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Retail Shares

Down 8% from all-time highs, are Wesfarmers shares an ASX bargain buy?

| Zach Bristow

What do the experts say?

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Dividend Investing

Here's why it's a great day to own Telstra shares

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a great day to own Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares on the ASX this Thursday. The Telstra share…

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords shares attracting broker upgrades

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX All Ords stocks have caught the attention of brokers this week.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas share price just hit new 52-week highs! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have sent the Lynas share price up 31% since early August.

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Technology Shares

Why Goldman Sachs rates these ASX tech shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Why does the broker rate these stocks so highly?

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Industrials Shares

This $1 billion ASX 300 stock is up 35% in 2 weeks. Here's why it's diving deep today

| Bernd Struben

The high flying ASX 300 stock has come under heavy selling pressure today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Brickworks, Paladin Energy, and Whitehaven Coal shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having strong sessions. But why are investors buying them?

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Cettire, Firefly, and Step One shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why this top broker thinks ANZ shares can deliver a 10% return in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how ANZ could achieve a good return in the next 12 months.

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Technology Shares

REA Group share price charges higher following two big updates

| James Mickleboro

This property listings company's shareholders are smiling today. But why?

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Real Estate Shares

2 ASX 200 real estate shares making big news on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

These two ASX 200 property stocks are grabbing headlines today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares catch a break, but at what cost?

| Mitchell Lawler

The casino operator will get its money, but not without parting ways with a pound of flesh.

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Travel Shares

Are Webjet shares a buy following the demerger?

| Zach Bristow

The move created two separate entities.

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Broker Notes

Down 30% in a month: Broker says buy this ASX 200 share now

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this beaten down stock.

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International Stock News

1 Incredible US growth stock that has doubled in 2024 to buy before it jumps at least 48%

| Harsh Chauhan

This company is among the leading providers of AI software, and that explains why it has started growing at a…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX share crashes 12% after founder sells down $28 million in shares

| James Mickleboro

This insider selling appears to have spooked investors. What's going on?

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Earnings Results

Soul Patts share price edges higher amid eroding full year profits

| Bernd Struben

Here are the highlights of the company’s FY24 results.

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX growth shares for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth stocks could rocket from current levels.

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Financial Shares

Platinum shares fall after rejecting Regal Partners takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The fund manager believes the offer undervalues the company.

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Earnings Results

Brickworks share price jumps 7% on FY24 earnings beat and dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

The company's profits didn't fall as much as expected in FY 2024.

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International Stock News

Billionaire Steven Cohen just sold Amazon and scooped up this other Nasdaq stock

| Adam Spatacco

Steven Cohen of Point72 Asset Management just trimmed his Amazon stake and initiated a position in Apple.

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Resources Shares

Can BHP stock deliver 'great returns for shareholders over the decades to come'?

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s biggest miner still has a good future, according to one leader.

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Dividend Investing

With a 5% dividend, is this ASX stock a passive income no-brainer?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think this buy-rated shares will provide a generous dividend yield.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'd stash in a retirement fund for the long haul

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks have plenty of growth potential.

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Bank Shares

ASX bank and mining shares: Is this the great rotation?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors dumping one sector for another?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker names 2 ASX retail stocks to buy and 2 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on a number of retailer. Here's what it is saying.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs to buy and hold forever in your superannuation fund

| James Mickleboro

Building an SMSF? Then check out these popular ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

Forget the miners and buy these ASX dividend shares instead

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated stocks could provide yields comparable (or even better) than the large cap miners.

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Energy Shares

3 reasons ASX 200 energy shares could reignite into 2025 and beyond

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares like Woodside could be in for a much better year ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should be snapping up these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today.

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Retail Shares

Down 44% in a year, this ASX All Ords company is officially losing money

| Mitchell Lawler

A well-known retailer is no longer making a profit based on its FY24 result.

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Dividend Investing

Worried about falling interest rates on savings? Buy these ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I would buy these dividend shares if I was worried about lower rates today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX 200 investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Own Coles shares? Today's your lucky day

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a great day to own Coles shares.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie shares in spotlight after $5 million fine

| Zach Bristow

The fine is a record for its type.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price is down 30% in a year. What's going wrong?

| Mitchell Lawler

Oil prices mightn't be the only issue to blame.

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Retirement

Why these ASX 200 shares could be excellent picks for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 gold shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 gold stocks are shining bright on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 lift on the latest Aussie inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors celebrated the latest CPI data. But why?

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