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Opinions

This ASX 200 share looks like a bargain buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a recovery candidate.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says these 16 beaten-up ASX lithium shares represent a buying opportunity

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has given an outperform rating to 16 ASX lithium stocks.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to open the week in the red on Monday.

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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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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Trick or treat? In the upcoming spirit of Halloween, let's explore.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares smashed the market in September. Here's what go investors excited.

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Bank Shares

What's coming up for CBA shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can October be the start of a positive run for the biggest bank?

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX 200 stocks that could cash in from a low Australian dollar

| Tony Yoo

Aussie holiday makers are suffering overseas at the moment, but investors can make hay with their misery.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the top ten ASX 200 shares today?

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Cheap Shares

How to buy cheap shares, according to AMP

| Bronwyn Allen

Chief economist of AMP Investments Dr Shane Oliver explains how to identify cheap shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Liontown, ResMed, Santos, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Bowen Coking Coal, Core Lithium, South32, and Syrah shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, should you buy up Allkem shares right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of the experts...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to end the week (and month) on a positive note.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I think are perfect for passive-income investors right now

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are handing cash back to investors, but also have excellent outlooks that could make the yield sustainable in…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today still had some big winners, despite another market fall.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not all bad news on the ASX 200 today...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares hitting new 52-week highs today?

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Bowen Coking Coal, Latin Resources, and Soul Patts shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Star Entertainment share price just hit another all-time low

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator's shares fell to 60 cents apiece today.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Lake Resources, ResMed, and Santos shares storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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Share Market News

REVEALED: Which ASX companies are the most productive in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

Productivity is a hot topic in Australia, so let's check out which publicly listed businesses are the best at it.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech showdown: Should you buy Altium or WiseTech shares?

| Tony Yoo

Two darlings in the Aussie technology scene go head to head. Which should you buy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form and recorded a small decline. The benchmark fell 0.1% to…

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Share Market News

Why are US shares doing so much better than ASX 200 shares in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 has risen 11.75% while ASX 200 shares have risen 1.32%.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors had to endure yet another day of selling this Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Deep Yellow, Meteoric Resources, Novonix, and ResMed shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited about these shares today?

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Share Market News

Why Brainchip, Evolution, Fonterra, and Star shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a bad day for shareholders of these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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Share Market News

Why surging bond yields are dragging the ASX 200 lower

| Mitchell Lawler

Bonds are singing their siren song as interest rates look to be higher for longer.

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52-Week Lows

The Sayona Mining share price just keeps on falling. Is it a buy yet?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share has reset its 52-week low yet again on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why Endeavour shares are making headlines on Wednesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Former Woolworths executive Bill Wavish wants a seat on the board to drive a "much-needed turnaround".

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Economy

ASX 200 wobbles amid mixed CPI data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hedging their bets on the heels of the latest CPI data.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Star share price crashing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

Star has raised a huge sum of money. But how much and why?

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Opinions

ASX wealth: How I'd aim to turn $50,000 into $500,000 for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I’d try to build my portfolio.

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Travel Shares

Should you buy Qantas shares now that they're cheap?

| Tony Yoo

The besieged airline has seen its stock price plummet 23% since late July.

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Share Fallers

Down 8% this month, is it time to buy the dip on Goodman shares?

| Tony Yoo

The industrial property manager has always been popular for its association with e-commerce. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Materials Shares

'Significant upside': The cheap ASX lithium stock with massive potential

| Tony Yoo

If you believe battery demand will push upwards from the global transition to net zero, these shares might be worth…

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