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Opinions

Should I dig in and buy Pilbara Minerals shares before the ASX 200 lithium miner reports on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Pilbara Minerals capable of charging up returns at this price?

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Earnings Results

Coles share price in focus as dividend lifted and new CEO announced

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket operator posted a surge in profits despite soaring inflation and severe weather.

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Dividend Investing

Boost your passive income with these ASX shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Big yields are expected from these shares at very different sides of the market...

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the next AGL dividend? You'd better be quick

| Bernd Struben

The AGL interim dividend is in line with the company’s policy to target a full-year payout ratio of 75% of…

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $5,000 of Westpac shares 5 years ago? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have Westpac's dividends helped a five-year investor break even?

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch after first-half earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

BHP has released a set of results that appear to have fallen short of expectations...

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Know what is on the agenda today in less time than it takes to drink a morning brew.

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Investing Strategies

'Long-term value': Expert names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy for years to come

| Tony Yoo

One stock has plummeted and the other has rocketed over the past year. But they are both excellent prospects.

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Opinions

Why I'd buy Wesfarmers shares today and hold until 2030

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the very best ASX blue-chip shares to own.

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Small Cap Shares

Top ASX small-cap shares to buy in 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Sometimes you have to go deep to catch the next big fish.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Investing Strategies

4 ways interest rates could go and what they mean for ASX shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

How will the central banks influence your stocks in 2023? Here are the possibilities, ranging from a nightmare to a…

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Growth Shares

2 stellar ASX 200 growth shares to buy now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be some of the best options for investors to buy right now...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 shares to buy post-results: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have impressed analysts at Morgans during earnings season...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 300 shares that made big moves on earnings updates

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares were on the move today after some interesting earnings reports.

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Earnings Results

Altium share price on watch following strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

Altium has released its half year results and revealed some strong numbers...

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining share rocket 40% on open today?

| Bernd Struben

The Okapi Resources share price entered a trading halt on Thursday pending the release of a capital raising announcement.

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BNPL shares

Own Zip shares? Here's an earnings preview

| James Mickleboro

Zip is releasing its half year results this week. Will it be a stunner or a fizzer?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Brokers upgrades boosted this ASX 200 share into today's top spot.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income boost! 2 excellent high yield ASX dividend shares to buy: experts

| James Mickleboro

Income alert! These dividend shares have been tipped as buys with big dividend yields...

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Technology Shares

ASX tech share Weebit Nano has surged 90% in 2023. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be Weebit Nano's year?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Massive falls in ASX lithium shares are dominating trading volumes today.

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Technology Shares

One top ASX 200 stock on my best shares to buy now list

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share looks like a top buy to me.

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Materials Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 mining shares to buy now: experts

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector is a huge part of the Australian economy and can add diversification to a portfolio...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares making big moves on results announcements

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares are heading in very different directions on Monday...

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Resources Shares

Investing in Lynas shares? Here's why Malaysia may reconsider its licence restrictions

| Bernd Struben

Lynas Malaysia’s operating licence was extended last week, but the miner will be prohibited from importing and processing lanthanide concentrate…

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX shares that are on course for 'robust growth': expert

| Tristan Harrison

These little-known ASX shares could be leading contenders for growth.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Wesfarmers share price dipping on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares are falling, but here's why investors will be happy about it.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that now could be the time to add these top shares to your portfolio...

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Bank Shares

Should I buy Westpac shares following the ASX 200 bank's latest earnings update?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to add this big four bank to your portfolio? One leading broker thinks it is...

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, BlueScope, NIB, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price being trashed on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Not everyone is losing money on the declining Core Lithium share price, with short interest in the stock remaining elevated.

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Opinions

Why I think the Telstra share price is now an unmissable buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is Telstra the best ASX blue chip that investors can call on?

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Earnings Results

NIB share price tumbles 10% despite higher profit and bolstered dividend

| Brooke Cooper

The insurance giant's first-half earnings appear to have disappointed the market.

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Share Gainers

Why Inghams, Kelsian, Nuix, and Perenti shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong start to the week...

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Materials Shares

Why is ASX lithium share Magnis in a trading halt?

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium share could be about to make a big announcement.

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Technology Shares

Why is the DroneShield share price surging 10% today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech company’s DroneSentry-C2 Version 9.0.0 has been in development for more than 12 months, partially funded from the…

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could create lasting generational wealth

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX shares have positive outlooks for the ultra-long term.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 director has been buying up shares since their company reported

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is seeing its director putting their money where their mouth is?

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Share Market News

How a stock market crash could turbocharge my ASX share portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

A crash is a great time to be greedy buying ASX shares.

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