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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Compare the pair: Accent Group vs JB Hi-Fi shares

| Aaron Bell

Which is a better option out of these two consumer discretionary shares. 

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Both Labor and the Coalition to crackdown on illicit tobacco trade, which ASX stocks could benefit?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could a tobacco crackdown benefit these stocks?

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Dividend Investing

Up 41% in 2025, how this ASX 200 dividend stock is primed for 'continuing growth'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects ongoing growth from this high-flying ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Guzman y Gomez shares are a buy after crashing on earnings results

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says the sell-off in Guzman y Gomez stock is an overreaction. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why now is the time to buy Domino's shares 'at a discount'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Domino’s shares are now ‘significantly undervalued’.

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Opinions

As the Guzman y Gomez share price drops 14% on results, what should investors do?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Mexican restaurant stock’s valuation still too spicy?

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Earnings Results

A2 Milk share price jumps 15% on first-ever dividend and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been impressed with this infant formula company's results.

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Earnings Results

Temple & Webster share price jumps 17% to record high on stunning half-year results

| James Mickleboro

It was another impressive six months for this high flying stock.

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Recent Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares News

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Opinions

The Warren Buffett seal of approval: If the stock market closed for 10 years, I'd happily own this quality ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

I’d be happy to hold this ASX 200 stock for 10-plus years, in line with Warren Buffett’s advice.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Casino accepts $250 million takeover from new US owner

| Zach Bristow

What does this mean for the casino operator?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Supermarket resilience: why were Coles and Woolworths shares up last week?

| James Mickleboro

Not even a market selloff could stop these shares from charging higher.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 market sector GAINED value during last week's rout?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market was in turmoil over US tariffs last week, but one sector outshone its peers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Breville shares fall 12% on US tariffs announcement

| Bronwyn Allen

Breville shares are among the worst-hit ASX 200 stocks after the US announced a range of new tariffs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What now for Star Entertainment shares after $940M funding deal withdrawn

| Bronwyn Allen

Negotiations between Star Entertainment and Salter Brothers Capital have ended.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Harvey Norman shares sliding today?

| Bronwyn Allen

What's happening with the ASX 200 furniture and electronics retailer today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in the supermarket stock?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Want to catch the boosted dividend from Harvey Norman shares? Better be quick…

| Bronwyn Allen

The furniture and electronics retailer will pay an interim dividend of 12 cents per share on 1 May.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's happening with Star Entertainment shares following casino licence decision?

| Bronwyn Allen

Star Entertainment has updated the market on two regulatory matters and progress with its rescue plan.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's shares: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy Domino’s shares today or wait for a confirmed turnaround?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will this secret weapon help Coles shares outperform?

| Tristan Harrison

This advantage could help Coles in the coming years. Here’s how.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips Coles shares to deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Back up the trolley! This leading broker thinks now is the time to buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Battle of the supermarkets: should I buy Coles or Woolworths?

| Aaron Bell

Two of the heavy hitters in the supermarket industry have been moving in opposite directions to start the year.

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Broker Notes

Which 2 ASX furniture retailers are up more than 400% in 5 years?

| Zach Bristow

Time to lounge back and let these furniture retailers grow?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Woolworths shares racing 6% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant is leading that way on Friday with a big gain.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is rising on $148m half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

Another record result was recorded for Peter Alexander but Smiggle is struggling.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

When will Star Entertainment shares begin trading again?

| Bronwyn Allen

Some deadlines in the financial rescue plan provide clues as to when the stock may resume trading.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why JP Morgan has just upgraded JB Hi-Fi shares to a 'buy'

| Sebastian Bowen

Buyers are flocking to this stock...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Macquarie just upgraded Woolworths shares to 'outperform'

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares could catch some welcome tailwinds shortly. But why?

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Earnings Results

Myer shares crash 10% on disappointing half year results

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough half for the department store operator.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Aristocrat shares are down 15% this month. Time to jump in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does a 15% drop make a value stock?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter see significant value on offer from this blue chip.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 53% in a year, why this ASX 200 share now presents 'long term value'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts brighter days ahead for this beaten-down ASX 200 share.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How this $400 million program could lift the Woolworths share price

| Bernd Struben

Buying Woolworths shares? You’ll want to read this!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Guzman y Gomez shares are a buy after crashing on earnings results

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says the sell-off in Guzman y Gomez stock is an overreaction. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Leading broker says buy both Woolworths and Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

Its analysts think these shares are on sale right now. Let's find out why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would you buy more Star Entertainment shares in a capital raise?

| Bronwyn Allen

Bally's has suggested a fully underwritten capital raise including a Share Purchase Plan for investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares still frozen amid financial rescue plan as second bidder emerges

| Bronwyn Allen

US casino giant Bally's offered to buy a controlling stake in Star Entertainment over the weekend.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

With a 5% dividend yield, is the Coles share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock worth putting in the shopping basket?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares rocketed 35% in February: Are there more gains ahead?

| James Mickleboro

Can this high-flyer keep on rising or is it now fully valued?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths share price sinking to a multi-year low?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is putting pressure on this supermarket giant's shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares suspended as CEO scrambles for cash

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders are in limbo as the ASX suspends Star Entertainment shares from trading.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

With $36 billion in half-year sales, are Woolworths shares now undervalued?

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths' half-year sales increased by 3.7% to $35.9 billion.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Guzman Y Gomez share price was smashed like avocado in February

| James Mickleboro

The sour cream tasted extra sour for shareholders last month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price crashes 23% as investors rush to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator cannot file its half-yearly report, due today, unless it comes up with cash by the market close.

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Earnings Results

$8 billion ASX 200 stock sinks 6% on big dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

Falling profits has forced a dividend cut from this blue chip.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just downgraded Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the supermarket giant has been hit with a downgrade.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Woolworths shares to deliver a 20% return

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this supermarket giant.

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Dividend Investing

Coles dividend: Everything you need to know about the new supersized payout

| Sebastian Bowen

A record payout is coming investors' way.

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