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Broker Notes

Analysts think these ASX 200 shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could generate big returns for investors according to brokers.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend stocks are top buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to check out these buy-rated stocks.

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Defensive Shares

Why I'd buy these top defensive ASX shares before Christmas

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be compelling picks in the next few months.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX penny stock is a bargain at its 52-week low

| Rhys Brock

Things be looking up soon for this underappreciated ASX share, in my view.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with big dividend yields I'd buy before the RBA starts cutting rates

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look very exciting in my opinion. I think they could be picks for passive income.

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Energy Shares

Forget Woodside, Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 energy share is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this energy stock according to the broker.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 lithium stock is trading at a 'material discount' and could jump 70%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this lithium miner's shares could rocket from current levels.

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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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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares I think are on sale right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look too good to ignore.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy BHP and these ASX dividend shares?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about these income stocks?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to continue its positive run today?

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Broker Notes

Healthcare, technology, and mining: 3 ASX stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Add some diversity to your portfolio with these buy-rated shares from different sides of the market.

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International Stock News

The Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut comes with a big risk

| Bram Berkowitz

The Fed just lowered the target range of its federal funds rate by 50 basis points.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with big upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial stocks led the 11 market sectors last week with a 2.37% gain.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy for very big returns

| James Mickleboro

Returns of 14% to 68% could be on the cards for buyers of these shares according to brokers.

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ETFs

Top 10 most traded ASX ETFs in August

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded ASX ETF was the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF.

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Best Shares

These S&P 500 stocks are on my watchlist for a stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd love to load the boat with these world-class stocks.

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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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Opinions

Where I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of these stocks.

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ETFs

Invest $5,000 into these excellent ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be quality options for investors with money to spend.

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Dividend Investing

Grabbed 300 Rio Tinto shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Let’s dig into some numbers.

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How to invest

How I'd aim to turn a $25,000 ASX share portfolio into $250,000

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build wealth? Here's how you can do it with shares.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise ~40% to 75%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to rocket. But why?

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ETFs

Investors have poured 86% of their money into one type of ASX ETF this year

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX ETFs are becoming a more popular option with investors.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Is relief coming for borrowers next week? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Get rich slowly: The magic of ASX dividend growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These buy-rated shares have been growing their dividends at a solid rate for years.

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Technology Shares

Up 33% in 2024, why this ASX All Ords stock is still 'off the radar'

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX All Ords technology stock is having a great run and one analyst expects more growth to come.

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Opinions

Down 18%, is this ASX 200 stock the biggest bargain in the index?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share looks really good value to me.

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Financial Shares

Is Donald Trump sending the IAG share price lower?

| Zach Bristow

We shall see.

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ETFs

Why I think this unstoppable ASX ETF can beat the ASX 200 again in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm confident this ETF will continue to beat the market in 2025 and beyond.

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Resources Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Pilbara Minerals shares be worth next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX lithium share about to deliver a strong turnaround or keep falling?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finished the trading week on a high.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year lows while the market rallies: Time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 shares are missing out on the market rally.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie shares hit all-time highs: Are they still a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Where to next for the banking giant?

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International Stock News

Nvidia share price surges — Time to invest in the artificial intelligence (AI) leader?

| Keith Noonan

Did the Fed's rate cut just open the door for Nvidia stock to go on another huge rally?

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Share Market News

7 ASX 200 directors sell huge chunks of company shares

| Bronwyn Allen

These sales took place over the past fortnight.

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Cheap Shares

Why this ASX All Ords stock is 'extremely undervalued' right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is calling the market's cheapest stock.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to follow the Fed and cut interest rates next week?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are enduring the highest interest rates since 2011.

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Healthcare Shares

4 ASX healthcare stocks having a cracking run on Friday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Friday. What's happening?

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