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Technology Shares

ASX investors are obsessed with Nvidia shares! Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

The global chipmaker reported a 94% increase in annual revenue in the third quarter.

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Opinions

Why ASX investors should 'ditch the fixation' with interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

How important are interest rates?

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Opinions

Want to start investing? These 3 ETFs can be a great first step

| Mitchell Lawler

The first step can be the most important, but it doesn't need to the hardest.

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Opinions

Is the ASX now entering the 'best period for sharemarket returns'?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market could be a great place to be invested.

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Opinions

1 ASX stock I bought for my superannuation fund and another I'm planning to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I believe in these ASX shares for the long-term.

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How to invest

I'm fine with a stock market crash. You might be too

| Mitchell Lawler

This article might leave you longing for a ride to the downside.

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Growth Shares

How to maximise $10,000 by investing in 2 ASX growth shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my best growth ideas on the ASX right now.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Coles shares in November

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors own the supermarket stock or avoid it?

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Recent Share Market News

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Gold

Why are ASX gold shares rebounding today?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investors are going for gold today.

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Share Fallers

Why Elders, KMD, Lovisa, and Telix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Meteoric Resources, Resolute Mining, Sonic Healthcare, and TechnologyOne shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are getting excited about these shares on Tuesday.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which 2 ASX small-cap shares just rocketed 50%+ on big news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these two ASX small-cap stocks through the roof on Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did this ASX 200 stock just crash 11%?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors appear nervous about a $475 million acquisition.

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Share Market News

Sayona Mining shares on lockdown ahead of lithium deal tea

| Mitchell Lawler

Are two project partners ready to join forces for good?

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Broker Notes

Top broker says buy ResMed and this ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett was impressed with their quarterly updates from last month.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers (one with 44% upside!)

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers forecast some outsized gains ahead for these two ASX All Ords shares.

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52-Week Highs

Why is this ASX stock jumping 10% to a decade-high today?

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Here's why I might change my mind and buy Woodside stock

| Tristan Harrison

I think this beaten-up energy stock is looking appealing.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share Goldman Sachs says is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock is being tipped as a buy by analysts.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Coles shares in November

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors own the supermarket stock or avoid it?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good day is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a healthy start to the trading week for ASX investors this Monday.

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Materials Shares

Here's why ASX uranium shares are ripping higher today

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium shares are smashing the markets today.

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Share Fallers

Why Life360, Lovisa, NAB, and Resolute shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Deep Yellow, Fleetpartners, New Hope, and Santana shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting off the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell button on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at 30 cents

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited about this stock with global potential.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares led the market for a third consecutive week with a 4.63% increase.

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Dividend Investing

Do ASX 200 dividend shares out-earn Aussie property?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the forecast FY25 dividend yields of the top 10 ASX 200 companies to rental property yields.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy with $500 in November 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

$500 worth of ASX shares might not sound like a huge investment. But, to realise the benefits of compounding, you…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors ended the trading week on a high note this Friday...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, De Grey Mining, Domino's, and Nufarm shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords share is diving 18% as inflation pain draws blood

| Bronwyn Allen

This healthcare company delivered a trading update at its annual general meeting today.

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Technology Shares

Up 70%, is it too late to invest in Xero shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX tech darling hit a new all-time share price record yesterday.

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Share Fallers

Why Healius, Opthea, Peninsula Energy, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Share Market News

Why this ASX uranium share is plunging 25% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are smashing the sell button today.

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks smashed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these ASX 200 stocks flying higher over the week. But why?

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Best Shares

Here are the best-performing ASX 200 shares since the US election result

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 10 ASX stocks that have had the highest share price gains since the US Presidential election.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A decent finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Best Shares

Here's why I think Wesfarmers shares are a great buy for any ASX investor

| Sebastian Bowen

I argue that Wesfarmers offers investors both growth and income potential.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors finally enjoyed a win this Thursday...

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Industrials Shares

Up 39% in a year, is there more growth to come for this ASX 200 share?

| Bronwyn Allen

IML Equity Analyst Josh Freiman shares his views on a major ASX 200 industrial stock.

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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation print means for ASX 200 investors

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is likely to benefit if the US Fed cuts interest rates again in December. But will it?

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