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Materials Shares

Why was the Pilbara Minerals share price sold off in March?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares went on a wild ride last month.

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Dividend Investing

Investing $10k in Westpac shares could generate substantial passive income

| Brooke Cooper

A $10,000 investment in Westpac could provide around $700 of dividends this finanical year.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price higher amid Suncorp Bank takeover news

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is seeking to acquire the banking operations of Suncorp. But will it be allowed?

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Technology Shares

Seek share price sinks 7% on guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The continued moderation of job ad volumes is weighing on Seek's revenue.

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Bank Shares

Could buying Westpac shares at under $22 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on Westpac to achieve good returns?

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Energy Shares

How much would I need to invest in Woodside shares for a $500 monthly income?

| James Mickleboro

Woodside shares could be like an ATM for investors in the coming years.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price soar higher than the ASX 200 in March?

| Brooke Cooper

Acquisition updates, growth plans, and biofuel, oh my! Here's what Qantas was up to last month.

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Opinions

A bull market is coming: One ASX growth stock down over 50% to buy and hold

| Tristan Harrison

I think this fallen market darling can soar again.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much to invest to get $800 per month

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend yields are key to decide how much people need to invest.

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Dividend Investing

The ASX 200 is down 5% since February. Time to pounce for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 dividend shares can set investors up with some handy passive income streams.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up from brokers.

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Broker Notes

'Strong demand': The 2 ASX 200 shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

The stock market has plunged in recent weeks after a buoyant January. Here's a pair to buy for cheap.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price smash the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares performed well last month. What’s going on?

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Investing Strategies

Why ASX shares in 2023 are eerily similar to 2019 (and what you should do)

| Tony Yoo

Here are 5 stocks perfectly positioned to rise if this year truly replicates what happened three years ago.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to buy that no one talks about

| Tony Yoo

Do you want your portfolio to perform better than the market? Well, you better do something different to the market!

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot happening on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say Telstra and this ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for investors right now.

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ETFs

Why did the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF just hit a new 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did this ETF smash the ASX 200 today?

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ETFs

It's another day, another all-time high for this Buffett-esque ASX ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

This high-flying ETF has just hit yet another all-time record. Here's the tea.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big losses in the lithium space are driving trading volumes today.

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Materials Shares

Could this further cloud the outlook for ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

The rapid growth in EV batteries saw lithium prices hit all-time highs in 2022. 2023 is shaping up a bit…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Don't underestimate the earnings potential of this ASX 300 share: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Underestimate this ASX 300 share at your portfolio's peril.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX share just rocketed 30% before being halted

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share was on fire before it was slammed into a trading halt.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Lake Resources, Tyro, and Woodside shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making investors smile on Monday.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 stocks smashing new 52-week highs on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a good day for the ASX 200, but a great one for these seven shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Netwealth, Perseus, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares having a tough time on Monday.

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Materials Shares

Directors have bought more than $1.6m of New Hope shares in a week. Should you buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Insiders seem to think the stock looks attractive at its current level.

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Bank Shares

3 Warren Buffett tips on how to invest in ASX 200 banks

| Bernd Struben

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has some handy tips for allaying investor fears surrounding the banking sector.

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ETFs

Why is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) tumbling on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors will be happy to see this ETF trail the market today.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

The first AMP dividend in over 2 years is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how much AMP's first dividend in some years is worth.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the RBA tomorrow

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 share investors will be keeping one eye on the RBA tomorrow afternoon when the central bank announces its…

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Materials Shares

What on earth happened to the Core Lithium share price in March?

| James Mickleboro

Despite rebounding strongly late in the month, the Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) share price still recorded another disappointing decline…

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Materials Shares

A director has been buying up BHP shares. Should you?

| Brooke Cooper

Could stock in the iron ore giant really offer 10% upside?

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Dividend Investing

Buying South32 shares for the dividends? Read this first

| Tristan Harrison

Are South32 shares a good choice for dividend income?

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Technology Shares

Electro Optic Systems share price rockets 53% on Ukraine deal

| James Mickleboro

A major contract win is giving this defence share a massive boost on Monday.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares off to such a great start on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The big energy stocks are helping send the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) higher in early trade.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 300 lithium director just doubled their holding of company shares

| Brooke Cooper

The insider sunk more than $50,000 into the stock last week.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price rocketing 19% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a stunning start to the week.

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