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Financial Shares

Buying Soul Patts shares? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

An investment in Soul Patts shares is really a bet on a sprawling asset portfolio.

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Financial Shares

Investing amid soaring global risks and uncertainty? Here's why ASX 200 insurance shares stand to benefit

| Bernd Struben

There was no shortage of risk and uncertainty facing ASX 200 insurance shares, even before this month’s Hamas-led attack on…

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Financial Shares

This ASX 200 share is on my top buy list right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I’m thinking about buying this stock.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founder just offloaded $112 million in shares

| Sebastian Bowen

We've just seen a co-founder sell out of most of his shares in a major ASX 200 company.

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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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Recent Financial Shares News

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Financial Shares

Up 6% this past month, is this ASX 200 insurance stock a buy?

| Zach Bristow

It's been an impressive run for the insurance giant.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price tumbles on first-quarter update

| James Mickleboro

How did this investment bank perform during the first quarter?

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Financial Shares

Fee-free ASX investing stock the former RBA governor is buying

| Mitchell Lawler

Guess where the former head of the RBA is investing some of his cash.

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Financial Shares

Are IAG shares a buy before reporting season?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this blue-chip a good buy today?

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Financial Shares

Up 86% in a year, could this ASX All Ords financial share keep on rising?

| Kate Lee (TMFklee)

GQG Partners shares have delivered an impressive return.

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Financial Shares

Up 26% this year, what's the view on IAG Shares?

| Zach Bristow

Momentum is behind the insurance giant's stock.

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Financial Shares

Can Medibank shares expect a healthy FY25?

| Zach Bristow

It was a challenging period last financial year for the insurer.

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Financial Shares

Is the FY25 outlook compelling for AMP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things going to get better for AMP shares?

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Financial Shares

Will NIB shares bleed to keep St Vincent's onside?

| Zach Bristow

The battle could get serious.

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Financial Shares

Up 15% in a month: Are Magellan shares still cheap enough to buy?

| Zach Bristow

The decision is split among brokers – still.

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Financial Shares

Inflows: Magellan shares spike 7% as institutions pile in

| Zach Bristow

This follows an update on the company's funds under management (FUM) for June.

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Financial Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

This LIC offers a lot of diversification.

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Financial Shares

Here's a recap on IAG shares in FY24 – and their FY25 outlook

| Zach Bristow

Investors lifted the bid on IAG's stock in the second half.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares jump 7% after cutting a deal with Warren Buffett's Berkshire

| Zach Bristow

The market's reaction speaks volumes.

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Financial Shares

Up 57% in 2024, this ASX All Ords stock 'still screens cheaply vs the market'

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has called out this high-performing stock as good value.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock has 'considerable upside'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock is being undervalued by the market.

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Financial Shares

Beaten-up ASX 200 stock rebounds 15%. Macquarie says more to come

| Zach Bristow

The sell-off could be unfounded, one broker says.

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 stock plunges 15% on CBA deal news

| Zach Bristow

The stock sold off sharply from market open.

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Financial Shares

QBE shares drop on half year update and strategic review

| James Mickleboro

Here's how QBE performed during the first half and its plans in North America.

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Financial Shares

Which ASX 200 company director just sold $545,000 in shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We also reveal what brokers are saying about this ASX 200 financials stock.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie shares have 10% upside: Morgan Stanley

| Zach Bristow

Another bullish broker on Macquarie.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock crashed 8% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

It wasn't a happy day for this company's stock.

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Financial Shares

Why QBE shares could deliver huge returns for investors that buy them today

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this stock could offer big returns

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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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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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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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Financial Shares

An insider just bought $100,000 of Magellan shares: Should you invest too?

| James Mickleboro

This insider appears to believe the fund manager's shares are good value after recent weakness.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares caught in a storm as millions join 'loyalty' lawsuit

| Mitchell Lawler

Allegations levelled at this insurance giant could lead to a costly exercise.

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Superannuation

AMP shares lower amid industry 'wave' of superannuation payouts to baby boomers

| Bronwyn Allen

New APRA figures show a surge in superannuation benefits paid in lump sums and pensions.

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares a significantly underrated buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

AMP shares are unloved. Could it be a contrarian opportunity?

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Financial Shares

IAG share price teases 4-year high amid cyber expedition

| Mitchell Lawler

This insurance giant is partnering up industry leaders to cover the costly damage from cyberattacks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this under-the-radar ASX 200 stock is in a trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

It looks like this top 200 company is ready to splash some cash again.

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Financial Shares

What this top broker is saying about IAG shares

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG shares are trading close to their four-year highs.

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Financial Shares

Here is the dividend forecast to 2026 for AMP shares

| Tristan Harrison

AMP could be a viable source of dividends. But how much will it pay?

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Financial Shares

Why Goldman Sachs just slapped a sell rating on this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip has been hit with a sell rating. But why?

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Financial Shares

If you'd invested $10,000 in Netwealth shares at the start of the year, here's how much you'd have now

| Bronwyn Allen

Would it have been a good idea to buy Netwealth shares on 2 January?

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Financial Shares

Why is the Macquarie share price getting hammered on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors shouldn't be worried about today's big share price drop...

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Financial Shares

What could $10,000 invested in QBE shares be worth in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Would it be a good idea to buy this insurance giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Financial Shares

Here is the earnings forecast out to 2026 for IAG shares

| Tristan Harrison

A leading broker has revealed where it thinks profit is headed in the next few years.

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Financial Shares

The QBE share price is marching higher on Friday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the QBE share price on Friday. But why?

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