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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another bumper session filled with results lies ahead for investors on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Opinions

Fortescue shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

Are you banking on or backing off the the ASX 200 miner's shares?

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Dividend Investing

Expect big yields from these ASX 200 dividend shares in 2023 and 2024: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors attractive yields both this year and next year...

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares are buys with 30%+ upside: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe that investors should be adding these tech stocks to their portfolio...

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ETFs

Buy these ETFs for passive income and growth

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs offer investors access to large number of income and growth shares...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Arafura share price charge 10% higher on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

What was behind this rare earths rocketship on Tuesday?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining stocks making moves on earnings updates

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are heading in different directions on Tuesday following the release of their updates...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 stock outperformed all others on whopping first half earnings.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares having such a stellar run today?

| James Mickleboro

The lithium sector has recharged its batteries and is rebounding strongly today...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive moves up for lithium stocks are driving volumes today.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 200 stocks falling hard on results announcements

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 energy giant is suffering despite tripling its full-year profit.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share just crashed 22% on its results announcement

| Bronwyn Allen

It's been a crummy day for Ingenia Communities after the company downgraded its full-year guidance.

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Dividend Investing

ASX investors: 3 of the best Aussie dividend stocks to buy this year

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for passive income in Australia? Try these three.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's what the market is expecting from its full-year results

| James Mickleboro

Is Woodside going to deliver huge profit growth in FY 2022? Here's what analysts are expecting...

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Share Gainers

Why Hub24, Johns Lyng, Judo Capital, and Magnis shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday...

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Fortescue share price hit a new 52-week high today?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are a bunch of things that could be propelling the ASX iron ore pure play share today.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Core Lithium share price rebounding 5% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just the Core Lithium share price that’s widely outperforming today. All of the ASX 200 lithium stocks are…

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Resources Shares

At under 30 cents each, are these ASX lithium stocks cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do lower priced lithium stocks give investors more potential upside?

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Altium, Cogstate, and Ingenia shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button on these shares on Tuesday...

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 consumer shares tumbling lower on earnings updates

| Brooke Cooper

Let's dive into what appears to be disappointing the market today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the A2 Milk share price good value after its post-results selloff?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough week for shareholders of this infant formula company...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries share just rocketed 43% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

A large-cap miner has made a takeover bid for this diversified mining business.

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Earnings Results

Best & Less share price soars 10% on result, improving outlook

| Tristan Harrison

Investors thought Best & Less shares were on sale after seeing its report.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price lower despite portfolio update

| James Mickleboro

CSL's portfolio is progressing nicely based on today's announcement...

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $200 in ASX 300 shares each month to target a $20,570 second income

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's walk through how to build passive income with ASX shares...

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is surging 16% following a revenue upgrade

| Bronwyn Allen

This insurance building and restoration services company has reported a robust half.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 shares making big gains on results announcements

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 300 bank share just posted a 300% jump in profits.

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Share Market News

Is the NIB share price a bargain buy following Monday's dive?

| James Mickleboro

Monday wasn't kind to NIB shares. Is this sold off stock in the buy zone for investors now?

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Opinions

Why I'm more eager than ever to buy Sonic Healthcare shares following earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

My conviction in Sonic Healthcare is stronger than before. Here's why I'll be adding more to my portfolio to try…

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Resources Shares

The BHP dividend has been slashed by 40%. Here's the lowdown

| Bernd Struben

With profits down 32% year on year, the BHP board declared a significantly smaller interim dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the boosted Coles dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles just announced its biggest dividend on record...

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Earnings Results

Seek share price swings wildly amid first-half results release

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear divided on this job listings giant's half-year results...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price lifts on 'impressive' earnings beat

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket giant posted a 17% jump in profits for the first half.

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Financial Shares

Hub24 share price up 9% on record half-year results and turbocharged dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

The financial services provider is flying high today on the back of stellar results.

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Earnings Results

Tabcorp share price rocketing on strong post-COVID rebound results

| Bernd Struben

Tabcorp’s demerger from The Lottery Corporation was said to be “seamless” with the separation process remaining on track.

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Resources Shares

Goldman tips 20% surge in iron ore price. Should I buy ASX 200 mining shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a key catalyst for miners this year.

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling today?

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian has fallen short of expectations during the first half of FY 2023...

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Materials Shares

Magnis share price rockets 23% on Tesla deal

| Bronwyn Allen

The three-year offtake agreement is a big deal for this ASX small-cap lithium share.

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Dividend Investing

How much do you need in ASX shares to give up work and live only off dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

This is how much an investor may need to never lift a finger working again.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Altium share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Altium shares are taking a tumble on Tuesday after the release of its results...

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