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Investing Strategies

Should ASX 200 investors copy the $223 billion Future Fund's sticky inflation strategies?

| Bernd Struben

Facing sticky inflation, ASX 200 investors are eyeing the Future Fund’s shifting strategies.

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Share Market News

Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Opinions

Should I buy Westpac or Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chip shares is a better buy?

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA 'too expensive' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are banks overpriced or good value today?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Growth Shares

How I'd use ASX growth shares to turn $1,000 into $10,000

| Kate O'Brien

Choosing the right growth shares can add plenty of bang to your buck.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Woolworths completes $1.7 billion off-market buyback

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price dropped lower despite announcing the completion of its $1.7 billion share buyback...

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52-Week Highs

Why JB Hi-Fi and these ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price is one of three that raced to a 52-week high this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Monday.

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Record Highs

Why did the Appen share price climb 5% to a new record high today?

| Motley Fool Staff

Appen Ltd (ASX: APX): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Market News

Should you worry about the NIB Chief selling $532,000 worth of shares?

| Tristan Harrison

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) CEO and MD Mark Fitzgibbon has sold shares worth $532,000, should you worry?

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Share Fallers

3 ASX stocks that have just been hit with broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

There are three S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) stocks facing more pressure than most today as leading brokers have moved to…

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Share Gainers

The Vocus takeover bid is now sending TPG shares higher

| Tom Richardson

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price is catching an updraft from Vocus today.

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Share Market News

Up 2,500% & 4,200% in 5 years: Where are the next Pro Medicus or Appen?

| Tom Richardson

Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME) and Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) hit record highs today.

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Share Gainers

Citadel share price storms 5% higher on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price has stormed higher on Monday after announcing an earnings accretive acquisition...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Top broker warns Woolworths share price will underperform

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is falling this morning and could continue to underperform over the…

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Share Fallers

Why Elders, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, FlexiGroup, & QBE dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price and the QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price are…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Fortescue, iSignthis, & Vocus shares charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price are two of four charging notably…

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Share Gainers

Why the iSignthis share price is up 350% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price has been a very impressive performer in 2019. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Appen, Bingo, & Vocus higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares have been on the…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Vocus share price is going gangbusters today

| Tom Richardson

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) share price is up 20% after a takeover offer from EQT Infrastructure.

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Share Market News

Why has Next Science stock tripled since its April IPO?

| Tom Richardson

Next Science Ltd (ASX: NXS) has gone gangbusters. Here's a dive into why this newcomer's ASX share price has shot…

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Share Market News

BHP, Fortescue, & Rio Tinto higher as iron ore prices surge again

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares have charged higher after iron…

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Share Fallers

Why I'd buy a2 Milk and Webjet shares today

| Audrey Thehamihardja

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) have performed exceptionally in 2019 but recently experienced a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Freedom Foods share price climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price has returned from its trading halt and climbed higher. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Suncorp share price drops lower on surprise CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price has come under pressure on Monday after announcing the surprise exit of its…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Vocus lands $5.25 per share takeover offer from EQT Infrastructure

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) is a target for EQT Infrastructure.

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Share Fallers

Is this ASX sector most at risk of profit warnings?

| Brendon Lau

Fasten your seatbelts Fools! Industry experts are tipping turbulent times ahead for this S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) sector ahead of…

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Share Market News

Results: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare delivers record profit result

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price could be on the move today after reporting a record…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX), and NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT) shares are amongst the most shorted on the Australian share market this…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Vocus share price could take off today

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price could take off today amid speculation that private equity firms are circling...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on…

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Share Market News

4 investment stories you missed in the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 investment stories you may have missed from the ASX200 (ASX:XJO) this week.

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Share Gainers

Afterpay and these ASX 200 shares have doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been one of the best performers on the ASX 200 over the last…

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Share Gainers

Can FlexiGroup become a leader of the BNPL sector?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX: FXL) share price could soar in 2019.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) share price and the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price were amongst the worst performers on…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price and the NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Best Shares

4 growth shares I'd buy in June

| Tom Richardson

This is one of the keys to share market success.

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 9 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Friday.

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Share Market News

Legend Corporation lands juicy takeover offer

| Tom Richardson

Will Legend Corporation Limited (ASX: LGD) fall into private ownership?

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Share Gainers

This ASX 200 stock is next to join the $1bn profit club

| Brendon Lau

There are one billion reasons to buy this S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) stock as it's likely to join an exclusive…

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Share Market News

Here's why the 5G Networks share price is up 120% over the past year

| Motley Fool Staff

5G Networks Ltd (ASX: 5GN) is in the data centre space.

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Share Market News

Westpac tips RBA to cut rates 3 times in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) thinks the RBA will cut rates three times in 2019...

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