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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps back into the green following the latest Aussie inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors reacted positively to the latest Aussie CPI data. But why?

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Best Shares

Best ASX 200 share of each market sector in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the No. 1 stocks for price growth in each of the 11 market sectors for 2024.

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Retail Shares

3 ASX 200 retail shares that ripped in 2024 despite the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

Most Australian consumers did it tough last year amid higher interest rates and retail prices.

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Share Market News

It's 2025, now when can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to finally cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Are money market too optimistic on the timing of RBA interest rate cuts in 2025?

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Healthcare Shares

Healthy gains: 5 best ASX 200 healthcare shares of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Four of the five best-performing ASX 200 healthcare stocks of 2024 more than doubled in value.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

Should ASX REITs be on your buy list right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts offer their views.

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Gold

Can the record gold price keep going higher?

| Bronwyn Allen

Gold has smashed a new record at US$2,591.6 per ounce. Here are Westpac's forecasts through til 2028.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares surging over 9% on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 shares are leading the market with very strong share price gains today.

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52-Week Highs

Up 57% since November, the AMP share price just surged to new 52-week highs

| Bernd Struben

The financial company has staged a remarkable turnaround since late November.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock provide everything investors want?

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Share Market News

What the latest Aussie unemployment figures mean for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

All Ords investors are analysing what the latest unemployment data could mean for interest rates and the Aussie economy.

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Share Fallers

Why ALS, Atlas Arteria, Kingsgate, and Tourism Holdings shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Lotus Resources, Opthea, Qoria, and Sims shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday. But why?

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BNPL shares

Why Zip shares could still offer 'significant opportunity for growth'

| Bernd Struben

Up 779% in a year, this top fund manager thinks Zip shares can continue to grow.

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Broker Notes

BHP shares now have 19% upside: Morgan Stanley

| Zach Bristow

The broker sees upside in the mining giant.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 inks new record after Fed's jumbo interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the Fed’s big rate cut?

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Opinions

Time to sell while the ASX is at a record high?

| Mitchell Lawler

Now seems like a good time to stop, take a breath, and think logically.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

How will the Australian share market respond to US rate cuts? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares down 40%+ to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these stocks are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Share Gainers

These 4 ASX All Ords shares are up 302% to 693% in a year!

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you lucky enough to own any of these stocks?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to snatch a slight rise this Wednesday.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price hits 52-week high despite new legal probe

| Zach Bristow

The NZ regulator will shortly file proceedings.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Core Lithium, Origin Energy, and Sayona Mining shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 dominant ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have upped their ratings for these three dominating ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Actinogen Medical, Flight Centre, JB Hi-Fi, and NextDC shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are out of form on hump day.

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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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Opinions

2 ASX stocks to buy and hold for the long run

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks are long-term winners.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the local market hit a new record high today? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, and another record high for the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Up 693% in a year, is it too late to buy Zip shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Can the Zip share price continue to outperform after its blistering one year rally?

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52-Week Highs

Up 52% in a year, the Westpac share price just jumped to near 7-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent Westpac share to almost seven-year highs. But why?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers (one with 67% upside!)

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just upgraded their outlooks for these four ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Record Highs

Big news! The ASX 200 just hit another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a big day for the Australian markets.

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Chalice Mining, New Hope, and Platinum shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a stronger day than most. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Auckland Airport, Austal, Cettire, and Liontowns shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. Why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 OTHER ASX shares rocketing on takeover offers today

| James Mickleboro

No less than three takeover offers have been received on the ASX today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Platinum shares jump 16% on Regal takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager is in the crosshairs of a rival. Let's see what is happening.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares can rise 20% to ~40%

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason that Morgans thinks these stocks could rise strongly from where they currently trade.

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Opinions

2 compelling ASX dividend shares I'd buy before interest rates start being cut

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are worth buying sooner rather than later.

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Opinions

Can you still make money buying ASX shares at all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Are we still able to make investment returns on highly valued stocks?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session 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 happy start to the trading week for investors this Monday.

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Share Market News

Is this the REAL reason for the rebound in ASX lithium shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

A big bet against lithium might be supercharging the recent rally.

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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 shares.

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Share Market News

Could ASX 200 investors see a supersized Fed interest rate cut this week?

| Bernd Struben

Thursday could see some big moves on the ASX 200 following the Fed’s interest rate decision.

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