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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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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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Westpac share price lower after APRA hits it with $500 million capital requirement

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is trading lower on Tuesday after APRA took aim at the banking giant...

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The Vocus share price has slid below $3. Is it time to buy?

| Michael Tonon

With the Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) share price currently trading under $3 per share, is it time to consider…

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3 ASX 200 events you missed on Monday

| Ken Hall

Catch up on all of the ASX 200 events and news you missed on a strong Monday of trade for…

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Share Fallers

These ASX 200 shares have been smashed in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of three that have been smashed on the ASX 200 in 2019...

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Forget term deposits and buy these quality ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Forget term deposits and their paltry interest rates and buy Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and these ASX dividend shares...

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52-Week Lows

Why these ASX shares just sank to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) shares are one of three that hit 52-week lows or worse on Monday....

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares that rose strongly today

| Phil Harpur

3 ASX 200 shares that rose strongly today to help push the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) higher.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 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 Monday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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52-Week Highs

BlueScope's share price hits a more than 1-year high on broker upgrades

| Brendon Lau

The de-escalation in the US-China trade war created a new market darling with at least two leading brokers upgrading the…

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Why Aerometrex shares have doubled their IPO price

| Tom Richardson

Profitable with a good balance sheet and 30 year operating track record this looks a small cap to watch. 

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Fund managers have been buying Costa and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying the shares of Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and two others this month...

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Share Gainers

Why the Flight Centre share price can outperform over the next 2 months

| Brendon Lau

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price is outperforming today but its take-off may have only just…

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Why the National Veterinary Care share price is going nuts today

| Tom Richardson

According to the announcement VetPartners is a privately owned business that already owns 140 veterinary clinics across ANZ and Singapore. 

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Here's why the Nearmap share price has soared 7% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Nearmap Limited (ASX: NEA) share price has soared more than 7% in today’s trading session.

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Share Fallers

Afterpay rival Openpay tumbles 15% after listing on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price has had a disappointing start to life on the ASX. The Afterpy rival…

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Share Gainers

Why National Veterinary Care, Nearmap, Saracen, & Virgin Money are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price are two of four racing…

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Share Fallers

Why Perenti, Redbubble, Sigma, & Smartgroup shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) share price and the Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) share price are two of four tumbling…

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Virgin Money UK shares soar on Brexit hopes

| Tom Richardson

Virgin Money UK (ASX: VUK) shares are up 8 per cent to $4.06 today as investors bid the stock higher…

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Why the Northern Star share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price is in a trading halt whilst it prepares an acquisition announcement...

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Where I'd spend $20,000 on ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the ASX shares I would spend $20,000 on today

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys...

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Is Pro Medicus eyeing a takeover of Volpara Healthcare?

| Tom Richardson

Both Pro Medicus and Volpara are working to capitalise on the U.S. FDA's tightening breast cancer screening standards.

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ASX 200 lunch update: Westpac & Woolworths higher, Smartgroup sinks

| James Mickleboro

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are making a splash on the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Perenti Global share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) share price is crashing lower on Monday. Here's why it is the worst performer on…

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Share Fallers

Why the Sigma Healthcare share price tumbled 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is sinking 8% lower on Monday after Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) offloaded…

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Share Gainers

Woolworths share price higher after AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is pushing higher following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Share Gainers

National Veterinary Care share price rockets 54% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

The National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after receiving a takeover offer. Here's what…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX Energy stock plummeted 11% on Friday

| Ken Hall

ASX Energy stock Z Energy Ltd (ASX: ZEL) plummeted 11.64% lower after becoming the latest company to downgrade its FY…

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Smartgroup share price on watch after profit warning

| James Mickleboro

The Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) share price will be on watch today after releasing a profit warning due to its…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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52-Week Highs

Why Tyro Payments and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why...

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Afterpay's buy now, pay later rival is listing on the ASX today. Here's what to watch out for.

| Ken Hall

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) rival OpenPay will list on the ASX today - but what does it mean…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Lynas Corp share price rocketed 25% last week

| Ken Hall

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price was the top performing ASX 200 stock last week - but what…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) 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

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells for next week...

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3 mistakes that could be hurting your retirement prospects

| Peter Stephens

Overcoming these three common errors could help you retire early.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price were amongst the best performers on…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price and the Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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