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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

Should I snap up Macquarie shares ahead of this week’s full-year results?

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank has delivered strong growth in recent years. Is it a buy right now?

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Financial Shares

Why were IAG shares such a good investment in April?

| James Mickleboro

Your portfolio would have been better for holding this insurance giant's shares last month.

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Financial Shares

How did the AMP share price manage to surge 8% in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

How did shares in the embattled financial player manage to pull off such a smashing return last month?

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Opinions

This director has been buying the dip in AFIC shares. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s often a positive sign when directors are buying shares.

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Financial Shares

AMP shares are finally heading upwards, but will it last?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the start of an epic green streak?

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Financial Shares

5 reasons Macquarie shares could be a great investment today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie shares came under pressure in March amid the turmoil hitting the banking sector in the United States and Europe.

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Financial Shares

Are dark clouds gathering over the IAG share price?

| Bernd Struben

Some fund managers are raising concerns over the pending costs to IAG of the flooding and storms that hit New…

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Financial Shares

AMP share price marching higher as net outflows ebb

| Bernd Struben

AMP reported a sharp year on year reduction in its net cash outflows over the past quarter.

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Financial Shares

Why has the AMP share price rocketed 11% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good time to own this financials share recently.

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Financial Shares

Bank of Queensland share price plummets on $260m earnings impact

| Brooke Cooper

The bank expects to post a $4 million statutory post-tax profit next week.

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Financial Shares

Could buying Macquarie shares at under $180 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Financial giant Macquarie has suffered. Is this the right time to pounce?

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Financial Shares

Why the IAG share price outperformed the ASX 200 in March

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors continue to be faced with persistently high inflation.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price beat the ASX 200 in March?

| Brooke Cooper

AMP stock outperformed the ASX 200 last month.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price dives 8% on $4 billion outflows

| Bernd Struben

When Magellan released its half-year results, it reported a 52% year on year decrease in average funds under management.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price slips amid expected first strike on remuneration

| Brooke Cooper

Shareholders appear to have rejected the company's remuneration report.

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Financial Shares

Insurance companies are raking it in, so should you buy ASX 200 shares like IAG right now?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a good year for insurance industry profit so is it a good time to buy insurance shares?

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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

Are AMP shares set to become a dividend machine?

| Tristan Harrison

After its major decline, are AMP shares an opportunity?

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Share Market News

The IAG dividend is being paid today. Here’s the latest

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the details of the IAG dividend.

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Financial Shares

If I had bought $5,000 AMP shares a week ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Monica O'Shea

AMP shares have outperformed the ASX 200 in the last week.

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Share Market News

Latitude shares are back on the ASX, but why are they falling 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Latitude shares are back to trading today, but investors seem very worried.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AMP share price dips despite $337m sale win

| Brooke Cooper

The first stage of the company's long-awaited sale to Dexus should complete on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Turbulence insurance: Fund names 2 ASX 200 shares for long-term riches

| Tony Yoo

This sector might not seem exciting, but it could be the perfect medicine for your portfolio during economic downturns.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp shares a cheap passive-income buy after diving 7% in a week?

| James Mickleboro

Should income investors be snapping up this banking and insurance giant's shares?

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Financial Shares

Another ASX All Ords stock has just been halted amid a ‘malicious’ cyber attack. Here’s the latest

| James Mickleboro

Copies of approximately 100,000 drivers' licences have been stolen.

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Financial Shares

Australian Ethical just dumped 1.6 million shares of this ASX 200 company. Here’s why

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Ethical has made a major ESG call on this large business.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares to rocket from same booming industry: expert

| Tony Yoo

Most sectors will struggle when the economy slows down, but maybe not this one.

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Financial Shares

AMP shares drop then pop amid ex-dividend and delay of $225 million sale

| Brooke Cooper

The sale of Collimate Capital's domestic leg looks to be split in two amid regulatory delays.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AMP share price sinking today?

| Bernd Struben

In announcing its full year financial results, the AMP board declared a dividend payout for the first time since 2020.

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Financial Shares

Hub24 share price up 9% on record half-year results and turbocharged dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

The financial services provider is flying high today on the back of stellar results.

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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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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares finally cheap enough to buy following Thursday’s 13% crash?

| Brooke Cooper

A return to dividend hasn't convinced this top broker.

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Earnings Results

QBE share price leaps 10% amid explosive dividend growth

| Bernd Struben

QBE boosted its final dividend payout by a whopping 58% from the prior year.

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Financial Shares

The AMP dividend is back! Here’s what you need to know

| Tristan Harrison

Investors don’t seem excited by the prospect of a dividend from AMP.

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Earnings Results

Magellan share price shakes off 60% profit slump and marches higher

| Bernd Struben

Magellan shares are in the green after the company reported it's delivering on its five-year target of $100 billion in…

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Financial Shares

The Magellan share price is surging 7%. Is it time to buy back in?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the future be brighter for this embattled fund management stock?

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Financial Shares

Challenger share price screams 7% higher on half-year results

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the investment manager are well in the green.

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Earnings Results

IAG share price marching higher on 25% profit boost

| Bernd Struben

The insurer reported adding more than 100,000 direct customers across Australia and New Zealand over the six months.

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Financial Shares

Why the Suncorp share price has rebounded and hit 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp shares have staged a miraculous turnaround and have just hit a new 52-week high...

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Earnings Results

Suncorp share price under pressure despite huge half-year profit growth

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp has delivered stunning profit growth during the first half of FY 2023. But maybe it wasn't strong enough...

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