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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares to buy for massive returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated stocks to deliver the goods for investors over the next 12 months.

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Retirement

Approaching retirement? Here's why I would put $10,000 into this ASX stock

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this stock could be the perfect fit for your golden years...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold until 2050

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great long term options for investors looking to grow their wealth.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these stocks. Here's what sort of dividend yields they are forecasting for these stocks.

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Technology Shares

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares led the market for a second consecutive week with a 5.83% increase.

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ETFs

One high-yield ASX dividend ETF to buy to generate passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This looks like an appealing, diversified option for dividends.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these stocks according to analysts.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is Coles the ultimate ASX retirement stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles has many attributes that make it appealing for retirees...

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Resources Shares

Is a royalty ruling a problem for Liontown shares?

| Zach Bristow

Not the news investors were hoping for.

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ETFs

Invest $5,000 into these ASX ETFs next month

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX ETFs are leading picks to buy before the end of 2024.

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Economy

History says ASX shares will do this once interest rate cuts begin

| Zach Bristow

Like sunshine on a rainy day, the data shows mixed outcomes.

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How to invest

4 steps to becoming rich with ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps I would take to grow my wealth materially.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX utility stocks that are smart buys for Aussies in November

| Zach Bristow

These two could be standouts, according to top brokers.

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Dividend Investing

How I could make $10,000 passive income each year investing just $230 per week

| James Mickleboro

Want money for doing nothing? Here's how you can do it.

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Technology Shares

Top fund manager reveals rapidly growing ASX 200 tech stock to buy

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is seeing strong earnings growth.

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Bank Shares

With a 6% dividend yield, is the NAB share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good returns from this blue-chip financial stock?

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Dividend Investing

Top 5%+ yield ASX dividend shares to buy in November 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

These ASX dividend shares get our Foolish writers' votes right now!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a rosy end to the trading week this Friday.

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Opinions

2 ASX stocks on my naughty list this Christmas

| Mitchell Lawler

Nothing but coal in the stockings of these disappointing companies.

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Record Highs

The multi-billion-dollar ASX tech share hitting new highs on broker bullishness

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX tech share darling is up 216% in the year to date and just reset its record price.

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Healthcare Shares

Are Wesfarmers or Sigma shares a better buy in the pharmacy arena?

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks are both leaders in the industry.

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Bank Shares

One stock I'd snap up in the next ASX 200 stock market crash

| Zach Bristow

This is the stock I'd add to my portfolio if the market tanks.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares are galloping again as Twiggy stays confident in China's horsepower

| Bronwyn Allen

It's business as usual for the miner despite Trump's promised 60% tariffs on Chinese imports.

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Gold

Are ASX gold shares still worth buying after the US election?

| Sebastian Bowen

We discuss some expert opinions on where gold is heading to next.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy following the bank's latest results?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this week's NAB earnings...

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks led the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

The three top ASX 200 stocks are up 14% to 34% this week.

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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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Resources Shares

This ASX All Ords mining stock sinks 13% after a rocky quarter

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue unloading shares in the precious metals company.

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Resources Shares

Will ASIC make a dog's breakfast of Mineral Resources shares?

| Zach Bristow

ASIC has now stuck the probe in to investigate.

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Earnings Results

Block shares are diving 7% despite significant profit growth in third quarter

| Bronwyn Allen

Financial services company Block has released its 3Q FY24 report.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the ANZ dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how much passive income ANZ shareholders can bank on this year.

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Share Gainers

Why Imugene, Neuren, Sigma, and Smartgroup shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Block, Jumbo, and Mineral Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. Why are investors selling them?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 racing higher on Friday as US Fed slashes interest rates again

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is enjoying a strong run amid lower US interest rates.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price soars 8% as Big Tech boom builds

| Zach Bristow

Tech is back in the spotlight.

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International Stock News

The US election is done and dusted. Is now the time to buy the ASX NDQ ETF?

| Zach Bristow

US stocks continue to march higher this week.

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Dividend Investing

Want to bag the upcoming Macquarie dividend? You better hurry!

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Nasdaq index bolted to a record high last night

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the Nasdaq to a new all-time high. But why?

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