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Bank Shares

Did you buy Westpac shares in FY24? Here's the recap

| Zach Bristow

The bank's shares caught a strong bid.

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Superannuation

What is the average annual superannuation contribution for 45, 50, and 55?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Are you making enough personal contributions to your super?

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International Stock News

Could Nvidia stock help you become a millionaire?

| Dani Cook

The company has hooked developers with its AI ecosystem and has the cash to maintain its market lead.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stocks in focus as wind power fades to a breeze

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal stocks could enjoy a strong run into 2025.

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Investing Strategies

Should I buy ASX shares now or wait? See what Lazard says

| Zach Bristow

Thinking long-term always guides the answer.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares: 'Healthy growth at a reasonable price'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that investors should be buying this top stock before it's too late.

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REITs

Which ASX 200 stock is breaking into battery tech with $50 million?

| Zach Bristow

The move continues its run into renewables.

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Bank Shares

Are Macquarie or CBA shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

These are two of the ASX’s best banks in my opinion. But which is better?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are underperforming the benchmark on Monday. But why?

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Materials Shares

This ASX mining share is surging 26% on 'high-grade' drilling results

| James Mickleboro

Investors are getting excited about this niobium explorer.

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Financial Shares

Is the FY25 outlook compelling for AMP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things going to get better for AMP shares?

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech stock with a $600b opportunity

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be investing in this growing company.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price leaps 9% as results catch short sellers by surprise

| Bernd Struben

Short sellers will be feeling the pain from Core Lithium’s share price surge on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Could this ASX dividend share offer a huge 11% yield in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock’s dividend payout could sprint ahead in the next two financial years.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares FY24 recap: Up 256%, what's next for FY25?

| Zach Bristow

Could it be a repeat year for the BNPL player?

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Gold

2 ASX 200 gold stocks racing higher on record results

| James Mickleboro

These gold miners are glittering and catching the eye on Monday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 65% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is starting the week with an almighty bang.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I'm bullish about this exciting ASX small-cap share

| Tristan Harrison

The foundations are compelling with this stock.

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ETFs

Is this ASX ETF the best way to invest in Australian property?

| Tristan Harrison

This investment offers property exposure and diversification.

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Opinions

Would Warren Buffett buy this impressive ASX 300 stock?

| Tristan Harrison

A few factors could make Buffett curious about this company.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 passive income stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Looking for a source of income? Check out these shares that brokers rate as buys.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 28% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors can feel excited by this company’s payouts.

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Energy Shares

Buy these ASX uranium stocks for big returns in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these are the stocks to buy for uranium exposure.

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ETFs

How did the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) perform in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

The VAS ETF was a solid performer, here’s why.

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Energy Shares

What happened with the Woodside share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price has a year to forget in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

Top 3 of FY24: The ASX retail shares defying the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

High inflation and interest rates failed to prevent these retail stocks from soaring in FY24.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top picks in July

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be top options for income investors this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Where is the market heading today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX shares to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say investors should buy these stocks in the new financial year.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares had a cracking week with a 4.07% uplift thanks to higher commodity prices.

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ETFs

Does the VanEck Wide Moat ETF really have an 8% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is an 8% dividend yield too good to be true?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Gainers

These top 3 ASX 200 uranium shares went nuclear in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong global demand and a rising uranium commodity price were tailwinds for these stocks in FY24.

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Materials Shares

Here's the earnings forecast to 2029 for Liontown shares

| James Mickleboro

When will this lithium developer turn a profit? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares worth digging into amid the miner's FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s explore the outlook for the ASX mining share.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these stocks. Here's what they are forecasting.

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Gold

Will ASX gold shares again outshine the market in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Following a strong year, what can investors expect from ASX gold shares in FY 2025?

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years+

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long term investment options? Here are three to consider buying.

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ETFs

Can the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) give ASX investors another 32% in FY25?

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a stellar year for this ETF in FY24. But what about FY25?

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