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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another day to forget for the ASX 200.

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Dividend Investing

$10k of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into passive income of $500 a month with ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can use ASX shares to build a passive income stream.

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Share Market News

'Substantially below our estimate': Guess which ASX 200 stock AustralianSuper just topped up on

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia's biggest super fund just upped its stake in an ASX 200 stock that is subject to an agreed takeover…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This week is turning into a bloodbath for ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

Are these high-yield ASX dividend stocks must buys?

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be on offer with these shares.

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Record Lows

Endeavour share price sinks to new all-time low amid ACCC blow

| Mitchell Lawler

Endeavour might need to rejig this acquisition. Here's why the ACCC is initially not fond of a Rye Hotel takeover.

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Materials Shares

Latin Resources share price crashes 30% in under 3 weeks

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is taking a beating this month. But why?

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Share Fallers

Sayona Mining share price dives 11% as sell-off continues

| Bronwyn Allen

Sayona Mining was the biggest faller of the ASX 200 today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX biotech stock explode 36% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX nano-cap healthcare share has leapt 47% in just a week.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in September.

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Financial Shares

BOM officially declares El Nino is on. Here's why that could boost the IAG share price

| Bernd Struben

IAG reported $10.2 billion in total insurance claims for the 2023 financial year.

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Technology Shares

Down 34% this week: Is the Brainchip share price going to zero?

| James Mickleboro

Did Intel just hammer the first nail in the Brainchip coffin?

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Cannabis Shares

Could ASX cannabis shares be set for a resurgence?

| Bronwyn Allen

The world's legal and medical fraternities are taking small steps forward in the medicinal cannabis movement.

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Aussie Broadband share price smashed 4 new 52-week highs in September?

| Sebastian Bowen

This telco can't stop climbing. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Deterra Royalties, Fonterra, and South32 shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are sinking into the red on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, IGO, Sayona Mining, and Transurban shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Here's why I added Resmed shares to my portfolio last week

| Mitchell Lawler

Fear is consuming the Resmed share price. I've decided to take action while the market is panicking.

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Travel Shares

Pain may continue for Qantas share price. Here's the latest

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares have come under pressure on several fronts since the ASX 200 airline posted record full year profits.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares you've probably never heard of that could be hidden gems

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these hidden gems.

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Materials Shares

Why is the IGO share price being hit so hard today?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a tough day for ASX lithium shares today.

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Opinions

ASX 200 Index: Here are my 3 top predictions for 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

2024 could be a positive year for ASX shares, if history is to go by.

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Broker Notes

2 All Ords mining stocks just upgraded by Morgan Stanley

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has slapped overweight ratings on these miners today.

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Energy Shares

If I'd invested $5,000 in Whitehaven shares 3 years ago, guess how much I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 coal stock has seen its share price soar and paid out some hefty dividends in recent years.

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Opinions

Here's how I'd invest $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this investment could shine for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Own Rio Tinto shares? Your dividends are being paid today!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Rio shares, you have some cash coming your way today.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares racing higher on positive updates

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare shares are avoiding the market weakness on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Fortescue share price amid this US battery factory news?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is actively targeting some of the US$369 billion in clean energy initiative subsidies provided by the US Inflation Reduction…

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX copper share just crash 70%?

| James Mickleboro

Look out below! What's going on with this crashing copper stock?

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Energy Shares

The New Hope share price is down 20% since October, and one director is buying the dip

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner has reported some insider buying.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Transurban share price cracks following ACCC verdict on Horizon stake

| Mitchell Lawler

The toll road operator has become a victim of its own success.

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Share Market News

The Federal Reserve just kept interest rates on hold. So why is the ASX 200 slumping?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the Fed holding interest rates steady, US and Aussie investors are feeling jittery.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares could pay dividend yields of at least 9% in FY25!

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends ahoy! These stocks are paying large yields from global profits.

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Materials Shares

What could $10,000 invested in Allkem shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Will this lithium share deliver strong returns over the next 12 months?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How I learned to love low share prices

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I raise it to remind you of how you should think about share prices.

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Materials Shares

Here's why ASX lithium stock Anson Resources is rocketing 10% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock has just released a promising update.

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ETFs

'Beyond our expectations': How to invest in obesity drugs like Ozempic with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

This could be your way to invest in obesity drugs.

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Share Market News

Why Westpac shares are a best idea for this broker

| James Mickleboro

One broker is still a big fan of this banking giant.

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Materials Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 mining shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Are you in the market for some ASX mining shares this month? If you are, then it could be worth…

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How to invest

Worrying about stock market volatility? Here are 4 tips from multi-billionaire investor Ray Dalio

| Sebastian Bowen

Ray Dalio gives us some tips on how to invest in today's markets.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect great yields from these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these dividend shares.

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