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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX 200 dividend shares that analysts have slapped buy ratings on

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares could be buys...

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ETFs

Why has the Vanguard Index International Shares ETF been getting hammered lately?

| Tristan Harrison

International shares are going down. But why is this ETF being affected?

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Resources Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Woodside shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

The oil and gas sector has been a good place to be invested in 2022.

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst-performing ASX All Ords shares in September

| Cathryn Goh

These ASX All Ords shares were heavily sold-off in September.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price sinking 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium has raised $100 million from institutional investors...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the A2 Milk share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares are rising today. Here's why...

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International Stock News

The no. 1 quality that top stocks share (and it's not even close)

| Daniel Foelber

No matter the industry, the best companies have a key similarity that makes them worth owning over the long term.

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Dividend Investing

This high-yielding ASX 200 share is trading ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

The curtain is closing on the latest final dividend from this ASX 200 materials share.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that have doubled their payouts in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two businesses that have handsomely rewarded shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Will the Westpac share price rebound in October?

| Tristan Harrison

How will the major bank respond in October?

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Got $5,000? These 3 high-yielding ASX dividend shares still pay better than bonds

| Tristan Harrison

Income investors may like these ideas that could still beat bonds.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best-performing ASX All Ords shares in September

| Cathryn Goh

These All Ords shares bucked the market weakness to shoot the lights out in September.

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Broker Notes

Coles shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why one broker is tipping the Coles share price to gain 22%.

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Resources Shares

3 small-cap ASX mining shares ripe for adding now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks have carried the market this year. So which companies will lead the way in the coming period?

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Opinions

Down 30% in 2022: Here's why I'm holding tight to my Vulcan Energy shares

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a tough year so far for Vulcan Energy shares, but I'm not giving up on them just yet.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise today despite Wall Street's woes on Friday...

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 3 ASX growth shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be buys according to analysts...

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ETFs

2 top ETFs for ASX investors to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for investors in October...

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price hit some turbulence in September

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s biggest airline saw a rough time last month.

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Small Cap Shares

Goldman Sachs says these small cap ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares have been named as buys...

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Share Fallers

Why did the Imugene share price implode 31% in September?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how Imugene performed in September.

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Economy

Another interest rate hike coming Tuesday: almost every expert

| Tony Yoo

Investors with ASX shares have a full plate of worries at the moment, but it could become a lot more…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys...

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Bank Shares

Will the RBA raise rates again next week? Here's what Westpac thinks

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA raise rates again next week?

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price outperformed its ASX 200 bank share peers in September

| Tristan Harrison

September was a decent month for ANZ shareholders.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off in September...

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ETFs

5 reasons why I invest in ASX ETFs

| Cathryn Goh

I think ETFs are a great way to invest. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares were on form in September despite the market selloff...

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How to invest

If I'd invested $1,000 in Whitehaven Coal shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Whitehaven Coal shares could've saved your portfolio in 2022...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to swap out your old trading tricks for new ASX treats this month?

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Energy Shares

Why did the AGL share price trail the ASX 200 in September?

| Brooke Cooper

The AGL share price tumbled 11% during the month.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares could be in the buy zone...

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Growth Shares

Experts name 2 ASX growth shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares have been named as buys...

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price have a lousy end to the week?

| Monica O'Shea

Why did Qantas slide today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares led the way on Friday to close the month on a high.

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price dips lower amid interest rate hike fears

| Matthew Farley

Why did the Novonix share price end lower on Friday?

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52-Week Lows

Macquarie share price dives 4% to new 52-week low

| Zach Bristow

It wasn't long ago when we were praising the bank for surpassing $200 per share.

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Broker Notes

Broker gives its verdict on the AGL share price post-coal exit plans

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy AGL's shares?

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