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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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Black Friday and Cyber Monday break retail sales records

| Motley Fool Staff

The retail sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been stronger than expected, Kogan.Com Ltd (ASX:KGN) was one to…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

Coles and Woolworths under fire over privacy concerns

| Sebastian Bowen

Why Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) are under fire over their 'free' customer loyalty…

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Reserve Bank keeps the cash rate on hold at 0.75%

| James Mickleboro

The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold at 0.75%. Here are three ASX dividend shares that could…

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3 ASX stocks to watch for 2020

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 3 stocks on the ASX you could buy that are well poised to take advantage of future growth…

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These 2 ASX shares had multiple recent insider buys

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Share Fallers

The ANZ share price tumbled 10% lower in November

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price fell a disappointing 10% during November. Here's why...

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3 reasons I would buy Sydney Airport shares for a long hold

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are 3 reasons I would buy and hold Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) shares for the long-term.

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Share Gainers

Why FAR, Medical Developments, MGC Pharma, & Western Areas are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price and the Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price are two of four…

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Share Market News

What would happen if interest rates started rising?

| Sebastian Bowen

What would happen to ASX shares if the RBA started raising interest rates again?

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Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, Galaxy, Metcash, & WiseTech shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four sinking…

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Why the Wesfarmers share price rose 6% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares rose 6% in November

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Caltex & WiseTech lower, Western Areas rises

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why the Woolworths share price rose 6% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price rose 6.5% in November

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Share Fallers

Elixinol share price slumps 6% after sale of Japanese cannabis arm

| Ken Hall

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) share price has slumped in early trade after the ASX cannabis stock sold its…

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Capital Raising

Uniti Group announces $85 million capital raising for 1300 Holdings acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Uniti Group Ltd (ASX: UWL) share price is in a trading halt whilst it raises funds to acquire 1300…

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Capital Raising

Viva Leisure share price lower after $20 million institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX:VVA) share price is trading lower after successfully completing its $20 million institutional placement...

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Share Fallers

Caltex share price tumbles after rejecting takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday after it rejected a takeover approach from Alimentation…

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Share Gainers

Why the Altium share price climbed 11.4% higher in November

| Ken Hall

The Altium Ltd (ASX: ALU) share price rebounded 11.4% in November as the WAAAX stock arrested a two month long…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay share price surged 12% higher in November

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was a strong performer in November. Its shares raced 12% higher over…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Fortescue Metals share price just broke the $10 barrier

| Ken Hall

The Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price jumped 3% higher to break the $10 barrier and set a…

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Share Market News

Why the CSL share price rose 10% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price rose 10% in November

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Share Market News

Here's why the ASX200 is expected to fall 1.5% at the open

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) is expected to drop around 1.5% when it opens.

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Share Gainers

Santos share price could climb after 20% production target upgrade

| Ken Hall

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price is on watch after the energy group reported a 20% increase in its…

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Share Fallers

The Bank of Queensland share price fell 13% in November

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price was out of form in November and fell a disappointing 13% over…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Monday

| Ken Hall

The ASX 200 kicked off the week with a strong performance on Monday as IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX: IMF) rocketed…

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Share Gainers

Corporate Travel Management shares zoomed 17% higher in November

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price was on form in November. Here's why its shares smashed the market...

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52-Week Highs

Why Cochlear and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and two other ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs. Here's why they are flying high....

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

Why the IMF Bentham share priced surged almost 10% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF) share price jumped almost 10% today.

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Share Gainers

The latest ASX gold stock to get upgraded by JP Morgan

| Brendon Lau

Value is as difficult to find as gold among ASX-listed precious metal producers. But the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:…

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

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX is driving tech companies like Atlassian offshore

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Atlassian isn't listed on the ASX. Should we change our investing rules?

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Share Fallers

The Nufarm share price crashed 20% lower in November

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price was out of form in November and crashed notably lower. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Perenti share price climbs higher after key updates

| Ken Hall

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price has climbed higher today after two key updates from the mining services…

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Share Gainers

The Appen share price jumped 12% higher in November

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price was on fire in November. Here's why its shares raced 12% higher during the…

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Resources Shares

Why the Newcrest share price fell 7% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) shares dropped 7% in November

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Share Fallers

Why the G8 Education share price crashed 23% lower in November

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price was out of form in November. Has this left its share in the…

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