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Broker Notes

Citi gives its verdict on CSL shares post-selloff

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to snap up this beaten down stock?

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX 200 buy-the-dips you may have missed and the ones brokers recommend now

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas today's best ASX 200 buy-the-dip opportunities according to the experts.

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Technology Shares

Should I be buying ASX artificial intelligence shares right now?

| Mitchell Lawler

'AI' might go down as the most-used term of 2023. So is it time investors wake up to its potential?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price having such a strong month so far?

| Monica O'Shea

What's with Fortescue shares in June?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX All Ords shares trading ex-dividend next week

| Bernd Struben

If it’s passive income you’re after, you’ll want to own these ASX All Ords shares at market close the day…

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Materials Shares

What is driving the Allkem share price higher today?

| James Mickleboro

The lithium miner's shares are having a decent session thanks to an update.

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Gold

De Grey Mining share price surges on $3 billion rumour

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is glittering on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Are ASX 200 mining stocks about to get an early Christmas?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining shares have trounced the benchmark index in June. And they may be primed for more outperformance.

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Opinions

Better ASX 200 tech stock to buy now: Wisetech or Xero shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two of the strongest technology businesses on the ASX.

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Energy Shares

Why are AGL shares lighting up the ASX 200 with a 15% gain?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day to have this energy company's shares in your portfolio!

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International Stock News

Could autonomous vehicles send the Tesla share price soaring past US$300?

| Bernd Struben

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk first told the world of his plans to develop self-driving robotaxis back in 2016.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Endeavour shares at their 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

This drink business has just hit a 52-week low. Is this a buying opportunity?

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How to invest

$50k in savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn it into $250k with ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares are the best way to go if you have a spare 50 large.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price higher on Queensland agreement

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has signed an agreement with the Queensland government to support its acquisition of Suncorp Bank.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 300 directors sold over $15 million of their company shares this week

| James Mickleboro

These directors have cashed in their shares for a big pay day this week.

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Materials Shares

Is Latin Resources stock the quiet achiever of the ASX lithium sector?

| Monica O'Shea

The company is developing a lithium project in Brazil.

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ETFs

US interest rates paused: Time to buy the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)?

| Tristan Harrison

Should interest rates make a difference to valuations in the US?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and this ASX 200 dividend stock now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could give you a passive income boost.

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ETFs

Do the dividends from the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) come fully franked?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors looking for fully-franked dividends might have an issue with the VAS ETF.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price on watch amid massive profit guidance

| James Mickleboro

At a time when energy bills are going through the roof, AGL is predicting huge profits.

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Travel Shares

Up 44% in a year, has the Qantas share price levelled out?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Qantas shares keep rising after giving investors a 44% gain in the past year?

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 dividend shares that have raised payouts every year for 10+ years

| Bronwyn Allen

This inflation-fighting income investing strategy is particularly beneficial in retirement.

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Gold

My Newcrest shares are down 30% since 2019. Here's why I'm holding firm

| Sebastian Bowen

Price is what you pay, value is what you get.

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Share Fallers

'Attractive valuation': 2 ASX shares QVE analysts just bought

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have been shocking recently, but the long-term outlook is much better than that suggests.

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Materials Shares

How many Liontown shares are owned by insiders?

| Mitchell Lawler

The bigger the stake held by insiders, the more aligned they are with the financial interests of investors like you…

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Dividend Investing

Citi says these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could give your passive income a nice boost.

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Broker Notes

Are Zip shares finally worth buying now?

| Tony Yoo

Can the buy now, pay later thrive in the new world of credit checks and an economic downturn?

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Cheap Shares

2 oversold ASX retail shares I want to buy before they bounce back

| Sebastian Bowen

I think the market has oversold these ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

3 steps to start earning $500 in monthly passive income with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

The franking credits offered by many ASX dividend stocks can see investors holding onto more of their passive income come…

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Broker Notes

2 exciting ASX 200 shares that ECP is backing right now

| Tony Yoo

One tumbled and the other flew last month, but ECP analysts believe in both for long-term growth.

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ETFs

If you'd invested $5,000 in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) at the start of 2023, congrats! Here's what you'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares S&P 500 ETF has smashed the ASX 200 in 2023. Here's how.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a high.

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Woodside shares today (and 3 not to)

| Motley Fool Staff

The ASX energy giant had a bumper 2022 but should you add Woodside shares to your portfolio?

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Share Gainers

Why are BHP shares having such a stellar week?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good week so far for the Big Australian amid optimism surrounding the iron ore price.

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ETFs

3 high-quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

If you want some new ETF additions this month then these could be the ones to buy.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today’s biggest gainers?

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Growth Shares

Buy and hold these ASX growth shares for a decade

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top long-term options for ASX investors.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price jumps on pricing news

| Tristan Harrison

The accounting software company's subscribers are being slogged with another price increase.

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Materials Shares

'Very much excited': Guess which ASX lithium share just soared 70%

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at one explorer that is charging ahead today.

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Materials Shares

What is fair value for the Core Lithium share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner cheap or overvalued? Let's see if we can find out...

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