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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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Share Market News

'Geopolitical risk is unlikely to subside': Should you pile into ASX defence shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

With gains of up to 740% in a year, can ASX defence shares keep charging higher?

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy this ASX 200 share like there's no tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock can build investor wealth.

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Opinions

Soul Patts shares had a lacklustre FY24. Here's why I can't wait to buy more

| Sebastian Bowen

Like Buffett, I like to buy shares when they're not looking so hot...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

What is the broker saying about these stocks this month?

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Share Market News

ASX lithium shares: Screaming bargains or falling knives?

| Bernd Struben

With some crashing as much as 90% in a year, is now the time to buy ASX lithium shares?

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Share Gainers

5 ASX All Ords shares that rose 250% to 700% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

We investigate why these 5 ASX All Ords shares went gangbusters in FY24

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Broker Notes

Broker says these ASX shares can rise 25%+

| James Mickleboro

Big yields and bigger gains could be coming according to the broker.

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Share Gainers

Best 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares for price growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

In terms of share price gains, this trio of healthcare companies is in rude health.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Broker sees Whitehaven shares and one other coal stock as top buys

| Zach Bristow

Forecasts of the coal price continue lifting.

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Broker Notes

The best ASX 200 shares to buy when interest rates fall

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying these stocks ahead of interest rate cuts.

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ETFs

The 5 best ASX ETFs of FY24 revealed!

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs blew the ASX 200 out of the water in FY24.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were back to buying stocks with a vengeance this Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares 'don't appear overly expensive' compared to global peers: UBS

| Bronwyn Allen

UBS says clients are asking what they should do with their bank shares following the long share price run.

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Magellan, Metro Mining, and Santos shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Dimerix, New Hope, Pro Medicus, and West African Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Highs

Zip shares surge 10%, bringing gains to 55% in a month

| Zach Bristow

It appears recent developments continue being priced in to the BNPL player's stock.

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Share Gainers

Why has this ASX mining stock exploded 128% in 2 days?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX mining stock to the moon. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Lendlease shares crack as watchdog growls at $1.3 billion payday

| Mitchell Lawler

A lack of competition could prevent this real estate group from cashing in.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos share price smashing the benchmark amid new takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Santos shares soaring following the latest takeover speculations.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price roars to yet another all-time high in 2024 surge

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue lifting the bid on the counter-drone tech company.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

There stocks could be top options for investors according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrades CSL shares to 'buy' — could they hit $335?

| Zach Bristow

Another upgrade for the biotech giant.

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Broker Notes

This retail giant could be one of the best ASX value shares around!

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this stock is dirt cheap at current levels.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Arafura share price just leap more than 11%?

| Bernd Struben

The Arafura share price is rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to watch while they're still dirt cheap

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these ASX shares.

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Opinions

Is this the best dividend share in the ASX 200?

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think this cheap ASX retail share is one of the best ASX dividend shares to buy now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

The three best ASX All Ords shares to buy and hold in FY 2024 unveiled

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ords more than doubled in FY 2024. But how?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors finally enjoyed a positive session this Wednesday...

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX coal shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

Coal miners have caught a bid this week.

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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 APA Group, Chalice Mining, Guzman Y Gomez, and Monadelphous shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't having a good time on hump day.

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Deterra Royalties, G8 Education, and Red Hill shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day.

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Opinions

I'd buy BHP shares to generate $1,000 of monthly passive income

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think it's a good time for long-term dividend investors to invest in BHP shares.

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