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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a subdued session and carved out the smallest of gains. The benchmark index…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares that have returned more than 17% a year over the last decade

| James Mickleboro

These shares demonstrate why buy and hold investing can be a great strategy for investors.

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Retirement

Retirement: Can you afford to stop working?

| Sebastian Bowen

This report finds that retirement isn't optional for some Australians.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 managed a gain today, but only just.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares fall amid branch news ahead of HY25 result

| Tristan Harrison

The major bank has announced an initiative about its banking network.

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Retail Shares

Up 6% already in 2025, what's next for Wesfarmers shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's see what's in store for the retail giant this year.

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Energy Shares

With the Woodside share price down 21% in a year, should you buy more?

| Bernd Struben

Is the ASX 200 oil and gas stock now trading for a bargain?

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Earnings Results

Looking at BlueScope shares? Here's your half-year results preview

| James Mickleboro

What is the market expecting for the first half?

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Dividend Investing

3 top Australian shares to buy for dividend growth

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these shares. Let's see what they are recommending.

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52-Week Highs

11 ASX 200 stocks streaking to multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark ASX 200 is in the green and these 11 stocks are setting new price records.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price taking such a shellacking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

A whale move might be behind today's big slump.

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Technology Shares

3 reasons to buy this resurgent ASX 200 tech stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert expects more growth ahead for this surging ASX 200 tech stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

$10,000 invested in Guzman Y Gomez shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Would you be smiling as you eat your burrito or crying into it? Let's see.

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ETFs

US shares up 3% already in 2025. Here are 3 ASX ETFs offering exposure

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX ETFs allowed Aussie investors to capitalise on the US stock market's 23% rise last year.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Macquarie, Ramsay, and SGH shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. Let's see what is getting investors excited.

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International Stock News

1 US artificial intelligence (AI) chip stock to buy on the dip right now (Hint: It's not Nvidia)

| Adam Spatacco

Not all chip stocks have been soaring lately.

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Earnings Results

Why this ASX 200 real estate investment trust (REIT) is rocketing 10% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are piling into the real estate investment trust on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Experts reveal 4 ASX small-cap shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX small-cap shares are slightly outperforming the broader market in 2025.

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Share Fallers

Why Breville, Domino's, Liontown, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Energy Shares

Nuclear energy is on-trend: Is this ASX uranium share my best option?

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a compelling future, in my view.

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Bank Shares

Why passive income investors should sell CBA shares now

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts say now is the time to sell CBA shares. But why?

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Industrials Shares

3 ASX media shares going gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on these shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Pilbara Minerals shares in February?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts at Bell Potter saying about this lithium giant.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price dips on mixed quarterly results

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie released its nine-month performance update this morning.

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Earnings Results

CSL shares push higher despite 'mixed result with headline misses'

| James Mickleboro

There were positives and negatives in the company's first half performance.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that just boosted their dividends

| James Mickleboro

Let's dig deeper into what these shares have reported on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 29% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

The business has suffered during the high interest rate period.

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International Stock News

The US stock market has an earnings quality problem — and it can't be ignored any longer

| Sean Williams

A dollar in corporate profit isn't always what it's cracked up to be.

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Share Market News

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000 this week

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great options for investors with money to put into the market this week.

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? What to watch in next week's update

| Aaron Bell

Keeping an eye on earnings season? Westpac is set to release important results next week. 

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia still a millionaire-maker stock?

| Will Ebiefung

Nvidia has created boatloads of wealth for early investors.

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Earnings Results

CSL share price on watch amid $2.1b half year profit and dividend hike

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this biotech giant performed during the first half of FY 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these blue chip ASX dividend shares for 5%+ yields and major upside

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be top buys for income investors.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 gold shares just upgraded by a top broker

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into why these businesses could be a top pick.

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Small Cap Shares

These small cap ASX stocks could rise 15% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

They have good things to say about these income options right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day of trade is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares that keep growing through every market

| Tristan Harrison

I’m impressed by the consistent growth of these two stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Coles shares: Here's the dividend yield you'll get if you buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at what a broker thinks about Coles' dividend potential.

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Technology Shares

Why the Trump presidency looks bearish for DroneShield shares

| Bernd Struben

This investing expert believes the Donald Trump presidency bodes ill for DroneShield shares.

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