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Opinions

The worst investment decision I ever made (and what I learned from it)

| Tristan Harrison

This investment utterly blew up, but it taught me a lot.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech billionaire just bought a million of their company's shares

| Brooke Cooper

Find out which billionaire thinks it's a good time to buy into the ASX tech-focused share.

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Bank Shares

Is there something strange going on with ANZ shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Where are ANZ shares hiding on Wednesday?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue dividend yield so high?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is known for paying a very high yield, but how does it do it?

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price sinks on surprise production guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares are back on form on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price leaps on positive lithium price update

| Brooke Cooper

The company has shaken on better pricing terms with offtake partners.

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Opinions

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) worth buying for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie shares could perform next year if things go right.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price lower after ACCC blocks TPG deal

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC has said no to the two telcos teaming up...

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Dividend Investing

Bought $1,000 of Coles shares 4 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket stock has rewarded those who invested shortly after its 2018 float.

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How to invest

Looking to buy ASX shares for your kids this Christmas? I think these are great options

| James Mickleboro

This is how I would invest for my kids...

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas shares could be a bargain buy – Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman is a fan of this airline operator...

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Dividend Investing

2 cheap ASX dividend shares to buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These beaten down dividend shares have been named as buys...

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ETFs

3 reasons to buy the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) before 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this ETF is too good to ignore right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to bounce back on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Arafura Rare Earths share price dive 9% on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's take a look.

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ETFs

3 reasons to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) before 2023

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF could be one of the best, passive ways to invest in global shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Tuesday proved disastrous for the ASX 200, but these stocks dodged the carnage.

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Best Shares

I'd buy these 3 ASX 200 shares in 2023 and hold them for a decade

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are good buys for 2023 and beyond...

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Share Market News

Little downside protection for popular ASX 200 shares as 2023 looms a much tougher year for blue chip stocks

| Bruce Jackson

Retirees looking to preserve capital whilst banking fully franked dividends from popular blue chip stocks might be looking at a…

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some nasty falls for lithium shares are driving volumes today...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto dividend yield so high?

| Tristan Harrison

How does Rio Tinto manage to reward shareholders so much compared to other ASX dividend shares?

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Share Fallers

Is Novonix's 80% share price crash in 2022 justified?

| Mitchell Lawler

There might be good reason for the unceremonious collapse of the Novonix share price.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 director just sold off $27 million worth of their company's shares

| Brooke Cooper

It's just the latest insider selling going down among the company's bigwigs.

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Gold

Why is everyone suddenly talking about the Global X Physical Gold ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Future Fund buying gold?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A action: ASX lithium share halted amid major acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX lithium company is rumoured to be gearing up for an $80m acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Invictus Energy, Maas, and Mach7 shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days...

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ETFs

Hoping to secure the next iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) dividend? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what you need to know if you want the next dividend...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price smashing the ASX 200 on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Are oil prices behind the ASX 200 giant's strong performance?

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, City Chic, Domain, and John Lyng shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares dropping on Tuesday...

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Growth Shares

Here's how I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares for 2023

| James Mickleboro

I believe these ASX shares could be great investments next year...

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Retail Shares

Why did this ASX All Ordinaries share just crash 19%?

| Brooke Cooper

The clothing retailer now expects to post a first-half loss.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price has 25% upside: Macquarie

| Mitchell Lawler

Imagine a future where Core Lithium is flowing cash. Macquarie thinks its not too far away.

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Resources Shares

Top broker says this little-known ASX lithium share has 150% upside

| Brooke Cooper

This lithium newbie has been tipped to double, and then some.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy NAB shares for 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a bank share to buy for next year?

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Materials Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price crashed 20% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a tough time...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the BWX share price crashing 48% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

Sukin's owner is having a nightmare...

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price tumbles despite important milestone

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share just marked another important milestone...

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Resources Shares

BHP shares 'look expensive': broker

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors avoid buying BHP right now?

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Resources Shares

While the ASX 200 struggled in 2022, investors doubled down on lithium shares. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Lithium, renewables, and electric vehicles, oh my!

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Healthcare Shares

Down 4% in 3 days, should you buy the dip on CSL shares?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the biotech company's shares go higher? Let's take a look.

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