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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in October

| Bronwyn Allen

The national home value rose for the 21st consecutive month while the ASX 200 dipped.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

These are the ASX stocks our Foolish writers say should be on your ticket right now!

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Opinions

I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2024. I'm still buying ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

I get excited about the prospect of both bull markets and bear markets.

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Opinions

Are Transurban or BHP shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

I’ll dig into which stock I think can drive better returns.

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Share Gainers

$6,000 invested in this ASX 200 stock 5 years ago is now worth $84,000!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors who bought this growth stock five years ago have achieved remarkable gains.

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Opinions

If I were in my 20s, I'd want to buy these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these investments offer a lot of value.

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Best Shares

3 stocks Australians can buy and hold for the next 20 years

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd bet that these shares will be bigger and better in 2044.

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Is a pre-Christmas RBA interest rate cut now off the table?

| Bernd Struben

Can ASX investors expect the first RBA interest rate cut before Christmas?

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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA higher, Fortescue & Nearmap tumble

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are on the move on…

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Share Gainers

Why the IOOF share price is rising today

| Ken Hall

The IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) share price has jumped in early trade after reporting strong inflows for the December…

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Share Gainers

LiveTiles share price higher on Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of its Q2 update this morning...

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HY20 result – ASX dividend share boosts dividend by 50%

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend share WAM Global Limited (ASX:WGB) has just increased its dividend by 50% in the HY20 result.

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Fortescue shares on watch after announcing record first half shipments

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price could be on the move on Thursday after it revealed record shipments…

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2 top ASX shares that I think are buying opportunities

| Phil Harpur

Here's a closer look at Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and 1 other top ASX 200 share that I think are…

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Nearmap share price on watch after guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price could be on the slide on Thursday after it downgraded its guidance for FY…

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Suncorp share price on watch after natural hazard update

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch after an update on its natural hazard costs for…

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Emeco share price on watch after acquisition, HY20 update

| Tristan Harrison

The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX:EHL) share price will be on watch when it comes out of its trading halt for…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Gainers

Why this cannabis company's shares smoked the market on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price was smoking the market on Wednesday. Here's why its shares zoomed higher...

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Share Gainers

ELMO Software share price jumps higher after strong first half update

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price was a strong performer on Wednesday after the release of its first half…

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December 2019 update – Evolution Mining share price drops

| Motley Fool Staff

Gold miner Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN) reported its December 2019 quarter update to investors today.

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Share Gainers

MFF Capital share price up 4% on special dividend, HY20 result

| Tristan Harrison

The MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) share price rose 4% today after declaring a big special dividend in its HY20…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended up on Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Top broker warns this ASX 200 stock is set to fall over the next 2 months

| Brendon Lau

Don’t let today’s market recovery fool you. The next several weeks are likely to be volatile and there’s one S&P/ASX…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Share Market News

The Webjet share price was hit hard yesterday. Is now a buying opportunity?

| Phil Harpur

With the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price hit hard yesterday amid coronavirus concerns, is now a buying opportunity for…

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Share Gainers

Why this top broker just upgraded Sydney Airport to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price is recovering some of its lost ground today and the…

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Share Market News

Why I would buy and hold this ASX 200 tech share beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here's a closer look at NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) and why I think it is a great ASX 200 tech…

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Share Gainers

Life360 share price rises 7% on strong quarterly update

| Tim Katavic

Shares in Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) are up in Wednesday trade following the release of the company's quarterly business update…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as the ones to sell this week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Inflation on track, ASX shares rise

| Tristan Harrison

The All Ordinaries (ASX:XAO) is up after we learned from the ABS about Australia’s December 2019 inflation rate.

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, Damstra, Sydney Airport, & Virgin Money are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) share price and the Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX:VUK) share price are two of…

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Share Market News

Where I'd spend $10,000 on ASX shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would spend $10,000 on Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) shares and 1 other ASX stalwart today.

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Share Fallers

Why Northern Star, oOh!Media, Star, & Treasury Wine shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) share price and the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price are two of four tumbling…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why you should be watching the Centuria Capital share price tomorrow

| Ken Hall

The Centuria Capital (ASX: CNI) share price will be on watch on Thursday when it returns to trade after launching…

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Damstra share price soars 10% on strong Q2 revenue growth

| Phil Harpur

The Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX: DTC) share price has rocketed more than 8% higher in morning trade on the back…

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ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Virgin Money higher, Treasury Wine sinks

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE), and Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX:VUK) shares have…

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2 ASX shares I would buy with $2,000

| Phil Harpur

Here's why REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) is 1 of 2 ASX shares I would buy with $2,000.

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Share Fallers

Why the Beach Energy share price is moving today

| Ken Hall

The Beach Energy (ASX: BPT) share price slumped nearly 2% lower in early trade after a disappointing quarterly update this…

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52-Week Lows

Why Treasury Wine shares have crashed 20% to a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) shares have slumped 20% in early trade after an earnings downgrade from the ASX…

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Resources Shares

Why the OZ Minerals share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price jumped this morning and it isn’t only the broader market rebound that’s…

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Share Market News

Will the coronavirus outbreak cause an ASX stock market crash?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the coronavirus outbreak cause an ASX stock market crash?

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Share Fallers

Why oOh!Media shares are tanking today

| Ken Hall

oOh! Media (ASX: OML) shares are down more than 5% in morning trade after a CEO announcement and FY19 earnings…

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Share Gainers

Why Atlas Arteria shares could climb higher today

| Ken Hall

Atlas Arteria (ASX: ALX) shares are on watch today after a mixed performance from its international portfolio during the December…

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Share Market News

Why this growing ASX healthcare company should be on everyone's watch lists

| Rhys Brock

Shares of emerging biotechnology company Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) have more than quadrupled in price since August last year.

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Share Fallers

3 ASX opportunities in a falling share market

| Daryl Mather

A closer look at 3 of the ASX buying opportunities from last week's market fall.

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52-Week Highs

Why CSL and these ASX shares are flying high right now

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares have defied the market selloff and hit 52-week highs or better this week...

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Share Fallers

Are Webjet and these ASX shares in the bargain bin after yesterday's market meltdown?

| James Mickleboro

Are Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares in the bargain bin after yesterday's sharp declines?

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