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International Stock News

If you'd invested $1,000 in Amazon stock 10 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Lawrence Rothman, CFA

Amazon's shares have richly rewarded shareholders. Is the stock still worth buying?

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Technology Shares

Is this AI-powering ASX stock set to jump 24% from here?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is helping deliver the next technological revolution.

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AI Stocks

Down 53% in a year! What went wrong for BrainChip shares?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue to sell the share in FY25.

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Dividend Investing

My top no-brainer, high-yield ASX dividend share to buy in FY25

| Zach Bristow

A change in strategy hasn't deterred broker views on this stock's potential.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 real estate stock just reported a 391% increase in profits in FY24

| James Mickleboro

This Bunnings Warehouse property owner had a strong 12 months.

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Economy

CBA boss: This will be the RBA's next move on interest rates

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA boss Matt Comyn thinks most economists are wrong on interest rates...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Actinogen, ASX, Burgundy Diamond, and Lifestyle Communities shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why

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Dividend Investing

Here's what you need to know about the AGL dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can get energised by the upcoming dividend.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX 300 stock is charging higher after delivering solid profit growth and boosting its dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are pleased with what the company has reported today.

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Earnings Results

Seven Group share price on fire as profits jump 30% in FY24

| Zach Bristow

A strong year sets the company up with solid momentum for FY25.

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Earnings Results

The Seven West Media share price just jumped 7%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Seven West Media share price is surging on Wednesday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the record CBA dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's latest dividend has broken records...

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Technology Shares

ASX robotics stock up 14% as 'blocklaying robot' gets green light

| Zach Bristow

Another milestone for this AX robotics player.

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Evolution Mining, Pro Medicus, and Seven shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Earnings Results

ASX All Ords stock surges on $32 million profit growth in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Investors are feeding on this stock today after its annual numbers.

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Earnings Results

This ASX small-cap stock is climbing today on 280% profit boost

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

This ASX small-cap trades well below its asset value. Can this narrow after its FY24 results announcement?

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Healthcare Shares

What's happening with the ResMed share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have become accustomed to ResMed shares outperforming in 2024. But what’s happening today?

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Real Estate Shares

Why is this ASX 200 real estate stock sinking 6% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Another disappointing update has been released from this beaten down stock.

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Materials Shares

ASX small-cap stock rockets 15% on giant US defence orders

| Zach Bristow

This adds to previous orders obtained in March for the company.

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Financial Shares

Big news! ASIC sues the ASX after 'collective failure'

| Zach Bristow

The proceedings come just days before the ASX's earnings results.

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Earnings Results

Evolution Mining share price jumps 9% on record profits

| James Mickleboro

This miner has delivered a golden result and investors are loving it.

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Earnings Results

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT reports resilient FY24 results

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT guides for a 2.4% growth in distribution in FY25 to 8.5 cents.

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Earnings Results

AGL share price leaps higher on return to full year profit

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are snapping up AGL shares following the company’s earnings results.

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Earnings Results

Orora share price jumps 8% on FY24 earnings growth

| Zach Bristow

The company reported mixed results in what it described as a 'transformative' year.

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Earnings Results

Pro Medicus shares jump on explosive FY24 growth

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has impressed the market again with another strong showing in FY 2024.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price charges higher after FY24 $9.8b profit impresses

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank delivered the good again in FY 2024.

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Financial Shares

The pros and cons of buying Challenger shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Could this be the right time to look at the annuity king?

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Growth Shares

Here are 2 of the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth stocks could be high quality picks.

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Growth Shares

Up 30% in a month, I think this ASX 300 share is still a long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is a very exciting prospect in my opinion.

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Resources Shares

Buy BHP and these ASX 200 mining stocks now

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to snap up the Big Australian and these miners according to analysts.

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Retail Shares

Why I'd buy Wesfarmers shares for my child in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

The owner of Bunnings looks like a great pick for my child.

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Investing Strategies

Warren Buffett's valuation tool reveals a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich!

| Zach Bristow

The market volatility continues to offer up opportunities.

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Share Gainers

If I'd put $10,000 into Zip shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have been among the top performers on the ASX 200 this year. But why?

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ETFs

VAS ETF tops the list of favourite ASX 200 stocks and ETFs among millennial investors

| Bronwyn Allen

Millennials are selecting different stocks to their baby boomer parents for investment, new data shows.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy this ASX 50 stock for a 15%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this blue chip would be a top buy right now.

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Earnings Results

CBA shares on watch after FY24 earnings and dividends beat expectations

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank outperformed expectations during the 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

These two ETFs look like top picks for passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It is a huge day for Aussie investors with one of the biggest results of earnings season being released.

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