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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

27% slide, but this ASX 200 stock has 3 catalysts coming

| Tony Yoo

Even market darlings can see their share price stall or plunge. One expert reckons this example is a buying opportunity.

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Share Fallers

Down 22%, this ASX 200 stock will return to form next year

| Tony Yoo

LSN Emerging Companies has revealed two of its favourite shares at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong session on Tuesday.

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Cheap Shares

'Low-risk earnings growth': 3 ASX shares to buy for cheap now

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon these beaten-up stocks are set for a major revival.

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Resources Shares

92% upside: The ASX lithium stock multiple experts are keen on right now

| Tony Yoo

These shares are down 47% in just 4 months, but that simply makes them a bargain buy.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It wasn't the start to the trading week ASX investors were hoping for today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Coles shares could provide investors with an 18% return over the next 12 months

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant could be in the buy zone according to analysts at Citi.

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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 Boral, Elders, Fleetpartners, and NIB shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market weakness and pushing higher. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Macquarie, TPG, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Which would I buy: Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) or ASX tech shares

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a tough choice: ASX tech shares or the Nasdaq...

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52-Week Highs

Pro Medicus share price eclipses 52-week high on fresh $20 million contract

| Tristan Harrison

It’s yet another win for the ASX healthcare company.

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Materials Shares

Why is this tiny ASX lithium stock launching 18% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are again sending this ASX lithium stock soaring today.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting big on these ASX shares dropping in value?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin Energy shares rise on special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

Origin has announced a generous special dividend that will be paid if its takeover completes.

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Opinions

2 beaten-up ASX shares I think are excellent long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

I’d be very happy to jump on these stocks.

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Communication Shares

6 billion reasons why TPG shares are crashing 9% today

| James Mickleboro

A $6 billion deal has collapsed for this telco.

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Opinions

Why I just invested some of my retirement funds in Pilbara Minerals shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX lithium share can charge my returns.

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Opinions

Why I invested $11,000 in these 4 top ASX 300 shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by these stocks I recently bought!

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Opinions

My latest ASX share buy is a high-risk play that's down 50%

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s a stock I think can grow my returns.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares: buy, sell, or hold?

| Tony Yoo

The buy now, pay later player saw its stock price rocket 6,000% after IPO. But it's now almost back where…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert picks out the most critical developments punters should monitor in the coming days.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A positive day is expected for the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Blue Chip Shares

'No. 1 in the US': Morgans says buy this ASX 50 share now

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a leading broker is saying about this ASX 50 share this week.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Opinions

3 'nightmare' ASX 200 value traps I wouldn't buy with free money

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to sleep well at night? Don't touch these shares.

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Opinions

Here's how I'd turn a $20k ASX share portfolio into passive income of almost $10k a year

| Tony Yoo

Compounding, stocks and regular savings are a deadly combination that can make you serious money.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 fell by 0.02% this week, but healthcare stocks lived up to their name.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's few winners?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy following its results?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on NAB's shares this morning.

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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 Magnis Energy, NAB, REA, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Imugene, Pantoro, and Tietto shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good finish to the week. But why?

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Dividend Investing

One high-yield ASX dividend share I'd buy at $28 for lifelong passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to bet this dividend stock will outlive us all.

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Materials Shares

Here are 100 million reasons why Wildcat shares are sinking 7% today

| James Mickleboro

What a transformation this lithium share has had in 2023!

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Opinions

Which of these ASX 200 shares is the better bargain this November?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two of the cheapest stocks around?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers shares: buy, sell or hold?

| Tony Yoo

Just because it's one of the largest companies in Australia, are investors safe?

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Investing Strategies

The 'unloved' ASX shares ready to explode, now 50% down on historical prices

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager reckons there's a massive opportunity just sitting under our noses.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 ASX sectors to go overweight for a massive 2024

| Tony Yoo

These are the stocks that have suffered the most the past couple of years, but one expert thinks they're ready…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a subdued finish to the week for ASX 200 shares.

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