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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a solid gain. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 0.7% to 8,354.8 points. Four ASX shares that have failed to follow the market higher today are listed below. Here's why they are falling: Dexus (ASX: DXS) The Dexus share price is down 3% to $7.09. This morning, the property company released an update on the Dexus Bloc interest in Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC).
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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
The big four banks have released their latest updates this month, revealing how they are tracking in 2025. While the results were largely well-received, that doesn't necessarily mean that investors should be backing up the truck. In fact, one leading broker thinks that investors should be staying clear of the big four and has named an alternative for them to buy. Which ASX bank stock is a buy?
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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
The market may be charging higher on Friday, but not all shares are rising with it today. In fact, one small cap ASX stock is on course to end the week deep in the red after crashing at the open. Which small cap ASX stock? The stock in question is Dusk Group Ltd (ASX: DSK). At the time of writing, the specialist home fragrance retailer's shares are down a massive 22% to 91 cents.
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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
If you're building a long-term portfolio, strength matters. And one of the best ways to create a super strong investment foundation is by owning exchange traded funds (ETFs) packed with high-quality companies. Whether you're just starting out or fine-tuning your portfolio for the next decade, a focus on quality, consistency, and global diversification will put you ahead of the pack.
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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
After a shaky start, Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) shares were on form on Thursday and charged higher. Investors initially responded negatively to the cloud accounting platform provider's full year results before seeing something that changed the mood very quickly. What are brokers saying about Xero shares? Although Xero's earnings for FY 2025 and expense guidance for the year ahead fell short of expectations, brokers are overlooking this thanks to a surprisingly strong performance in the United States.
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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is rocketing on Friday morning. At the time of writing, the artificial intelligence (AI) data services company's shares are up 18% to $1.45. Why is the Appen share price rocketing? Investors have been buying the company's shares today following the release of a guidance update at its annual general meeting. But before we move onto that, there may be some readers that aren't aware what Appen does.
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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
There are a lot of ASX dividend stocks to choose from on the Australian share market. To narrow things down, let's take a look at three high yield names that brokers are bullish on right now. They are as follows: Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) The first ASX dividend stock to look at is Accent Group. It is a leading Australian footwear retailer that owns popular brands such as HypeDC, Platypus, and The Athlete's Foot. Analysts at Bell Potter are positive about Accent Group's outlook.
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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
Do you have room in your portfolio for some ASX growth shares this month. If you do and have $5,000 to invest, then it could be worth checking out the two listed below that analysts are bullish on. Here's what they are saying about them: Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) The first ASX growth share that could be a buy with that $5,000 according to analysts is Megaport. It is a leading global provider of elastic interconnection services. The team at Morgans is very bullish on the company.
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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
Are you on the lookout for an income boost? if you are, then take a look at the three ASX dividend shares listed below that analysts rate as buys. Here's what you need to know about them: Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV) The first ASX dividend share that could be a buy is Endeavour Group. It is the market leader in the Australian alcohol retail industry thanks to its popular store brands Dan Murphy's and BWS.
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1 day ago | 
fool.com.au | James Mickleboro
On Thursday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fought hard and pushed higher. The benchmark index rose 0.25% to 8,297.5 points. Will the market be able to build on this on Friday and end the week on a high? Here are five things to watch: ASX 200 expected to jump The Australian share market looks set to storm higher on Friday following a decent night in the United States. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open 87 points or 1% higher this morning.
