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Share Market News

This leading fundie just bought more Zip shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Are Zip shares worth a closer look following institutional backing?

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How to invest

How to boost your chances of positive returns in the stock market

| Bernd Struben

We look at two simple ways investors can boost their chances of success in the stock market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a spectacular end to the trading week for the ASX today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

A Valentine's Day economics lesson

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Who said supply and demand wasn’t romantic?

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52-Week Highs

These 13 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares had a fine send-off to the weekend this Friday.

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Resources Shares

6 popular ASX 200 mining shares reporting next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Next week is major with some of Australia's most important companies reporting results to the market.

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Materials Shares

Do you own Rio Tinto shares? Here's your FY24 results preview

| James Mickleboro

How big will the Rio Tinto dividend be in FY 2024?

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's what to watch in next week's half-year results

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are expecting from the telco giant during the first half.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Financial Shares

Hoping to bag the next dividend on IAG shares? Better hurry…

| Bronwyn Allen

The insurance giant has announced a 20% higher interim dividend of 12 cents per share.

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Civmec, Cochlear, and LGI shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks are shooting the lights out this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 shares have soared 11% to almost 23% this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why GQG, Imugene, Mirvac, and Temple & Webster shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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REITs

2 ASX 300 property shares up big today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seemed to like one earnings report more than the other.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's what to watch in next week's earnings update

| Tristan Harrison

What could Fortescue report in its HY25 result?

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's what to watch in next week's update

| James Mickleboro

What will the lithium giant report next week? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's your half year results preview

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian is releasing its half year results next week. Here's what to expect.

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Economy

Why Warren Buffett isn't predicting a stock market crash in 2025

| Keith Speights

Buffett hasn't predicted a stock market crash this year for one simple reason.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price sinks despite big government news

| Bernd Struben

CBA announced a new government partnership on Friday.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords shares soaring on strong full year results

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Friday. Let's find out why.

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Earnings Results

Why did the AMP share price just crash more than 13%?

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares are taking a beating on Friday. But why?

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International Stock News

Why the Tesla share price just soared 6%

| Keith Noonan

Tesla stock is on the move again...

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 REITs charging higher on results day

| James Mickleboro

These property companies have released their latest results. Here's what they reported.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear share price sinks 10% on half-year result disappointment

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button this morning.

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International Stock News

Better artificial intelligence (AI) stock: Nvidia vs. Palantir Technologies

| Howard Smith

AI is transforming how businesses, governments, and society operate.

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Blue Chip Shares

Is this beaten down $8.5b blue chip ASX stock a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this blue chip. Here's what the broker is saying.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares with earnings results that shocked me this week

| Tristan Harrison

These two results really surprised me.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker upgrades Pro Medicus shares to buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think this tech stock is a top buy right now.

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Gold

Is there any growth potential left in Evolution Mining stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

After the gold price smashed a new record high this week, we present the views of 2 brokers.

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Retirement

2 of the best ASX shares to buy for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These buy-rated shares could be top picks for a retirement portfolio. Let's see why analysts are bullish on them.

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Gold

The $85 billion ASX 200 gold stock trading at a 35% discount

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock mines some 6 million ounces of gold every year.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares could be better than CBA

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see these top shares as great alternatives for income investors.

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How to invest

I would follow Warren Buffett's advice and buy high-quality ASX shares at fair prices

| James Mickleboro

Follow these steps and you could invest like the Oracle of Omaha.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price hit a 52-week low this week. Is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this beaten-up biotech a healthy opportunity?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to gift investors with a nice return on Valentine's Day.

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock up 40% in 12 months that I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this company to deliver pleasing dividends.

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International Stock News

Tesla stock is down 11% in 2025: Is it a long-term buy?

| Neil Patel

Tesla missed analyst expectations when it reported Q4 2024 financial results.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a momentous day for ASX shares, with the index hitting another record...

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy Woolworths shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that now is the time to buy this retail giant.

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX ETFs at new 52-week highs this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ETFs?

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