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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Recent Share Market News

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tumbling after rejecting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor has appointed its new CEO and dropped a bombshell at the same time.

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Opinions

5 reasons I'd throw Guzman y Gomez shares in the bin like a bad burrito

| James Mickleboro

Could this be the most overvalued stock on the ASX?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 127% in 2024, why this ASX healthcare stock is surging again this month

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this company pulled off a 127% gain in 2024?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Retail Shares

The Wesfarmers share price rocketed 32% in FY 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers shares smashed the benchmark in FY 2024. But how?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the week's trading today.

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Opinions

I'd buy this ASX growth share in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock is headed towards a green future.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Bowen Coking Coal, Clinuvel, Meteoric Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

These 5 ASX dividend shares had the highest yields in FY24

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield isn't always a good thing...

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Encounter Resources, Red 5, and Regis Resources shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares eyeing ACCC gas crunch warning

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares may need to bring more supplies online to ward off a looming gas crunch.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stocks in focus as wind power fades to a breeze

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal stocks could enjoy a strong run into 2025.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price leaps 9% as results catch short sellers by surprise

| Bernd Struben

Short sellers will be feeling the pain from Core Lithium’s share price surge on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 65% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is starting the week with an almighty bang.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I'm bullish about this exciting ASX small-cap share

| Tristan Harrison

The foundations are compelling with this stock.

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Opinions

Would Warren Buffett buy this impressive ASX 300 stock?

| Tristan Harrison

A few factors could make Buffett curious about this company.

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Energy Shares

What happened with the Woodside share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price has a year to forget in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

Top 3 of FY24: The ASX retail shares defying the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

High inflation and interest rates failed to prevent these retail stocks from soaring in FY24.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Where is the market heading today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX shares to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say investors should buy these stocks in the new financial year.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares had a cracking week with a 4.07% uplift thanks to higher commodity prices.

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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 Gainers

These top 3 ASX 200 uranium shares went nuclear in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong global demand and a rising uranium commodity price were tailwinds for these stocks in FY24.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares can rise 25% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price crash 90% in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares were in a sharp downtrend throughout FY 2024. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Share Gainers

Best 5 ASX 200 energy shares for price growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

There are three uranium stocks, a coal stock and an oil stock in the mix.

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Opinions

Why I invested in Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) shares this week for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about the company’s long-term future.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy for FY25

| Motley Fool Staff

In with the new!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week today for ASX investors.

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Share Market News

Guess which 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares were the best and worst performers of FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are 500 companies within the ASX All Ordinaries Index. Here are the top and tail stocks of FY24.

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Technology Shares

What will it take for DroneShield shares to enter the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are up 710% in a year. So why aren't they in the ASX 200 yet?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Best Shares

The best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

These 11 ASX 200 shares were the best performers for price growth in each market sector in FY24.

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Share Gainers

3 high-flying ASX 200 stocks leading the charge into FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have already surged higher in FY 2025. But why.

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, Guzman y Gomez, Magellan, and Sandfire shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Financial Shares

Up 15% in a month: Are Magellan shares still cheap enough to buy?

| Zach Bristow

The decision is split among brokers – still.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, DroneShield, Jumbo, and Raiz shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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