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Retail Shares

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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Retail Shares

3 encouraging signs for Wesfarmers shares heading into 2025

| Tristan Harrison

There are reasons to be positive about Wesfarmers.

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Retail Shares

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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Retail Shares

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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Retail Shares

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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Retail Shares

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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Retail Shares

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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Retail Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Here are the latest predictions for Wesfarmers.

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Retail Shares

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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Retail Shares

Guess which beaten-up ASX 300 share this Aussie billionaire is buying up big

| Brooke Cooper

The entrepreneur amassed a multi-billion dollar fortune by investing in retailers and he's just snapped up one struggling ASX 300…

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Retail Shares

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi share price is smashing the ASX 200 today

| Mitchell Lawler

Shoppers kept spending at JB Hi-Fi despite the pressures.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 retail share is booming 10% on an 'outstanding first-half result'

| Brooke Cooper

Here's a glimpse into the company's record first half.

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Retail Shares

Are ASX 200 retail shares on sale in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Are retail shares now in the bargain basket?

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Retail Shares

Still shopping, share price not dropping: Lovisa shines among 3 best ASX 200 retail shares of 2022

| Bronwyn Allen

Retailers of jewellery, car parts, and home entertainment and appliances topped the list in 2022.

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Retail Shares

Falling inflation! Could the party be back on for ASX 200 retail shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX 200 retail shares on fire today?

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Retail Shares

Why have ASX investors been buying Wesfarmers shares to hold?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a look.

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Retail Shares

2022 was brutal for Wesfarmers shares. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Will 2023 be any better than last year?

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Retail Shares

I'm buying JB Hi-Fi stock now while it's under $44

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one cheap ASX 200 share I would happily pick up today.

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Retail Shares

Why did this ASX All Ordinaries share just crash 19%?

| Brooke Cooper

The clothing retailer now expects to post a first-half loss.

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Retail Shares

Should you buy Wesfarmers stock before it pops?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Wesfarmers be primed for a big pop? Here's what the experts think.

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Retail Shares

Founder selling $60m of shares in this ASX All Ords company not a concern … yet: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

'It shows a streak of prudence I hope all out CEO's possess,' the expert says.

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Retail Shares

This Kogan director (and Boost founder) just tripled her holding of Kogan shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Insiders at Kogan have been buying up shares...

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Retail Shares

7% dividend yield! One ASX 200 share to buy in December and hold for 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share has a grossed-up dividend yield over 10% right now...

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Retail Shares

Should Wesfarmers shares be under your Christmas tree in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Wesfarmers be a great early present to buy with December and the long term in mind?

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Retail Shares

Which 3 ASX retail shares gained 15% to 20% in value in November?

| Bronwyn Allen

What does this auto parts supplier, shoe retailer, and department store network have in common? About 15% to 20% growth…

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Retail Shares

Is this a red flag for Wesfarmers shares?

| Bernd Struben

If you’ve done any shopping over the past year, there’s a good change you shopped at one of Wesfarmers many…

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Retail Shares

The Wesfarmers share price had a strong run in November

| Tristan Harrison

Investors have been shopping for Wesfarmers shares this month.

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Retail Shares

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for portfolio diversification?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you buy Wesfarmers for diversification today?

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Retail Shares

I'd drip-feed $500 a month into cheap ASX shares in this share market rally

| Tristan Harrison

Low p/e ratio ASX shares could be the way to go in this environment.

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Retail Shares

Why did ASX 200 retail shares lead the market to fresh 25-week highs today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Black Friday in the stores, green day on the market.

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Retail Shares

Why is this ASX 300 retail share soaring 13% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Nick Scali provided an FY23 trading update at its annual general meeting today.

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Broker Notes

Up 30% in 3 months, why Lovisa shares can keep sparkling: UBS

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a shining opportunity on the ASX, according to one expert.

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Retail Shares

Why I think these beaten-up ASX shares are compelling contrarian buys

| Tristan Harrison

Former market darlings could be a good place to look for opportunities.

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Retail Shares

This ASX 200 share has surged 15% in a month, and a director is still buying up big

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors take note of this insider buying?

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Retail Shares

Goldman Sachs names the ASX retail shares to buy in the current environment

| James Mickleboro

These are the ASX retail shares to buy according to Goldman Sachs...

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Opinions

Why Wesfarmers shares could be a dirt-cheap buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Despite the recent gains, this large ASX retail share might be a big opportunity.

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Retail Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords retail share rocketing 13% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This retail share is having a strong finish to the week...

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Retail Shares

Could ASX 200 retail shares be 'too cheap' to ignore right now? Here's Scott Phillips' take

| Bronwyn Allen

Which big-name retailers are trading on single-digit price-to-earnings ratios today?

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Retail Shares

What recession? 2 retail ASX shares ready to bust out: expert

| Tony Yoo

There are some non-staple merchants who will fare better than others as Australians feel the impact of bigger mortgage repayments.

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Broker Notes

Do Wesfarmers shares really offer 22% upside AND growing dividends?

| Brooke Cooper

The future looks bright for the ASX 200 retail giant, according to this broker.

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Retail Shares

Another ASX All Ords company has just been hit with a cyberattack. Here's the lowdown

| James Mickleboro

BWX has been hit with a cyberattack...

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Retail Shares

Up 6% in October, is this factor why the Wesfarmers share price performed?

| Tristan Harrison

The AGM of Wesfarmers was quite revealing about the company’s progress.

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Retail Shares

Amazon stock just tanked. Could this be a canary in the coal mine for ASX 200 retail shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors worry about what’s going on with the US economy?

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Retail Shares

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a buy after this week's AGM

| Tristan Harrison

This major ASX retail share looks like a bargain to me.

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Retail Shares

Back in fashion? This ASX All Ords share is up over 130% so far in October

| James Mickleboro

The Cettire share price is smashing the All Ords in October...

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Retail Shares

Better buy: Woolworths or Coles shares?

| Bernd Struben

When comparing Coles to Woolworths, investors should run their slide rule over the ASX 200 retail giants’ dividend payouts as…

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Retail Shares

How is the Woolworths share price handling the MyDeal cyberattack news?

| James Mickleboro

How are Woolworths' shares performing today?

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Earnings Results

Why is the Endeavour share price having such a great start to the week?

| Brooke Cooper

The liquor and hotel giant posted a trading update today.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries share is rocketing 30% this week?

| James Mickleboro

This ecommerce share is rocketing higher on Tuesday...

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