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Opinions

Want to start investing in ASX shares? Here's what I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’d begin to put my money in the stock market.

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A businessman compares the growth trajectory of property versus shares.
Opinions

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts have put out their new year predictions...

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Opinions

My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Biggest investment trends of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

As another year of investing draws to a close, we review the most significant trends.

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Share Market News

What is the Dow Jones Index and which 30 companies make the grade?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is a brief history of the world's oldest share market index.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in November

| Bronwyn Allen

A consumer staples share attracted the strongest buying conviction among investors using the Selfwealth platform last month.

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Share Gainers

3 top ASX 200 stocks I wish I'd owned in 2024

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 stocks are racing higher in 2024.

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Opinions

These stocks made my share portfolio a market-beater in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Beating the market is the least important takeaway from this year.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will borrowers need to wait until May for a rate cut? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's best shares?

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in September

| Bronwyn Allen

News of economic stimulus in China influenced investors' trading decisions last month.

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Record Highs

This ASX 200 share is breaking records amid a massive $300 million investment

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 share made a triumphant return to trading today.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these three ASX 200 shares flying higher this week.

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Share Fallers

Down 36% in 3 weeks, why is the Mineral Resources share price getting hammered again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down Mineral Resources shares again on Friday.

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Share Fallers

Why this top ASX gold share is tumbling 11% today

| Bronwyn Allen

The shine is off one of the market's largest gold miners.

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, DroneShield, Metcash, and Newmont shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, HMC Capital, ResMed, and WiseTech shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX mid-cap stock is a bargain at $5

| Tristan Harrison

I’m calling this an excellent opportunity, here’s why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough session for ASX 200 shares this Thursday.

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Share Market News

This ASX All Ords stock is down 37%, and one insider just bought up over $500,000 worth

| Bronwyn Allen

This company director just raised his stake by 1,735%.

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Lotus Resources, Newmont, and Reece shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on with their shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Chrysos, Karoon Energy, and Telix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on Thursday. But why?

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Retail Shares

Up 112% in a year, why is this ASX 300 stock rocketing again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX 300 stock soaring again today. But why?

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Share Market News

How much will Woodside shares pay out in dividends in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about Woodside and its dividends? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A tough session could await Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a pleasant recovery session this Wednesday.

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Travel Shares

Big ASX news: Qantas share price hits record high

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas is defying the market to fly to new heights this Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Codan, Domain, Playside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Brazilian Rare Earths, Treasury Wine, and WA1 shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares diving on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down the mining stocks following their updates. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Market News

Here's when the RBA will now cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Are rate cuts now off the cards in 2024? Let's find out.

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Opinions

I plan to buy this ASX share when it hits $25. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

I think this beaten-up stock is a shiny opportunity.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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AI Stocks

This tech stock offers 'the best exposure to the AI thematic on the ASX'

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment has revealed its favoured ASX tech stock for the artificial intelligence megatrend.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a horrid Tuesday session today.

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Broker Notes

Here's why this fundie anticipates a stronger run for ASX uranium shares from here

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners expects more support for the uranium price over the next few months.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new highs while the market dives today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ASX 200 stocks?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman Sachs rates 2 ASX 200 telco stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker reveals its latest investment thesis on Telstra and a competing ASX 200 telco stock.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a terrible day?

| Zach Bristow

The market is in a sea of red today.

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Share Gainers

Why Hotel Properties, Meteoric, NRW, and Praemium shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Iluka, Metcash, and Mineral Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors selling these shares today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 300 shares just upgraded by top brokers (and one downgraded)

| Zach Bristow

The tides could be changing for these companies.

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Opinions

Why I bought more of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about the future of this business.

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Opinions

Up 16% in 10 days but I think this oversold ASX stock is still in deep bargain territory

| Tristan Harrison

This unloved stock could be a contender for a rebound.

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Share Gainers

$6,000 invested in this ASX 200 stock 5 years ago is now worth $84,000!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors who bought this growth stock five years ago have achieved remarkable gains.

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