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International Stock News

Why Alphabet stock was sliding today

| Jeremy Bowman

Let's take a look.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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International Stock News

Nvidia's stock was down despite its amazing earnings. Here's what history says is coming next

| Johnny Rice

Although it might seem to defy logic, it's not an uncommon phenomenon.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share is rocketing 16% on an asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This share is catching the eye with a very big gain on Friday. But why is it rising?

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Retail Shares

Lovisa share price slides as sales growth fails to impress

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Lovisa shares on Friday. But why?

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Industrials Shares

2 ASX industrial shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks could make industrious returns, in my opinion.

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Growth Shares

My 2 best ASX growth shares to buy in November

| Zach Bristow

Growth continues to catch the market's attention.

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Technology Shares

Why are Megaport shares sinking 14% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares rocket 18% on guidance upgrade and big dividend news

| James Mickleboro

The infant formula company is finally going to start paying dividends to shareholders.

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Technology Shares

Why today is a big day for this ASX 200 AI stock

| James Mickleboro

This company stands to benefit from 'one of the most profound transformations in the history of technology'.

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech Global shares crashing almost 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

Recent controversy has led to delays to an important launch and hit its revenues.

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Financial Shares

Down 19%! Is the GQG share price selloff an overreaction and buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this beaten down stock? Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs for a $500 investment next month

| James Mickleboro

If you have $500 available to invest in the share market, then the exchange traded funds (ETFs) in this article…

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates these dividend shares very highly. Let's see why.

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Resources Shares

Short bets on Pilbara Minerals shares are declining. Is now the time to buy?

| Zach Bristow

Could the trade be unwinding?

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Cheap Shares

Here are 2 cheap Australian shares for the Christmas list

| Zach Bristow

Looking for value investment opportunities? Here's the expert take on two options.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect 5% to 8% dividend yields from these ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these dividend stocks could be great options for income investors today.

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Bank Shares

Why this top fundie is 'happy to be short' on CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have soared more than 50% in a year, but this fundie thinks the party’s about over.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Technology Shares

After falling 62%, this leading ASX 200 share could be gearing up for growth!

| Tristan Harrison

This industry-leading company looks like a turnaround opportunity to me.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX growth shares for 16% to 25% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these buy-rated shares.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that are primed to pay out?

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Technology Shares

ASX investors are obsessed with Nvidia shares! Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

The global chipmaker reported a 94% increase in annual revenue in the third quarter.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another disappointing day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Own WiseTech shares? Here's what to watch at Friday's AGM

| Zach Bristow

This could be one of the major events of the year.

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Resources Shares

'I hate what I have done': Mineral Resources share price down as Ellison laments actions

| Bronwyn Allen

Managing Director Chris Ellison says he deeply regrets the impact of his 'error of judgement'.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price reaches new 5-year high! What next?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a great period for the insurance giant. Could it keep rising?

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock is down 93% from its highs. Could Trump tariffs give it a boost?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech stock could enjoy tailwinds from Trump’s threatened tariffs.

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Opinions

Down 21% in 2024. This ASX 300 stock looks like a money-making monster

| Mitchell Lawler

Profits are expected to plunge, but the future could still be bright.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares having a stellar run today

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX healthcare sector is down today but these two stocks are bucking the trend.

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Financial Shares

This $7 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 11%. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

There's trouble in India and it's weighing on this stock today.

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Bank Shares

Should I dump my holding in CBA shares and buy an ASX S&P 500 tracker instead?

| Sebastian Bowen

Deciding between CBA and an S&P 500 tracker is a no-brainer for me.

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Resources Shares

The Lake Resources share price is sinking yet again. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

The longer-term downtrend continues.

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52-Week Lows

Down 68% from highs, this ASX 200 stock just hit a 4-year low. Time to pounce?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down stock a buy? Let's see what one leading broker is saying.

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Industrials Shares

Have ASX investors fallen out of love with DroneShield shares?

| Zach Bristow

What's in store for the counter-drone player?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

No, Treasurer. Leave the Future Fund alone

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

They just can't leave well enough alone...

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Share Gainers

Why Pinnacle, PWR, Race Oncology, and Vulcan shares are flying today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Sayona Mining, Web Travel, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. Why are they being sold off?

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5,000 in Telstra shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Atop the share price gains, how much passive income have investors earned from their Telstra stock?

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Share Market News

Insider buying alert: 3 ASX 200 shares directors are snapping up right now

| Mitchell Lawler

Directors in some of Australia's blue-chip businesses aren't shying away from the market.

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