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Ken Hall

Ken is a big believer in the power of dividends in building a strong financial future. He has a keen interest in economics and the power of markets in driving change in the world. In his spare time he loves to meet new people, watch sports and help others build their best financial future!

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Share Market News

Treasury Wines (ASX:TWE) share price lifts amid media speculation

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The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price has edged higher after responding to media speculation about its operational…

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52-Week Highs

Why the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price is at multi-year highs

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The News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price closed at a 5-year high on Friday following the company's half-year results announcement. What's…

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Record Highs

Why the Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) share price rocketed 25% last week

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The Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) share price rocketed higher last week as investors high a tasty interim dividend.

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Record Highs

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price cracks $151 record high

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The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price continues to rocket higher and closed the week at an all-time high of over…

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Share Market News

Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) share price will be on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) share price is on watch after announcing a 70% interim dividend increase.

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Share Fallers

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is down 10% today

| Ken Hall

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price has continued to slide in early trade despite no news from the Aussie…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is rising today

| Ken Hall

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) share price has jumped higher in early trade following the Aussie biotech's latest quarterly update.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) share price is climbing today

| Ken Hall

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price is climbing higher today after reporting record gas production for the December…

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is one to watch today

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The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price is one to watch today after the bank announced its latest…

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Share Market News

Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Marley Spoon (ASX: MMM) share price is one to watch after falling 5.6% on Thursday before the company reported…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is in focus today

| Ken Hall

The Tyro Payments (ASX: TYR) share price will be on watch today following the latest terminal connectivity issue update from…

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Share Market News

Why the Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) share price will be in focus during early trade after another profit upgrade from…

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Record Highs

The Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is on a rollercoaster ride today

| Ken Hall

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price jumped to a new record high at market open this morning before plummeting…

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Share Market News

Why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price fell 7% on Monday

| Ken Hall

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) share price slumped 6.9% lower on Monday despite an oversubscribed share purchase plan.

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Record Highs

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price climbs to new record high

| Ken Hall

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price climbed 1.7% higher on Monday as the Aussie conglomerate started the week with…

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Travel Shares

Why ASX travel shares like Webjet (ASX:WEB) fell lower on Monday

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares fell lower on Monday as coronavirus fears in New Zealand sparked a temporary travel bubble suspensions in…

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Share Market News

Why the National Tyre (ASX:NTD) share price is soaring 15% today

| Ken Hall

The National Tyre & Wheel Ltd (ASX: NTD) share price has jumped higher in early trade after a strong half-year…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Why Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares were last year's worst short bet

| Ken Hall

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares surged higher last year which saw bearish short sellers book billions in mark to market…

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Gold

Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price falls despite solid update

| Ken Hall

The Dacian Gold Ltd (ASX: DCN) share price is slumping lower during today's trade despite the gold miner's solid quarterly…

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Share Gainers

Why the Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) share price has surged 10% higher today

| Ken Hall

The Contact Energy Ltd (ASX: CEN) share price is rocketing higher for a second straight day after releasing its December…

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Share Fallers

Why the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price is falling today

| Ken Hall

The Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) share price has slumped nearly 4% in early trade after a trading update from the investment…

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Share Market News

Why the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX: CCL) share price is in focus today

| Ken Hall

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) share price is one to watch this morning after updated earnings guidance from the…

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Share Market News

Why the Link (ASX:LNK) share price is one to watch this morning

| Ken Hall

The Link Administration Holdings (ASX: LNK) share price is one to watch today after the company updating its earnings guidance…

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Share Market News

Why the Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price is under pressure

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The Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV) share price has fallen lower this morning after its long-serving CEO announced his departure.

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Share Fallers

Why the QBE (ASX: QBE) share price has tanked 5% today

| Ken Hall

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) share price has fallen more than 5% in early trade after a key…

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Share Market News

Why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is one to watch as the company prepares a response to activist…

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Share Fallers

Pendal (ASX:PDL) posts $5 billion increase in FUM

| Ken Hall

The Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL) share price slumped 3.0% lower on Friday despite announcing an increase in funds under…

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price climbs higher as investors eye dividends

| Ken Hall

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price has climbed higher in early trade as analysts tip dividend payouts may…

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price climbing despite cost blowout rumours

| Ken Hall

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has jumped in early trade despite reports of cost blowouts surfacing…

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Share Market News

Why the Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) share price is one to watch in early trade after a quarterly trading…

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 shares set to climb 15% higher in 2021?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares are coming off a near-record quarter of gains in December, but some strategists are tipping up to…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX energy shares are under pressure right now

| Ken Hall

ASX energy shares like AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) have been under pressure in recent months, but what lies ahead…

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Resources Shares

The Saracen (ASX:SAR) share price dips on dividend update

| Ken Hall

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) share price has dipped slightly today after an update on its special dividend…

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REITs

Why the Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price is down 38% in 1 year

| Ken Hall

The Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price has endured a tough run in 2020. We take a closer look at the…

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Share Gainers

Why the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price is in focus today

| Ken Hall

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) share price has edged higher today after finalising its reinsurance program for 2021.

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Share Gainers

Why the SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price is on the rise this morning

| Ken Hall

The SelfWealth Ltd (ASX: SWF) share price has surged 3.8% higher in early trade after a strong December quarter for…

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Best Shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price has rocketed 250% in 12 months

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has rocketed over 250% in the last 12 months. Here's why the Aussie…

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Share Gainers

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is flying high this morning

| Ken Hall

The Althea Group Holdings Limited (ASX: AGH) share price has rocketed 4.5% higher in early trade after a record sales…

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Share Market News

Why the Summerset (ASX:SNZ) share price is in focus today

| Ken Hall

The Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ) share price is one to watch after a record quarterly sales result for…

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Share Market News

Why the Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price is on the move today

| Ken Hall

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is under pressure today after announcing an EFTPOS terminal outage to the…

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