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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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Best Shares

5 ASX stocks to hold for the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I am confident these five stocks will be bigger and better in 2036.

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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto iron ore production hit by Tropical Cyclone Veronica

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch on Monday after the mining giant revealed that its…

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra share price smashed the market in March

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price continued its strong run and pushed a further 6% higher in March. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why ASX shares could enjoy a strong run this week

| Brendon Lau

This is no April Fool's joke! The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is likely to make gains over the next…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 in March

| James Mickleboro

The Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX) share price and the St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Fallers

Why the Westpac share price dropped 4% lower last month

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price underperformed the market materially last month. Here's why...

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Share Market News

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 in March

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price and the Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are being targeted by short sellers this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares will be on watch on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

4 investment stories you missed in the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 investment stories you may have missed from the ASX200 (ASX:XJO) this week.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) shares are one of three that brokers have named as shares to buy next week...

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Share Market News

How to generate $50,000 of income each year from ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

How you could have generated $50,000 of income this year through investments in National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Breville…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price was one of the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX) share price was one of the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Short-sellers stepping up their attack on these ASX stocks this month

| Brendon Lau

The market may be buoyant but short-sellers aren’t retreating to the sidelines as this group of traders are increasing their…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Gainers

Technical trade? Why I think the AfterPay share price could head to a record high

| Tom Richardson

Should you rely on technical indicators?

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Share Market News

Here's why the Retail Food Group share price rose 5%

| Motley Fool Staff

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price rose 5% today.

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Why I'd buy the a2 Milk Co. Ltd this April

| Tom Richardson

Here's why the a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2m) could be a buy.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Nufarm and 2 other ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares and two others this week...

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Share Gainers

Why the Volpara share price rocketed 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price has been a strong performer on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Ramsay CEO and CFO are still selling shares

| Motley Fool Staff

Is the Ramsay Health Care Ltd (ASX:RHC) share price a buy?

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Share Gainers

Why the Alexium share price is up 25% this week

| Tim Katavic

The Alexium share price has soared higher following the announcement of an exclusive development agreement.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Top broker says its not too late to go overweight on ASX mining stocks

| Brendon Lau

The outperforming mining sector may have more room to run higher after Credit Suisse recently upgraded its recommendation on the…

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Share Fallers

Why Argosy Minerals, Jumbo, Newcrest, & Praemium shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price and the Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price are two of four ending…

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Share Fallers

ASX gold miners lead the ASX losers as gold price slumps

| Ken Hall

Several big-name ASX gold miners have seen their share prices hammered lower in early trade as global gold prices fell…

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Share Market News

The Cleanaway Waste Management share price appears to be firing on all cylinders

| Elton Wang

Here are 2 reasons why I think Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) shares could be a strong buy.

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Share Gainers

Why Pilbara Minerals, Super Retail, Syrah, & Volpara shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price and the Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why the Argosy Minerals share price crashed 28% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has crashed 28% lower on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Why the CSR share price is up on a $66 million asset sale

| Ken Hall

The CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) share price has climbed marginally higher this morning after the company announced the sale of…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs: The Scentre share price target is $4.81

| Motley Fool Staff

The Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) yield is 5.3% today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Estia Health, NAB, & Pilbara Minerals higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares are making a splash on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Spotless share price has rocketed 19% higher in just 2 weeks

| Ken Hall

The Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SPO) share price has surged 19% higher in just two weeks as a prominent…

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Share Gainers

Up 400% since 2017: Here's why the Audinate share price is going gangbusters

| Tom Richardson

The Audinate Ltd (ASX:AD8) share price is up nearly 5x since its 2017 IPO.

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Share Market News

NIB share price climbs higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price has pushed higher this morning after being upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

Why the Bubs Australia share price is in a trading halt today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is in a trading halt today. Is this why?

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Share Gainers

Syrah Resources share price charges higher on Balama update

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has charged higher after providing an update on its Balama project...

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Share Market News

Yancoal share price on watch following after-market reserves update

| Ken Hall

The Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL) share price is on watch this morning after the Aussie coal producer released its…

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Share Market News

Dividend pay day: Is the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price a bargain?

| Ken Hall

Today is dividend payday for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) shareholders - is the share a buy or…

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52-Week Highs

The Rio Tinto share price is up 27% in 2019: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price hit a multi-year high on Thursday. Is it too late to buy the…

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