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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best capital growth in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

Where did home values rise by almost 20%? And which ASX 200 stock more than tripled in value?

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why is the Appen share price leaping 18% without a word today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending Appen shares soaring on Thursday. But why?

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Growth Shares

Investing for growth? Here are 6 ASX stocks Macquarie tips to outperform

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie reveals its 12-month share price targets for several growth stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here's why ASX uranium shares are going on an explosive run today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending ASX uranium shares rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Which stocks is the broker feeling bullish on this month? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Dimerix, Paladin Energy, Pilbara Minerals, and Resolute Mining shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Brickworks, National Storage, and Nine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Here's why the dividend yield tells us CBA shares are too expensive

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm using a simple metric to determine if CBA is too expensive...

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers see these shares as great options for your hard-earned money.

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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 local market today.

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Opinions

Why I'd BUY this heavily shorted ASX share while it's under pressure

| Bernd Struben

Down 39% in 2024, short sellers think this ASX 200 share has further to fall. I think they’re wrong.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a miserable hump day for ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Forget Guzman Y Gomez and buy these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see value in these shares. Here's why they could be good alternatives.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares receiving a jolt of energy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are dramatically surging today...

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, DroneShield, Mineral Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, CBA, NextDC, and REA Group shares are dropping 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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52-Week Highs

Why is this ASX gold share roaring to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this miner are having a golden day. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group share price drops after $11b Rightmove takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

The UK property listings company says thanks but no thanks.

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Capital Raising

NextDC share price drops on $750m capital injection for Asian expansion

| James Mickleboro

The data centre operator is raising funds to support its expansion.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX stocks Bell Potter rates as top buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker feels very positive about these stocks. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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52-Week Highs

11 ASX 200 stocks that smashed new 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

And yes, of course, CBA shares are among them!

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Real Estate Shares

Thinking about buying ASX REITs? Expert outlines the pros and cons

| Bronwyn Allen

Clive Maguchu from State Street outlines the positives and negatives of ASX real estate investment trusts.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Why are these 2 blue chip investments losing value?

| Bronwyn Allen

Melbourne is the 3rd cheapest capital city property market in the country, while BHP shares have fallen 23% in 2024.…

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Opinions

If I were a teenager, these are some of the ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

These are the ASX shares I’d want in my portfolio if I were starting again.

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Share Market News

Why Duratec, Lotus Resources, Paladin Energy, and ResMed shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye of investors on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Dimerix, Life360, S2 Resources, and SG Fleet shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ord stock is leaping 7% after landing $76 million of work

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on a couple of big contract wins.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX 300 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has good things to say about these stocks.

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Share Market News

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2028 for Wesfarmers shares

| Tristan Harrison

The Bunnings and Kmart owner could keep growing for many years to come.

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Growth Shares

2 compelling ASX shares I'd buy in September

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the long-term potential of these under-the-radar businesses.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy these 3 ASX mining shares to rock on during a commodity bust

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the three miners that I would look to in a commodity crash...

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Share Market News

Guess which top ASX stock is on the sidelines today over 'misleading' allegations

| Sebastian Bowen

This top financial stock is on ice after some dramatic news...

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Share Fallers

Why Lovisa, Omni Bridgeway, Premier Investments, and Super Retail shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares starting the week on a disappointing note?

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from Fed interest rates after US unemployment edged lower?

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors see a jumbo interest rate cut from the US Fed in September?

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Guzman Y Gomez, Opthea, and Yancoal shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ARB share price surges 6% on hot takeover news

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ASX 200 stock has some big news to tell...

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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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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares outperforming on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is making some interesting moves. Let's see what's happening.

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