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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares could deliver very big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see major upside potential and good dividend yields from these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Qantas dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Is the Flying Kangaroos dividend making a return?

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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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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are buys and are forecasting bigger yields than those on offer with term deposits.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX real estate shares gained the most ground on the market last week.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock investors: 1 red flag you shouldn't ignore

| Jeremy Bowman

Nvidia posted another strong earnings report, but there was one flaw.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5,000 in NAB shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've banked

| Bernd Struben

NAB has been steadily increasing its passive income payouts since 2021.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy and hold in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be top options for investors next month.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in CBA shares 12 months ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to buy this banking stock last year?

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares were making their shareholders smile in August. But why?

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Cheap Shares

My favourite ASX share is up 28% but still dirt cheap with a P/E of 4.95!

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one stock that I think is looking might cheap today...

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) or Global X Fang+ ETF a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these two popular ETFs is a better buy?

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International Stock News

Everything Nvidia stock investors need to know about its spectacular earnings

| Jose Najarro

Nvidia's stock went down after it reported earnings.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top shares?

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Bank Shares

NAB shares rise amid bank tipping home value growth to slow in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Two of the smaller capital cities are tipped to outperform in 2024 and 2025.

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Opinions

A multi-millionaire and I are buying the dip on this undervalued ASX stock

| Mitchell Lawler

A 16% discount on a quality business... I don't mind if I do.

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Earnings Results

Austal share price lifts on substantial earnings growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

The military shipbuilder has revealed earnings growth in FY24 and a record order book in place.

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia stock be in 1 year?

| Will Ebiefung

The chipmaker continues to grow at an eyewatering clip. Second-quarter earnings were no exception.

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Share Market News

Why the Star Entertainment share price is taking a time-out today

| Tristan Harrison

Star shares aren’t moving today. Here's why.

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Industrials Shares

Fletcher Building shares rocket 12% following a deal on leaky pipes issue

| Bronwyn Allen

An in-principle agreement has been reached to deal with plumbing problems in WA.

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Opinions

Got $1000? 2 top ASX shares to buy and hold

| Sebastian Bowen

I think any Australian can comfortably buy these two investments today.

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Broker Notes

Guess which top ASX mining share is tipped for a 75% rally

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley says this ASX mining share will rally big-time following yesterday's price plunge.

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Share Gainers

These 2 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these two stocks flying higher this week. But why?

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Opinions

Is it time to buy Wesfarmers shares after the company's subdued earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers has been a top performer. Here’s my take on the business.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares still good value at a fresh 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what brokers are saying about ANZ shares right now...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Dicker Data, Jupiter Mines, and Ramsay shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords shares smashing the benchmark on Friday on strong earnings results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX All Ords stocks flying higher on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Downer, DroneShield, Qantas, and TPG shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Earnings Results

Harvey Norman share price tumbles on full-year dividend cut

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring Harvey Norman shares following the ASX 200 retailer’s earnings results.

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Earnings Results

Ramsay share price sinks 8% to 52-week low on disappointing FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

It was another tough year for the private hospital operator.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett is selling stocks and loading up on cash. Is that a red flag for investors?

| David Jagielski

Are Buffett's recent moves indications that you should also consider selling your stocks?

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Share Market News

Lendlease share price slips on latest step in $4.5 billion plan

| Tristan Harrison

Lendlease continues to make progress on its asset sale plans.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is rocketing 17% on 'better than expected' FY 2024 result

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this result this morning.

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Earnings Results

Up 183% in a month, why is the Appen share price crashing on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Appen shares are under heavy selling today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Dicker Data share price crashes 9% on first-half earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button after the company missed analysts expectations.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rising despite posting a 40% profit decline

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear happy to overlook a sharp profit decline from this company.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX 100 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

With a new month just around the corner, now could be a good time to look at making some new…

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ETFs

Here's how $5,000 in the VAS ETF turned into $47,671 in just 10 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF is a very popular investment.

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