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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Block shares today (and 3 not to)

| Motley Fool Staff

If you've reached a mental block on the payments technology provider, two Motley Fool writers present the yea and nay…

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Bank Shares

Stay away from this ASX sector (and buy this one instead): expert

| Tony Yoo

One fund manager's warning everyone to reduce their exposure to this industry that's dominant in the Australian market.

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Financial Shares

For $1,000 in monthly passive income, buy 1,770 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX blue chip could unlock enormous passive income for investors.

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Bank Shares

The 3 best-performing ASX 200 bank shares in November revealed

| Bernd Struben

The majority of the ASX 200 bank share prices lost ground in November. But not these three...

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 dividend share has a 19% yield right now. Why it’s a trap: experts

| Bernd Struben

Those dividend yields you see posted are trailing yields, derived from the past year’s payouts and based on the current…

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Financial Shares

Is the IAG share price a defensive buy amid rising interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are IAG shares finally in the buy zone yet?

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Broker Notes

This rare ASX share is growth, quality AND value: expert

| Tony Yoo

This fund manager has 54 stocks in his portfolio, but just one stands out as a triple threat right now.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX share I’d hold onto no matter what: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Perennial Value Management's Stephen Bruce reveals the stock that's a reliable bet for returns over the…

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Recent Financial Shares News

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Financial Shares

2 ASX finance shares (not the big banks) Celeste is riding to the moon

| Tony Yoo

These stocks could be a handy way to cash in while consumers and businesses are struggling with high interest rates.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp shares a buy after its FY23 results?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying Suncorp shares? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the AMP dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders will soon be getting bigger payments.

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Earnings Results

QBE share price sinks as catastrophe claims take a bite out of revenues

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the QBE share price following the release of the insurance company’s half-year financial results.

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Earnings Results

AMP share price sinks 6% as half-year profits slump

| Mitchell Lawler

Pockets of AMP's business are delivering underlying growth, but will it be enough to impress shareholders?

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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy Macquarie shares at $175

| Tristan Harrison

It could still be a great buy at the current valuation.

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Earnings Results

Suncorp share price slides despite 69% full-year profit boost

| Bernd Struben

Suncorp’s group profits soared 69% year on year to $1.15 billion.

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Financial Shares

Own IAG shares? Here’s what to expect from the insurance giant’s FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Is IAG going to deliver something special this month?

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Financial Shares

Why did this ASX 300 share just crash 40%?

| James Mickleboro

This automotive lender is being sold off on Thursday.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here’s what to watch for in the result next week

| Tristan Harrison

There are several areas to consider when assessing the wealth management company's earnings.

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Financial Shares

Own Suncorp shares? Here’s what to expect from its FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp is releasing its FY 2023 next Tuesday.

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Earnings Results

Credit Corp share price crashes 14% as full-year dividends cut

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Credit Corp share price following the release of the company’s full year results.

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Share Fallers

Why is this ASX 200 share sinking 10% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 share has just reported some numbers, and investors aren't impressed.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Medibank share price rising on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

A leadership reshuffle could benefit the company in the long-term.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons AMP shares still aren’t cheap enough for me to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I’m still wary of what’s ahead for this stock.

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price just hit a 3-year high. Too late to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Have you missed the boat on this insurance stock?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX insurance shares have hit 52-week highs this month. Is there a catch?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley is concerned that significantly higher premiums could eventually cost customers.

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Financial Shares

Here’s how Europe could drive the Macquarie share price higher

| Tristan Harrison

New offices signal the company's intent in continental Europe.

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Financial Shares

Own QBE shares? Here’s what to expect from its half-year results

| James Mickleboro

QBE will be releasing its half-year results on 10 August.

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Financial Shares

Why is the QBE share price charging higher again today?

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Financial Shares

Why a ‘turning point’ could spark a rise for the IAG share price

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the clouds are lifting for this insurance giant.

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Financial Shares

Australian Ethical share price leaps 4% on FUM boost

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Ethical shares soared this morning on some positive news.

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Financial Shares

Could this boost Zip’s prospects of success in the US market?

| Bronwyn Allen

Zip has recruited a former American Express executive for its United States management team.

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares about to turn into a dividend gold mine?

| Tristan Harrison

A dividend stream could turn into a river in the next few years.

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Broker Notes

‘Strong value’: The ASX share at near all-time low but now ready to rocket

| Tony Yoo

This stock has plunged 85% since 2019. Are you gutsy enough to take a chance, as one expert has suggested?

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Broker Notes

Are ASX insurance shares a buy amid rising premiums?

| Bronwyn Allen

Insurers have pricing power and are reportedly raising premiums by 10% to 20%.

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Bank Shares

Worried about CBA shares? Here’s where fund managers are going instead

| Bronwyn Allen

Insurers have pricing power while the banks face strong competition.

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Financial Shares

Why did Netwealth shares tumble 9% today following its record quarter?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has cut its 12-month price target on Netwealth shares to $14.40.

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Financial Shares

Netwealth share price surges 7% on record quarter

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been impressed with Netwealth's performance in the last quarter.

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Financial Shares

What is Goldman Sachs saying about IAG shares?

| James Mickleboro

Can this insurance giant's shares keep rising? Or have they peaked?

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Financial Shares

This ASX 200 stock is trading near 52-week lows with a 13% dividend yield! Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

When something looks too good to be true, it usually is.

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Financial Shares

If I buy $10,000 of Macquarie shares right now, how much passive income will I receive?

| Tristan Harrison

The investment bank could continue to be a cash machine for investors.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price lost 7% in FY23 but could a turnaround start this August reporting season?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders are awaiting the outcome of Zip's two key financial goals for FY23.

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Financial Shares

How did the AMP share price manage to rocket 18% in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

AMP shares were back in the spotlight in the last financial year for the right reasons.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price smash the ASX 200 with a 30% gain in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

IAG was a great holding for portfolios during the last financial year.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX financial shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 finished 9.67% higher in FY23 and these financial shares had the strongest share price growth.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price sinks on $2.1 billion FUM outflow

| James Mickleboro

Magellan's fund outflows have accelerated again.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $8,000 of Macquarie shares during the pandemic crash? Here’s how much passive income you’ve earned

| Bernd Struben

Although Macquarie shares were not spared the big COVID-19 hit, the passive income kept flowing.

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Financial Shares

Why is the AMP share price dropping today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with AMP's shares on Wednesday?

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Financial Shares

What happened to the Suncorp share price on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Inflation and more frequent natural disasters are impacting the company's insurance business.

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