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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Get a passive income boost from these ASX dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for income investors.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Wesfarmers share price just smash a new 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers' shares are making its shareholders smile right now.

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ETFs

3 ETFs that could be top buys right now

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be quality options for investors this week.

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? Here's why I'm eyeing BHP shares

| Bernd Struben

As a leading ASX 200 dividend stock, BHP shares offer a great path towards building a regular passive income stream.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which lithium stock outperformed all other ASX 200 shares today.

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech stock is up almost 40% in 2023 and has just hit an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX tech stock can't stop climbing. Here's what's going on.

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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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How to invest

My $10-a-day approach to building a second income with ASX shares

| Brooke Cooper

Creating a long-term passive income doesn't have to break the bank.

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Share Fallers

Why AMA, New Hope, Regis Resources, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why EML, Lake Resources, Lindsay, and Sayona Mining shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a strong start to the week for these ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons I think Fortescue shares are still cheap

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the iron ore giant's share price could keep rising.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's trading volume charts are all about ASX lithium stocks.

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Opinions

What to know before giving up on growth and going all-in on ASX dividend shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Dividends could be an anchor on long-term returns if the wrong companies are chosen.

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Share Fallers

Why did ASX All Ords share AMA just crash 30%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did AMA just lose a third of its value?

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Materials Shares

Why is ASX lithium share Latin Resources on ice today?

| Bernd Struben

Latin Resources entered a trading halt this morning.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the US Fed in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is bucking the selling trend that took hold in the United States on Friday as US investors…

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 12,000 Westpac shares for $150 in monthly passive income

| Brooke Cooper

The big four bank could prove a winning dividend buy.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Liontown shares at the start of 2023, here's what I'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Liontown shares have made investors rich in 2023. Here's why.

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Bank Shares

Here's why Bank of Queensland shares are making news again this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors in this ASX 200 bank may be in for more disappointment.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price just surged past $100. Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shares have stormed back to $100. Can the bank keep rising?

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares are booming in 2023 with more gains forecast: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Over the past six months, the Northern Star share price has surged 83% while the Evolution Mining share price is…

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $4,000 of IAG shares 5 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have IAG's dividends made up for its share price's poor performance in recent years?

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Opinions

After steep falls, these ASX All Ords shares look dirt cheap to me

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are some of the cheapest All Ords shares around.

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Technology Shares

I'd love to buy these 2 top ASX tech shares right now for strong returns

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I really like these two tech ideas.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock Regis Resources is tumbling 12% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The market's bidding the stock lower on disappointing news of its gold production.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas share price having such a strong start to the week?

| Bernd Struben

When the global pandemic struck in early 2020, Qantas found almost its entire fleet grounded and its share price smashed.

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Share Gainers

Lake Resources share price leaping 10% higher on 'major milestone'

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources uses ion exchange technology for lithium production, greatly reducing the environmental footprint.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| James Mickleboro

Dividend payments are coming soon from these popular ASX 200 dividend shares.

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Technology Shares

EML share price rockets 11% after chief steps down

| James Mickleboro

This struggling tech share is having a strong session thanks to some big news.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 share is gaining on a record quarter

| Brooke Cooper

Traffic on the company's toll roads jumped 12.9% year-on-year last quarter.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I just bought for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve been busy investing in these two ASX dividend shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is the New Hope share price crashing 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner is having a tough start to the week, but it's not all bad news.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price higher on big lithium news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has uncovered one of the largest mineral resources in North America.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income seekers: Experts say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for passive income seekers thanks to their big yields.

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Opinions

Why this fund manager thinks these 2 outperforming ASX shares can keep beating the market

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares could be a great way for investors to beat the market.

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ETFs

Why I think this ASX ETF is a top pick for global diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Want to get more international exposure? Try this ETF.

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Dividend Investing

Need passive income? Turn $5,000 into $25 every month with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these names could unlock monthly dividends for income-seekers.

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Broker Notes

'Attractively priced': 2 ASX shares perfect for bargain hunters

| Tony Yoo

Glenmore portfolio manager Robert Gregory explains why these March losers are still worth backing for the long run.

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Technology Shares

Could buying Xero shares at under $95 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a strong recovery on the horizon for Xero shares?

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