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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the Coles share price I would buy at

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to buy Coles... at the right price.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bird flu worries send this ASX 200 stock diving 17%

| Tristan Harrison

Some investors are jumping away from this stock.

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Share Fallers

Why this $3.2 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 19%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX retail shares just upgraded by brokers (and 1 downgraded)

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker has picked out the cheap stocks in this sector...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Star Entertainment share price dives 10% on Hard Rock update

| Bernd Struben

Takeover rumours have been swirling around ASX 200 casino operator Star Entertainment.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX consumer discretionary shares rose by more than 3% last week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is now the time to buy this high-yielding ASX dividend stock?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be ripe for an investment.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs just upgraded Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become a lot more positive on this supermarket giant.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this could be the best ASX 200 consumer staples stock to buy in May

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this stock is a great buying opportunity in May.

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Share Gainers

Why this $1.5 billion ASX 200 stock just surged 10%

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the stock surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Top fundie says this heavily shorted ASX 200 stock is 'cheaper than it's worth'

| Tristan Harrison

Learn here about an ASX 200 stock this Airlie fund manager likes.

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Broker Notes

Coles share price holds firm while Woolworths tumbles 18% in 2024. Time to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of a few top brokers on whether Coles shares are a good buy today.

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Opinions

Which of these ASX 200 shares is the better bargain in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Coles vs. Woolies...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is crashing 20% on a disappointing update

| James Mickleboro

The cost of living crisis is weighing on this retailer's performance.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX 300 retail shares tumbling lower on key updates today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down both ASX 300 retailers on Thursday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the current ASX dividend yield on Woolworths shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths shares rarely offer yields this high...

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 38%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock sharply lower on Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Where will the next $75 billion come from for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

What will drive Wesfarmers earnings higher from here?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Woolworths shares dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks investors should be buying this retail giant's shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

If you invested $10,000 in Wesfarmers shares a decade ago, here's what it would be worth now

| Bronwyn Allen

Would buying Wesfarmers stock on 2 May 2014 have been a good decision?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bapcor share price crashing 35% today?

| James Mickleboro

A couple of announcements have weighed heavily on this retail stock today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price sinks 5% on 'challenging quarter'

| James Mickleboro

It was a challenging three months for the retail giant.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy Coles shares after its Q3 sales update?

| Tristan Harrison

It was another quarter of strong sales growth. Are Coles shares attractive?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares outperform on $468m Endeavour selldown and capital return

| James Mickleboro

Woolies plans to return capital to shareholders following the sale.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Shares of this ASX 200 stock halted as new CEO decides not to join

| Tristan Harrison

A new CEO has decided not to drive to this business.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price falls following Q3 sales update

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant continued its growth during the third quarter. So why are its shares falling?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Super Retail share price falling 5% today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are shying away from the retailer as the company gets ready to go to court.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX betting shares surging on quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. Why are investors betting on them today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Kogan share price crashing 27%?

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this e-commerce company performed during the third quarter.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in Coles shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees big returns on the cards for owners of this stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What are brokers saying about A2 Milk shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to snap up this stock or should you keep your infant formula powder dry?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy the dip on Woolworths shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to look at the supermarket business?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Cettire share price plunges 6% after major investor pulls the plug

| Mitchell Lawler

A 'red flag' triggered this investment company to sell out completely.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX experts: Lovisa share price has 28% upside

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX brokers are still rating Lovisa as a compelling buy today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy this top ASX 200 stock for an 18% gain and 4% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has resumed coverage on this stock and is feeling very positive.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does this ASX 300 retail stock really have a 7.6% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 7.67% dividend yield too good to be true?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which ASX shares could be next on the menu for Ozempic?

| Mitchell Lawler

This broker believes the market for weight-loss drugs could grow tenfold. What could it consume on its way up?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could the 'clear path to recovery' for Domino's shares be in doubt?

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s has some ambitious growth targets, but are they achievable?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares hit headlines amid Banducci's jail warning

| Mitchell Lawler

The outgoing Woolworths CEO is being made to work for his retirement at today's Senate inquiry.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price drops 1% amid accusations of 'mafia-like' behaviour

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares are having a rude return to trading this Monday.

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