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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy with huge upside potential – analysts

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could generate big returns for investors in 2023...

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Energy Shares

The AGL share price rocketed 30% in 2022. Can it keep the fire burning this year?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the energy provider face more drama in the new year?

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Technology Shares

The 3 best-performing ASX tech shares of 2022

| Cathryn Goh

One ASX tech share stood head and shoulders above the rest in 2022.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 quality ASX 200 dividend shares for income investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be a top options for income investors...

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Travel Shares

Qantas stock: Is it a good ASX 200 investment for 2023?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares gained 20% in 2022, though dividend payouts have remained suspended since the onset of the pandemic.

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Energy Shares

3 key factors that helped propel the Woodside share price 60% higher in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside had a strong year in 2022. Here’s why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares have fallen to pre-pandemic levels. Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors haven’t been putting Woolworths shares in their shopping basket in recent months.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Experts says these ASX 200 mining shares can rocket higher in 2023

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be buys in 2023...

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Energy Shares

Is the party over for these ASX 200 energy shares in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

Brent crude oil prices are down 38% since peaking at US$122 per barrel in early March last year.

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Energy Shares

Bigger profits risk bigger target: The Woodside share price conundrum

| Mitchell Lawler

The oil and gas giant might be walking an awkward tightrope this year...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own shares in today's top-performing ASX 200 stock?

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the US Fed in 2023

| Bernd Struben

After more than a decade of easy money policies, 2022 saw global central banks – led by the United States…

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold share rocketing 7% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to hold De Grey Mining shares.

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Growth Shares

Are these the best ASX 200 shares to buy and hold?

| James Mickleboro

Buy and hold investing could be a great way to grow your wealth...

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IPOs

Hydrogen, lithium, rare earths, oh my! Here are 3 shares floating on the ASX in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

The new year is set to bring new faces to the Aussie bourse.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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52-Week Highs

These two ASX shares are celebrating 2023 by hitting new 52-week highs

| Bernd Struben

Since the opening bell on 3 January, the All Ords is up a healthy 1.7%.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price higher on China shipment update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a strong day...

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Dividend Investing

2 passive income ideas I'd use to generate $200 a month in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for income? These two could be solid ideas.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this ASX 200 casino operator be in for another year of pain in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The company could see its profits eroded as it closes the door on problem gamblers and questionable high rollers flush…

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Share Gainers

Why Alkane, Appen, Warrego Energy, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Flying start: Magellan share price surges 11% in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

The fund manger's stock has soared over the first three sessions of the new year.

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Resources Shares

These were the worst-performing ASX lithium shares of 2022

| Mitchell Lawler

Some lithium hopefuls weren't feeling too energetic in 2022.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Blackmores, Costa, and Weebit Nano shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price rockets 9% as Rinehart doubles down on takeover

| Brooke Cooper

More drama in the Warrego Energy takeover saga has emerged this week.

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Materials Shares

The Lake Resources share price sank 21% in 2022. What now?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer was out of form in 2022. Will it rebound this year?

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Gold

Can you guess which ASX gold share is surging 15% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has been marching higher since the early November lows.

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Dividend Investing

The 3 best performing ASX 200 dividend shares of 2022

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares smashed the market in 2022...

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Energy Shares

Is China about to reignite ASX 200 coal shares?

| Bernd Struben

The big ASX coal miners all managed to at least double their share prices in 2022.

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Dividend Investing

How buying this ASX 200 share could boost my annual dividend income by 17%

| Brooke Cooper

One iron ore stock could provide a significant boost to an average portfolio's dividend yield.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet share price recovered 20% in 2022. Is this just the beginning?

| James Mickleboro

Will Webjet soar again in 2023?

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Cryptocurrencies

Will the Bitcoin price rise 1,400% in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for Bitcoin?

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Dividend Investing

My plan to turn $5 a day into a passive income in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

I believe I can build more than $5,000 of annual passive income by investing just $5 a day, starting this…

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How to invest

How I can buy ASX shares like Warren Buffett in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to invest like the Oracle of Omaha...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price bulls vs bears: Which will prevail in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors go digging into Fortescue shares right now?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these cheap ASX dividend shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these cheap dividend shares could be buys...

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) sank 9% in 2022. What's the outlook for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a tough year for shares last year. So will things pan out better in 2023?

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Opinions

My best ASX 200 dividend shares for 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these dividend names will pay good income this year and beyond.

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Materials Shares

What caused such wild swings in the Core Lithium share price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price ranged from lows of 60 cents in January to highs of $1.88 in November.

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