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Opinions

The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

My portfolio has a mix of studs and potential duds...

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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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Recent Share Market News

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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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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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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, EML, NextDC, and Tabcorp shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Woolworths shares on watch after announcing $1.7b profit and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

The supermarket giant is rewarding its shareholders with a special dividend.

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Broker Notes

Broker says buy the dip on these 4 ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgans has add ratings on four ASX shares that have dipped significantly over the past month.

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52-Week Highs

Why did this ASX All Ords stock hit a new 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic day for this All Ords stock yesterday...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Things took a backward step on the markets this Tuesday...

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52-Week Highs

3 $10b+ ASX shares hit 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

What pushed these ASX large-cap shares to new price heights today?

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Opinions

My three ASX 200 highlights from earnings season so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick of the bunch after seeing the latest ASX earnings reports.

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Opinions

Why GYG's first ASX results are genuinely impressive

| Mitchell Lawler

Going toe-to-toe with the takeaway giants and winning.

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Opinions

Can ASX shares investors ever successfully time the market?

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver outlines the risks and rewards of trying to time the market.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 4 ASX stocks that is 'happy to buy today'

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been given the thumbs up by the broker. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 energy stock just leapt 19% on positive drill results

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending this energy stock rocketing on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Guzman Y Gomez, Johns Lyng, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares receiving upgraded price targets following their results

| Bronwyn Allen

Bell Potter says these 3 ASX 300 shares should rise more than it originally predicted over the next 12 months.

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Share Gainers

Why Chrysos, Nanosonics, Strike Energy, and Worley shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

An ASX 200 stock I'd buy to target a 100% return!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish on the long-term prospects of this business.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 100 stock Goldman Sachs just upgraded

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up this stock today. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It is a very big day of results. Here's what you need to know.

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Opinions

Would Warren Buffett buy the ASX share most like Berkshire Hathaway?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be interested in this stock?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 shares opened the trading week on a great note this Monday.

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Energy Shares

Why are these ASX energy stocks starting the week off with a bang?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a great start to the week for these energy shares...

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's AMP's take on Powell, Jackson Hole and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what we learned from Fed chair Jerome Powell’s interest rate address at Jackson Hole.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX nickel share is racing higher on 'world class' acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Investors are happy with this acquisition.

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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 Gainers

Why Endeavour, Kelsian, NIB, and Perpetual shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, Deep Yellow, Kogan, and Tyro shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Opinions

Are Coles or Woodside shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in energy or supermarkets?

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Share Market News

Buy these top ASX ETFs for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these highly rated funds.

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Broker Notes

Meet the speculative ASX stock that could rise 350%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could rocket from 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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