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Blue Chip Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Telstra shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Are Telstra shares a good option for investors at the current price?

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Economy

Could the latest CPI data mean the end of interest rate rises in Australia in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's inflation data could give pause to rising interest rates.

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Materials Shares

The Pilbara Minerals share price is on fire in 2023. Could investors get burned – or rich?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares have been on fire this year. Can the hot streak continue?

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Earnings Results

'Clearly a disappointing financial result': Why ASX 300 stock Austal just crashed 20%

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 300 stock has sunk deep into the abyss on Wednesday. But why?

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Economy

ASX shares rise as inflation comes in cooler than expected

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's inflation numbers appear to be good news for ASX shares.

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Earnings Results

'Rapid growth': Corporate Travel share price heats up amid earnings forecast

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX travel share is expecting a massive surge in profits. Here's the latest update.

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Earnings Results

Catapult share price rockets 10% on 'great quarter'

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is getting a lot of love from investors on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Own AFIC shares? Here's what you need to know about the latest dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC's latest dividend won't come as too much of a shock.

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Materials Shares

Leo Lithium shares resume trading tomorrow. Here's what to watch

| James Mickleboro

Will this lion be roaring back into action on Thursday?

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Earnings Results

Kogan share price jumps 7% on return to profit

| James Mickleboro

Kogan's sales are falling but its profits are up!

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International Stock News

Microsoft stock falls on quarterly results as revenue growth slows

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is reacting negatively to the company's latest results, despite beating expectations. What's going on?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares I'd buy with $1,500 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks to significantly grow their profit in the next few years.

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price higher on solid Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant has handed in its latest report card.

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Share Market News

What is Goldman Sachs saying about the Core Lithium share price?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock has been on a wild ride this week. Where is it going next?

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Share Market News

What the Barbenheimer hype can teach us about investing

| Andrew Legget (TMFalegget)

“It is the best day ever. So was yesterday, and so is tomorrow, and every day from now until forever.”…

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Technology Shares

Broker says this ASX 200 tech share can rise ~20%

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker is saying good things about this tech stock.

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ETFs

Why this Vanguard ASX ETF easily ticks the diversification box

| Tristan Harrison

Get global share market exposure with this impressive ETF.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to pounce on these dividend shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX All Ords shares making it rain dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two high-yield stocks that pay quarterly.

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Opinions

Why I wouldn't buy this big-name ASX 200 share if you paid me

| Mitchell Lawler

I suspect this ASX 200 company will leave long term shareholders disappointed.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another decent session is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

8.7% + dividend yields! 3 ASX shares I'd buy now for passive income

| Tony Yoo

You should never buy stocks because of massive yields alone, but these ones might have a chance to grow your…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's winning ASX 200 shares?

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Technology Shares

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about Altium shares

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this tech stock? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Arafura share price surging 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Arafura shares had a strong session on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price charge 4% higher on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP shares rose to an intraday high of $46.25 apiece today.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are expecting these stocks to make double-digit returns.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Core Lithium, Domino's, and Mesoblast shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being sold off on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Endeavour, Monadelphous, and Pilbara Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday.

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price just hit a 3-year high. Too late to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Have you missed the boat on this insurance stock?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outpacing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price is having a strong run today.

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Gold

'One of the largest deals of its kind': Why this ASX gold share is soaring 22% today

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX gold share has some big news today.

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Retail Shares

Are Treasury Wine shares a smart buy for ASX bargain hunters?

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares have struggled since China imposed hefty tariffs on Australian wine exports in 2020.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs urges investors to buy Endeavour shares while they're cheap

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down drinks giant could be just the tipple right now.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

A mixed bag of ASX All Ords shares have hit new price records today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Domino's share price getting burnt today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are selling down this pizza chain operator today.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price rebounds 7% off 52-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

No one will be happier with today's share price rebound than the CEO.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX insurance shares have hit 52-week highs this month. Is there a catch?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley is concerned that significantly higher premiums could eventually cost customers.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a cracking session on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks, including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue, are surging today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't let cheap brokerage cost you money

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What’s not to like about cheap brokerage?

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