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How to invest

Is it possible to make $100,000 of annual passive income with ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Capital, compounding, and patience could lead to significant passive income from the share market.

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Share Market News

Why have ASX 200 shares had such a shocker week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering why the Australian share market suffered such a rough week despite the RBA keeping rates on hold?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was hard to find a winner on the ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's where I'd go hunting for inflation-busting dividend yields on the ASX

| Mitchell Lawler

These are my top picks to stave off the incredibly detrimental effects of inflation.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 stocks are quality buys for FY24

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could give your portfolio a boost in the new financial year.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX 200 dividend shares that could boost your passive income stream

| Sebastian Bowen

I believe these shares can start paying you healthy passive income right away.

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Financial Shares

How did the AMP share price manage to rocket 18% in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

AMP shares were back in the spotlight in the last financial year for the right reasons.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share just unlocked a new 52-week low. Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this high-quality company that has been beaten down?

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Technology Shares

Down 30% in 2 weeks, has the Weebit Nano share price now turned the corner?

| James Mickleboro

The last couple of weeks have been volatile for this semiconductor company. Are the good times going to return?

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Bank Shares

Why are CBA shares leading the big four lower on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA the worst performing bank today by far.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price had sluggish growth in FY23 but brokers are bullish for FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

One top broker expects the CSL share price to rise to $340 by the end of FY24.

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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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Materials Shares

Why this ASX 200 lithium stock is considered the cream of the crop

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock is up 55% in a year, and these top brokers believe there’s more outperformance to…

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Appen, Magellan, and Pinnacle shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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How to invest

The ASX 200 has surged 50% since the 2020 stock market crash. Here's what I'd do now

| Sebastian Bowen

Should we wait for the next stock market crash to invest in the share market?

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Share Gainers

Why Global Lithium, Latin Resources, Regis Resources, and Renascor shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market selloff on Friday.

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Gold

How this ASX 200 gold stock is defying Friday's market sell-off to march higher

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords Gold Index is down 2.5% today, but this ASX 200 gold stock is marching higher.

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How to invest

This favourite Warren Buffett indicator is predicting stock market trouble. Should we listen?

| Bernd Struben

The ‘Buffett Indicator’ has peaked before the last three major global stock market crashes.

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Bank Shares

What caused the Bank of Queensland share price to sink 18% in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ’s risk culture and weakening margins saw investors become more pessimistic.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price is up. So why is the BHP share price sliding today?

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices edged higher to US$110 per tonne overnight, but the BHP share price is heading the other way…

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords mining share crashing 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is having a difficult session on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price smash the ASX 200 with a 30% gain in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

IAG was a great holding for portfolios during the last financial year.

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Materials Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals share price soared over 110% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the last financial year was incredible for shareholders.

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Materials Shares

Why was the Lake Resources share price crushed in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer had 12 months to forget in the last financial year.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 mid-cap shares offer the best dividend yields?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 10 highest ASX dividend payers among the ASX 200 mid-cap stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why did the AGL share price deliver electrifying returns in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

AGL shares absolutely smashed the market in FY23. How did that happen?

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How to invest

3 risks I try to avoid when finding the best ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I try to prevent big losses in my portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Lithium and uranium: 2 ASX mining stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about these stocks right now.

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Dividend Investing

2 defensive ASX dividend stocks that analysts say are buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These strong dividend shares could be top additions to your portfolio in this uncertain economic environment.

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Dividend Investing

Want $2,000 in annual dividend income? Invest $20,000 in these 3 high-yield ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If I were looking for big dividends, I’d back these three stocks.

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ETFs

Wondering how the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) did in FY23? Here's your answer

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard's VAS ETF would have delighted its investors over FY2023.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX financial shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 finished 9.67% higher in FY23 and these financial shares had the strongest share price growth.

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Growth Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling particularly bullish on these ASX growth shares

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Opinions

What will happen to ASX shares over the next 12 months?

| Tony Yoo

Stocks went gangbusters in the 2023 financial year after a terrible 2022. Here's what's showing up in Dr Shane Oliver's…

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Share Gainers

'Strong cash flow': 2 soaring ASX shares still good to buy

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have been powering ahead this year, but QVG reckons it's not too late to jump on for the…

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How to invest

Should I wait until the next stock market crash to buy ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is waiting for a market crash the smart move for ASX investors?

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Share Fallers

2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy that were punished last month

| Tony Yoo

This is the golden opportunity to add these stocks to your portfolio, according to QVG analysts.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX lithium shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium commodity prices plunged in FY23 but M&A excitement kept investors interested in lithium shares.

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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 red day for the ASX 200 index.

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Investing Strategies

The disappointing ASX sector now ready for a MASSIVE winter revival

| Tony Yoo

Did you just cough? Maybe this heavily discounted industry could be your cure for a sick portfolio.

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