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Read independent stock market news, commentary and opinion on Australian retail shares including Woolworths, Coles, Harvey Norman and many more— plus get the names of some ASX retail shares to buy now — from The Motley Fool.

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3 encouraging signs for Wesfarmers shares heading into 2025

| Tristan Harrison

There are reasons to be positive about Wesfarmers.

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Why buying Wesfarmers shares could provide unique lithium exposure

| Zach Bristow

In the last 12 months, the stock has rallied more than 28%.

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Overinvested in Wesfarmers shares? Here are two alternative ASX stocks with big growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of these 2 stocks for their income and growth potential.

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Which ASX retail shares are overcoming the slowdown in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

These retail stocks have started the new financial year strongly.

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Why the August reporting season was an uphill battle for ASX retail shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Even the well-received earnings reports were a little concerning for investors...

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Why I think it's time to buy these ASX retail shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to go shopping for these retail stocks.

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Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's your preview for the FY24 result

| Tristan Harrison

Here are the latest predictions for Wesfarmers.

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Better buy: Coles or Woolworths stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which stock should go in the shopping basket?

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Recent Retail Shares News

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Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) share price rally ends on investor update

| Carin Pickworth

Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA) share price slides despite EBIT guidance upgrade

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3 consumer stocks that you should buy for the new financial year

| Brendon Lau

It's not all doom and gloom in the consumer discretionary sector, although it might feel that way. But there are…

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is among 3 shares at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

The S&P/ASX 200 is up 6.7 points at the time of writing at 6204.3 and these 3 companies are having…

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This retailer could be the next Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV)

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) jumped despite a weaker market as brokers cast their verdict…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares back in the black today

| Carin Pickworth

All eyes are on telecommunications giant Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) this week after an eventful fortnight for the company

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3 stocks I would probably look at taking some profit from this week

| Carin Pickworth

Taking profit doesn't mean you have to dump your entire holding, nor does it mean you don’t believe in the…

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Why Kathmandu Holdings Ltd shares soared on upgraded profit guidance

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in small cap adventure equipment company Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) have rocketed up 16% to $2.68.

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Webster Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs. (ASX:WBA) water interests keeping them afloat

| Carin Pickworth

Analysts at CCZ Equities Research have placed a hold rating on emerging agribusiness company Webster Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs…

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Why big-name brokers are backing speculative small cap MotorCycle Holdings Ltd (ASX:MTO)

| Carin Pickworth

Wilsons has joined Morgans in slapping a buy rating on motorcycle dealership operator MotorCycle Holdings Ltd (ASX: MTO)

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Metcash Limited's (ASX:MTS) shares are climbing on a $125 million off-market buyback

| Carin Pickworth

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) has announced its full year results today, with a statutory loss after tax of $149.5 million coming…

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Why I'm avoiding Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares

| Matthew Breen

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) is a drink endorsed by the ‘Oracle of Omaha’. But did you know the company on the…

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BP retreats from $1.8 billion deal for Woolworths Group Ltd's (ASX:WOW) fuel business

| Tommaso Autorino

BP won’t buy Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) service stations, but investors don’t seem bothered.

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5 S&P/ASX 200 stocks at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

These 5 companies are having more than just a good day – hitting 52-week share price highs.

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price up 5% as company pours funds into organic milk

| Carin Pickworth

Baby formula star stock Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) is at the top of the S&P/ASX 200 gains list at…

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3 insurance stocks holding their own despite industry headwinds

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 insurance stocks are having a pretty good run of late

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Why I would buy these top retail shares today

| James Mickleboro

Amazon Prime may have launched but I would still buy retail shares such as Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) and...

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Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) announces partnership with Officeworks

| Kevin Gandiya

Fintech company Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) continues to build upon its presence in the home, school and educational sectors

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Why Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is betting $40m on a China expansion

| Kevin Gandiya

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is looking to take on China following a successful share placement.

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Why this big-name broker is telling us to hold onto these baby formula shares

| Carin Pickworth

Morgans has placed a hold recommendation on infant formula and organic baby food company Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB)

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) at the top of the S&P/ASX 200 gains list

| Carin Pickworth

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) is recovering from its downturn earlier this week to dominate the gains list - up…

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Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) joins Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) on acquisition hunt

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) isn’t helped by speculation that it is eyeing a $1 billion acquisition…

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Renewable energy player Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX:MCY) upgrades profit guidance to $555 million

| Carin Pickworth

Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX:MCY) has lifted its FY18 EBITDAF guidance from $540 million to $555 million.

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Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:AIZ) upgrades earnings despite $100 million fuel price hike

| Carin Pickworth

Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:AIZ) has told investors to expect an uptick in FY18 earnings before tax

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3 retail shares I think look winners right now

| Carin Pickworth

These three retail stocks have soared – defying the odds in the volatile discretionary retail space.

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3 under-the-radar mid-cap shares on the rise

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 S&P/ASX 200 companies are keeping a lower profile, but it doesn’t mean they’re not kicking goals.

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Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) is taking on London

| Carin Pickworth

International property and infrastructure company Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) has teamed up with Starwood Capital.

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Why the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price plunged 10% today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price plunged lower today after significant insider selling. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Why Warren Buffett might avoid Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares

| Matthew Breen

He’s the world’s best investor. As such, it’s in our best interests to figure out if he’d invest in this…

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3 financial decisions you'll regret in retirement

| Carin Pickworth

Smart investors still make mistakes, just ask Warren Buffet, who declared that while most successful people don’t mention their financial…

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5 broker-backed small-to-mid-caps for your watchlist

| Carin Pickworth

Big name brokers Wilsons Asset Management has named 5 small-to-mid-cap stocks on their radar

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Why I'm avoiding Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) at this share price

| Matthew Breen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has been a portfolio stalwart for many. However, is it time that we rethink its blue-chip…

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Why shares of Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) are in a trading halt

| Tim Katavic

Shares of Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) are in a trading halt pending the completion of an institutional placement…

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Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price a buy after yesterday?

| Tristan Harrison

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price grew yesterday.

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Your favourite retail stocks may be in deeper trouble than you think

| Brendon Lau

The retail sector is entering a winter of discontent even as our economy is growing strongly. This could be a…

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Elders Ltd still wants to grow by acquisition

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in Australian agribusiness company Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) have dropped into the red.

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Why things are looking up for James Hardie Industries plc shares

| Carin Pickworth

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) are up 0.8% to $22.80 after a couple of days of falls.

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My 10 best mid-cap share picks revisited

| Matt Brazier

How have my best mid cap picks from three years ago fared?

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Why GUD Holdings Limited shares are up on acquisition news

| Carin Pickworth

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) has acquired Disc Brakes Australia Pty Ltd.

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5 under-the-radar shares for savvy Generation Y investors

| Carin Pickworth

5 stocks to help Generation Y come into its own as investors

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Are things about to turn around for Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (ASX: FSF)?

| Carin Pickworth

Fonterra Shareholders’ Fund (ASX: FSF) shares have been on a downward spiral in the last 12 months

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