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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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Record Highs

The ASX stock set to benefit from the takeover of Bellamy's in 2020

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders aren’t the only ones who will benefit from the takeover and delisting of the Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL)…

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Share Gainers

Sezzle share price races higher on strong Black Friday update

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is racing higher on Monday after a positive sales update for the Black Friday…

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Capital Raising

Why you should watch NRW Holdings shares this week

| Ken Hall

NRW Holdings Ltd (ASX: NWH) shares are worth watching this week as the group raises capital for its latest $116.4…

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Why the Medical Developments share price is up 50% since October

| Rhys Brock

Shares in healthcare company Medical Developments International Limited (ASX:MVP) are up over 50% since October after a string of positive…

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Share Gainers

Why the Worley share price is charging higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Worley Ltd (ASX:WOR) share price is pushing higher on Monday after the release of two positive announcements. Here's what…

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Why the McMillan Shakespeare share price is crashing 13% lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) share price is crashing lower on Monday...

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nib share price lower after announcing 2020 premium increases

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is lower after announcing its premium increases for 2020...

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Why Propel Funeral shares could be a lively investment for 2020

| Michael Tonon

There are only two certainties in life, death and taxes. And since we can’t invest in taxes why not invest…

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Share Market News

Estia Health provides trading update

| Tom Richardson

Estia now expects FY 2020 EBITDA on "Mature Homes' to come in between $78 million to $82 million. As at…

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Share Fallers

Is the Qantas share price overvalued right now?

| Ken Hall

The Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price could come under pressure from its $2.5 billion frequent flyer liability in…

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Share Market News

This is how much your Medibank and ahm premiums will rise in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price will be on watch on Monday after announcing its Medibank and ahm premium…

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Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT), Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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A2 Milk Company shares on watch after shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after the shock exit of its CEO…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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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

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

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Gainers

If you'd invested $1,000 in CSL's IPO, this is how much you'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how much an investment in CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL)'s IPO would be worth today

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Share Market News

1 reason why a great stock market crash in 2020 could be a buying opportunity

| Peter Stephens

Undervalued shares could provide long-term growth opportunities.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) share price and the Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) 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 Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price and the Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price were amongst the worst performers on…

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Share Market News

Why the Altium share price was on watch today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price was on watch today after holding its AGM and giving guidance for FY20.

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Share Market News

How you could buy Afterpay shares for 23% cheaper than the current share price

| Tristan Harrison

Some Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shareholders have the chance to buy shares 23% cheaper than the current share price.

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Share Market News

Top analysts tips ANZ share price to go higher

| Tom Richardson

Australia & New Zealand Bank (ASX: ANZ) offers a term-deposit-thumping 6.5% dividend yield plus full franking credits based on Goldman…

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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 higher on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Western Areas is the top performing stock

| Brendon Lau

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) share price is topping the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) leader board in after lunch…

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Record Highs

Sydney Airport poised to enter 2020 at a record high

| Brendon Lau

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price is on track to join an elite group of ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Boral, Bubs, & Jumbo's shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price and the Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price are two of four tumbling lower...

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Share Gainers

Why Carsales, NIB, Tyro Payments, & Western Areas are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price and the Tyro Payments Limited (ASX:TYR) share price are two of four ending…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares perfect for a beginner's portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) is a great ASX stock for a beginner investor

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This top broker is 'neutral' on Westpac shares

| Tom Richardson

On December 5 the analysts at Goldman Sachs took a look at Westpac's valuation in the wake of the compliance…

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Share Gainers

Tyro Payments share price rockets 29% higher after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Limited (ASX:TYR) share price is rocketing higher following its successful IPO on Friday...

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Scentre Group shares higher on $570 million investment in Garden City Booragoon

| James Mickleboro

The Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) share price is pushing higher after announcing a $570 million investment in Garden City Booragoon...

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Share Fallers

Would Warren Buffett buy Westpac shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Would Warren Buffett buy shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) today?

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Capital Raising

Megaport share price edges lower after raising $62 million

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is trading lower on Friday after successfully raising $62 million through a placement of…

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Share Market News

Goldman tips NAB shares as a 'buy'

| Tom Richardson

The banks have seven years to comply with NZ's new capital adequacy requirements.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: CBA higher, Altium & Boral lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Boral Limited (ASX:BLD), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are on the move on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Medical Developments International share price higher on Russia news

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is pushing higher on Friday after a positive development in Russia...

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Share Fallers

Why the Bubs share price tumbled 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is tumbling lower on Friday after raising $30 million through an institutional placement...

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