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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price on watch following Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant's shares will be on watch on Friday...

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Bank Shares

What could we expect for ASX 200 bank shares this earnings season?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is it going to be sunshine and lollypops or clouds and credit losses?

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Broker Notes

2 December winners ready to rocket further in 2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

This pair of ASX shares exploded out of the blocks last month but this fund manager reckons it's just the…

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy right now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these top dividend shares as buys...

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Industrials Shares

I just bought this ASX share that 'no one wants to touch': fundie

| Tony Yoo

Airlie portfolio manager Emma Fisher explains how this company has changed its stripes and is worth buying in before everyone…

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Dividend Investing

One oversold ASX 300 dividend share (with a 6% yield) to buy now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this ASX 300 dividend payer could be worth a look...

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Dividend Investing

How to invest $10,000 this year to create 'safe' passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX dividend shares could deliver solid investment income in 2023 and beyond.

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Resources Shares

2 December losers ready to turn it around in 2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

This pair of ASX shares last month took a chunk out of the Glenmore portfolio, but the fund is keeping…

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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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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX passive income shares now: experts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could boost your passive income...

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX mining shares to buy in 2023: experts

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about these ASX mining shares in 2023...

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Dividend Investing

Telstra shares: Here are the dividend forecasts for 2023 and 2024

| James Mickleboro

Where is the Telstra dividend heading in the near term?

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price struggles amid second incident in 2 days

| Monica O'Shea

The Qantas share price struggled to take off today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock outperformed all others after the company posted earnings today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Own NAB shares? Now you also own crypto

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 bank has created a cryptocurrency tied to the Aussie dollar.

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Materials Shares

Brokers say this ASX 200 lithium share can generate big returns

| James Mickleboro

Is this a lithium share to buy?

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Bank Shares

The Suncorp share price is on fire today. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Suncorp is the third-best performer in the ASX 200 today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price falls are driving trading volumes today.

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Share Market News

This ASX All Ords director has bought 25,000 of his company's shares in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

This director made a big investment last week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares rocketing more than 18% on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own one ASX lithium newbie in particular.

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Energy Shares

Should I buy Woodside shares in 2023?

| Monica O'Shea

Despite rising more than 40% in a year, can Woodside still go higher?

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 companies brimming with cash right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you can appreciate a company with boatloads of cash, this is where the party is at.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares getting hammered on disappointing results

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are punishing these three shares today.

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Industrials Shares

Why have 2 DroneShield directors sold off 10 million of their shares in the past fortnight?

| Brooke Cooper

There's more to the sales than simple profit-taking.

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Share Fallers

Why Alumina, Netwealth, Nickel Industries, and Paladin Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a disappointing day...

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, DGL, Nanosonics, and Rio Tinto shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session...

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Resources Shares

How much profit will Pilbara Minerals shares make in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Will this lithium share be a cash flow machine this year?

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Earnings Results

Nanosonics share price leaps 9% on booming earnings in the first half

| Mitchell Lawler

The infection prevention specialist delivered a mighty half of growth...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price flaming out today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven shares are getting a wash today.

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Retirement

2 high-dividend shares to buy today for early retirement

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip dividend shares could help you retire early...

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Energy Shares

What's with the AGL share price on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 staple revealed its new CEO and CFO this morning.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares tipped to rise higher: experts

| Monica O'Shea

These property and healthcare companies are in the good books, according to brokers.

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Gold

Northern Star share price lifts on strong update

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star is having a golden day...

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Share Gainers

'Hard to find words': Why this ASX lithium share is rocketing 22%

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this new ASX lithium share is surging today

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX shares I think are dividend traps right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Watch out for these potential dividend traps.

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Materials Shares

Will Lake Resources become profitable in 2023?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's future profits are largely dependant on its Kachi Lithium Project.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares making big moves following trading updates

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have released updates today...

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Energy Shares

Santos share price falls on Q4 update and FY23 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Santos shares are under pressure on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

BHP share price higher amid record first half iron ore production

| James Mickleboro

BHP has released its second quarter update...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

You want revenge? Try 'revenge investing'!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Here’s our chance for a little revenge.

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