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Share Fallers

Why Carsales, Evolution, Kelsian, and Synlait shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a disappointing note.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares reverse the charge higher to tumble today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold shares have reversed their march higher and are mired deep in the red today.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want the latest dividends from these high-yielding shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel Management, Kingsgate, Liontown, and Neuren shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note.

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Materials Shares

The Lynas share price has clocked five 52-week lows this month. Broker tips 25% upside

| Bronwyn Allen

Lynas hit a fifth 52-week low yesterday at $6.25 per share.

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Technology Shares

Guess which beaten-up ASX 300 tech share is up 16% this month

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been going nuts for this tech stock this month despite the market volatility.

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Energy Shares

With oil below $75 per barrel, what's next for the Woodside share price?

| Bernd Struben

In June last year, Brent crude oil topped US$123 per barrel. Today it’s trading for less than $75, putting the…

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Bank Shares

AMP shares: Keep calm and carry on or cash out?

| Mitchell Lawler

Will AMP stage the comeback shareholders are hoping for? There are always two sides to every story.

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Record Highs

2 ASX 300 shares cracking record highs on Friday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 300 shares have ignore recent market volatility and raced to record highs.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price edges lower amid $31 million joint venture news

| Bernd Struben

The Medibank joint venture with Aurora Healthcare aims to integrate inpatient and out-of-hospital care.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank stocks lift after Credit Suisse share price soars 19%

| James Mickleboro

ASX 200 banks are responding positively to news out of Europe.

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Dividend Investing

6 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates in the next week

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends are about to be headed to shareholders of all of these stocks.

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Earnings Results

Life360 share price higher on 100% revenue surge

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock's full-year results have gone down well with the market on Friday.

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Opinions

2 leading ASX 200 shares to buy that could keep outperforming in 2023: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two names could keep delivering outperformance.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Another day, another bank in trouble

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I'm calling for much more, and better, regulation for our nation’s and the world’s banks.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much I'd need to invest in Wesfarmers shares to generate a $150 monthly income

| Tristan Harrison

This retail giant could be a great choice for generating passive income.

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Share Market News

Founders sell off $125 million worth of this ASX 200 company's stock. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been selling off their holding this ASX 200 stock but probably shouldn't be concerned.

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Investing Strategies

The one ASX share we're holding onto for dear life: experts

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Discovery Fund's Chris Bainbridge and Mark Devcich also explain why PE ratios are absolute rubbish for…

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Materials Shares

How to generate $500 of monthly income from Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant has paid tens of billions of dollars in dividends in recent years. Here's how you can get…

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Resources Shares

Is it time to buy ASX 200 iron ore shares right now?

| Tony Yoo

Will China's economic revival be enough to sustain commodity prices, or will the rest of the world be a drag…

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the best ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans believes that these ASX dividend shares tick a lot of boxes for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett rakes in $9 billion in annual dividend income. Should I buy ASX dividend shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

The world's most revered investor isn’t shy about revealing the secrets to his investing success.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

An improved performance is expected from the ASX 200 on Friday.

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ETFs

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF has soared 15% so far in 2023. Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are US tech shares still good value after rallying in 2023?

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Index investing

Is right now a massive buying opportunity for the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has lost a lot of value this week.

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Travel Shares

What's with the Qantas share price on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

The airline was unable to cruise above the ASX 200 carnage today.

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ETFs

Income investors could get very big dividends from these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

If you don't want to pick stocks then you could just settle for these quality income-focused ETFs.

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Travel Shares

Up 8% in 2023, is right now the time to buy back into Webjet shares?

| Monica O'Shea

We consider whether the travel company is a buy.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We've got some interesting developments that are driving ASX volumes today.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price is on a rollercoaster today. Is Credit Suisse to blame?

| Bernd Struben

The Credit Suisse share price crashed 24% overnight, sparking fears of a broader global banking crisis.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp shares a cheap passive-income buy after diving 7% in a week?

| James Mickleboro

Should income investors be snapping up this banking and insurance giant's shares?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth stocks down 40%-65% to buy now and hold

| James Mickleboro

These beaten down ASX growth stocks could reward your patience with strong long term returns

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Gold

Why is the De Grey share price smashing the ASX 200 on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners like De Grey are hot property in this falling market.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price lifts on first saleable lithium production

| Monica O'Shea

The lithium producer announced a major milestone to the market today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price smashing the ASX 200 on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

A market selloff hasn't been able to stop the CSL share price from rising on Thursday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 trims losses amid employment data and Credit Suisse $80b central bank loan

| Bronwyn Allen

Switzerland's second-biggest bank has accepted a central bank bailout after a 24% plunge in its stock price overnight.

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Travel Shares

Why has the Flight Centre share price tumbled 11% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Flight Centre shares have doubled the market's losses over the past week.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 oil stocks are tanking. Is now the time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 oil stocks are being hit with two related but separate concerns.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, BHP, IPH, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling more than most during Thursday's disappointing session.

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Opinions

Is the Coles share price heading back up to $19?

| Tristan Harrison

Can Coles deliver for investors?

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