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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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Opinions

Why I'm even more bullish on Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m confident about the future of this stock.

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Share Market News

Morgans names 3 cheap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees a lot of value in these stocks at current levels.

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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

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
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 real estate shares gained the most ground on the market last week.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares were making their shareholders smile in August. But why?

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Cheap Shares

My favourite ASX share is up 28% but still dirt cheap with a P/E of 4.95!

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one stock that I think is looking might cheap today...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top shares?

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Opinions

A multi-millionaire and I are buying the dip on this undervalued ASX stock

| Mitchell Lawler

A 16% discount on a quality business... I don't mind if I do.

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Share Market News

Why the Star Entertainment share price is taking a time-out today

| Tristan Harrison

Star shares aren’t moving today. Here's why.

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A young man sits at his desk working on his laptop with a big smile on his face due to his ASX shares going up and in particular the Computershare share price
Opinions

Got $1000? 2 top ASX shares to buy and hold

| Sebastian Bowen

I think any Australian can comfortably buy these two investments today.

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Broker Notes

Guess which top ASX mining share is tipped for a 75% rally

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley says this ASX mining share will rally big-time following yesterday's price plunge.

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Share Gainers

These 2 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these two stocks flying higher this week. But why?

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Opinions

Is it time to buy Wesfarmers shares after the company's subdued earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers has been a top performer. Here’s my take on the business.

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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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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares still good value at a fresh 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what brokers are saying about ANZ shares right now...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Dicker Data, Jupiter Mines, and Ramsay shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Downer, DroneShield, Qantas, and TPG shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

Lendlease share price slips on latest step in $4.5 billion plan

| Tristan Harrison

Lendlease continues to make progress on its asset sale plans.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX 100 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

With a new month just around the corner, now could be a good time to look at making some new…

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Broker Notes

1 beaten-down stock that could be the best bet in the ASX

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker sees value in this stock after a pullback this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy Flight Centre and these ASX 200 stocks now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is tipping these shares as buys following their results.

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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 positive note? Let's find out.

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A man sits in front of his laptop computer with his head on his hand and a sad, dejected look on his face after seeing how far Whitehaven shares have fallen today
Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors pulled back today with the markets recording a loss...

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Broker Notes

Is it a good time to buy Woolworths shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why one leading broker is tipping the supermarket giant as a buy.

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Share Market News

Bega Cheese share price rockets 7% on increased dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Bega Cheese has once again delighted investors today...

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Share Fallers

Webjet shares tank 8% on weak start to FY25

| Mitchell Lawler

It looks like people are postponing their getaway while money is tight, and Webjet investors are not happy about it.

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, Clinuvel, Dusk, and Omni Bridgeway shares are rocketing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are standing out with strong gains on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Mineral Resources, Red 5, and Webjet shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session. Why are they being sold off?

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Defensive Shares

2 defensive ASX shares for lower-risk investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I think any investor can comfortably add these two shares to a portfolio today...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what investors can expect from the local market today.

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up these stocks while they can.

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Opinions

I'm beginning to worry about Pilbara Minerals shares

| Mitchell Lawler

I have my reservations about the direction being taken.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX somehow managed to snatch a rise this Wednesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Big ASX news: ResMed shares rocket 5% to new high

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular stock has rocketed today. 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 Gainers

The Zip share price just rocketed 13%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Zip shares rocketing on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Perseus Mining, Smartgroup, and Woolworths shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just drop on the latest Aussie inflation readings?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors got a bit jittery on the latest CPI data. But why?

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