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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I want to buy if the stock market crashes again

| Zach Bristow

When a market crash sends share prices plunging, it's time to buy.

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Share Market News

Why emotion is key to becoming a wealthy ASX shares investor: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Emotions can drive market momentum and influence personal share trading decisions, say these experts.

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Share Market News

Expert reveals the best and worst months for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is 'sell in May and go away' still relevant in 2024?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Share Gainers

1 ASX 200 stock that turned $10,000 into $72,756 in just 3 years

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 stock has seen investors bag a 628% gain in just three years.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares? Experts reveal what they wish they knew before investing

| Bronwyn Allen

Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by listening to your investment elders (who have already made them).

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is off to races on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply higher on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

Would I still buy Life360 shares as they hit all-time highs?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this high-flying tech share still be a buy at all-time highs?

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, CBA, Piedmont Lithium, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week deep in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why APM, Macquarie Telecom, Northern Star, and Origin shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market selloff.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Lovisa is a 'phenomenon': broker urges investors to buy shares

| James Mickleboro

This could be one of the best growth shares around according to one leading broker.

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Opinions

Bargain buys? 3 ASX All Ords shares trading at 52-week lows right now

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors being too negative about these ASX shares?

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Technology Shares

Is the new leaner, meaner Xero stock a buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech stock a buy after announcing major cost reductions?

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares before it's too late: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers expect these dividend shares to provide big yields this year and next.

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Materials Shares

Top broker says buy Lake Resources shares for potential 300% upside

| Bronwyn Allen

What's got Bell Potter so confident about this ASX lithium share?

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Share Fallers

Golden buying opportunity for 2 ASX shares slashed last month: Celeste

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of businesses that are going pretty strong but whose stock prices are in a dip, ready now…

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Share Gainers

Catch these fast-rising 2 ASX shares before it's too late: Celeste

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks rocketed up in February during reporting season, but are still great value for those willing to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough finish to the week for the ASX 200 index on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy these excellent ASX 200 healthcare shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman has spoken very positively about these healthcare shares this week.

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Dividend Investing

Is right now the time to buy Wesfarmers shares for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

The owner of Bunnings is still paying dividends. So is it time to put shares in the shopping basket?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a strange mix of ASX shares on our most traded list today.

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Materials Shares

Tesla-induced sell-off of ASX rare earths shares like Lynas overblown: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

This specialist critical minerals research and advisory firm says the impact is 'expected to be minor'. 

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are making investors very happy this Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, BHP, Helia, and Rio Tinto shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are weighing on the market's performance on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Myer, Volpara, and Xero shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price could surge to $10: JPMorgan

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker tips a 30% increase in the Qantas share price within 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 more of the best ASX shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Banking, wine, and plasma therapies... these could be some of the best shares to buy in March according to analysts…

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX biotech stock just rocketed 29% on big FDA news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX healthcare share is attracting investor interest following FDA approval for its targeted cancer therapy compound.

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Materials Shares

Are Arafura shares still a buy if Tesla ditches rare earths?

| James Mickleboro

Is Tesla ruining the rare earths party or is this all an overreaction?

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Technology Shares

The ASX 200 tech shares I'd be thrilled to buy at a 20% discount

| Tristan Harrison

I’d love to go shopping for these tech names if they heavily dipped.

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Opinions

There are zombies among ASX All Ord shares. How I'd avoid my wealth being devoured

| Mitchell Lawler

This type of zombie wants to eat your wealth. Here's how I'd barricade my portfolio.

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Technology Shares

What are the best ASX shares to buy for semiconductor exposure?

| Tony Yoo

There's much hype about artificial intelligence, but that all requires massive computing power and hardware.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares ready for 'new all-time highs': expert

| Tony Yoo

Stocks for smaller businesses really struggled last year. Here's a pair to buy if you think that will turn around…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a better day for the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Bank Shares

Why Westpac shares are a smart buy for ASX bargain hunters

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to pounce on this banking giant's shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big share price movements are driving ASX 200 trading volumes today.

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Share Fallers

Why Nuix, Smartgroup, Ventia, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on the ASX boards on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, PolyNovo, Pushpay, and Weebit Nano shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market selloff.

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Technology Shares

Broker tips 280% upside for Zip share price

| James Mickleboro

There could be huge returns ahead for investors if this broker is on the money with its recommendation.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares smashing new multi-year highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

The market's blues aren't holding back these two ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 taking a tumble today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is sliding today after rallying yesterday on the back of the RBA’s 0.25% interest rate hike announcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Carsales share price on ice amid $500m cap raise and acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Carsales is betting big on Brazil being a key driver of its future growth.

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Opinions

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) hold the ticket to building long-term wealth?

| Tristan Harrison

Should Aussies use this ETF as their number one choice for becoming rich?

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Resources Shares

Lynas Rare Earths has plunged 20% in a month: Is it a buy?

| Tony Yoo

This former stock market darling is seeing its valuation head south. Is it a lost cause or an absolute bargain?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

47% upside: Expert names 2 entertainment ASX 200 shares to buy for cheap

| Tony Yoo

Will Australians still watch television and take a punt as the economy tightens up?

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Opinions

Pilbara Minerals shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

Which side of the order book makes a stronger argument on this ASX 200 lithium company?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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