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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is halted on $500m acquisition talks

| James Mickleboro

This company is locked in talks over a potentially huge purchase.

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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 climb to new highs on Thursday? Let's find out.

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Opinions

As the Domino's share price continues to struggle, is it a no-brainer buy?

| Tony Yoo

The former market darling is down 75% off its 2021 high. Is it time to pick up a bargain?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 in January

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these shares were smiling last month. But why?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in February 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

The Aussie stock market is scaling new heights. Are you getting in on the action?

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Investing Strategies

ASX passive income seekers: Invest $10,000 for $520 in monthly income

| Tony Yoo

Fancy a few hundred bucks every month until the day you die? Get started right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit a fresh new all-time high this Wednesday.

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Opinions

Beginner investors: 5 top Aussie stocks I'd buy for 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Confucious said, "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." Replace 'life' with 'investing' and it still…

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Opinions

If history repeats itself, Qantas shares could surprise this reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock primed for take-off?

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Share Market News

3 big questions about the Australian stock market in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

After a new ASX 200 record, what else could be in store in 2024?

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Bank Shares

Westpac ordered to pay $10 million after 'unconscionable conduct'

| Tony Yoo

The major bank has been busted for its actions relating to the largest interest rate swap transaction in Australian history.

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Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news! Aussie shares just reached a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one thing that is probably behind today's new record highs for ASX shares.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 stock has rocketed 42% in six days. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock has hopped on a rocket ship this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 off to the races as Australia's inflation data surprises to the downside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the December CPI data just released by the ABS.

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Champion Iron, Playside Studios, and Select Harvests shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Credit Corp, Incitec Pivot, Sayona Mining, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being punished by the market on Wednesday. But why?

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Opinions

Got $1,000? 2 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think investments with strong growth potential are worth buying, like these 2.

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Share Market News

Morgans names the ASX cyclical shares to buy for earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Morgans is saying about these five stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the month in style? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

Will you miss out if you don't buy more of this superstar ASX 200 growth stock?

| Tony Yoo

This former market darling had a rough 2023, but its early performance in 2024 is very encouraging.

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Energy Shares

If you'd put $40,000 in this ASX uranium stock 5 years ago, you'd have $600,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Superstars like this remind you that your portfolio doesn't need to be packed with winners to make money in the…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 enjoyed another top day today, nearly breaking a record high.

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Bank Shares

Breaking! NAB shares (and CBA) just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Three big four banks have just hit new highs...

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Best Shares

Top 5 most profitable ASX large-cap shares of 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

These big and bustling companies were the King Kongs of profitability last year.

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Resources Shares

$30 each? Here's why the Fortescue share price just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are now up more than 33% in a year.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 record! Here's why Aussie shares are on the cusp of a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have investors pushed the ASX 200 to the brink of an all-time high today?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 24% on takeover interest

| Bernd Struben

There’s nothing like speculation of a potential takeover offer to spur ASX investor interest.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Aroa Biosurgery, Mader, and Netwealth shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Investors are selling down these shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Travel Shares

Webjet stock: 3 reasons it's on my buy list

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX travel share could be one to go on an investment journey with.

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Share Gainers

Why Gold Road, Ioneer, Megaport, and Nickel Industries shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid session. Why are investors buying them?

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Gold

Gold Road shares rebound 7% as brokers scramble to upgrade ASX 200 gold stock

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stock Gold Road Resources is enjoying a massive rebound today.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $2,000 in ASX 20 shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Growth is an important element of my stock selection.

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Technology Shares

Why is the DroneShield share price jumping to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

New highs have been reached on Tuesday. But what's getting investors excited?

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Investing Strategies

'Start building a position': 3 ASX shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

Inflation and interest rates might be on everyone's minds this week, but experts reckon this trio is looking good no…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market continue its winning ways? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

How investing $100 per week can create $1,500 in annual ASX dividend income

| Tony Yoo

You don't have to be a famous singer or actor to have money pouring into your account.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the week for ASX shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Calix, Frontier Digital, and Gold Road shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Bapcor share price is popping 6% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Bapcor shareholders are celebrating today.

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