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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about the US Government debt downgrade?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a major ratings agency is more pessimistic about the US.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in August.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price being hit so hard on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA is falling alongside the big four ASX 200 banks today.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX shares Goldman Sachs tips to positively surprise this earnings season

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be ones to watch in August.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Strategic Materials, Calix, Sayona Mining, and Tietto shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday despite the market weakness.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares defying today's slump with new 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market is following the US lead today... down, down, down.

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Communication Shares

If I'd bought $2,000 worth of Telstra shares during the Covid crash, here's what I'd have today

| Bernd Struben

It took a brave investor to go bargain hunting for Telstra shares as COVID swept across the world.

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How to invest

What happens if you buy too many ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to diversification, you can have too much of a good thing.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris, Janus Henderson, Lindian, and Solvar shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Could you turn short-term pain into long-term gain with CSL shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

CSL shares were the third most popular stock purchased by high-net-worth baby boomers in FY23.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when economists expect the RBA to begin cutting interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares rallied when the RBA opted not to raise interest rates on Tuesday. Now, when can investors expect…

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Materials Shares

'Pretty neat': Is Pilbara Minerals' new lithium product all it's cracked up to be?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Pilbara Minerals could soon change the lithium export game.

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Financial Shares

Own IAG shares? Here's what to expect from the insurance giant's FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Is IAG going to deliver something special this month?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 stock is diving on a $550 million write-down

| Bernd Struben

Despite a challenging year, the ASX 200 stock delivered earnings in line with guidance.

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How to invest

Here's which ASX shares I'd buy with my first $1,000 investment right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the investments I would recommend to a beginner with $1,000 to invest.

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Bank Shares

How many NAB shares would I need to buy for $500 in monthly dividend income?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is popular with income investors for a reason.

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Materials Shares

Lithium deposit up and leadership out: Why Allkem shares are failing to spark

| Mitchell Lawler

Promising finds in the company's latest drilling results aren't enough to entice investors to bid up the Allkem share price…

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Financial Shares

Why did this ASX 300 share just crash 40%?

| James Mickleboro

This automotive lender is being sold off on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Important step': Why Coles shares are making headlines on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Coles shares are back in the news today with an agreement that should please ESG investors.

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Materials Shares

Loyal Lithium share price booms 50% following four-month trading halt

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is back and booming!

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Energy Shares

2 reasons the Woodside share price is diving today

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a bad news double for the energy giant.

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Materials Shares

What's going on with the Core Lithium share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium updated the market on progress at its Finnis Lithium Project this morning.

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Healthcare Shares

Is no FDA news bad news for Mesoblast shares?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the FDA update?

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price higher on DSO plans

| James Mickleboro

Liontown is planning on generating revenue earlier than expected.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's what to watch for in the result next week

| Tristan Harrison

There are several areas to consider when assessing the wealth management company's earnings.

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Materials Shares

This ASX battery materials technology share can double in value: broker

| James Mickleboro

One top broker is feeling very bullish about this stock.

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Retail Shares

Why the Wesfarmers share price looks attractive to me ahead of its FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting more profit growth in the FY23 result.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 dividend shares named as buys by brokers

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares are rated highly for a reason.

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How to invest

No savings at 55? Here's my 3-step plan for getting $1,200 of passive income per month

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing and build a nest egg.

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Dividend Investing

Is now the time to buy Westpac shares for passive income?

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac is tipped to pay the highest dividend yield of the big four banks in FY24.

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Gold

Are ASX 200 gold shares in for this 'additional upside' in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold stocks, large and small, have received a boost from an 11% increase in the gold price over the…

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Opinions

3 ASX small-cap shares I think could become the blue chips of the future

| Mitchell Lawler

They might be small companies now, but give these quality businesses enough time and they could grow to be blue…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

4 things to look for when buying high-yield ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

High-yield dividend shares can burn you if you don't know what to look out for.

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Investing Strategies

Which is better? Buying ASX shares all at once vs dollar-cost averaging

| Tony Yoo

What's the best way to buy shares? The age-old question is settled once and for all.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was pure chaos on the share market this Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

3 strong ASX growth shares to buy for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying good things about these growth shares in August.

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52-Week Highs

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) hits all-time high. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s never too late to invest in some of the best businesses in the world.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Technology is a dominant theme among the ASX stocks hitting 52-week highs today.

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ETFs

What are you buying with the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF?

| James Mickleboro

This ETF is very popular with investors. But why?

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