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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 2.67% gain last week.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should Coles shares be in your shopping basket with its FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Coles shares a bargain amid its recent strong sales?

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Share Gainers

The best three ASX 200 shares to buy and hold in FY 2024 revealed

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares soaring in FY 2024. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Big returns and buy ratings. That's what Bell Potter is saying about these shares.

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Materials Shares

Will FY25 be kinder to Core Lithium shares?

| James Mickleboro

Will this lithium stock have a better time in the new financial year? Let's find out.

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ETFs

4 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Looking for new investment options? Check out these four picks.

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Superannuation

Is my superannuation balance on track for my age?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is your super fund on track?

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in NextDC and these ASX shares 10 years ago is worth how much?

| James Mickleboro

Have these shares delivered the goods for investors over the past decade?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

These shares smashed the market in June. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

Income investors are forecasting big dividend yields from these shares.

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Dividend Investing

$7,000 in savings? Here's how I'd try to turn that into a $2,500 monthly passive income

| James Mickleboro

Could you really turn the ASX into your own personal ATM?

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Bank Shares

Is it too late to buy Macquarie shares at a two-year high?

| Zach Bristow

The outlook remains optimistic.

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Retirement

What actions are Aussies taking in the lead-up to retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

Topping up superannuation is the priority for many pre-retirees.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates after last week's inflation data

| James Mickleboro

Have rate cut expectations changed after last week's hotter than expected inflation reading?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is it 'a long road from here' for Guzman Y Gomez shares on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the GYG valuation too spicy? The market is losing interest in the stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week for the ASX today.

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Dividend Investing

Want the latest Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF dividend? Here's what to do

| Bronwyn Allen

You better get cracking...

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ETFs

Own the VanEck Wide Moat ETF? Get ready for a monster ASX dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

MOAT investors are in for a treat next month.

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Gold

Why this speculative ASX stock could rise 60%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter says this stock is undervalued and could be a great option for investors with a high risk tolerance.

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52-Week Highs

9 ASX 200 shares finishing FY24 on a 52-week high

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark index is in the green on the final trading day of FY24.

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Resources Shares

Could this move unlock $40 billion for Rio Tinto shares?

| Tristan Harrison

A potential move could unearth billions of dollars of value for shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

'Obvious buying opportunity': Top broker says beaten-up ASX All Ords stock has 253% upside

| Bronwyn Allen

Wilsons analysts say the market has misread top-line medical trial results released this week.

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Share Fallers

These were 3 of the worst-performing ASX 200 stocks in June. Time to buy the dip?

| Bernd Struben

The three ASX 200 stocks came under heavy selling pressure in June. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Delta Lithium, IAG, Mirvac, and Suncorp shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good finish to the week. But why?

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price trounced the benchmark again in June! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares once more defied the bears and charged higher in June. But how?

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IPOs

What percentage of GYG shares are owned by the company founders?

| Sebastian Bowen

Guzman's founders have done well from the company's IPO...

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX shares have unstoppable dividend growth

| Sebastian Bowen

These dividend stocks have some of the best income records on our share market.

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Share Fallers

Why Abacus, Bannerman Energy, Immutep, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Cheap Shares

5 potentially cheap ASX shares being bought by insiders

| Zach Bristow

Insiders see value in these companies.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Supermarket concerns 'overdone': Buy Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be buying this supermarket giant's shares.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How good are stocks, hey?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The clarity that comes from simplicity.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price go backwards in June?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares came under selling pressure in June. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 300 uranium stock sinking 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this high-flying stock today? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock Mitsubishi just bought 5% of?

| Zach Bristow

It sees future growth in this fleet provider.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares jump 7% after cutting a deal with Warren Buffett's Berkshire

| Zach Bristow

The market's reaction speaks volumes.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock is rocketing 37% on a golden announcement

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders will no doubt be smiling long into the weekend about this announcement.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares higher on 'significant' $4.9b Suncorp Bank acquisition approval

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank is a step closer to sealing its deal.

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Real Estate Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX real estate shares to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

There could be 'significant value' on offer in the sector right now.

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