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Financial Shares

Considering investing in AFIC shares? Here's what you're buying

| Tristan Harrison

This LIC has a very diversified portfolio. What’s in it?

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Superannuation

3 reasons it's a very bad idea to draw down on your superannuation early

| Sebastian Bowen

Withdrawing even a little from super will cost you a lot...

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Opinions

Investing like billionaire Bill Ackman: 2 ASX stocks ticking all boxes

| Mitchell Lawler

Investing like a legend of the craft isn't as complicated as you might think.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks in June for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income options and expect big yields.

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Technology Shares

Capital raise sends Novonix shares down 9% before trading halt

| Zach Bristow

The sell-off was sharp before trading ceased.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were back to buying this Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

Up 260% in 2024, this ASX All Ords stock just hit another all-time high

| Zach Bristow

Investors keep lifting the bid on this tech player.

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Gold

Is buying ASX gold shares right now a good idea?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords Gold Index is up 23% since February. Is it too late to buy gold stocks now?

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International Stock News

What is the dividend payout for Nvidia stock?

| David Moadel

The market's current darling is sweetening the pot with a dividend hike.

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Share Gainers

This high-profile ASX 200 stock is soaring on a $130 million windfall

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are loving what this stock announced this morning...

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares just rerated by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just amended their forecasts for these three ASX All Ords shares. But why?

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Financial Shares

Medibank shares dip as huge potential fines loom from 2022 data breach

| Zach Bristow

The regulator has stepped in on the case.

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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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Record Highs

Unstoppable! CBA share price smashes yet another record high

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are soaring to new record highs again today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Are these 2 ASX healthcare shares the best that money can buy?

| Zach Bristow

It's the healthy fundamentals that are positive.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Immutep, Liontown, and Xero shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Why are they falling?

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International Stock News

Can Berkshire Hathaway stock keep outpacing the S&P 500?

| George Budwell

Warren Buffett's holding company has been outpacing the S&P 500 in 2024.

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Share Market News

How the latest GDP data could bring ASX 200 investors interest rate relief

| Bernd Struben

Australia’s GDP data could flag early rate relief for ASX 200 investors. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Generation Development, Graincorp, Seek, and Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. But why?

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Opinions

Now could be an opportunity to snap up overlooked ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think some stocks could be bargain opportunities right now.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just rocketed 20% on a 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

Some very promising study data is getting investors excited on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Down 17% in 3 months, is it time to buy this ASX 200 dividend superstar?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Brickworks shares are trading at an attractive valuation, according to experts.

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Energy Shares

Are headwinds brewing for ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy stocks are under selling pressure on Wednesday. But why?

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock going to $1,500?

| Danny Vena

Wall Street analysts continue to bolster their price targets ahead of Nvidia's high-profile stock split.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the BHP share price today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price jumps on US opportunity and FY24 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This wine giant is talking up its significant US opportunity.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price on watch amid $1.3 billion convertible notes offering

| James Mickleboro

Why is this tech stock raising funds?

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) a better buy for beginner investors or retirees?

| Tristan Harrison

This diversified fund could be precisely what some investors need.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker says Lovisa shares are a buy following this week's sell-off

| James Mickleboro

This week's sell-off could have created a great buying opportunity for investors.

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ETFs

Does the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) pay a decent ASX dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

Can US shares via this ETF be an appealing source of passive income?

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Share Gainers

3 high-flying ASX shares that could keep on climbing

| James Mickleboro

Could these shares continue their rampant rise? Let's see what analysts are saying.

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Dividend Investing

With 6%+ yields, here are 2 ASX dividend shares to consider buying now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high-yield dividend shares would be top options right now.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Healthcare Shares

What is Goldman Sachs saying about Medibank shares in June?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the broker thinks that investors should be buying this private health insurer.

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Bank Shares

Why you should sell CBA, Westpac, and Bank of Queensland shares in June

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says investors should lock in their gains and move on.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX shares I'd buy right now for dividends

| Zach Bristow

These two stand out in my eye.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be another poor session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares now a brilliant bargain?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Telstra is optimising its costs for future profit growth.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy QBE shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have highlighted why they think this insurance giant could deliver big returns.

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Tax

How to turn your stage 3 tax cuts into $11,396 buying ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

Do you plan to invest your stage three tax cuts in ASX shares?

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