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Share Market News

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend stocks are buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Mining and roads are on the menu for income investors this week.

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Investing Strategies

Expert names his 'preferred lithium company' plus an oversold ASX 200 stock to buy

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of shares that Shaw and Partners' Jed Richards says are bargains at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Earnings Results

Altium share price on watch amid FY23 revenue and earnings beat

| James Mickleboro

Altium delivered strong revenue and profit growth in FY 2023.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

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ETFs

Are these some of the best ASX ETFs for investors to buy in August?

| James Mickleboro

Check out these top ETFs that give investors access to a large number of high-quality companies.

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall shares shine despite full-year profits sinking 79%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 property company delivered its FY 2023 results today.

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Blue Chip Shares

Here are 3 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these could be the blue chip shares to strengthen your portfolio right now.

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Opinions

Want proof that the ASX 200 isn't always efficient? Here it is

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett doesn't assume the stock market is perfect, and neither should you.

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Resources Shares

'Risks are skewed to the downside': Are China worries dragging on the BHP share price?

| Bernd Struben

BHP derives the majority of its revenue from iron ore, with copper coming in at number two.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price underperforming as strike threat escalates

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares could face some headwinds if workers go on strike in September as threatened.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide share price tanks 9% as profits slump

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors haven't been impressed with this company's earnings today.

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Materials Shares

Down 14% in a month, should I pounce on Allkem shares ahead of tomorrow's results?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this ASX lithium play charge up returns?

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Share Gainers

Why Audinate, Breville, NIB, and Premier Investments shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Adairs, Elders, and Iress shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling heavily on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to bank the boosted AGL dividend? Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what you need to do to secure AGL's latest dividend...

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Earnings Results

This ASX All Ords share is leaping 21% on record profits

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share saw earnings and profits soar in FY23.

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Retail Shares

Demerger talks, CEO walks, sales fly like a hawk: Premier Investments share price jumps 11%

| Tristan Harrison

FY23 is shaping up to be a record year.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Azure Minerals share price on ice today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has been put in a trading halt. But why?

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Travel Shares

Why are Qantas shares in hot water on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares are having a turbulent start to the trading week.

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Earnings Results

Iress share price sinks 33% amid $140 million first-half loss and dividend suspension

| James Mickleboro

This fintech company is feeling the wrath of the market today following a disappointing half-year update.

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Earnings Results

Breville share price rockets 15% amid surging FY23 earnings

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 electrical appliance manufacturer Breville reported a 17% year on year increase in earnings.

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Earnings Results

Adairs share price suffers 14% sell-off on 'challenging' FY23 result, dividend cancelled

| Tristan Harrison

Sales are suffering in the current economic environment.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 share crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

Elders has been sold off on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

NIB share price charges higher amid 43% profit boost for the ASX 200 health insurer

| Bernd Struben

NIB lifted its final FY23 dividend payment by 36% from the prior year.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares tumble on Q3 profit miss

| James Mickleboro

The market hasn't responded positively to Westpac's update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are A2 Milk shares crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares are falling from grace on Monday. But why?

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Financial Shares

AMP share price falls on $110 million settlement

| James Mickleboro

AMP has settled a shareholder class action.

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Earnings Results

IAG share price on watch after profit rockets 140%

| Tony Yoo

The ASX insurance giant has reported bumper FY23 results. How will the market react?

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ETFs

The pros and cons of investing in the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)

| Tristan Harrison

Is excellent diversification all that it's cracked up to be?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares with 'significant growth opportunities'

| Tristan Harrison

These three little-know names could be big opportunities.

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Dividend Investing

Better dividend buy: Telstra shares or Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY)?

| Tristan Harrison

Which option would be smarter to call on for passive income?

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Materials Shares

Why did this top broker just upgrade Core Lithium shares?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium has lost one of its biggest bears.

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Growth Shares

If I'd invested $2,400 in this ASX 200 stock 20 years ago I'd have $1 million today!

| Tony Yoo

If you can pick an excellent growth share then have the discipline to hold it for decades, it's like winning…

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $20k in ASX shares today to target $10k in dividends over 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

Big dividends could be coming from these names.

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Bank Shares

Could BOQ shares pay a 10% dividend yield in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

How much can investors bank on strong dividend income?

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price in focus following $1.8b quarterly profit

| James Mickleboro

How are Westpac's margins holding up in the current environment?

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Energy Shares

Own Santos shares? Here's what to look for in the upcoming result

| Tristan Harrison

We check what could be the highlights of the oil and gas producer's upcoming HY23 report.

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