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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in this ASX 100 dividend stock for $1,126 in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this 5.6% dividend stock...

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Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Share Market News

The Aussie stock market just wiped out all of 2024's gains! Time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

We're back to the start for 2024 after another negative session. Is there a way for investors to make the…

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Opinions

Seeing red? The ASX All Ord shares I'd buy on a down day

| Sebastian Bowen

With the markets taking a turn for a worse, here are the stocks I'm eyeing.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

Here are the crucial events that all ASX investors should be keeping an eye on over the coming days.

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The ASX stock market has soared recently. Now what?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great time to own shares. What could happen next?

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Dividend Investing

With 8%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income shares stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

I think ASX 200 investors looking for ‘cheap’ passive income shares will want to check these out.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Why the ANZ share price rose almost 3% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price went up nearly 3% today.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 in April

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Bank of Queensland, Super Retail, & Volpara shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price and the Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price are two of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bega Cheese share price rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price has rocketed higher after winning its court battle with Kraft Heinz...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, ANZ, Bega Cheese, & Zip Co shares jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price are…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Why the Bank of Queensland share price dropped 4.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price dropped 4.5% lower on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why the a2 Milk Company share price could drop lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price could drop lower today after the release of a trading update...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 in April

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) share price were…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch…

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Share Market News

Why the Aveo share price rose 10%

| Motley Fool Staff

Here's why the Aveo Group (ASX:AOG) share price climbed 10% today.

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Is the SEEK share price a buy on updated FY19 guidance?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price worth buying on its updated FY19 guidance?

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Share Market News

$753 million profit hit: Is the Westpac share price a dividend trap?

| Motley Fool Staff

Is Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) a dividend trap?

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Record Highs

Here's why this Aussie icon hit an 87-year high today

| Tom Richardson

This retailer has delivered massive returns for shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals shares higher on strong quarterly sales growth

| James Mickleboro

The CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has edged higher following its quarterly update. This means its shares have now…

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Share Market News

Will the UK launch put a rocket under the Afterpay share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price could rise on news of its UK launch.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is this the next ASX 200 to do a capital raise to fund an acquisition?

| Brendon Lau

Investors are keeping their ear to the ground when it comes to profit warnings this confession season but there’s something…

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Share Market News

Sydney and Melbourne house prices fell again in April

| Motley Fool Staff

Will an RBA knight ride to the rescue of homeowners?

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52-Week Highs

The Nanosonics share price has doubled in 12 months: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price hit an all-time high on Tuesday, meaning it has now more than doubled in…

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Share Fallers

WiseTech's shopping spree continues with another acquisition

| Tom Richardson

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) has bought a messaging solutions provider.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that leading brokers have rated as sells this week...

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Share Fallers

Why LiveTiles, Redbubble, Resolute, & Volpara shares sank lower today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price and the Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price are two of four sinking…

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, iSignthis, Super Retail, & Zip Co shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price are two of four surging…

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Best Shares

Is Pro Medicus a better blue-chip share of tomorrow than Xero?

| Tom Richardson

Slack, Pro Medicus, or Xero, which will perform best in the next 5 years?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, BHP & Vocus lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares have been making…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Redbubble share price is tanking today

| Tom Richardson

Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) is finding organic search traffic harder to attract.

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Share Gainers

A broker note just sent the Zip Co share price rocketing 11% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price raced 11% higher to an all-time high of $3.20 this morning. Is it…

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Best Shares

Best blue-chip shares: CSL boasts vaccine business "well placed to deliver further growth"

| Motley Fool Staff

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) is one of the best performing shares on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Why the Bravura Solutions share price is up 55% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price is up 55% in 2019. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Gainers

House price falls: Why the Domain share price is sinking today

| Tom Richardson

Domain Holdings Group Ltd (ASX: DHG) reported falling listings today.

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Share Gainers

Why the Super Retail share price stormed 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price has stormed higher after a trading update revealed that it has had…

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Share Fallers

Why the JB Hi-Fi share price dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has dropped lower following the release of its third quarter sales update...

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Share Gainers

Bubs Australia share price rockets 14% higher on third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has rocketed 14% higher after releasing its third quarter update...

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52-Week Highs

Will a shareholder class action hurt the Vocus share price?

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is a proven expert on blowing up shareholder capital.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Is SomnoMed Limited a turnaround story?

| Motley Fool Staff

SomnoMed Limited (ASX: SOM) reported its quarterly results today.

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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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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Volpara share price has nearly tripled over the last year

| Tom Richardson

Is Volpara (ASX:VHT) the next Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME)?

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