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Dividend Investing

Hoping to grab CSL's record dividend? Here's what you have to do

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's latest dividend is a doozy, but you have to be quick...

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Investing Strategies

Is the Nasdaq a buy amid a dire analyst prediction?

| Zach Bristow

Investors should prepare for some turbulence in the next few months.

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Energy Shares

The oil price just fell again. Time to buy beaten-down Woodside shares?

| Bernd Struben

Down 34% in 12 months, are Woodside shares now trading for a bargain?

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Coronado Global, Monash IVF, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, GPT, NextDC, and oOh!Media shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers slap downgrades on these 3 ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

The tide may be turning for these players, some experts say.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is sinking 19% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this miner's shares today?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just lifted their forecasts for these three ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETF for growth investors this month

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these exciting funds.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock is gaining today

| Keith Noonan

Nvidia stock is seeing high levels of volatility, but a recent report suggests the company still enjoys a big lead…

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Financial Shares

Why are Challenger shares crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

What has spooked investors this morning? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Why Fortescue shares are on a 'reasonably sound' footing for a downturn

| Zach Bristow

The miner could be well positioned to weather this cycle.

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Energy Shares

Why are Woodside shares sinking another 6% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is dragging this energy giant sharply lower today.

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Communication Shares

TPG share price higher on $1.2b Optus deal approval

| James Mickleboro

This telco is heading into regional areas with this deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What would REA shares look like with Rightmove under its roof?

| Sebastian Bowen

If REA does tie the knot with Rightmove, here's what the marriage might look like...

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Resources Shares

What's the bull case for the Pilbara Minerals share price now?

| Zach Bristow

What glimmer of hope is there for this beaten-down lithium player?

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best of the best on the ASX according to Goldman Sachs.

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Dividend Investing

My favourite passive income stock is as cheap as chips, and I'd consider buying it now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks too good to ignore for income investors.

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ETFs

Is this a good time to invest in the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)?

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market is suffering from volatility. Is it time to pounce?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the latest on the suspension of Star shares

| James Mickleboro

Star's suspension continues. But what's the latest?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Dividend Investing

Bought 500 ANZ shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've already banked!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ has a lengthy track record of paying two annual dividends per year.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend stocks to buy with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these high-yield stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Energy Shares

Top broker forecasts 14% upside for this battered ASX 200 energy stock

| Bernd Struben

Down 30% since April, this leading broker sees brighter days ahead for the ASX 200 energy stock.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 top ASX 300 dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These income stocks have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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ETFs

How I plan to supercharge my kids' wealth with 1 ASX ETF

| Mitchell Lawler

Giving your kids a helping hand doesn't need to be complicated.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX shares...

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Economy

3 vital takeaways from Australia's GDP data for Aussie investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's latest GDP figures make for some sobering reading...

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these blue chips.

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Retail Shares

Is this ASX retail share next on the chopping block of Blundy's billions?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this time to buy or sell shares of this high-performing retailer?

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Share Market News

4 high-quality ASX 200 passive income shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be a great source of income and have put buy ratings on them.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Energy Shares

What on earth is happening with Woodside shares today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are selling down Woodside shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Want fast-growing passive income? Here are 2 long-term ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX stocks can't stop growing their dividends...

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Fortescue, REA Group, and Santos shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a day to forget on Wednesday following a selloff on Wall Street…

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Opinions

2 appetising ASX shares to buy today while the market panics

| Tristan Harrison

Volatility is throwing up opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price plunging today?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Aussie Broadband, Nuix, and Orora shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff and pushing higher. But why?

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Gold

Bell Potter just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 gold giant

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks the gold miner could rise by 20% from current levels.

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