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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Cannabis Shares

Why ASX cannabis shares just jumped back into the spotlight

| Bernd Struben

ASX cannabis shares operate in a nation where medical marijuana is legal but recreational use remains broadly forbidden.

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Cannabis Shares

Should I buy Incannex shares while they're at multi-year lows, or steer clear?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the cannabis-based pharma company a bargain buy right now?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Rex share price just nosedive 14%?

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie airline won't be enjoying a record year like Qantas.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip giants at 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

These giants are scaling new heights on Wednesday and making their shareholders smile.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price dips amid carbon reduction news

| Bernd Struben

BHP reported on how it intends to slash carbon emissions by 30% from 2020 levels over the next seven years.

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Tax

Own ASX shares? Here are 3 investing tax deductions you may not be aware of

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie taxpayers, start getting your invoices together. It’s tax time!

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Energy Shares

One question investors should ask themselves before buying Woodside shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares have a yield over 10% right now. Should investors be wary?

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Dividend Investing

Turning $100 monthly investments in ASX shares into a $13,999 yearly second income

| Bernd Struben

You can potentially build a second income of almost $14,000 a year by investing as little as $100 a month…

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Share Market News

Why did this major shareholder just sell 5.8 million AGL shares?

| James Mickleboro

Grok Ventures has offloaded $48 million worth of the energy company's shares.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price dips on BT Platforms news

| James Mickleboro

Westpac hasn't been able to find a buyer for its BT Platforms business.

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Share Market News

Telstra share price lifts on ACCC news, TPG dives 11%

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Competition Tribunal has dealt these telcos a blow, though one is feeling it more than most.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price falls despite further $734 million copper investment

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is boosting its copper production with a major investment.

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How to invest

3 ASX dividend shares, 5% yields, and an early retirement plan!

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire early? Then this could be the strategy to take.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend titan I'd buy over ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’d put this share in my shopping basket for dividends.

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Dividend Investing

11% dividend yield! Is this ASX All Ords share a bargain buy for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you always stay away from a share with an 11% yield?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 256 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $1,000 a year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Working hard is for suckers. Here's how to get the money rolling in while you lay back on the banana…

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ETFs

Here are all the reasons why I love the iShares S&P 500 ETF

| Tristan Harrison

Find out how a low-fee ETF investment option can end up delivering better returns.

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Materials Shares

Did Twiggy Forrest really just give away $5 billion worth of Fortescue shares?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on at Fortescue at the moment?

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Growth Shares

Morgans says these are the best ASX growth shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling particularly bullish on these ASX growth shares

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to look closely at these dividend shares.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 health tech stock has rocketed 80% in a year. Is it still a buy?

| Tony Yoo

The Pro Medicus share price is up 28% just this year. Can the rest of us get some of that…

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Investing Strategies

The 2 types of 'compelling' ASX shares Fidelity is targeting right now

| Tony Yoo

Uncertainty reigns at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't buy stocks. You just need to be careful.

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Materials Shares

Could Pilbara Minerals shares still be a buy based on its best-of-breed balance sheet?

| Tristan Harrison

Is cash king in the lithium sector?

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Dividend Investing

How do the dividends from Medibank shares compare to other ASX 200 blue chips?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Medibank an overlooked ASX dividend share?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

15% upside! Why Macquarie is keeping the faith in CSL shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Would it be a mistake to give up on Australia's iconic healthcare giant now? Macquarie believes so.

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Investing Strategies

What should ASX investors do if there's a recession?

| Tony Yoo

New Zealand has fallen into recession, so here's the playbook for Australian investors, according to Ophir portfolio managers.

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How to invest

No savings? I'd use the Warren Buffett method and starting buying ASX shares now!

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing. Just look at Buffett for inspiration.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX dividend stocks are buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says these dividend stocks are buys. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 extended its winning streak today.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price lifts amid Alinta acquisition rumours

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the iron giant looking for another way to control its cost?

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Technology Shares

It's not too late to buy this high-flying ASX tech share: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is saying that this tech share can keep climbing.

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Materials Shares

This could be the best ASX 200 mining share to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has this mining share on its coveted conviction list.

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Materials Shares

Watch out! Broker tips Mineral Resources shares to crash 20%

| James Mickleboro

This mining share could be about to go through a difficult period.

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Technology Shares

Up 70% in 2023, Xero share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero just hit a new 52-week high, but could another one be coming?

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ETFs

Should the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) be in every ASX investor's portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the VGS ETF an essential requirement of an ASX share portfolio?

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Share Gainers

Why Iluka, Lithium Energy, Talga, and Woodside shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making waves on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Lake Resources, Predictive Discovery, Premier Investments, and Star shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

My $200 weekly passive income plan using ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I would build an impressive dividend stream.

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