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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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Share Market News

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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Share Fallers

Why Creso Pharma, Jumbo, Senex, & Zip Co shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price and the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price are two of four tumbling lower on…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why the Coles share price rose 10% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Capital Raising

Why the Sezzle share price is up 5% today

| Ken Hall

The Sezzle Inc Ltd (ASX: SZL) share price is one to watch after the company more than tripled its debt…

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Technology Shares

Why the Telstra share price rose 11% in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price rose 11% in November

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Share Gainers

Why Amaysim, NRW Holdings, Opthea, & Select Harvests are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) share price and the Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Fallers

Why the Westpac share price fell 14% in November

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price was out of form in November. Here's why its shares fell 14% during…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Westpac & Woolworths higher, Afterpay lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are on the move…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX cannabis stock slumped 30% this morning

| Ken Hall

ASX cannabis stock Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) has had its share price hammered nearly 30% at the market open…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Zip Co share price lower after successful $60 million placement

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is trading lower on Monday after successfully raising $60 million through a placement…

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan share price lifts on $2.8 million contract win

| Ken Hall

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price is on watch today after landing a $2.8 million contract with global…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Amaysim share price is popping this morning

| Ken Hall

The amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX: AYS) share price is one to watch this morning after a new acquisition and private…

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Share Gainers

Opthea share price storms higher after $50 million institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) share price is storming higher on Monday after announcing the completion of a $50 million institutional…

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Share Fallers

Woolworths share price lower on class action news

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is trading lower after Adero Law launched a class action against it...

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Share Market News

Would an investment in ResMed shares help you sleep better?

| Greg Butler

Why ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) shares could be the investment you need to get a peaceful slumber and solid returns…

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Share Gainers

The Xero share price surged 18% higher in November

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price was on fire again in November. Should you buy Xero's shares today?

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Capital Raising

Viva Leisure shares on watch after acquisition news

| Ken Hall

Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX: VVA) shares will be on watch when they return from a trading halt after an acquisition…

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Share Market News

Are Rio or BHP shares the better buy in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Could BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares be better value than Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) in 2020 after heavily…

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Share Market News

Why ASX oil stocks are set to underperform this morning

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is poised to open higher this morning on optimism for an early Santa Rally,…

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Share Market News

ELMO share price on watch after Hero Brands investment

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX: ELO) share price could be on the move today after it announced an investment in…

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Share Gainers

Why the IMF Bentham share price could climb higher this week

| Ken Hall

The IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX: IMF) share price could be rocketing higher this week after a favourable ruling in the…

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Share Gainers

The A2 Milk Company share price jumped 23% higher in November

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price jumped 23% higher in November. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

A guide to every asset class on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX is known for its Aussie shares, but it has a lot more to offer if you know your…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price and the Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys...

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Share Market News

Top ASX Stock Picks for December

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy this December. Here is what they came…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price and the Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 in…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells for next week...

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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 Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price and the Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price were amongst the best performers on the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price and the Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that made waves this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why CSL Ltd A(SX: CSL) is one of my ASX shares of the week

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Share Market News

Zip Co expansion plans to be boosted by capital raising

| Kate O'Brien

Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P) has today announced a proposed $60 million capital raising.

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Share Market News

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

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The real cost of our franking credits

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the franking credits that come with our fully franked ASX dividend shares might not be as good as…

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Share Fallers

Bubs share price lower following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is under pressure on Friday following the release of its AGM update...

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Record Highs

Ansell shares jump to new record high as ASX 200 soars

| Ken Hall

The Ansell Ltd (ASX: ANN) share price has hit a new record high and could break the $30 mark today…

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Share Market News

Why the AVITA Medical share price is up 686% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price has been the best performer on the ASX 200 in 2019. Here's why...

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