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BNPL shares

Up 24% in a month: Why are investors so excited about Zip shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

BNPL stock ZIp has had a stonking November. What's gone so right?

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Energy Shares

Why is everyone talking about ASX uranium shares like Paladin Energy lately?

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares have enjoyed a stellar year. And there may be more good times ahead.

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Energy Shares

Owners of AGL shares need to know how much electricity demand could grow by 2050

| Tristan Harrison

This tailwind could be electric for this ASX energy stock.

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International Stock News

Better Buy: Nvidia vs. Alphabet stock

| Dani Cook

Both tech companies' shares have soared this year.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares stronger following Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

| Bronwyn Allen

Official retail data released today indicates shoppers delayed their spending in October ahead of the sales.

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Share Gainers

Why Collins Foods, Healius, Imugene, and Link shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a stronger day than most on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Select Harvests, Sayona Mining, Weebit Nano, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price just hit a 2-year low?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs says falling lithium commodity prices may hit Core Lithium particularly hard.

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Resources Shares

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the Rio Tinto share price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Atop a big boost in the Rio Tinto share price over the past 12 months, the ASX 200 miner also…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The worst way to think about share price performance

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Don't get caught up in looking at the wrong things.

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Opinions

The top ASX shares I'd buy with $500 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think putting $500 into any of these ASX shares today would be a great move.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Mesoblast shares charging 5% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down biotech is having a strong session. But why?

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what some of the big brokers think.

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Materials Shares

What are brokers saying about the BHP share price?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares are having a strong month. Can the run continue?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should Coles shares be on your Christmas list this year?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Coles shares a Christmas gift to investors, or will they prove to be lumps of coal?

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BNPL shares

ASX BNPL shares soaring as industry regulations pushed back to 2024

| Bernd Struben

Proposed regulations may see ASX BNPL companies face similar requirements to credit card companies.

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Opinions

School-leaver to retiree: ASX stocks I'd buy for each age bracket

| Tristan Harrison

If life is a journey, here are the stocks I'd pick up along the way.

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Healthcare Shares

Healius share price rallies amid corporate reset

| Mitchell Lawler

An outgoing chair and a revitalised balance sheet. Healius is undergoing a makeover.

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Financial Shares

Can you guess which ASX 200 share is up 10% on a guidance upgrade?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock are smiling on Tuesday after management upgraded its guidance.

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Share Gainers

Which ASX lithium stock has soared 246% in just a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

IPO investors are rubbing their hands in delight.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock jumped 10% after posting strong half-year results

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 delivered a finger lickin' good result.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Pointsbet share price marching higher on FY 2024 growth outlook

| Bernd Struben

Chairman Brett Paton and CEO Sam Swanell addressed Pointsbet shareholders.

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Financial Shares

ASX financial stock Plenti rockets 120% on NAB partnership

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is catching the eye thanks to a deal with a banking giant.

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Healthcare Shares

Imugene share price jumps 32% on FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this biotech is having a strong start to the session.

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International Stock News

Nvidia earnings: 3 reasons this artificial intelligence (AI) stock is still a buy

| Will Ebiefung

The chipmaker enjoyed jaw-dropping growth in the third quarter. What could come next?

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Dividend Investing

Earn passive income with 3 ASX dividend stocks today

| James Mickleboro

Looking for a passive income boost? Then check out these options.

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Materials Shares

What is the outlook for ASX lithium shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

How are things looking for these miners?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers says these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for income investors right now.

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Bank Shares

Can Bank of Queensland shares reach $6 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it possible for this regional bank to deliver strong returns?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares predicted to pay yields over 10% in FY25!

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a great time to look at stocks paying income.

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Dividend Investing

Profit up 26% + 7% yield + buyback. Interested in this ASX 200 dividend stock?

| Tony Yoo

One expert says these shares are going for 'cheap', even though the future looks pretty good for the business.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to build a bulletproof monthly ASX passive income portfolio with just $10,000

| Bernd Struben

If I were building a bulletproof passive income stream today, I wouldn’t invest in just a few high-yielding ASX stocks.

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Investing Strategies

Profit up 24%: 2 classic ASX 200 stocks looking good for 2024

| Tony Yoo

This pair has been a staple for many portfolios in the past, but experts reckon they're representing excellent value for…

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ETFs

Are fixed income ASX ETFs a good buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Why this could be a good time to look at bonds.

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Investing Strategies

38% discount to assets: 3 great value ASX dividend shares you've not thought of

| Tony Yoo

If you're unsure which stocks to buy at the moment, here are three cheapies the experts suggest.

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Cheap Shares

Down 23%, this ASX 200 stock is now ready for 'a turnaround story'

| Tony Yoo

All companies encounter difficult periods, but if it's temporary then it's time for shrewd investors to swoop.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre start to the week for ASX shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans rates these ASX dividend stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans are tipping big yields from these dividend stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can Woolworths shares reach $40 by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

What's on the cards for this supermarket giant's shares between now and the end of the year?

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