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Dividend Investing

Is now the time to buy Westpac shares for passive income?

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac is tipped to pay the highest dividend yield of the big four banks in FY24.

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Gold

Are ASX 200 gold shares in for this 'additional upside' in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold stocks, large and small, have received a boost from an 11% increase in the gold price over the…

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Opinions

3 ASX small-cap shares I think could become the blue chips of the future

| Mitchell Lawler

They might be small companies now, but give these quality businesses enough time and they could grow to be blue…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

4 things to look for when buying high-yield ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

High-yield dividend shares can burn you if you don't know what to look out for.

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Investing Strategies

Which is better? Buying ASX shares all at once vs dollar-cost averaging

| Tony Yoo

What's the best way to buy shares? The age-old question is settled once and for all.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was pure chaos on the share market this Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

3 strong ASX growth shares to buy for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying good things about these growth shares in August.

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52-Week Highs

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) hits all-time high. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s never too late to invest in some of the best businesses in the world.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Technology is a dominant theme among the ASX stocks hitting 52-week highs today.

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ETFs

What are you buying with the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF?

| James Mickleboro

This ETF is very popular with investors. But why?

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Share Fallers

Here's why the AGL share price is getting whacked on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The energy giant's shares are losing steam fast, but why?

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price set a new record in August?

| Bernd Struben

After notching two-year highs in July, what’s next for the Fortescue share price?

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Share Gainers

Why Calix, Codan, PSC, and Symbio shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a decent session despite the market weakness.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Baby Bunting, Weebit Nano, and Westgold shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling more than most today.

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Dividend Investing

My favourite ASX dividend stock to buy for reliable income

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend share offers a yield of almost 6% right now.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Drinks, tech, and mining are on the menu this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this fundie sold Woolworths shares and bought this ASX 200 stock instead

| Tristan Harrison

Why it could be time to go shopping for this retail share.

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Healthcare Shares

'Breakthrough results': Why this ASX healthcare share just exploded 160%

| Bronwyn Allen

BCAL Diagnostics has developed a blood test to detect breast cancer that it says may be ready for commercialisation within…

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares analysts are tipping for big things

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares have been tipped as buys...

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's how OPEC's massive cuts are impacting the oil price

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shareholders have been keeping a close eye on OPEC+ as the cartel slashes crude oil production.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock trading near 52-week lows just celebrated its first battery-grade lithium production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX lithium stock after the company reported on its first battery-grade lithium production.

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares that have more than doubled in value in just a year

| Bronwyn Allen

These supercharged ASX mining shares operate in lithium, copper, rare earths, and bauxite.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Is your portfolio ageing like a fine wine?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Giving good wine some time to mature is a smart strategy.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Bank of Queensland share price rocket 10% in July?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the regional bank posted more than three times the gains notched by the ASX 200 last month.

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Resources Shares

If I'd bought $2,000 worth of this ASX resources stock a year ago, I'd now have $46,000!

| James Mickleboro

Big returns have been generated by this resources stock.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price rising on 'significant milestone'

| Bronwyn Allen

The first shipment to an international buyer has set sail.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 40% on a 'major copper discovery'

| James Mickleboro

A major copper find is giving this mining share a boost today.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price lower despite mid-stream 'game changer'

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant is pushing ahead with an exciting project.

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Communication Shares

Own TPG shares? Here's what you stand to gain from the Vocus deal

| Tristan Harrison

Calling shareholders: cash could be unlocked from an asset sale

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords share is rocketing 18% following a takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Superloop has tabled an offer for this cloud communications company.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price frozen ahead of FDA news

| James Mickleboro

This biotech share is frozen ahead of what could be the biggest moment in its history.

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Share Market News

The absolute first thing to check when your ASX shares report this earnings season

| Tristan Harrison

Which financial statement is more important?

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Technology Shares

'Attractive entry point into a global growth story': Goldman says buy this ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has been on fire but the gains could continue according to Goldman Sachs.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares in August: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These could be the blue chips to buy in August according to brokers.

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Dividend Investing

Forget gold! I'd buy ASX 200 dividend shares to earn a second income

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to passive income, dividend stocks beat gold every time.

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these ASX dividend shares are buys in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares could load up your piggybanks with dividends.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the Westpac share price in August?

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager has outlined some of the problems facing the banking sector.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set for a tough session on Wednesday.

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