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Energy Shares

Why are these ASX energy stocks starting the week off with a bang?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a great start to the week for these energy shares...

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's AMP's take on Powell, Jackson Hole and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what we learned from Fed chair Jerome Powell’s interest rate address at Jackson Hole.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX nickel share is racing higher on 'world class' acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Investors are happy with this acquisition.

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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 Gainers

Why Endeavour, Kelsian, NIB, and Perpetual shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, Deep Yellow, Kogan, and Tyro shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Opinions

Are Coles or Woodside shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in energy or supermarkets?

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Share Market News

Buy these top ASX ETFs for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these highly rated funds.

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Broker Notes

Meet the speculative ASX stock that could rise 350%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could rocket from current levels.

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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

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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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 Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with an outstanding 8.65% rise last week.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 55%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the market is undervaluing these stocks.

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Broker Notes

3 essential ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high quality stocks would be great portfolio additions.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy now following stellar earnings results

| Motley Fool Staff

Why our writers think these seven ASX shares are standouts this August reporting season.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 ended the week on a slightly sour note today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers slash ratings on Whitehaven share price

| Zach Bristow

Investors have sold the coal stock down heavily on Friday.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in July

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded ASX share was a defence software and hardware development company.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Inghams, Jumbo, and Playside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

These 2 ASX 200 shares raced ahead of the benchmark this week. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these two ASX 200 shares rocketing this week. But why?

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering buying 600 shares in this ASX 200 dividend gem to aim for $212 a month in passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

if you're after an income boost, consider this dividend beast.

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, Fisher & Paykel, Mayne Pharma, and Medibank shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Capital Raising

This ASX 300 stock is rising after completing its next step for Canadian growth

| Tristan Harrison

Expanding in Canada could be a patently good idea.

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Share Market News

Accent share price crashes 12% on FY24 profit crunch and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the footwear retailer reported for FY 2024.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares that Morgans is 'happy to buy today'

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is feeling bullish about these stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

What's happening on the market today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit ten rises in a row today.

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Technology Shares

One ASX 100 share with an incredible growth path to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this ASX 100 share is a screaming opportunity right now.

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, G8 Education, Insignia, and Megaport shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being hit hard by investors on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Codan, Super Retail, Universal Store, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to continue its winning streak today.

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Share Market News

Should ASX investors be worried about this unusual earnings season theme?

| Tristan Harrison

What can investors learn from this reporting season?

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Share Market News

Ten-baggers galore! These 19 top ASX stocks returned 1,000% or more in just 10 years

| Bernd Struben

The ASX is one of the best stock markets in the world to find those illustrious ten-baggers.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another rise for the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 companies are placing new bosses at the helm

| Mitchell Lawler

Is new blood at the top exactly what the doctor ordered for these underperforming companies?

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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 Market News

Why Baby Bunting, Corporate Travel, Lycopodium, and Santos shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Charter Hall, Healius, and WiseTech shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Wednesday. But why?

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