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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

$10,000 invested in Coles shares one year ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Atop its 3.2% dividend yield, Coles shares have posted impressive gains over the year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the consumer discretionary sector back in favour after interest rate cuts?

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker has named its best buys.

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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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Recent Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares News

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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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Earnings Results

Coles share price lifts off on dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Coles shares on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Why is this $3.3 billion ASX 200 stock crashing 15%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button on Thursday.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Everything you need to know about the new Woolworths dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths has just announced its lowest interim dividend since 2022.

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Earnings Results

This $1.7b ASX 200 share is jumping 15% on results day

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is jumping on Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

Woolworths share price higher despite half-year profit decline and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

The supermarket giant had a tough half and has been forced to cut its dividend.

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Earnings Results

Domino's share price sinks 9% on half-year profit crunch

| James Mickleboro

It seems that Domino's isn't selling enough pizzas to satisfy the market.

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Earnings Results

This $13 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 12%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The $13 billion ASX 200 stock is under heavy selling pressure on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Lovisa share price slides despite solid sales and profit growth

| James Mickleboro

How did this growing retailer perform during the half? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to sell Guzman y Gomez shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks now is the time to sell this fast-food stock.

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I young woman takes a bite out of a burrito n the street outside a Mexican fast-food establishment.
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?

Read more »

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 consumer stocks making big moves on results day

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how investors have responded to these results on Friday.

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Earnings Results

Guzman Y Gomez share price sinks 8% on half year results

| James Mickleboro

A poor performance in the US appears to be overshadowing strong growth in Australia.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Woolworths shares? Here's your half year results preview

| James Mickleboro

A sizeable profit decline is expected from the retail giant during the half.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 300 gaming shares making big moves today

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is making these shares head in different directions on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers share price on watch amid half year profit and dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

How did the Bunnings and Kmart owner perform during the first half?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 consumer shares surging on half-year results on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. But why?

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