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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares crumble as oil price plunges to 7-month lows

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are catching headwinds on several fronts today. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX robotics stock crashing 19% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are hitting the sell button on Monday. What's going on?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy with $10,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks look like compelling passive picks.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 100 stock is expecting to report a 200% increase in profits

| James Mickleboro

Profit guidance has been unveiled for FY 2024. Let's see what is expected.

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ETFs

Is the iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (IOZ) a good buy for diversification?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 could be a good place to be invested.

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Resources Shares

Are Rio Tinto or BHP shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

These two mining stocks are worth digging into.

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ETFs

Better ASX ETF buy: Vanguard Australia Shares Index ETF (VAS) vs Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Which ASX ETF fits better for your portfolio? Let's analyse what you should consider.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2027 for CSL shares

| Tristan Harrison

There could be healthy profit growth in the coming years.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Pilbara Minerals shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a wild ride for the lithium miners over the last two years.

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Brokers think these shares could provide them.

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Energy Shares

This ASX dividend share could pay an 8% yield in 2028!

| Tristan Harrison

Here's one stock that could deliver strong cash returns in the next few years.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX income shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these dividend payers.

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Resources Shares

Down 12% in July! What went so wrong for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a rough month for the miner.

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Bank Shares

How big will the Westpac dividend be in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Will this big four bank continue paying big dividends?

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock is being tipped as a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping this stock as a buy. But why?

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Materials Shares

Meet the ASX lithium stock tipped to rise 200%+

| James Mickleboro

Is gold the reason to get excited about this lithium stock? Here's what a leading broker is saying.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the telco giant and these stocks could be top options for income investors.

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Growth Shares

5 top ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these stocks are in the buy zone this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Bank Shares

What's next for CBA stock after Monday's 5.7% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will CBA shares continue to fall down the cliff?

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Resources Shares

BHP stock has fallen 17% from its 52-week high! What next?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a tough period for the miner. Can things turn around?

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these top quality ASX 200 shares for your self-managed superannuation fund

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these are top buys for super investors right now.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: What does $1 million buy you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which suburbs are next to hit the $1M median? How much dividend income would $1M in shares deliver?

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated stocks to offer big yields.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX communications shares led the market with a 2.14% lift last week.

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Resources Shares

1 ASX dividend stock down 25% to buy right now

| Zach Bristow

Experts are bullish on this dividend payer.

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How to invest

$20K stashed away? I could turn that into a passive income worth $58 a day!

| James Mickleboro

Would you like a passive income? This is how you could do it.

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Opinions

Overinvested in CBA shares? Here are 2 alternatives to diversify

| Sebastian Bowen

With CBA ballooning in size, you might want to consider diversifying...

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What might GYG cook up for its first ASX results?

| Zach Bristow

How is the ASX's top IPO for 2024 looking heading into FY24 earnings?

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Dividend Investing

Who is buying ASX dividend shares in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Tax data reveals Aussies across all pay grades and working in various jobs are investing in dividend shares.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for beginner investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be quality options for anyone starting their investment journey.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy the best ASX stocks of the past decade?

| Mitchell Lawler

Vast riches have been created by three investments. Am I climbing aboard or standing to the side?

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates going higher or lower from here? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of potential in my eyes.

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Defensive Shares

1 reliable ASX stock I'd be as happy as Larry to hold through a recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick for a recession-resistant ASX share to buy today.

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Retirement

Is Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) the only investment retirees need?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the ASX 300 provide everything a retiree wants?

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