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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Sell these ASX 200 stocks now: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker is warning investors that these stocks could tumble from current levels.

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Broker Notes

Can Soul Patts shares beat the market over the next 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the investment house could deliver good returns.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is making a $276m UK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

BHP failed in its UK takeover attempt but this mining stock is having more luck.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Coles shares? Here are key metrics you'll want to know

| Kate Lee, CFA

Grab a coffee and join me in this fun financial analysis exercise for Coles.

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Broker Notes

3 under the radar ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think these lesser known shares could be top options.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's trading gave ASX investors some much-needed relief.

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Broker Notes

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares just scored broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have increased their share price forecasts for these two ASX 200 stocks.

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Opinions

Is this ASX small-cap stock an overlooked beneficiary of the AI boom?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Some industry experts anticipate power shortages. Can this ASX company benefit from this trend?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 gives back some heady intraday gains amid Aussie jobs data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are running their slide rules over May’s unemployment figures.

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Codan, Life360, and Sayona Mining shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Brazilian Rare Earths, Liontown, and Sigma shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which A2 Milk rival's shares just rocketed 21% on US news!

| Bernd Struben

Up 65% in 2024, A2 Milk shares remain the better performer, but this rival is making up ground today.

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma share price dives 6% on Chemist Warehouse merger hurdle

| Zach Bristow

The proposed merger faces ACCC concerns.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is rocketing on the latest US inflation and Fed interest rate news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the latest inflation and interest rate news out of the US. But why?

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How to invest

3 lower-risk ASX shares for beginner investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these three shares to a beginner today.

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Share Market News

3 high-quality ASX 200 shares to buy forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these strong shares are top buys right now.

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Opinions

Down 9% in a year, is it time to buy this ASX 200 dividend stock?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Now may be a good opportunity to add this dividend stock to your portfolio, in my view.

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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

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another horrid day for ASX investors this hump day.

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52-Week Lows

2 ASX shares to buy that are at 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these beaten down shares are buys.

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Share Gainers

7 ASX All Ords shares rocketing higher while the market sinks

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Wednesday.

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IPOs

Who is investing in the Guzman y Gomez IPO?

| Tristan Harrison

Some substantial investors are planning to buy GYG shares.

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Opinions

Why I just bagged $3,500 of this money-printing ASX stock

| Mitchell Lawler

Been to a pub lately? This company sells a machine that prints money for the owners.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX AI stock just crash 21%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent this ASX AI stock tumbling by more than 21%. But why?

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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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Broker Notes

Buy or hold? Top broker rates these 2 ASX 200 shares

| Zach Bristow

One player stands out more than the other.

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Bigtincan, Evolution Mining, and Galileo Mining shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Botanix, Judo Capital, and Woodside shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 9% after being added to the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords stock ahead of its addition to the ASX 200.

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Broker Notes

These 3 ASX 200 shares were just rerated by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Brokers just changed their views on these three ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 12% in 2024, this ASX 200 stock is a top pick for June

| Zach Bristow

Investors are lifting the bid on this company with several tailwinds, including renewed broker confidence.

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Opinions

2 ASX companies that could benefit from warehouse shortages

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are two ASX companies that are capitalising on the industrial property boom.

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Superannuation

Want a $2 million superannuation fund? Here's how I'd aim to build one with exactly $400 per month

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on how to maximise your super fund.

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Retirement

2 cheap ASX property shares I'd buy in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

We can build good returns with these stocks, in my opinion.

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Opinions

2 top ASX 200 passive income stocks I'd buy now to boost my retirement

| Bernd Struben

I think both ASX 200 dividend stocks could continue to deliver market-beating passive income.

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Opinions

Looking for ASX growth shares? I rate these 2 as buys

| Tristan Harrison

I think two picks look capable of producing major gains.

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Opinions

2 ASX companies dominating their niches

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are two ASX shares I think are punching above their weight in the global market.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could generate mouth-watering returns for investors.

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Gold

As ASX gold stocks cool off, here are 2 to buy when the price is right

| Bronwyn Allen

Shaw and Partners portfolio manager James Gerrish reveals 2 gold shares to watch amid the sell-off.

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