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Share Gainers

Why Cedar Woods, Newmont, ResMed, and Titomic shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a happy Halloween for owners of these shares. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After a solid start to the year, how high can Coles shares go?

| Cameron England

Coles shares are still looking like good value according to the team at Macquarie.

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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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Healthcare Shares

All Ords drug maker's shares plunge 30% on takeover troubles

| Cameron England

Shares in this Australian drug maker have tumbled on news a takeover bid for the company could be blocked.

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International Stock News

1 reason Apple stock just hit all-time highs

| Keith Noonan

Apple is now one of only three companies to have reached a $4 trillion market cap.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy stock lifts off on $185 million news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up this $6 billion ASX 200 energy stock on Friday. But why?

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Materials Shares

What's Macquarie's new price target on Lynas Rare Earths shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this high-flying stock? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

ANZ Bank shares push higher despite $1.1b profit hit

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the bank has announced.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares charge higher on strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

This sleep disorder treatment company delivered more strong growth during the three months.

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Industrials Shares

These 2 ASX industrials are sailing ahead on defence demand

| Leigh Gant

Two ASX industrials are powering ahead as defence demand and infrastructure spending reshape Australia’s manufacturing landscape.

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Healthcare Shares

$10,000 invested in Pro Medicus shares a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

The Pro Medicus share price has risen from $197.52 a year ago to $263.34 today.

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Financial Shares

Which major insurance group's managing director has stepped aside pending an investigation

| Cameron England

The boss of this company has stepped aside on full pay while an investigation is carried out.

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Technology Shares

Tabcorp, Life360 shares up 120% this year: What's next for these ASX 200 shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Will the price surges keep on going?

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Share Market News

The best ASX ETFs for long-term compounding wealth

| James Mickleboro

Want to build your wealth? Then check out these top funds that have bucketloads of potential.

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Share Market News

Market beating ASX 200 REIT holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT delivers steady FY25 earnings and upgrades FY26 distribution guidance.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are Coles shares a great blue chip investment?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about the supermarket giant.

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Opinions

3 unstoppable ASX shares to buy with $3,000

| Tristan Harrison

These three investments are delivering strong growth…

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Share Market News

Assets and investments more important than career progression to build wealth: report

| Bronwyn Allen

Young Australians say investing or inheriting assets is more important than how hard they work these days.

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Healthcare Shares

Can CSL shares bounce back? 3 experts share their views after brutal 36% sell-off

| Bart Bogacz

Tough year, but what comes next?

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these shares.

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Broker Notes

Pilbara Minerals shares jump higher as JPMorgan tips 50% rise in lithium prices

| Bart Bogacz

On the charge.

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Materials Shares

These two ASX materials shares have 40-60% upside

| Aaron Bell

These two stocks have big upside according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX consumer discretionary shares to sell now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Inflation and unemployment are both on the rise in Australia.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Gold

3 reasons to buy this surging ASX All Ords gold stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says the fast-rising ASX gold miner still offers “appealing upside”.

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Broker Notes

This defence stock could deliver returns close to 20% Macquarie says

| Cameron England

This shipbuilder is well-placed for growth, given the increase in defence spending.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs exposed to the global defence megatrend

| Bronwyn Allen

The US is encouraging other nations to raise their defence spending to counter Chinese and Russian aggression.

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Broker Notes

Which big 4 ASX 200 bank stock does Macquarie prefer?

| Bernd Struben

ANZ, NAB, Westpac or CBA shares? Here’s the big four bank stock topping Macquarie’s list.

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52-Week Lows

Why did Bell Potter just lower its price target on REA Group shares?

| Aaron Bell

Are REA Group shares still a buy?

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Broker Notes

Does Morgans rate Woolworths shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

After promising Q1 results, how does this broker view Woolworths shares?

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Dividend Investing

2 great ASX dividend shares I'd buy in November

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could deliver big dividends with great value on offer.

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How to invest

How to prepare your ASX share portfolio for 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what you could do now to prepare for whatever the market throws at you next year.

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Broker Notes

Up 25% this year, how much further upside does Macquarie predict for Siteminder shares?

| Aaron Bell

Is there still more upside in this ASX technology stock?

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Healthcare Shares

Bell Potter just upgraded the target price on ASX healthcare stock

| Aaron Bell

There could be even more growth to come for this healthcare stock.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips more than 50% upside for this ASX mining stock

| Kevin Gandiya

Despite Westgold shares already surging 72% in 2025, Macquarie believes the gold miner is entering a powerful new growth phase.

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Materials Shares

This ASX mining stock is tipped to storm over 80% higher

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker expects from this rare earths miner.

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Share Market News

Here's CBA's latest Australian interest rate forecast

| Bernd Struben

With inflation picking up, when does CBA forecast the next RBA interest rate cut?

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Technology Shares

Droneshield shares slump 40%: Are they still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Are the tailwinds easing?

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Energy Shares

Why are this coal miner's shares more than 10% higher?

| Cameron England

A good set of numbers has this coal miner's shares looking strong.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Common sense, accepted wisdom and other mistakes

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What mistakes are you making?

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