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BNPL shares

Why has the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price fallen 9% in the last month?

| Brooke Cooper

The Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price has taken a tumble during April, despite several positive announcements from the BNPL company

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Bank Shares

Here's how much ANZ's (ASX:ANZ) dividend is worth now

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ shares are falling today after the ASX bank released its half-year earnings. But how much is ANZ's new dividend…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 0.7%: ANZ half year results, Nearmap jumps

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is leaping higher

| Bernd Struben

The Race Oncology share price is leaping higher in late morning trade after emerging from a trading halt. We take…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Okay. I admit it. I was wrong.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

To beat the market, you have to do something different to the market. That means you need to ignore what…

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Technology Shares

Are Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares worth a look?

| Tony Yoo

If you don't want to buy cryptocurrencies directly, is this the way to get exposure to a hot asset? One…

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International Stock News

GameStop opening fulfillment center in e-commerce transformation

| Rich Duprey

It's going to need a place to store all the stuff it will be selling online.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Ecofibre (ASX:EOF) share price is soaring 9% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ecofibre Ltd (ASX: EOF) share price is soaring 9% higher during mid-morning trade after providing an interim investor update.…

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Share Market News

Why the IkeGPS (ASX:IKE) share price is surging today

| Bernd Struben

The IKE (ASX: IKE) share price is up 4.6% this morning. We take a look at the company's latest contract…

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Gold

Why the Kirkland Lake Gold (ASX:KLA) share price is rising today

| Bernd Struben

The Kirkland Lake Gold share price is charging higher in morning trade. We take a look at the ASX gold…

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Share Gainers

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price pushes higher on solid Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after reporting solid growth across its businesses during Q3...

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Retail Shares

City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price on watch on trading update

| Tristan Harrison

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price is on watch today after revealing a FY21 trading update in the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 tech shares under pressure after Nasdaq selloff

| Kerry Sun

The Nasdaq experienced a 1.8% selloff on Tuesday. This appears to be spelling trouble for ASX 200 tech shares like…

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Share Market News

Is it time to give the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price another chance?

| Kerry Sun

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has staged a small recovery this week. Is it time to…

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Technology Shares

Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price sinks despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Advanced Human Imaging (ASX: AHI) share price is in the red this morning despite a positive update. We take…

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Share Fallers

Is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price a buy after its Q3 update?

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is trading lower again today after brokers updated their recommendations...

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Share Market News

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price slumps despite US iGaming launch

| Brooke Cooper

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is on the slide despite news the company's iGaming platform launched in…

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International Stock News

Here's How Warren Buffett Explained Berkshire Hathaway's Bank Selloff

| Bram Berkowitz

At Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting, Buffett was asked to explain why he had sold off so many of his…

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Share Gainers

Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is charging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX:MME) share price is on the move on Wednesday following the release of a positive update this…

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Share Gainers

Is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is on the move on Wednesday following the release of a presentation. Is it…

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Travel Shares

Here's one ASX travel share now stronger than before COVID

| Tony Yoo

Are travel shares already too expensive in anticipation of a post-pandemic recovery? One fundie reckons this pair is still good…

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Materials Shares

Why the Incitec (ASX:IPL) share price is in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Incitec (ASX: IPL) share price will be in focus today after the company announced a supply agreement.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons why the Coles share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few compelling reasons why the Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is a buy, including its smarter…

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International Stock News

Better buy: Alphabet vs. Twilio

| Leo Sun

Should you stick with the diversified tech giant or the specialized cloud communications leader?

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) share price to shoot higher

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price has been a solid performer so far in 2021 but could go…

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Technology Shares

What to do with Redbubble (ASX:RBL) shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

The artwork merchandise market was caned in April, dropping more than 18%. So what do the professionals think about its…

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after reporting $2.9bn half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price will be on watch today after reporting a $2.9 billion half…

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Share Market News

Is the SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price was a strong performer on Tuesday and hit a record high. Is it too…

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Dividend Investing

Why Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) is such a strong ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL), AKA Soul Patts, is a very strong ASX dividend share for a…

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and this ASX dividend share could be quality options for income investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Flight Centre drops, Super Retail grows

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was up 0.6% to 7,068 points. That included the Flight Centre Travel (ASX: FLT) share…

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Healthcare Shares

2 excellent healthcare ASX shares with strong long term growth potential

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and this ASX healthcare share could be outstanding buy and hold options for investors...

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Growth Shares

3 buy-rated ASX growth shares for investors in May

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX growth shares could be top options for investors in May. Here's what you need to…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares that have been tipped as buys

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and this ASX tech share could be high quality options for investors in May. Here's what you need…

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Bank Shares

How did the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price move today after landmark loan?

| Brooke Cooper

The National Australian Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price was flat today on news the bank will loan $515m to…

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Share Market News

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price on watch after upgrading guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price will be one to watch on Wednesday after upgrading its FY 2021 guidance after…

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Share Market News

Struggling ASX gold shares just got upgraded by a top broker

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold shares have been lagging the market and their quarterly updates have been an overall disappointment – but now’s…

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ETFs

Invest like Warren Buffett with this ASX ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

The VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT) invests in the same kinds of shares that Warren Buffett does at…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 fantastic ASX 50 shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX 50 share have been rated as buys. Here's why they could be ones to buy…

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