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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

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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will Coles shares outperform Woolworths shares again in FY 2026?

| Bernd Struben

Leading fund managers deliver their verdicts on the outlook for Woolworths and Coles shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Invested in Woolworths shares? Here are the key dates for FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

The supermarket giant has released its corporate calendar for the 2026 financial year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Aristocrat Leisure shares on the slide as division boss steps down

| Cameron England

Investors have reacted warily to changes near the top of gaming company Aristocrat Leisure.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After rising 165% in 12 months, does Bell Potter think Eagers Automotive shares can keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s the broker's take on this share market winner. 

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 53% in a year, are Domino's shares now on sale?

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s shares have had a year to forget. But what about the year ahead?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess who just bought $5 million worth of Domino's Pizza shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Domino's Pizza shares have slumped by 25% since the FY25 report was released last month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

4 reasons to buy Woolworths shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Woolworths shares have been unduly sold off.

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Broker Notes

Good rains mean this ASX 200 agricultural stock is tipped to deliver double-digit returns

| Cameron England

A big east coast harvest is good news for this grain handler.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this top fundie says Domino's shares have 'bottomed out'

| Bernd Struben

A top fund manager believes Domino’s shares are now on sale.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's happening with Woolworths shares following Friday's Federal Court decision?

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths could be on the hook for another $750 million for its historic employee underpayment issues.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles shares dip on Federal Court decision update

| Bernd Struben

Coles is still trying to work out the full impact of the Federal Court’s 5 September decision.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Super Retail share price tumbling today?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 retail share has dropped heavily into the red on Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3.4% yield! Should I jump on this ASX 200 consumer staples share for my portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brokers are united on what happens next for this stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

4 ASX retail shares to buy after sector's outperformance in earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts envisage significant upside ahead for these ASX retail stocks over the next 12 months.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy Wesfarmers shares following the strong earnings results?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert offers his outlook for Wesfarmers surging shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this giant ASX 200 share looks like a top buy to experts

| Tristan Harrison

This company is delivering impressive results for investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

August has seen the highest ever Wesfarmers share price. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you pay too much for quality? Here's my take.

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Broker Notes

Start your engines: Macquarie's top ASX auto stocks are primed for growth

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie thinks these shares are set to accelerate.

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Broker Notes

Light & Wonder vs Aristocrat Leisure shares. Which gaming stock does Macquarie prefer?

| Samantha Menzies

The two have a duopoly over the slot machine category.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Two consumer discretionary shares with 14%-40% upside 

| Aaron Bell

One broker is tipping strong upside for these two stocks.

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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

Beefing up: These shares are climbing higher amid record production forecast

| Steve Holland

Aussie producers step up to fill global shortages.

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Earnings Results

The Collins Food share price just rocketed 13%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Collins Food shares today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Bapcor shares good buying after recent falls?

| Cameron England

The car parts trader's stock is worth a look after a share price plunge.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Did IDP Education shares just begin a major comeback?

| Laura Stewart

While IDP Education shares surged 30% on the company's FY25 result, they remain materially below their 2021 peak.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 consumer discretionary stock is up 130% this year. Can it go higher?

| Laura Stewart

Will this company race to new heights?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's Macquarie's upgraded price target on Wesfarmers shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about the Bunnings owner.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is Coles the perfect ASX retirement stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Coles hit this high bar?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 300 stock is defying short sellers and surging 17% today!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this heavily shorted ASX 300 stock on Friday. But why?

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 retail share price has rocketed 21% higher following H1 FY25 results

| Samantha Menzies

Investors were pleased with the company's latest results announcement.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers shares lift off on FY25 earnings and profit growth

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Wesfarmers shares today. Here’s why.

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Broker Notes

Are Woolworths shares dirt cheap after crashing 15%?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker thinks of the supermarket giant.

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Broker Notes

What to do with these 3 ASX 200 retail shares after strong price runs: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 retail shares have risen by 40% or more in just six months. Is it time to sell?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 21%, everything you need to know about the new Woolworths dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths' latest dividend won't be impressing anyone.

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Earnings Results

Adairs shares pop 11% despite FY25 dividend cut

| Sebastian Bowen

Adairs had a few surprises for investors today.

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Earnings Results

Tabcorp shares surge more than 20%. Here's why

| Cameron England

Here are all the details.

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Earnings Results

Dominos shares plummet 20% on Wednesday morning: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

The company's latest update puts pressure on shares.

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