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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 ASX dividend stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts expecting from these dividend shares?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today still had some big winners, despite another market fall.

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Retail Shares

Why were ASX retail shares hit hardest today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians are continuing to tighten their belts, according to new retail data.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not all bad news on the ASX 200 today...

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Dividend Investing

The Brickworks dividend just got a boost, so why is the share price tanking?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock continues to build its dividend.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price surges despite Scarborough Federal Court blow

| Bronwyn Allen

Higher oil prices appear to be offsetting the impact of a Federal Court loss on Woodside shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? Here's what to watch in October

| James Mickleboro

It could be a busy month for CSL and its shareholders in October.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares hitting new 52-week highs today?

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Technology Shares

This high-flying ASX tech share can still rise a further 35%: broker

| James Mickleboro

There could still be plenty more returns to come from this tech share.

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Bowen Coking Coal, Latin Resources, and Soul Patts shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Star Entertainment share price just hit another all-time low

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator's shares fell to 60 cents apiece today.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Lake Resources, ResMed, and Santos shares storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the worst over for ResMed shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed shares have rebounded 13% since hitting a four-year low last Friday.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares have 'lagged the oil price': Is now the time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this ASX energy share be in the buy zone today?

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Gold

Why is ASX 200 gold stock DeGrey Mining halted today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold developer is sitting on a tier one mine.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates to watch next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that are about to pay out?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Soul Pattinson dividend

| Tristan Harrison

It was another year of dividend growth.

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Energy Shares

Why owners of Woodside shares will be having a great day

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are delivering on several fronts today.

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Dividend Investing

It's a great day to own BHP shares. But why?

| James Mickleboro

Today is payday for BHP shareholders with billions being returned.

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Growth Shares

Should you invest $10,000 into these 3 excellent ASX growth shares?

| James Mickleboro

What sort of returns could be on offer from these growth shares?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price having such a cracker day?

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are now up more than 19% since 11 September.

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Dividend Investing

The Telstra dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's the lowdown

| Tristan Harrison

Want to know how much Telstra is paying out today?

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Materials Shares

2 ASX lithium stocks rocketing 25% to 55% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A potential takeover and a key appointment have boosted these lithium stocks.

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price higher on Livent merger update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are having a decent session. But why?

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price leaps 6% on 'proven advances' in lithium technology

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources aims to be a major clean lithium developer.

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Earnings Results

Soul Pattinson share price falls 5% as war chest nears $1 billion

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are not satisfied by Soul Pattinson's bigger dividend and increased cash flows.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Latin Resources share price tumbling 8%?

| James Mickleboro

Is Latin Resources being too ambitious with its lithium price assumptions?

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Earnings Results

Premier Investments share price higher on record FY23 profits and dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Peter Alexander and Smiggle owner has released its FY 2023 results. How did it do?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares jump after oil prices march higher

| James Mickleboro

Oil prices have continued their seemingly unstoppable rise.

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Earnings Results

Brickworks share price sinks on huge FY23 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks' earnings took a hit in FY 2023 but it still managed to increase its dividend.

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Share Market News

REVEALED: Which ASX companies are the most productive in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

Productivity is a hot topic in Australia, so let's check out which publicly listed businesses are the best at it.

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Dividend Investing

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why today is important

| Tristan Harrison

It’s dividend day!

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Today is payday!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own CBA shares, today is your lucky day.

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Financial Shares

Should IAG shares be on my buy list in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Is insurance a smart place to look for opportunities?

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Resources Shares

What's coming up for Rio Tinto shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Will there be even more volatility for the resources giant?

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Want income? Want capital gains? Check out these dividend shares.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech showdown: Should you buy Altium or WiseTech shares?

| Tony Yoo

Two darlings in the Aussie technology scene go head to head. Which should you buy?

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Investing Strategies

3 hottest themes stock investors are buying into right now

| Tony Yoo

Curious about what everyone else is thinking? Here is where the money is flowing to at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form and recorded a small decline. The benchmark fell 0.1% to…

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Share Market News

Why are US shares doing so much better than ASX 200 shares in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 has risen 11.75% while ASX 200 shares have risen 1.32%.

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