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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares are buys: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs speaks very highly about these tech shares.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares: Are they better prepared than Silicon Valley Bank?

| Mitchell Lawler

How ready are our banks for a real life stress test?

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star having such a stellar run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a US bank responsible for gold's stellar performance today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to ASX 200 shares, it's lithium that is dominating volumes today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares right now for income: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts say these could be top options for income investors this month...

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Growth Shares

Here's why experts rate these ASX 200 growth shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Healthcare, retail, and lithium... here's why analysts rate these growth shares highly right now.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre share price lagging the ASX 200 on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre has raised more funds than it planned.

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Share Gainers

Why Neuren, Northern Star, Race Oncology, and Westgold shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion.

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Gold

2 ASX gold ETFs hitting record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

What's driving these ETFs to new highs today?

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Arafura, Brainchip, and Core Lithium shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Opinions

Should I buy Woolworths shares at $37?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Woolworths shares worth putting in the shopping basket?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much I'd need to invest in Telstra shares to generate a $200 monthly income

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra has grown its dividends again in 2023.

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Broker Notes

Down 15% in 2023, why AGL shares could continue to disappoint

| James Mickleboro

Don't bet on AGL performing any better in the second half.

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Opinions

Warren Buffett is invested in IAG shares, should you be?

| Tristan Harrison

IAG is one of Australia’s biggest insurers. Is it a big opportunity?

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Dividend Investing

I reckon these are 2 of the best ASX income stocks to buy in March

| Tristan Harrison

These look like two winners for income to me.

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Share Market News

S&P 500 futures lift as regulators shore up SVB deposits

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are feeling better about the banking situation.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting big on these ASX shares sinking from current levels...

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Opinions

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares I'm watching like a hawk in March

| Tristan Harrison

These three ASX shares look very compelling to me.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price dips 3% amid Silicon Valley Bank fallout

| James Mickleboro

Xero has been caught up in the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.

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Energy Shares

Will the Pilbara Minerals share price crash in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Could 2023 be another year where the share price of Pilbara Minerals powers down?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 27% on a new FDA approval

| James Mickleboro

Rett Syndrome has finally got an approved treatment.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons the 8% NAB dividend yield looks safe to me

| Tristan Harrison

The bank could keep paying a very good dividend.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Carsales share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Carsales is raising funds to support its big bet on Brazil being a key driver of its future growth.

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares have exposure to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse

| James Mickleboro

The second-largest banking collapse in US history occurred last week.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Understanding the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I will tell you what I’m doing as a result of this.

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Resources Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner Fortescue has seen volatility. Is it time to buy?

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords directors buying up their company shares recently

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors back these businesses if their leaders are?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares good be quality options for income investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

The highest-paying term deposit right now offers 4.5% interest. Here are 3 ASX dividend shares paying way more

| Tristan Harrison

Wanting investment income? These three offer exciting dividend yields.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 in monthly passive income? Buy 18,462 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can build passive income with this ASX 200 stock.

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Opinions

Underappreciated: 3 ASX shares I believe were the quiet achievers of earnings season

| Mitchell Lawler

Solid results, marginal share price moves... could the market be missing something?

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Investing Strategies

'Still has legs': Not too late to buy these 2 stellar ASX 200 shares, says expert

| Tony Yoo

One sector is showing remarkable resilience against all the economic doom and gloom. And it will keep making money in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It could be another red day for the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Investing Strategies

Big lesson from reporting season: STAY AWAY from these ASX shares, says expert

| Tony Yoo

Plus the one stock you will want to buy now to hold through the imminent economic turbulence.

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ETFs

2 top ETFs for ASX growth investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Tigers and cybersecurity... these ETFs could be top options for growth investors this month.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and this ASX dividend share next week: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be the ones to buy when the market reopens.

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Opinions

At almost $7, can the A2 Milk share price go any higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the market still underestimating A2 Milk?

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How to invest

How to make $50,000 of retirement income with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This could be the way to retire with a healthy pay check each year.

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ETFs

3 ETFs for investors to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs that have generated strong returns in recent years.

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