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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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Recent Share Market News

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Why 1 broker rates this ASX technology share a buy

| Kate O'Brien

A brokerage has initiated coverage on this ASX-listed technology share with a buy rating and a price target 19% above…

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Share Gainers

Bank of Queensland share price higher on share purchase plan update

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is trading higher after updating the market on its share purchase plan...

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Is the Jumbo Interactive share price a buy?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of online lottery company Jumbo Interactive Limited (ASX:JIN) has plunged over 45% since late October. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Why the Costa share price tumbled lower again today

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price dropped lower on Monday after announcing the resignation of its CFO...

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Share Fallers

Caltex share price lower after announcing a rebrand to Ampol

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) has lost the rights to the Caltex name in Australia and will rebrand to Ampol. Here's…

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Vocus share price flat after class action update

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is flat on Monday after releasing an update on its Slater & Gordon…

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Are ASX retail shares set for a Christmas bust?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX retailers may be having a Christmas bust as there are signs that people just brought their shopping forward.

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3 ASX 50 blue-chip shares to buy in 2020

| Ken Hall

If your portfolio needs a few solid additions, check out these 3 ASX 50 blue-chip shares to buy ahead of…

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Vicinity Centres share price on watch after Uni Hill acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price will be on watch today after the release of an update...

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Share Gainers

Will the Sydney Airport share price outperform again in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price has outperformed in 2019, but can it pull the same trick…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX 200 gold miners climbed 10% last week

| Ken Hall

These ASX 200 gold mining shares rocketed higher last week, but is it just a flash in the pan or…

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Share Gainers

3 of the very best ASX 200 shares of the decade

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares have been some of the best on the ASX 200 during the 2010s...

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Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on…

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Forget buying property: I'd rather buy REITs to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Here’s why REITs could offer a superior risk/reward profile than direct property investment.

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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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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells for next week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) and Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) shares were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Why understanding your emotions helps you become a better ASX investor

| Michael Tonon

Emotional biases can hurt portfolio returns. Once we have understood what they are and where they come from, we can…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Vista Group share price closes 3% higher on acquisition news

| Ken Hall

Vista Group International Ltd (ASX: VGL) shares have surged 2.99% higher today after announcing its latest film industry investment in…

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IMF Bentham share price on watch on Brisbane floods class action update

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of IMF Bentham Limited (ASX:IMF) will be on watch next week after providing an update about the…

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Costa share price rises 3% after produce and water update

| Tristan Harrison

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price went up after giving investors an update about water and produce.

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How to invest on the ASX after retiring

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are some ideas and concepts to help you invest on the ASX after retiring.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower 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 down on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Has the Fisher & Paykel share price run out of gas?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH) share price may have topped after being sold-off today after opening…

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Why these heavily shorted stocks of 2019 can outperform in 2020

| Brendon Lau

This probably isn’t a good year for short-sellers. Our market is not only trading near record highs but several of…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Why the South32 share price is falling today

| Motley Fool Staff

Why the South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price is falling today

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New Hope share price falls despite Colton Project court win

| Motley Fool Staff

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price is down around 1% despite a positive update relating to the Colton…

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Share Gainers

Why the CogState share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

The CogState Limited (ASX: CGS) share price surged after the brain health testing company reported a record level of sales…

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Share Fallers

Why cannabis company Elixinol Global is down 25% in just two days

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price is crashing lower again this week. Here's why its shares have been sold…

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Is now the time to buy these ASX cannabis shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Cannabis shares have had a bad run in the second half of 2019. We take a look at two ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Northern Star, OZ Minerals, & Speedcast are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why AMA, Jumbo, Lendlease, & Regis Healthcare are crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price and the Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) share price are two of four crashing…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap share is the best performer on the All Ordinaries today

| James Mickleboro

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX:EXP) share price is charging higher on Friday. Here's why it is the best performer on…

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Why you should add this ASX healthcare company to your Christmas wish list

| Rhys Brock

The share price of healthcare company ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) recently raced to an all-time high of $22.91. Here’s why…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: CBA, Jumbo, & Lendlease lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN), and Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) shares are on the move on the…

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Share Fallers

Why the AMA Group share price is crashing 18% lower on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) share price is crashing lower on Friday after the release of a disappointing market update...

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