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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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why the Praemium share price could climb higher today

| Ken Hall

The Praemium Ltd (ASX: PPS) share price is one to watch after a solid December 2019 quarterly update from the…

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Share Market News

Why the Compumedics share price is crashing 22% lower on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Compumedics Limited (ASX:CMP) share price is crashing lower after the release of a disappointing update this morning...

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Resolute Mining share price higher on FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is pushing higher on Monday after releasing its guidance for FY 2020...

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Healthcare Shares

Will the CSL share price crack the $300 barrier this week?

| Ken Hall

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price could break the $300 barrier this week – is there still time to…

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Share Market News

Integrated Research share price on watch after half year profit guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of soft profit guidance…

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Share Market News

How did Elders and Bega shares respond to the latest bushfire updates?

| Kate O'Brien

ASX shares have not been immune to the damage caused by the bushfires tearing across Australia. Last week, Elders Ltd…

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Record Highs

Why Codan, JB Hi-Fi, & Pushpay just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) have just hit record highs. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Woodside announces approval of Sangomar Field Development

| Motley Fool Staff

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) announced that the Sangomar Field Development has been approved by the RSSD joint venture.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

With November retail sales smashing expectations, is the ASX retail sector set for a turnaround?

| Kate O'Brien

Retail sales rebounded strongly in November with retail turnover lifting by 0.9%. But does this mark a real turning point…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying Domino's and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying the shares of Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) in recent…

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Share Gainers

Why FlexiGroup, Galaxy, Objective Corp, & Vocus are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price and the Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Gainers

Here's why CSL shareholders should be careful in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) shareholders should be careful going into 2020

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Evolution, Pro Medicus, & Resolute shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price and the Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Market News

2 ASX healthcare shares that brokers rate as buys

| Kate O'Brien

Here's why brokers rate Avita Medical Limited (ASX: AVH) and 1 other ASX healthcare share as buys.

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Share Market News

Why the bushfire crisis is increasing the odds of a February rate cut

| Kate O'Brien

Damage to the economy caused by Australia’s bushfire crisis has increased the chances of an interest rate cut next month.

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Share Gainers

Why the Vocus share price is jumping 7% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is jumping higher on Friday. Here's why investors are buying its shares...

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Share Market News

SeaLink provides Kangaroo Island bushfire update

| James Mickleboro

The SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price is on the move today after providing an update on the Kangaroo…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and these ASX shares have been named as sells by top brokers...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Appen higher, Evolution sinks

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares are on the move…

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Share Fallers

Why G8 Education and these ASX 200 shares have crashed lower in recent months

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and these ASX 200 shares have crashed lower over the last 12 months...

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Share Gainers

Why the SkyCity share price is rocketing higher in January

| Ken Hall

The SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SKC) share price has been rocketing higher to start the year, but should you…

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Share Gainers

Objective Corp share price higher on strong half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) share price is pushing higher after providing an update on its first half performance...

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Share Market News

Why I think Wesfarmers shares are a buy

| Matthew Donald

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has increased by more than 35% in the past year. Here's why I…

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Share Market News

Why the Evolution Mining share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price could be under pressure today after downgrading its FY20 production guidance.

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Share Market News

Why this high-flying small cap is one to watch in 2020

| Cathryn Goh

If you’re looking to supercharge your portfolio returns, ASX small caps can be a great place to start. Here’s why…

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Share Market News

Is the PolyNovo share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price closed yesterday’s trading session more than 8% higher and could be in the…

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Share Gainers

Is this infant formula company the next a2 Milk Company?

| James Mickleboro

Is Nuchev Limited (ASX:NUC) the next A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M)?

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52-Week Highs

Why the CSL share price just raced to an all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price just hit an all-time high. Here's why its shares have been on form recently...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Elders share price remains steady after bushfire update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share price is up slightly as investors digest the company’s update on the impact of…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Bega Cheese share price surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price stormed higher on Thursday following an update on the bushfires...

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