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Broker Notes

Top brokers are bullish on these 2 ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

Analysts see upside in these stocks after positive revisions.

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ESG

Why I don't invest in 'ethical' ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why we need to be careful when investing 'ethically'.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in September according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares bounced back this Thursday after yesterday's savage selling...

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52-Week Lows

Mineral Resources shares hit an almost 4-year low. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a bad few days to own this stock...

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Bank Shares

2 reasons to buy Westpac shares this month (and 1 reason to wait)

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Westpac's pros and cons right now.

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Share Market News

3 fallen ASX All Ord shares insiders are buying this month

| Tristan Harrison

Significant declines have led to insiders seeing an opportunity to grow their holding.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords gold stock 2 years ago, you'd now have $57,000!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in this top ASX All Ords gold miner have soared 850% in two years. But how?

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Retail Shares

Adairs shares sink amid big leadership news

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem disappointed by this leadership news...

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Resources Shares

Dig in! Brokers name 4 ASX mining shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

These brokers are backing four ASX mining shares in the gold, iron ore, and lithium sectors.

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Coronado Global, Monash IVF, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, GPT, NextDC, and oOh!Media shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers slap downgrades on these 3 ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

The tide may be turning for these players, some experts say.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just lifted their forecasts for these three ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What would REA shares look like with Rightmove under its roof?

| Sebastian Bowen

If REA does tie the knot with Rightmove, here's what the marriage might look like...

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best of the best on the ASX according to Goldman Sachs.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

How I plan to supercharge my kids' wealth with 1 ASX ETF

| Mitchell Lawler

Giving your kids a helping hand doesn't need to be complicated.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX shares...

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Share Market News

4 high-quality ASX 200 passive income shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be a great source of income and have put buy ratings on them.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Fortescue, REA Group, and Santos shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a day to forget on Wednesday following a selloff on Wall Street…

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Opinions

2 appetising ASX shares to buy today while the market panics

| Tristan Harrison

Volatility is throwing up opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Aussie Broadband, Nuix, and Orora shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff and pushing higher. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 getting hammered on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are overheating their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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Opinions

Why this unloved ASX 200 share could turn $5,000 into at least $10,000

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a compelling opportunity to me.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock jumps 10% after entering 'a new era' with $1.8b asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This packaging company's shares are outperforming after announcing a major asset sale.

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Opinions

3 top ASX stocks trading at insane discounts… for now

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are real opportunities in this sector.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: ASX earning season ends and Spring auctions begin

| Bronwyn Allen

About 2,250 homes are set to go under the hammer on the first Saturday of Spring this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Unfortunately, it could be a day to forget for Aussie investors.

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Technology Shares

Australia's 'magnificent 2' stocks: Soaring and still buys

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stock are, in my view, a pair of the ASX's best shares.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our team of writers believe these ASX companies are worth buying in September.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a slow day on the ASX this Tuesday, with the markets recording a small drop.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX All Ords shares bumped up to 'strong buy' status in August

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX companies attracted upgraded ratings from the brokers last month.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Melbourne home values are now cheaper than Perth and Adelaide, according to new data.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares have never been more 'expensive', so why is the price rallying?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does CBA do it?

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, EML Payments, Ora Banda, and Peninsula Energy shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having positive sessions. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Liontown, Woolworths, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. But why?

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