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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

What are Jarden analysts saying about Reece shares?

| Cameron England

Reece has its challenges, with the difficult US housing market presenting headwinds.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Super Retail shares slip lower as chair hit with protest vote

| Cameron England

Sales results were mixed for Super Retail Group in the first weeks of the year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock just downgraded its guidance

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this stock has announced on Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons to buy Treasury Wine shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts a turnaround for Treasury Wine’s beaten down shares. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 21% in 2 days: Should investors buy Bapcor shares in the dip?

| Samantha Menzies

The automotive spare parts and accessories business released its FY26 guidance yesterday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This gaming company's shares are worth a punt, if you're after double-digit returns

| Cameron England

An investment in this gaming firm is now about much more than poker machines, which is a tailwind for their…

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Woolworths shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the passive income from Woolworths attractive enough?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Powerball is about to get more expensive, so is this gaming share worth a punt?

| Cameron England

E&P Capital has run the numbers on whether Lottery Corporation shares are a good buy at current levels.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is it time to 'buy the dip' in Bapcor shares following the company's massive earnings downgrade?

| Cameron England

Bapcor shares are looking a bit sick, but does that mean it's time to buy?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A potential $18 million bonus for the boss? Tell 'em they're dreaming, the Australian Shareholders Association says

| Cameron England

The CEO's pay packet at gambling operator Tabcorp is a bit on the nose.

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Broker Notes

After rallying 80% this year, what's Macquarie's price target on Baby Bunting?

| Kevin Gandiya

After rallying almost 80% this year, Baby Bunting has investors wondering if there is still more upside ahead.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After plunging 14% yesterday, should investors buy Treasury Wine Estates shares in the dip?

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 stock withdraw its guidance yesterday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Treasury Wine share price plunging 14% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are pummelling Treasury Wine shares today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this top fundie is shorting Endeavour shares

| Bernd Struben

A top fund manager forecasts more selling pressure ahead for Endeavour shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this beaten-down ASX 200 stock looks 'very attractive'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this beaten down ASX 200 stock is well-placed to rebound.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did Guzman Y Gomez shares just pop 26%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this burrito seller has announced today.

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Broker Notes

2 beaten down ASX 300 stocks Macquarie tips to outperform

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts these two ASX 300 stocks to gain 15% and 31%, not including their dividends.

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Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Woolworths shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Does Woolworths have more upside than Coles?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy into the post earnings dip on Woolworths shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on Woolworths shares and dividends.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price dips amid exciting day for investors

| Bronwyn Allen

The Wesfarmers share price has tumbled 1.9% while the ASX 200 has slipped 0.3%. What's happening?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Has this struggling consumer discretionary stock fallen into buy-low territory?

| Aaron Bell

One broker is tipping a long-term bounce back for this stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why a top broker is now betting on this leading ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a strong outlook.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How Eagers Automotive shareholders can book a massive gain with ease

| Cameron England

A large capital raise by the auto dealer could spell windfall gains for shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says it's time to buy this gaming stock, which is trading near 12-month lows

| Cameron England

This gaming stock is worth a punt, according to a leading broker.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the upper limit for surging A2 Milk shares?

| Cameron England

Shares in the milk products innovator are trading higher on broker confidence.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 3.8% in September, is the Coles share price run coming to an end?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles had a month to forget over September.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 7.3%: Inside Woolworths stock's horror September

| Sebastian Bowen

Things went from bad to worse for Woolies over September.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Stock rockets to number one gainer on the ASX 200 after massive lift in broker's price target

| Cameron England

Shares in this education provider were on fire Tuesday after a change of tune by a leading broker.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Fast food company shares surge almost 60% on takeover bid

| Cameron England

A takeover bid at a huge premium to the last closing price has been lobbed for this fast-food company.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter says this popular ASX 200 share could rise 35% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this name.

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Share Gainers

Synlait Milk share price leaping 18% today on $270 million news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Synlait Milk shares on Monday. Here’s why.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 retail stock is storming higher after posting 31% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the Smiggle and Peter Alexander owner performed.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does Bell Potter prefer Light & Wonder or Aristocrat Leisure shares?

| Aaron Bell

These two gaming stocks have room to grow according to this broker.

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Retail Shares

1 on-trend Australian clothing stock to buy now — and 1 to absolutely avoid

| Samantha Menzies

Falling interest rates has helped reignite consumer spending.

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Industrials Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy today with $20,000

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers expect a robust upside from these shares over the next 12 months.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy Coles shares or Woolworths shares for FY 2026?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert reveals his outlook for Woolworths and Coles shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Harvey Norman shares are up 50% this year – can they keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

Brokers have conflicting views of this share market winner.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this newly minted ASX 300 stock is tipped to keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager labels this stock as “one of the ASX’s best bargains”.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the management news sending these stock higher on Monday?

| Cameron England

Shares in logistics software firm Wisetech Global are trading strongly despite a big share sale.

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