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Blue Chip Shares

Want 17% upside plus dividend income? Broker says buy Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker is feeling bullish about the Bunnings owner...

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Dividend Investing

Bought $1,000 of CSL shares 10 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good decade for long-term CSL shareholders.

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Dividend Investing

How to minimise risk using ASX 300 dividend shares: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Find out why dividends can offer more consistent returns.

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Bank Shares

Can ASX bank shares deliver in 2023 after higher interest rates?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on this sector to perform well in 2023?

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Dividend Investing

How ASX dividend shares can solve retirement income needs

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how passive income can help fund people’s retirement.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 lithium shares with dividend yields over 7%. Say, what?

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares have been tipped to pay big dividends this year...

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Technology Shares

The Xero share price tumbled 50% in 2022. Can 2023 bring a recovery?

| Tristan Harrison

Will one of 2022’s biggest losers turn into a big winner this year?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Opinions

My top predictions for ASX 200 shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Here are my ideas on what might happen on the ASX this year.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price crumble 4% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did AMP shares crater 4% today?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

An ASX 200 uranium share shone brighter than all others on Monday.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares worth buying for dividend income in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

What kind of income can investors expect from the bank in 2023?

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Growth Shares

These beaten down ASX shares are cheap buys: experts

| James Mickleboro

These beaten down shares could be cheap according to analysts...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What is investing?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

And what does it mean to be an investor?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share has boomed 50% on an 'extraordinary' strike

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own this tiny gold stock?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts today?

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Computershare, IAG, and Telix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week in the red...

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy South32 shares? Here are the key dates to watch in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at South32's 2023 plans...

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Share Gainers

Why Argosy Minerals, Block, Essential Metals, and Resolute shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Broker Notes

Will 2023 bring gains for ASX 200 shares? Here's what Citi is forecasting

| Brooke Cooper

Any gain's a good gain, right?

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ETFs

Here are the 3 best-performing ASX ETFs of 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2022's best ETFs.

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Energy Shares

Looking to buy Woodside shares? Trader says oil price has 90% upside

| James Mickleboro

One leading trader is betting on the oil price jumping in 2023...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price lagging the ASX 200 materials sector today?

| Mitchell Lawler

A senior leadership exit might explain why the Fortescue share price has been left kicking rocks while the rest of…

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Resources Shares

Could this put another rocket under the price of ASX 200 coal shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Thawing relations with China could provide another boost to the coal sector.

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52-Week Highs

Mineral mania: 5 ASX 200 mining shares smashing new highs on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

This Monday has seen five ASX 200 gold shares hit new highs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk share price rocketed 20% in 2022. Is it too late to buy for 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Can A2 Milk beat the market again in 2023?

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IPOs

VHM share price plummets 11% following $30m IPO

| Brooke Cooper

The Aussie bourse welcomed a new rare earths stock today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price having such a strong start to the week?

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares have been pushing higher again on Monday...

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Materials Shares

4 ASX lithium stocks moving and shaking on Monday

| Mitchell Lawler

Acquisitions and investments flying left, right, and centre...

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ETFs

How different is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) now compared to a year ago?

| Sebastian Bowen

What changes did 2022 bring to the ASX's most popular ETF?

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 coal share is up 170% in a year. But one director is still buying

| Brooke Cooper

This insider appears bullish on the top performing stock.

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Materials Shares

Guess which little ASX mining share is jumping 15% after sealing a deal with a global car giant

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is having a strong start to the week...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares jumping higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

The China property sector is going to get a boost.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 300 lithium share boomed in 2022, and still has 30% upside: broker

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could be a top option for investors...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price soaring 4% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company is taking a major step in a westerly direction.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is ASX lithium share Essential Metals exploding 40% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having an incredible start to the week...

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Dividend Investing

Bought $1,000 of Woodside shares 10 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Have the energy giant's dividends made up for its sluggish share price?

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Healthcare Shares

Are healthy returns on the horizon for ASX 200 healthcare shares in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the healthcare sector make a full recovery from COVID this year?

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