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Share Market News

Everything you need to know about the Westpac dividend

| James Mickleboro

How big is the bank's latest dividend? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech shares catching heat this time?

| Zach Bristow

The news continues on for WiseTech.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech stock lifts on $2.9 billion funding news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech stock is getting a boost from $2.9 billion in new funding arrangements.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is starting the week with a bang on big news!

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Gold

Which soaring ASX gold share now has $200 million more financial firepower?

| Zach Bristow

Funds will be used to expand operations.

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Technology Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe these shares could be great options for growth investors.

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ETFs

Want to own the world's strongest stocks? I think this could be the right ASX ETF to buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is compelling to me for its leading holdings.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares sink 7% on CEO exit and 'major actions'

| James Mickleboro

This mining company's CEO is leaving following a scandal.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Woolworths share price just hit a 52-week low: Is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock in the bargain basket?

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Broker Notes

Top broker says these ASX stocks can rise 35% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter thinks these shares could rise strongly over the next 12 months.

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Earnings Results

Westpac shares on watch amid $6.99b profit and new buyback

| James Mickleboro

Has the big four bank delivered the goods for investors this year? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Cheap Shares

Down 40%! Should you buy this beaten down ASX 200 stock?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker has given its verdict on this sold-off stock.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these ASX income stocks in November

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about these income options this month?

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX lithium stock almost doubled in value in October

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner made its shareholders smile last month. But why?

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Retirement

How I plan to retire rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps that I would take to ensure I reach retirement with plenty of funds.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what is happening.

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Growth Shares

2 super ASX growth shares to buy for huge returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these shares. Let's see what they are saying about them.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Index investing

Is the ASX-listed S&P 500 ETF (IVV) a simple way to buy the dip in US stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not hard to buy S&P 500 shares on the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 of Fortescue shares could net me a $1,011 yearly passive income!

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons many ASX passive income investors own Fortescue shares.

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Technology Shares

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 2.48% increase last week.

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Opinions

Up 190% in a year, why I think Life360 shares can keep soaring higher

| Tristan Harrison

This tech stock has plenty of potential.

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Growth Shares

The best Australian shares to buy with $1,000 right now 

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great options for Aussie investors when the market reopens.

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Healthcare Shares

3 small-cap ASX healthcare shares 'with strong prospects'

| Bronwyn Allen

Fund manager IML discusses why these 3 ASX healthcare shares are likely to rise in value.

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Retirement

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 45 in Australia

| James Mickleboro

Do you have enough for a comfortable retirement? Let's have a look.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking to make long term investments? These shares could be worth a closer look.

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Share Market News

Will the RBA finally cut interest rates next week?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what economists are saying about the central bank's meeting.

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Energy Shares

Down 33%! Why this ASX 200 uranium stock is 'trading at a discount'

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 uranium stock is materially undervalued by the market, according to a leading fund manager.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price fall 7% in October?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's review what happened with the ASX 200 mining giant in October.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great options for income investors.

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BNPL shares

Owners of Zip shares are projected to start receiving dividends in the next few years

| Tristan Harrison

An expert is forecasting that passive income could start flowing.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 25,000 shares of this ASX stock for $4,000 a year in passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I really like this stock for its dividend credentials.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured a rough Friday to close the trading week today.

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX bank shares falling today when investor loans have jumped 30%?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a rough day for the financial sector.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' status in October

| Bronwyn Allen

The brokers turned bullish on these ASX companies last month.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in October

| Bronwyn Allen

The national home value rose for the 21st consecutive month while the ASX 200 dipped.

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Dividend Investing

Want the latest ResMed dividend? Here's what you need to do

| Sebastian Bowen

The cutoff for ResMed's latest payout is fast approaching.

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