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Investing Strategies

Should ASX 200 investors copy the $223 billion Future Fund's sticky inflation strategies?

| Bernd Struben

Facing sticky inflation, ASX 200 investors are eyeing the Future Fund’s shifting strategies.

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Share Market News

Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Opinions

Should I buy Westpac or Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chip shares is a better buy?

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA 'too expensive' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are banks overpriced or good value today?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Growth Shares

How I'd use ASX growth shares to turn $1,000 into $10,000

| Kate O'Brien

Choosing the right growth shares can add plenty of bang to your buck.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares will be on watch on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 10 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) share price tumbled lower on Monday. Here’s why…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

How the escalating crisis in Turkey could impact on your portfolio

| Brendon Lau

Turkey may be thousands of miles away, but you won’t need to look far to witness the impact of the…

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Share Gainers

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) delivers property warning, steady start

| Tom Richardson

Can Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) deliver REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) returns?

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Share Market News

The CogState Limited share price rebounds on profit report

| Motley Fool Staff

CogState Limited (ASX:CGS) delivers a mixed year, with plans to cut costs.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Do all the recent takeovers signal we're near the end of this bull market?

| Tristan Harrison

There are a lot of takeovers being announced at the moment, does it signal the end of the bull market?

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is one of four starting the week with a bang. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Why Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price has sunk like a stone today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) share price is up 4% today

| Tim Katavic

The share price in craft beer company Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) is up 4.35% to 12 cents following…

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Share Market News

Could this retailer deliver 200% returns over the next 12 months?

| Tristan Harrison

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) could be on course to deliver strong returns.

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Share Market News

Fintech star Praemium Ltd is still growing nicely

| Tom Richardson

Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) is a fintech share starting to find its feet.

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Share Fallers

Why the Compumedics Limited (ASX:CMP) share price has been smashed today

| James Mickleboro

The Compumedics Limited (ASX: CMP) share price has been smashed today. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are one of three that brokers have rated as buys. Should you invest?

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Share Gainers

NIB Holdings Ltd shares soar as policy holders claim less

| Tom Richardson

The NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX:NHF) share price is benefiting from the group's rising profit margins.

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Share Gainers

Results in: Are JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares have pushed higher following the release of its results. Should you invest?

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Share Market News

This large cap's profit results show why it's best placed to weather the Trump turmoil

| Brendon Lau

BlueScope Steel Limited's (ASX:BSL) profit results will give investors plenty of reasons to cheer but the most encouraging thing may…

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Share Market News

Why Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) now offers investors a 6% yield

| Kevin Gandiya

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) released its FY2018 financial results today with the company achieving its three year transformation target of…

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Share Gainers

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) shares rocket on results and takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) share price has been on fire today after reporting solid results and a takeover offer...

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) to offload Kmart Tyre & Auto for $350m

| Kevin Gandiya

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has decided to cash in on Kmart Tyre and Auto Service.

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Share Market News

Earnings season week three preview

| James Mickleboro

Earnings season week three is going to be a big one with results from the likes of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL),…

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Share Market News

Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

Every week I look at the latest IPOs for the upcoming week.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are among 10 tipped to…

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52-Week Lows

Are these 3 beaten down shares worth buying?

| Kevin Gandiya

These three shares have been beaten down lately and you might be wondering, do they present good value at current…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Friday.

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Share Market News

Who else wants to diversify their portfolio?

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares would be a good way of diversifying your portfolio.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying the shares of Janus Henderson Group PLC (ASX:JHG) and two others this month. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I invested in Bravura Solutions Ltd 

| Rhys Brock

Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVP) has lit up the market this year. Here are three reasons why I think the company…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares are one of three tipped as buys by brokers today...

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why...

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Share Market News

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) just disappointed investors

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in building materials supplier James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) are down as its first quarter results were handed down…

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Share Market News

Is CSL Limited's (ASX:CSL) share price at risk of tumbling next week?

| Brendon Lau

Some believe that one of our best loved blue-chip stocks is at risk of a sell-off next week even as…

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Share Market News

Why the foundation of milk stock superstars like Bellamy's Australia Ltd is at risk

| Carin Pickworth

What is one thing milk stocks have in common? Dairy farmers.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares have been tipped as a sell

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price has been tipped as a sell by one leading broker...

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap share rocketed 38% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price has rocketed higher today. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

REA Group Limited shares rise on positive outlook for FY 2019

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is capital light and has a high return on equity to attract investors.

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Share Market News

This REIT now offers investors a 6% yield

| Kevin Gandiya

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) released its FY 2018 results today.

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