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Dividend Investing

Show us the money! The ASX shares delivering the best dividend upgrades this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal 12 ASX shares paying at least a 20% increase in dividends this August reporting season.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Is another rate hike coming next week or have we reached a peak?

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price fared remarkably well in August. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The NAB share price bucked the wider selling trend in August.

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Capital Raising

29Metals share price sinks 10% after miner taps investors for $122 million

| Bronwyn Allen

The institutional component of the miner's capital raising announced this week achieved a 97% take-up rate.

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Small Cap Shares

Buy these small cap ASX shares in September: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could have major upside potential according to one broker.

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Dividend Investing

Boost your income with these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these ASX dividend stocks.

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Technology Shares

What is Citi saying about the Xero share price?

| James Mickleboro

Have Xero shares peaked or can they keep going?

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Earnings Results

Here's a wrap of the big ASX 200 winners and losers this reporting season

| Sebastian Bowen

August's earnings season had plenty of winners but a few losers too.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords share plunge 18% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's another day deep in the red for this healthcare company.

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Share Gainers

Why Pointsbet, Santos, Talga, and Webjet shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong finish to the week.

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Chalice Mining, Fortescue, and Mayne Pharma shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Why did the BHP share price fall in a hole in August?

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's shares had a tough month.

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Dividend Investing

1,000 shares of this top ASX 200 dividend stock pays $2,614 in yearly passive income

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend shares with full franking credits can see investors hold onto more of their passive income at tax time.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the latest Bendigo Bank dividend? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Bendigo Bank just upped its dividend. But you'll need to be quick to secure it.

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Share Gainers

Why is this little ASX mining share soaring 18% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this little ASX mining share soaring higher today.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to pocket the latest Pilbara Minerals dividend? Here's how

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is paying its shareholders a generous final dividend.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the CSL share price beat the ASX 200 in August

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors buying this healthcare giant last month?

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Resources Shares

Trifecta exit: Fortescue shares tumble as more executives walk away

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue share price is down more than 5% on Friday morning.

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Travel Shares

$250+ million fine: Qantas shares plunge AGAIN after ACCC boss speaks her mind

| Tony Yoo

The consumer watchdog wants to make an example of the airline if it's found guilty of ripping off customers.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Coles share price falling on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a good reason why the supermarket business is facing selling pressure.

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Technology Shares

Pointsbet shares charge higher on monster capital return plan

| James Mickleboro

It will be raining cash for this betting company's shareholders soon.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX healthcare share is starting to get ridiculously oversold

| Mitchell Lawler

Be careful to write off a high-quality company if the fundamentals are still holding strong.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price pushing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares are rising on Friday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Is the beaten down Chalice Mining share price in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

Is this week's selloff a buying opportunity for investors?

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's what's coming up in September

| Tristan Harrison

Let's check what the highlights may be for the telco giant this month.

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Share Market News

Could lithium sales provide financial padding for Wesfarmers shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Mt Holland be transformative for the company’s profitability?

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares smashed the market in August. But why?

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ETFs

Guess what average annual return the ASX Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) has delivered over the past 3 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX VDHG exchange-traded fund is unusual in that it is comprised of 7 other ETFs.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what's coming up for the company in September

| Sebastian Bowen

August was a busy month for CBA. Now investors have something to look forward to this month.

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Dividend Investing

2 big-name ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These could be the dividend shares to buy this month according to Goldman Sachs.

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Energy Shares

Down 10%, should I buy the August dip on AGL shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Do analysts like the look of the ASX energy share right now?

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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 in the red.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 300 directors who each sold more than $3 million in company shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be worried about these selldowns

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Ready to spring some bright new stocks into your ASX portfolios?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for big yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting big yields from these dividend shares in the coming years.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today made it four-for-four gains in row for the ASX 200.

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Dividend Investing

15 high-profile ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ASX 200 dividend shares that are poised to pay out?

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price struggle in August?

| Bernd Struben

The ANZ share price underperformed the benchmark in August.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Allkem share price get beaten up in August?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner had a tough month. What happened?

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