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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX sectors of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

The top sector of the ASX 200 delivered almost a 50% gain in 12 months.

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Share Market News

10 most popular ASX shares of 2024 for buyers

| Bronwyn Allen

A young defence company in the industrials sector was the most bought ASX share of the year.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Popping the cork on some new ASX shares in January?

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Share Market News

ASX shares in 2024: A year in review

| James Mickleboro

As we move into 2025, now would be a good time to reflect on the year that was for ASX…

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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX materials shares rose by an extraordinary 9.37% while the ASX 200 lifted 0.68% last week.

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Share Gainers

These are the best-performing ASX 200 shares in 2024 so far

| James Mickleboro

Mouth-watering returns have been generated from these shares. But why?

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Opinions

1 magnificent Australian stock down 38% to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

This stock can keep providing a good harvest of returns.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy conclusion to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Share Market News

Why did these 6 ASX 200 mining shares experience double-digit growth this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index is up by an extraordinary 9.28% in just 5 days.

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these three stocks soaring this week. But why?

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Bank Shares

2 problems with NAB shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I own NAB shares, but here's why I wouldn't buy more today.

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Cettire, Endeavour, and Star shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

If you'd invested $6,000 in the ASX 300 stock in January, you'd have $22,551 today!

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders in the ASX 300 stock have the FDA to thank for much of this year’s success.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, A2 Milk, De Grey Mining, and Treasury Wine shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. 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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star stock plunges 50% on first day back on the ASX!

| Bernd Struben

It’s been four weeks since the company last traded on the market.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share for an 11% gain and 4% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter remains very positive on this retail giant.

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Share Market News

Vanguard's 10-year forecast returns for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

How does the future look?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to end the week on a high.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a cracking Thursday for ASX shares today...

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Broker Notes

This sold off ASX 200 stock has 29% to 36% upside: Brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers believe investors overreacted in selling down the ASX 200 stock this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 12% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

Double-digit returns for these ASX names.

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Opinions

Why CBA shares can still be cheap while looking expensive

| Mitchell Lawler

Overvalued? I'm not banking on it.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords shares attracting broker upgrades

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX All Ords stocks have caught the attention of brokers this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Brickworks, Paladin Energy, and Whitehaven Coal shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having strong sessions. But why are investors buying them?

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Cettire, Firefly, and Step One shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Down 30% in a month: Broker says buy this ASX 200 share now

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this beaten down stock.

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Financial Shares

Platinum shares fall after rejecting Regal Partners takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The fund manager believes the offer undervalues the company.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today.

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Dividend Investing

Worried about falling interest rates on savings? Buy these ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I would buy these dividend shares if I was worried about lower rates today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX 200 investors today.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 gold shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 gold stocks are shining bright on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 lift on the latest Aussie inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors celebrated the latest CPI data. But why?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 CEO just sold another $23 million worth of company shares

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be worried about this large sale?

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Fortescue, Mineral Resources, and Webjet Group shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Light & Wonder, Premier Investments, and Sigma shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. 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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Resources Shares

Why I think it's time to invest in the major ASX iron ore shares

| Tristan Harrison

Time to dig in and buy shares in this sector? I believe so.

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Broker Notes

2 more ASX shares that are 'key picks' for Morgans

| James Mickleboro

The broker has its eyes on these small cap stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares took another tumble this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips as RBA delivers latest verdict on Australia's interest rate path

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are feeling a bit jittery following the RBA’s interest rate announcement.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: What a $285,000 record capital gain from home resales would be worth now if you invested in ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

There was a record median capital gain of $285,000 among 91,000 home resales during the June quarter.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Cettire, Tuas, and Webjet shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are smashing the market on Tuesday. But why?

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