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52-Week Highs

EML Payments (ASX:EML) and these ASX shares just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and these ASX shares have just hit news highs. Here's why they are on fire right…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with generous yields to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share offer income investors generous dividend yields. Here's why they could be buys...

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Dividend Investing

Should income investors buy Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) shares?

| James Mickleboro

Could Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) shares be great options for income investors in search of dividends?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday.…

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Growth Shares

3 great reasons to own Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) shares

| Tristan Harrison

There are quite a few reasons why Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX:PME) shares are so good and worth owning, including its…

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Growth Shares

2 quality ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and this ASX share could be quality options for investors this week. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, EML jumps, Zip falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) increased today. The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price climbed after an acquisition.

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Share Market News

Why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price has grown 51% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

The Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) share price has rocketed up by 51% since early March. Let's take a deep…

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Share Market News

CommBank (ASX:CBA) cops massive fine for deceptive conduct

| Tony Yoo

The big bank told customers they would be charged 16% interest, then whacked them 34% without telling them.

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Share Market News

Why the Ionic Rare Earths (ASX:IXR) share price hit a 5-year high today

| Marc Sidarous

The Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) share price hit a 5-year high today before plunging. Let's take a look at…

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Share Market News

Tesla and GameStop were some of the most popular US shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla, Palantir and Amazon.com were some of the most popular US shares that ASX inevstors were trading last week. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is up 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is on the march today, up 5%. Here's what might be pushing up…

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Share Market News

PharmAust (ASX:PAA) share price soars 7% on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The PharmAust Limited (ASX: PAA) share price is shooting upwards following an update on its antiviral program. Here is what…

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Share Market News

How are these ASX 200 retail shares tracking after JobKeeper's end?

| Bernd Struben

Many investors feared the end of the government's JobKeeper program would torpedo ASX 200 retail shares. Were they right?

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Small Cap Shares

3 top ASX small cap shares that delivered for this fund's portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

The 1851 Emerging Companies Fund has outlined three ASX shares that really delivered for the portfolio in March 2021.

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Share Fallers

Why the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) share price is sinking on Wednesday after announcing the resignation of its CFO less than one…

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Share Market News

Big Four Banks. Big Gains?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What do you reckon was the average share price return for Australia’s Big Four banks over the five years to…

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Share Market News

Will China's great emissions wall crash the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price edged lower overnight. But Bitcoin bulls may have bigger concerns with China's emissions reduction promises coming due.

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International Stock News

3 reasons Bitcoin could double your money (and more)

| Trevor Jennewine

This cryptocurrency could make investors rich.

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Share Market News

Pivoting from infant formula, what's next for the Jatcorp (ASX:JAT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Much like the A2 Milk Company (ASX: A2M), the Jatcorp (ASX: JAT) share price reflects its struggle to improve infant…

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Broker Notes

Leading broker names its best ASX share ideas for April

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Frontier Digital Ventures Ltd (ASX:FDV) shares are among the leading broker's best ideas for April...

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Share Market News

Up 940% since last year: What's with the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

The last 12 months have been a rollercoaster for the EcoGraf Limited (ASX: EGR) share price. Its up 940% since…

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Share Market News

88 Energy and Airtasker were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

88 Energy Ltd (ASX:88E) and Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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ETFs

This ASX ETF is smashing the ASX 200… and the S&P 500

| Sebastian Bowen

The VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF (ASX:MOAT) is smashing both the ASX 200 and the S&P 500 markets. Here's how…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price remains near 52-week low on COVID-19 vaccine delays

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is failing to make a meaningful comeback after spending months moving sideways. We…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) share price is up 37% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Antipa Minerals Ltd (ASX: AZY) share price is up today following the company's news of newly discovered high-grade mineral…

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International Stock News

Is GameStop the next Blockbuster, Amazon, or Best Buy?

| Rick Munarriz

Bulls argue that the video game retailer will be the next Amazon. Bears feel that this is Blockbuster revisited. Let's…

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Share Market News

Is Canva coming to the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech giant Canva is now reportedly valued at $15 billion, making it an Aussie titan. Is an IPO next…

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Broker Notes

Could the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price double in 2021?

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price may be out of form in 2021 but one leading broker is tipping…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Tassal Group (ASX:TGR) shares rise 5%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) share price is a top performer on the ASX boards today, rising more than 5%.…

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Share Market News

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price sinks as gold estimate grows

| Mitchell Lawler

The Nova Minerals Ltd (ASX: NVA) share price is sinking after the mining company upgraded its gold estimates for its…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is climbing in late-morning trade after announcing a new European patent grant. Here's…

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Share Market News

Is there more pain ahead for the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has been hammed over the last 12 months. Is there still more…

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International Stock News

Tesla stock could surge 51% to $1,000 according to this analyst

| Danny Vena

Is he right?

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Share Market News

Why ASX copper shares are cheering for Joe Biden

| Bernd Struben

As copper prices rise, so too do the fortunes of most ASX copper shares. We look at how the US…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named NextDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Fallers

Alliance (ASX:AQZ) share price tumbles despite material BHP deal

| James Mickleboro

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX:AQZ) share price is trading lower despite announcing a new deal with BHP Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

The Recce (ASX:RCE) share price is up 7% after its drug saved a human

| Brooke Cooper

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: RCE) share price is up 7% after the company shared good news of the use…

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Medlab (ASX:MDC) share price surging 8% today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Medlab (ASX: MDC) share price is rising today after the European Patent Office announced its intention to grant Nanocelle…

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Resources Shares

BBX Minerals (ASX:BBX) share price plunges 17% on Brazilian COVID struggles

| Lucas Radbourne

The BBX Minerals share price has fallen today after the company revealed its gold findings and Brazillian COVID-19 struggles.

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