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How to invest

Warren Buffett just helped drive a US$36 billion profit. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

The investment guru's company Berkshire Hathaway reported its second-quarter results over the weekend.

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Defensive Shares

7 mighty companies I'd invest in to build a defensive ASX portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would build a defensive share portfolio today.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares still a buy after its Suncorp roadblock?

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant still a buy or should you give it a miss?

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price dives 9% following explanation to the ASX

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has just hit a new multi-year low.

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BNPL shares

What's sending Block shares 11% lower today?

| Bernd Struben

Block shares are tumbling again today after closing down 6% on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Sell your Telstra shares to buy these ASX tech shares: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Telstra out, tech stocks in. Here's what this broker is saying about the telco giant.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is this ASX 300 healthcare share charging 9% higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

Today’s a big deal for Estia shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto boss 'cautiously optimistic' on China. What does it mean for ASX iron ore shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is demand going to stay strong for iron?

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Dividend Investing

Lifelong passive income for $5 a week? Here's how I'd aim to achieve it with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

You don’t need a fortune to start building a passive income from ASX shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares that are tapping into strong growth tailwinds

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting a lot more growth from these two names.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price sinking again on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shares are having a very tough time this month.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I rate as buys for stable payouts

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks have been steadily growing their payments.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price charges higher amid significant resource upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals' drilling activities have delivered strong results.

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Materials Shares

'Powering to production': Liontown shares higher on lithium update

| James Mickleboro

Liontown has released an update on activities at the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project.

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Opinions

The Kogan share price has soared 70% in 2023. Here's why it could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is it still a good time to go shopping for Kogan shares?

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Technology Shares

The pros and cons of investing in WiseTech shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a smart decision to look at this ASX tech share?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons why I own this ASX 300 share for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I like the cash this stock is providing every quarter.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Here's your FY23 results preview

| James Mickleboro

A strong result is expected from this energy giant later this week.

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Materials Shares

4 reasons to sell Fortescue shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant has been tipped to crash into the red.

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ETFs

Why the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) looks to me like a great long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s go global with an investment portfolio.

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Healthcare Shares

What this broker is saying about Mesoblast shares following the selloff

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on Mesoblast.

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Materials Shares

Own ASX lithium shares? Here's the latest lithium price forecast

| James Mickleboro

Where is the price of lithium heading in the coming years?

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Small Cap Shares

'Considerable value': 2 small-cap ASX shares with bright futures

| Tony Yoo

Now that interest rates might stop climbing, smaller stocks could have a chance to bite back.

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Share Market News

Here 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 Gainers

'Under the radar': 2 ASX shares to buy now on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The most rewarding moments in investing are when you catch the lift on level 2 to see it climb to…

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend stocks have been named as buys by analysts

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for income investors right now according to brokers.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

For your portfolio's sake, don't ignore these important events in the coming days.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs until 2033

| James Mickleboro

These three top ETFs that have generated strong returns in recent years.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields could be on the menu for these shares.

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Retail Shares

'Affordable luxury': 2 ASX retail shares picked to benefit from higher migration

| Bronwyn Allen

Emanuel Datt from Datt Capital reveals the ASX retail shares he thinks will do best over the coming years.

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Dividend Investing

Worried your ASX dividends will be cut this reporting season? Read this

| Bernd Struben

The first quarter of calendar year 2023 saw ASX shares deliver a whopping $28.3 billion in dividends.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares with 30% upside

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have slapped buy ratings and big price targets on these growth shares.

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How to invest

How long would it take to build a $1 million ASX share portfolio investing $500 a month?

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps to take to build a million-dollar portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Could the blocked ANZ-Suncorp deal be a boost for CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at some of the positives and negatives.

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How to invest

How popular are ASX shares among the rich and wealthy?

| Sebastian Bowen

And how does your portfolio balance compare to the richest Australians'?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX 300 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Dividends, dividends, dividends! That's what analysts see with these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in August 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Reboot your stock market investment portfolio with some top ASX income shares that pay you to own them.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top ASX shares?

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