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Dividend Investing

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lock in high yields with ASX shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Yields are pushing higher as share prices fall. I'm finding quality companies that are getting caught up in the mix.

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How to invest

The ASX 200 is less than 1% above its pre-COVID high set 3 years ago. So, why buy shares at all?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hasn't had a great three years. Here's why I'm not worried.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks offer income investors big yields

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these big dividend yields!

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing day for investors on the ASX 200 today.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX 200 growth shares for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to provide big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

What's in store for the Pilbara Minerals share price in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Will this lithium giant be a market beater again in the next financial year?

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares just got hit with a broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has lost one of its biggest bulls.

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Share Fallers

Why APA, Bega, Transurban, and Weebit Nano shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Two ASX 200 retail shares and a big four bank stock have received broker upgrades.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Next Science, Macmahon, and Pointsbet shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Thursday.

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Opinions

How I invest in ASX shares and still get a good night's sleep

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve deliberately positioned my portfolio to be resilient.

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Dividend Investing

Are South32 shares worth buying for dividend income right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

With one top broker tipping a yield of 11% in FY24, is this a no-brainer for dividend investors?

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Materials Shares

Why Macquarie says the Allkem share price has even more upside

| James Mickleboro

Brokers remain bullish on this lithium miner. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $7,000 of BHP shares during the pandemic dip? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

2021 and 2022 were particularly rewarding for passive income investors holding BHP shares.

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Share Market News

Transurban share price dips on ACCC probe

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC has concerns over a potential acquisition.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is booming 28% on a sales boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX healthcare share after the company reported it’s on track to substantially exceed product sales…

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA next Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Expectations for another RBA rate hike in July throwing up headwinds for ASX 200 shares have changed dramatically over the…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making investors smile on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are beaten-up Bega shares a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this beaten down share? Or should you keep your powder dry?

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Technology Shares

Weebit Nano share price returns from suspension and continues to sink

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this tech stock right now?

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Growth Shares

Forget gold! I'd buy unloved ASX 200 shares for a faster retirement instead

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of these two stocks close to 52-week lows.

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Healthcare Shares

What's happening with the Medibank share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Medibank made a commitment at the start of the pandemic that it would not profit from COVID-19.

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Materials Shares

'Outstanding potential': Why the WA1 share price is jumping 10% today

| James Mickleboro

This critical minerals share is racing higher again!

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Resources Shares

Broker names 3 ASX mining shares to buy for FY24

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be top options for investors in the next financial year.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 10 ASX 200 shares going ex-dividend today

| James Mickleboro

It will soon be payday for shareholders of these ASX 200 shares.

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Index investing

Is the ASX 200 the cheapest it's been in 12 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

By one metric, the ASX 200 is at its cheapest level in a decade.

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Bank Shares

Why Goldman Sachs just upgraded ANZ shares to a conviction buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman thinks that ANZ is now the best bank to buy.

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Energy Shares

Will AGL shares be worth owning in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Households and businesses are paying more for energy.

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ETFs

The Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS) just hit a new 52-week high. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The global share market continues to rise.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the Westpac share price in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to jump on the bank?

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these top ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Broker Notes

'Compelling' decarbonisation ASX share to buy for dirt cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

This is a rare buying opportunity for a green technology provider, says one expert.

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Energy Shares

Should I buy Paladin Energy shares for 'an expected surge in uranium prices'?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why is this ASX uranium share on the most-wanted list of an Aussie broker?

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How to invest

3 go-to metrics to help decide which ASX share to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These are financial measures I like to look at when analysing businesses.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock has plunged to a 10-year low

| Mitchell Lawler

Rising costs are battering this well-known ASX 200 company.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Opinions

With $5 a day, here's how I'd start earning passive income for life with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

If you can put aside the price of a cup of coffee everyday, I can take you to the promised…

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ETFs

3 defensive ASX ETFs to buy if a recession comes

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for investors concerned about a recession.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in July according to Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to take a look at what analysts are saying about these dividend shares.

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Travel Shares

How is FY24 shaping up for Flight Centre shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying or selling this travel share?

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