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Growth Shares

Buy these fantastic ASX 200 growth shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been named as buys by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys in July and are expecting big yields.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps higher on RBA rate hike pause

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into ASX 200 shares following the RBA’s decision to keep interest rates on hold in July.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price smash the market in June?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant was in fine form in June and thumped the market.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price crash 43% in June?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share was sold off in June. What happened?

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Gold Road, Sayona Mining, and Silver Lake shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Latin Resources, Paradigm, Sunland, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price crater 24% in June?

| Bernd Struben

July is off to a strong start for the Zip share price following a 24% collapse in June.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Vulcan Energy share price rocketed 20% in a week?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great time to be a shareholder of this lithium share.

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Retail Shares

The Woolworths share price surged 11% in FY23. What's next?

| James Mickleboro

Can Woolworths shares be market-beaters again in FY 2024?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 mining stocks just upgraded by Goldman Sachs

| Bernd Struben

Goldman Sachs sees significant potential upside ahead for all three of these ASX 200 mining stocks.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Volpara Health share price is leaping 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

This company is beginning to move towards being cash flow positive.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy the dip on CSL shares or not?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of several experts.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares rocketing 20% to 100% today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are thumping the market on Tuesday and making their shareholders smile.

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Resources Shares

Following a record-breaking year, what's the outlook for ASX mining shares in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia achieved a second record year of export earnings in FY23, but they'll fall from here.

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Technology Shares

Droneshield share price zooms 18% higher on record Five Eyes defence deal

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up the Droneshield share price following news of a record defence contract.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price surging 8% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is catching the eye of investors on Tuesday. Here's why.

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Healthcare Shares

Lumos Diagnostics share price rockets 1,036% in 2 days on FDA news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Lumos Diagnostics share price through the roof following news from the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price ripping 7% higher on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is making its shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Costa share price jumps 10% on $1.4b takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Costa could soon be snapped up in a $1.4 billion deal.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 300 lithium director just sold $2.2 million worth of company shares

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has reported some significant insider selling.

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International Stock News

Tesla share price leaps 7% following record quarter

| Bernd Struben

Investors bid up the Tesla share price after the company reported on its second quarter production figures.

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How to invest

How buying ASX shares can be cheaper than you might think

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the costs of investing in shares shouldn't worry you.

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Dividend Investing

Reinvestment royalty: 2 ASX 200 shares masterfully growing their dividends

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has outlined how these two stocks are rewarding shareholders more every year with bigger dividends.

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Gold

Goldman Sachs just slapped buy ratings on these ASX 200 gold shares

| James Mickleboro

These could be the shares to buy for exposure to the precious metal.

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Dividend Investing

Could an obsession with passive income be short-changing young ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there such a thing as too much passive income?

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Share Market News

What could the latest retail sales data mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Have shoppers tightened their financial belts?

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Investing Strategies

'Supply is tight': 2 ASX shares ready to grow like teenagers

| Tony Yoo

The economy might be struggling after all the interest rate hikes, but experts reckon this pair will rocket ahead regardless.

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Retail Shares

Up 154% in 2023, why this 'growing' ASX All Ords share is still a buy

| Mitchell Lawler

The team at Wilson Asset Management have weighed in on whether this company can still deliver from here.

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REITs

'The stock can double from here': Buy this ASX 200 share for exposure to alternative assets

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager has called this stock out as an opportunity with large upside.

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Defensive Shares

'Quality defensive': 2 ASX 200 shares for a battle-ready portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Check out these stock tips from Baker Young Toby Grimm for resilient growth through economically depressed times.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares managed a 9% return in FY23. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac shares returned to form in FY23.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these strong ASX 50 dividend shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers reckon that income investors should be buying these top dividend shares.

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Energy Shares

Could Japan's 'flexible measures' on LNG emissions boost the Santos share price?

| Bernd Struben

Axing the Santos led offshore Barossa project would come as a blow to investors, who’ve enjoyed an 8% boost in…

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price flew into turbulence in June

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 finished June in the green, but the Qantas share price didn’t join in the party.

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Bank Shares

Why the ANZ share price underperformed the ASX 200 in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Rising interest rates and competition had a major influence.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a big day for the ASX 200 index on Tuesday for one key reason.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price had a strong FY23, what happened?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what happened last financial year for Australia’s biggest company.

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Share Fallers

'Bright outlook': 2 ASX shares now in a perfect dip for buying

| Tony Yoo

Experts name a pair of stocks that have plummeted in recent times but are worthy long-term investments.

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ETFs

Here are 3 fantastic ETFs for ASX investors to look at in July

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs for investors to look closely at in July.

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