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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A $10,000 stake in this ASX 200 stock bought in January is now worth $26,000

| Kevin Gandiya

Eagers Automotive has turned a $10,000 stake bought in January into $26,000, powered by electric vehicles, used cars, and now…

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Broker Notes

ASX retail shares 'the shock performer' of earnings season: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX retail shares soared by 7.4% during the August earning season while the ASX 200 lifted 2.6%.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Oversupply concerns to hit wine shares, report warns

| Steve Holland

Australia’s wine producers face more challenges.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

$10,000 invested in Coles shares one year ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Atop its 3.2% dividend yield, Coles shares have posted impressive gains over the year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the consumer discretionary sector back in favour after interest rate cuts?

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker has named its best buys.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Compare the pair: Accent Group vs JB Hi-Fi shares

| Aaron Bell

Which is a better option out of these two consumer discretionary shares. 

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Both Labor and the Coalition to crackdown on illicit tobacco trade, which ASX stocks could benefit?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could a tobacco crackdown benefit these stocks?

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Dividend Investing

Up 41% in 2025, how this ASX 200 dividend stock is primed for 'continuing growth'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects ongoing growth from this high-flying ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Recent Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares News

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Dividend Investing

Up 41% in 2025, how this ASX 200 dividend stock is primed for 'continuing growth'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects ongoing growth from this high-flying ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What are Macquarie's top 3 ASX stock picks in the consumer sector?

| James Mickleboro

These are the brokers top picks from this side of the market.

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Earnings Results

Star Entertainment share price leaps…then crashes on first day of trade since February

| Bernd Struben

Star Entertainment shares are trading on the ASX once more today. And they’re plenty volatile!

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Woolworths shares for the 4% dividend yield?

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares even delivered two fully franked dividends during the pandemic-addled year of 2020.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How will the latest news from Star Entertainment affect your ASX shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator's biggest shareholder will subscribe for a third of Bally's $300 million takeover offer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Macquarie forecasts a 92% upside for this beaten down ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects a BIG turnaround for this ASX 200 stock in the months ahead.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Coles shares today amid the Trump tariff market tantrum?

| Bernd Struben

Coles shares have smashed the benchmark returns over the past year. Can this continue?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Star Entertainment shares? Here are the takeover details and when you'll get to vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Star Entertainment has released details of the takeover deal with US casino giant Bally's.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guzman Y Gomez shares storm higher on very big news

| James Mickleboro

Some big news has been released by this fast food company today.

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Opinions

The Warren Buffett seal of approval: If the stock market closed for 10 years, I'd happily own this quality ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

I’d be happy to hold this ASX 200 stock for 10-plus years, in line with Warren Buffett’s advice.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Casino accepts $250 million takeover from new US owner

| Zach Bristow

What does this mean for the casino operator?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Supermarket resilience: why were Coles and Woolworths shares up last week?

| James Mickleboro

Not even a market selloff could stop these shares from charging higher.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 market sector GAINED value during last week's rout?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market was in turmoil over US tariffs last week, but one sector outshone its peers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Breville shares fall 12% on US tariffs announcement

| Bronwyn Allen

Breville shares are among the worst-hit ASX 200 stocks after the US announced a range of new tariffs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What now for Star Entertainment shares after $940M funding deal withdrawn

| Bronwyn Allen

Negotiations between Star Entertainment and Salter Brothers Capital have ended.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Harvey Norman shares sliding today?

| Bronwyn Allen

What's happening with the ASX 200 furniture and electronics retailer today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in the supermarket stock?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Want to catch the boosted dividend from Harvey Norman shares? Better be quick…

| Bronwyn Allen

The furniture and electronics retailer will pay an interim dividend of 12 cents per share on 1 May.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's happening with Star Entertainment shares following casino licence decision?

| Bronwyn Allen

Star Entertainment has updated the market on two regulatory matters and progress with its rescue plan.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's shares: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy Domino’s shares today or wait for a confirmed turnaround?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will this secret weapon help Coles shares outperform?

| Tristan Harrison

This advantage could help Coles in the coming years. Here’s how.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips Coles shares to deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Back up the trolley! This leading broker thinks now is the time to buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Battle of the supermarkets: should I buy Coles or Woolworths?

| Aaron Bell

Two of the heavy hitters in the supermarket industry have been moving in opposite directions to start the year.

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Broker Notes

Which 2 ASX furniture retailers are up more than 400% in 5 years?

| Zach Bristow

Time to lounge back and let these furniture retailers grow?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Woolworths shares racing 6% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant is leading that way on Friday with a big gain.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is rising on $148m half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

Another record result was recorded for Peter Alexander but Smiggle is struggling.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

When will Star Entertainment shares begin trading again?

| Bronwyn Allen

Some deadlines in the financial rescue plan provide clues as to when the stock may resume trading.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why JP Morgan has just upgraded JB Hi-Fi shares to a 'buy'

| Sebastian Bowen

Buyers are flocking to this stock...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Macquarie just upgraded Woolworths shares to 'outperform'

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares could catch some welcome tailwinds shortly. But why?

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Earnings Results

Myer shares crash 10% on disappointing half year results

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough half for the department store operator.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Aristocrat shares are down 15% this month. Time to jump in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does a 15% drop make a value stock?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter see significant value on offer from this blue chip.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 53% in a year, why this ASX 200 share now presents 'long term value'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts brighter days ahead for this beaten-down ASX 200 share.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How this $400 million program could lift the Woolworths share price

| Bernd Struben

Buying Woolworths shares? You’ll want to read this!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Guzman y Gomez shares are a buy after crashing on earnings results

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says the sell-off in Guzman y Gomez stock is an overreaction. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Leading broker says buy both Woolworths and Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

Its analysts think these shares are on sale right now. Let's find out why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would you buy more Star Entertainment shares in a capital raise?

| Bronwyn Allen

Bally's has suggested a fully underwritten capital raise including a Share Purchase Plan for investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares still frozen amid financial rescue plan as second bidder emerges

| Bronwyn Allen

US casino giant Bally's offered to buy a controlling stake in Star Entertainment over the weekend.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

With a 5% dividend yield, is the Coles share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock worth putting in the shopping basket?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares rocketed 35% in February: Are there more gains ahead?

| James Mickleboro

Can this high-flyer keep on rising or is it now fully valued?

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