in 2024, short sellers think this ASX 200 share has further to fall. I think they’re wrong.

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Dividend Investing

Do you have a slice of the $45 billion worth of upcoming ASX dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors are getting a major pay rise from this earnings season...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a miserable hump day for ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Telstra dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a leading broker is forecasting for the telco giant's dividend in the coming years.

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up 300 Westpac shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Westpac has increased its dividend payouts every year since 2020.

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REITs

Why ASX property shares could be set for a comeback

| Zach Bristow

The recovery could be strong, too, according to one global investment giant.

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Broker Notes

Forget Guzman Y Gomez and buy these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see value in these shares. Here's why they could be good alternatives.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares receiving a jolt of energy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are dramatically surging today...

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares ignore weak lithium forecast with 15% rebound

| Zach Bristow

Investors are on the bullish side of Pilbara Minerals today.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy stocks pressured as the oil price takes another tumble. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down ASX 200 energy stocks today. But could they be set to rebound?

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, DroneShield, Mineral Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Retail Shares

Which ASX retail shares are overcoming the slowdown in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

These retail stocks have started the new financial year strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, CBA, NextDC, and REA Group shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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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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52-Week Highs

Why is this ASX gold share roaring to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this miner are having a golden day. But why?

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International Stock News

Opinion: These 2 artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are recession-proof

| Adam Spatacco

Technology stocks may be seen as too risky to own during a recession, but I see these companies as exceptions.

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International Stock News

2 no-brainer Warren Buffett stocks to buy right now

| Johnny Rice

The Oracle of Omaha knows what to look for in a company.

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International Stock News

Should Nvidia investors be worried about this statement from Broadcom's CEO?

| Billy Duberstein

Cloud giants are increasingly looking to free themselves from chip making dominator, Nvidia.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares primed to surge 21% over the next year?

| Bernd Struben

Down 46% in 2024, this expert is tipping a big turnaround for Fortescue shares into 2025.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price surges 17% as the company bunkers down with $1.3 billion sale

| Tristan Harrison

The market is loving the mining company’s update.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock lifts off on US$475 million Australian asset sale

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock aims to return more capital to shareholders.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver significant profit growth in the next few years.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group share price drops after $11b Rightmove takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

The UK property listings company says thanks but no thanks.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares jump 7% on US contract win

| James Mickleboro

The counterdrone technology company continues to kick goals overseas.

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Data Centre Technology
Capital Raising

NextDC share price drops on $750m capital injection for Asian expansion

| James Mickleboro

The data centre operator is raising funds to support its expansion.

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Resources Shares

2 sold-off ASX mining shares this fund manager thinks are top buys

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks to be positive about, according to this analyst team.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX stocks Bell Potter rates as top buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker feels very positive about these stocks. But why?

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Financial Shares

Here is the earnings forecast out to 2029 for Macquarie shares

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank has a very promising profit outlook.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP shares and this ASX dividend stock in September

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the miner and this stock could be great options for income investors.

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Industrials Shares

What are the chances of DroneShield shares paying a dividend?

| Zach Bristow

Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Guess which high yielding ASX 200 stock is tipped for a 37% rally!

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect big things from this beaten down ASX 200 dividend stock in FY 2025.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 38% to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I think this company has impressive investment income credentials.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these funds. Let's see why.

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Technology Shares

Broker says this excellent ASX 200 tech stock can deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is a big fan of this high-flying stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

Why I'd buy this ASX ETF for income over the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of ways to invest for income via ASX ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% and 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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52-Week Highs

11 ASX 200 stocks that smashed new 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

And yes, of course, CBA shares are among them!

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Real Estate Shares

Thinking about buying ASX REITs? Expert outlines the pros and cons

| Bronwyn Allen

Clive Maguchu from State Street outlines the positives and negatives of ASX real estate investment trusts.

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Financial Shares

$10,000 invested in IAG shares 12 months ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

The IAG share price hit a four-year high of $7.85 on Tuesday.

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