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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in January

| Bronwyn Allen

The median Australian home value fell for a second consecutive month in January.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

After shooting higher this morning, the ASX 200 had broken a few hearts by market close.

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Best Shares

6 ASX 200 shares that could benefit from a weak Australia Dollar

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons a low dollar is unearthing opportunities.

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Share Market News

Why Audinate, Lynas, Nine, and Xref shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are heading lower as the market climbs on Tuesday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

These 6 ASX 200 stocks just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these booming stocks?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Nufarm, Pro Medicus, and WA1 shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares that could soar while Donald Trump is US President

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks may have a positive future.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which $8 billion ASX 200 stock just failed with a takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

It has been an embarrassing outcome for the blue chip stock.

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Opinions

Prediction: These ASX 200 shares could be among 2025's big winners

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have compelling tailwinds in 2025 and beyond.

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Broker Notes

2 Australian stocks to buy with $5,000 after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver big returns for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what is happening.

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Opinions

If I were in my 50s I'd buy these compelling ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these options are appealing for people planning for retirement.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible start to the week for investors this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Hansen, Lynas, and Selfwealth shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Has the latest Aussie retail sales data locked in an RBA interest rate cut in February?

| Bernd Struben

Will Aussie investors enjoy lower interest rates in February following the latest retail sales print?

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Magellan, Resolute Mining, and Westgold shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock just plunged 12% on FY 2025 production woes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is taking a sharp fall on Monday. Let’s find out why.

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Opinions

Where will Wesfarmers shares be in 3 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this business keep impressing the market?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks I'm thinking about buying in February

| Tristan Harrison

I’m considering these shares for passive income.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on further gains from ANZ?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to tumble on Monday. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

These top ASX shares could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are so bullish on these names this week.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 4.3% gain.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in January 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares had a month to forget. Why were investors selling them? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Got $7,000? The best Australian stocks to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top options for your hard-earned money this month.

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Opinions

Should you buy GQG and Telstra shares in February?

| Tristan Harrison

Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in January 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares were on fire last month. Why were investors buying them? Let's find out.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in February 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Worried there are no great-value ASX shares left to buy? Our Foolish writers reckon these five are worth a good…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another top day for ASX investors this Friday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX All Ords stocks soaring this week. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Lendlease, Mesoblast, St Barbara, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, Medadvisor, Origin Energy, and Pointsbet shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to sell NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The market is offering a great price for owners of NAB.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips these ASX 200 shares to rise 35%+

| James Mickleboro

The leading broker is recommending investors buy these stocks this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit another new record high this Thursday.

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