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Energy Shares

Why are investors selling ASX energy shares today?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a great day for energy shares on Thursday. But why?

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Retirement

I'm close to retirement. Should I keep buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares can be volatile, but they can also help to fund a comfortable retirement.

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Travel Shares

How bad was September for the Qantas share price?

| James Mickleboro

Last month was one to forget for shareholders of Australia's flag carrier airline.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is rocketing 130% on some big news

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is getting investors excited on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why did Rio Tinto shares outperform in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for the diversified miner.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why today is a good day to own Medibank shares

| James Mickleboro

Medibank will be rewarding its shareholders with a dividend today.

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Opinions

Soul Pattinson shares are my favourite long-term pick for strong ASX dividends

| Tristan Harrison

It pays dividends to own this stock.

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Gold

Newcrest share price rises on big special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest plans to reward its shareholders with a big fully franked special dividend this month.

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Opinions

Why I just invested $6,000 into the ASX share market

| Tristan Harrison

The opportunities were too good to ignore this week.

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Gold

'An asset they can't afford not to own': The ASX 200 gold share with 70% upside

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner could be a takeover target for the big players according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

Gaming and travel are on the menu for analysts at Morgans this month.

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ETFs

3 high-quality ASX ETFs for investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be worth considering if you're looking for an easy way to invest.

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Opinions

Is it safe to buy ASX shares today? Here are 2 better questions to ask

| Sebastian Bowen

Successful investing starts with asking the right questions.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields are expected from these income shares.

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Dividend Investing

9%+ yield: Time to buy these 2 ASX dividend shares for awesome MONTHLY income?

| Tony Yoo

This pair has also had very stable share prices for years, so are they worth adding to your stock portfolio?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 have another poor session? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Should I rush to buy these fallen ASX 200 blue-chip shares currently at 52-week lows?

| Tony Yoo

When quality companies hit rock bottom, there is potential to pick up an absolute bargain.

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Dividend Investing

Citi says these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

What is this leading broker saying about these income options?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX shares today.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 insider just doubled down on their company shares

| Bronwyn Allen

How much did this company director invest?

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Materials Shares

It was an eventful month for the Liontown share price in September. Here's what happened

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share roared higher last month despite the market blues.

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Retirement

Boost your retirement portfolio with these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these top stocks as buys. Here's why they could be a good fit for a retirement portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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International Stock News

The Dow Jones just tumbled 431 points! What happened?

| Mitchell Lawler

Another signal for more interest rate increases is taking a toll on the share market.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles shares in the buy zone in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does Coles' September share price drop make it an October buy?

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Share Gainers

Why Noxopharm, Orora, Ramelius, and Silver Lake shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling with the market on Wednesday.

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Cheap Shares

6 ASX 200 shares trading on P/E ratios below 10 right now

| Bronwyn Allen

Our six examples include mining shares, an airline stock, and retail shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Core Lithium, Lake Resources, and TPG Telecom shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap shares with 'good growth potential as well as attractive dividend yields'

| James Mickleboro

These could be small caps to buy right now according to one fund manager.

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Share Market News

2 directors are buying the dip on this ASX All Ords retail share, just in time for the latest dividend!

| Bronwyn Allen

This retail share has fallen from a 52-week high of $1.09 in May to 76 cents today.

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How to invest

What's the likelihood of a stock market crash before the end of 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the markets crash in 2023, or are investors just getting ahead of themselves?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks strong returns could be on offer with these top ASX 200 shares.

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Bank Shares

Did this factor help the ANZ share price outperform in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for the bank.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price falling on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price is trading lower on Wednesday. In morning trade, the banking giant's shares…

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Materials Shares

Rinehart snares another 50 million Liontown shares. What now for Albemarle?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian mining doyen Gina Rinehart has raised her stake in Liontown -- again.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX healthcare stock Noxopharm explodes 165% on FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this healthcare stock will be smiling today. Here's why.

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Materials Shares

What's going on with Fortescue and this green hydrogen unicorn?

| James Mickleboro

Why did Fortescue just lead an investment round in this green unicorn?

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Materials Shares

Dear BHP stock fans, here are 3 important dates to mark on your calendars

| James Mickleboro

BHP's management is going to have a busy few weeks.

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Share Market News

The record CSL dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| James Mickleboro

It's payday for CSL shareholders. What is heading their way today?

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Cheap Shares

'Expect strong returns': 2 ASX 200 shares now at a rare buying opportunity

| Tony Yoo

Morgans' Jabin Hallihan is urging investors to 'buy the dip' on these quality stocks.

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