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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields could be on the menu for these shares.

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Retail Shares

'Affordable luxury': 2 ASX retail shares picked to benefit from higher migration

| Bronwyn Allen

Emanuel Datt from Datt Capital reveals the ASX retail shares he thinks will do best over the coming years.

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Dividend Investing

Worried your ASX dividends will be cut this reporting season? Read this

| Bernd Struben

The first quarter of calendar year 2023 saw ASX shares deliver a whopping $28.3 billion in dividends.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares with 30% upside

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have slapped buy ratings and big price targets on these growth shares.

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How to invest

How long would it take to build a $1 million ASX share portfolio investing $500 a month?

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps to take to build a million-dollar portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Could the blocked ANZ-Suncorp deal be a boost for CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at some of the positives and negatives.

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How to invest

How popular are ASX shares among the rich and wealthy?

| Sebastian Bowen

And how does your portfolio balance compare to the richest Australians'?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX 300 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Dividends, dividends, dividends! That's what analysts see with these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in August 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Reboot your stock market investment portfolio with some top ASX income shares that pay you to own them.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top ASX shares?

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Earnings Results

Apple stock price on watch following quarterly results

| James Mickleboro

Apple has released its quarterly update. Here's how it performed.

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Materials Shares

Can Sayona Mining shares deliver better outcomes for investors in August?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's been a big week of news for Sayona Mining but the stock has fallen back to its 52-week low…

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend stocks analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could give your income portfolio a big boost.

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Gold

Could ASX 200 gold stock De Grey Mining really have 35% upside?

| Bronwyn Allen

De Grey Mining shares are down on Friday but broker RBC can see the light.

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium share could rise 30%: analyst

| James Mickleboro

There could be big gains ahead for this lithium share.

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Retirement

With inflation near 30-year highs, how long can $1 million last me in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Is $1 million enough for a comfortable retirement?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price marches higher as oil production cuts deepen

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are in the green as crude oil prices lift to three-month highs.

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Share Market News

Viva Leisure shares surge 6% on shareholder discount program. Which other ASX companies offer ownership perks?

| Bronwyn Allen

High-tech health club operator Viva Leisure has introduced a 25% discount on club memberships for investors.

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Materials Shares

Broker names Liontown shares as a buy for lithium investors

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could roar higher according to Bell Potter.

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Travel Shares

Is it time to cool our jets on the Flight Centre share price?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares got a big boost when the company upgraded its earnings guidance in July. Can the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords share leaping 25% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors seem to love this strategic move.

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Opinions

This pair of ASX 200 shares are at the top of my watchlist for August. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two shares are a pair of the ASX 200's best businesses.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, and ResMed shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time on Friday.

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Earnings Results

Here's why ASX tech share Dicker Data is leaping higher today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Dicker Data share price today after the ASX tech stock released its unaudited half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Why Azure Minerals, Beach Energy, Dicker Data, and Melbana Energy are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Block share price falling?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a painful morning for Block shareholders after its latest quarterly update.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Azure Minerals share price flying 20% higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is catching the eye this morning. But why?

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares today for $3,000 in annual passive income?

| Bernd Struben

I might choose to reinvest some or all of that passive income back into ASX dividend shares. Or I might…

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International Stock News

Amazon stock price jumps 10% after defying expectations

| Mitchell Lawler

The world's biggest e-commerce company just sent a message to all the doubters with this second-quarter result.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price crashes 58% after FDA blow

| James Mickleboro

This biotech is having one of the worst days in its history. But why?

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price higher despite ACCC blocking Suncorp Bank acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC has dealt this banking giant a blow on Friday.

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Earnings Results

ResMed share price crashes 10% on FY23 earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

ResMed's earnings have fallen short of expectations in FY 2023.

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Gold

Should I be looking at gold as an investment right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

There is more than one way to invest in gold.

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ETFs

What's the dividend yield of the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be an excellent option for diversification.

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How to invest

How to pick the best ASX lithium shares now 'those frenzied days are over'

| Mitchell Lawler

Irrational exuberance is now in short supply as lithium prices come back to Earth. It's time to take a measured…

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Earnings Results

Experts forecast the ASX 200 winners and losers this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

The consensus is for solid results but lower dividends and a weaker outlook.

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the best ASX mining shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are top picks for the team at Morgans this month.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy right now for income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that income investors should be buying these shares.

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ETFs

3 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could help take your portfolio to the next level in August.

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