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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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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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What the Iran situation really tells us about ASX investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Trying to time the ASX 200 market yesterday would have been very difficult for traders out there. Here's why I…

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Is the Suncorp share price a buy after providing a bushfire and natural hazard update?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price a buy after providing a bushfire and natural hazard update to investors?

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Catapult, Galaxy, & Pro Medicus are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price and the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why Cann, Independence, Macquarie Telecom, & Northern Star are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price and the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price are two of four…

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ALL ORDS hits 7,000 points for the first time. Is it too late to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

The All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO) has just hit 7,000 points for the first time ever. Is it too late to…

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Top fund manager warns of an "unexpected shock" for investors in 2020

| James Mickleboro

WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) chairman Geoff Wilson AO has warned that there could be an "unexpected shock" in 2020...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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ASX 200 lunch update: Afterpay, CBA, & Pro Medicus higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are making waves on the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Catapult share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is racing higher on Thursday. Here's why the small cap tech share…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share jumped 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) share price is jumping higher on Thursday. Here's why the cannabis company is up 12%…

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Share Fallers

Woodside Petroleum share price lower despite Sangomar update

| James Mickleboro

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price is trading lower on Thursday despite the release of a positive Sangomar update...

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5 shares owned by the world's richest and most powerful

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered what kind of shares rich and famous investors like Warren Buffett own? Here are some answers!

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Share Gainers

Is it still worth buying Wesfarmers shares?

| Phil Harpur

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has risen 34% in the last 12 months. Is it still worth buying…

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Healthcare Shares

Can these 2 ASX healthcare shares recover in 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX Healthcare index increased by 41% over 2019. But not all healthcare shares offered such healthy returns. Here we…

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Galaxy Resources share price on watch after production update

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the release of a production update...

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Oil prices crash lower after Middle East tensions ease

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) could come under pressure after oil prices crashed...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Why the Netlinkz share price crashed 9% lower on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Netlinkz Ltd (ASX:NET) share price crashed lower on Wednesday. Here's why the small cap tech share came under pressure...

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Platinum Asset Management grows December FUM to $25.1 billion

| Motley Fool Staff

Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) grows total funds under management (FUM) at December 2019 to $25.1 billion.

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Freedom Foods gives a bushfire update, how will the share price respond?

| Motley Fool Staff

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price will be on watch tomorrow after the company provided a bushfires update…

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CSL makes new US-based partnership, will the share price rise?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price going to rise after making a partnership in the United States with SAB…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 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 Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Sigma share price dips on CFO resignation news

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price sunk lower today following the resignation of the company’s CFO.

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Why I think this ASX 100 technology company is a great buy

| Phil Harpur

While the WAAAX tech shares are in the spotlight right now, here's why I think SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) deserves…

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Have you got Nine Entertainment shares on your ASX watchlist?

| Jules Woodward

The Nine Entertainment share price has risen more than 30% from the same time last year. Here's why it should…

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The struggling auto sector could be bottoming. Should you invest in 2020?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The auto sector could be poised for a turnaround in 2020. Here are 2 ASX stocks to put on your…

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip Co share price is down 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has fallen heavily on Wednesday. Is this why the buy now pay later…

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The economic impact of Australia's bushfire crisis

| Kate O'Brien

Australia’s bushfire crisis is weighing on consumer confidence and the jobs market as the emergency takes its toll on economic…

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Are BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares a buy after a ripper 2019?

| Lina Lim

Can BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) continue their…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) and these ASX shares have been named as sells by leading brokers this week. Here's why they…

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ASX gold shares soar as Iran strikes back

| Kate O'Brien

Gold has long been hailed as a safe haven in times of geo-political uncertainty. When the threat of war or…

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Share Gainers

Why Codan, Independence, Resolute, & Santos are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price and the Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price are two of four pushing higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, Pendal, Qantas, & WiseTech Global shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price and the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price are two of four…

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Iran launches attacks on the US, how will this affect ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares are dropping after Iran launched rocket attacks on the US, what’s going to happen next to the share…

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Why this betting stock is my top ASX growth pick for 2020

| Lina Lim

Why 2020 could be a blockbuster year for Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH)

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ASX 200 lunch update: Westpac & WiseTech lower, Independence higher

| James Mickleboro

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO), Westpac Banking Corp (ASXWBC), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are making a splash on the…

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Where I'd spend $25,000 on ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) is one of the ASX shares i would spend $25,000 on today

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Share Gainers

Caltex share price higher after responding to takeover speculation

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after responding to takeover speculation...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to hold for the long term

| Kate O'Brien

Investing in the ASX is one of the best methods of building wealth over the long term. Here are 2…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

5 top ASX 20 dividend shares to put on your list

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX 20 is the largest 20 companies listed on the ASX by market capitalisation. We take a look at…

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