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Marc Sidarous

Marc Sidarous

Marc is a Master of Journalism and Communications student at UNSW and journalist at The Motley Fool. He has a passion for journalism and news with a keen interest in business, the media, politics, foreign affairs, and how they intersect in everyday life.

Recent Articles

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Retail Shares

The Autosports (ASX:ASG) share price is up 6%. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The car dealer's share price is revving higher on increased earnings and a new acquisition.

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Financial Shares

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is rising today

| Marc Sidarous

It's a good day for embattled AMP shareholders.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) offers staff 250 shares to stay with the company

| Marc Sidarous

The travel agency hopes to stop an exodus of employees as heavy travel restrictions continue.

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price edged higher today

| Marc Sidarous

Increased asset valuations, positive earnings guidance, and dividend payments were welcome news today.

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Coronavirus News

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is slipping amid COVID border chaos

| Marc Sidarous

With the Bondi COVID outbreak continuing to grow, states are closing their borders to Sydney.

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Share Gainers

Swick (ASX:SWK) share price jumps 18% on double update

| Marc Sidarous

The mining services company is in the green on increased earnings and a key demerger.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price just hit a 52-week record

| Marc Sidarous

The building materials giant is hitting new heights on a multibillion dollar sale and new job security for its CEO…

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price on watch after insurance business sale

| Marc Sidarous

Selling its insurance arm, the bank's share price could look interesting when trading resumes.

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Share Gainers

Musgrave (ASX:MGV) share price lifts on 'thick' gold deposits

| Marc Sidarous

The miner is in the green today after finding lots of gold.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price slides amid legal stoush on underpayments

| Marc Sidarous

The regulator alleges the supermarket giant has not fully repaid up to 19,000 underpaid employees.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price explodes 17% on US launch

| Marc Sidarous

Big deals with Walmart and Amazon have sent the formula maker into the stratosphere.

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REITs

Charter Hall (ASX:CQR) share price lifts after latest update

| Marc Sidarous

A positive revaluation, a new acquisition, and increased dividends sees the REIT's share price rise.

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Financial Shares

What moved the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price today?

| Marc Sidarous

The total costs for natural disasters have ballooned since the insurer's last update.

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Share Gainers

Tietto (ASX:TIE) share price glimmers on latest gold discovery

| Marc Sidarous

Recent gold drill results have sent this gold miner's share price into the green.

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Share Gainers

The Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is rising today

| Marc Sidarous

The lithium battery manufacturer has been accepted into a global industry body.

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Technology Shares

Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price swings on lowered earnings update

| Marc Sidarous

The Next Science share price went into a spin after a lowered earnings guidance sent investors running.

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52-Week Highs

iSelect (ASX:ISU) share price rockets 11% to new 52-week record. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The comparison site is reaching new heights after a deal with Australia's second largest health insurer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price slips as royal commission extended

| Marc Sidarous

The 'Crown' jewel of the operation, the Melbourne casino, is back in the spotlight – and for all the wrong…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price is soaring 14%

| Marc Sidarous

Investors have reacted favourably to some positive news from the medical technology business.

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Coda Minerals (ASX:COD) share price just rocketed 235%

| Marc Sidarous

The South Australian miner struck proverbial and literal gold (and also copper) this week.

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Resources Shares

Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price lifts following Perenti partnership

| Marc Sidarous

A $650 million contract between these two ASX mining companies is having mixed results on their share prices.

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Share Gainers

Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price jumps on bumper sales and Amazon deal

| Marc Sidarous

With sales up nearly 10% and a new partnership with Amazon, Digital Wine is looking pretty rosé.

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Communication Shares

Why the Vonex (ASX:VN8) share price surged 10%

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the telecommunications company have jumped with its latest purchase.

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REITs

Why the Growthpoint (ASX:GOZ) share price just smashed a 52-week record

| Marc Sidarous

The Real Estate Investment Trust declared a "significant" increase in the value of its properties.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star (ASX:SGR) share price latest to fall on anti-money laundering investigation

| Marc Sidarous

AUSTRAC confirms it has begun an investigation into the casino operator for breaches of anti-money laundering law out of its…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Japara (ASX:JHC) share price just hit a 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

Calvary Health Care has increased its bid for the aged care provider.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Reliance (ASX:RWC) share price hit a 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The plumbing supply business was breaking records on Friday as construction booms across the country.

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Real Estate Shares

Why is the CVC Limited (ASX:CVC) share price sinking today?

| Marc Sidarous

The investment company is under pressure after issuing a profit guidance and several business updates.

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Resources Shares

Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price plummets 17% on new lithium mine hurdle

| Marc Sidarous

The company's proposed lithium mine in Nevada is in danger after a desert flower growing there is set to be…

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Economy

ABS says Aussie economy is now bigger than before COVID

| Marc Sidarous

With Australia's economy growing larger than expected, the signs of a strong recovery continue.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price grew at triple the rate of the ASX 200

| Marc Sidarous

One takeover bid in, one takeover bid out, and controversy continues. The wild ride that was Crown shares in May.

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Financial Shares

IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price rises as it completes MLC purchase from NAB

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the $2.5 billion financial firm lifted today after it completed the takeover of MLC Wealth from NAB.

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Man sitting at desk in front of PC with his head in hands after looking atA worried man holds his head and look at his computer as the Megaport share price crashes today
Communication Shares

News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price slides amid FOX Bet rumours

| Marc Sidarous

The media giant is not having the best day on the ASX after rumours circulated it's looking to enter the…

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Retail Shares

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price rises after sticking with Glue

| Marc Sidarous

The fashion group is starting the week buoyed by the completion of its new business acquisition.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price falls on plummeting profits

| Marc Sidarous

The Select Harvests (ASX: SHV) share price is down 2.6% today after the company posted a 93% drop in net…

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Industrials Shares

Why the VEEM (ASX:VEE) share price just shot 15% to an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

A government contract has spurred the marine tech company to new heights.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price lifts amid reports of another pay scandal

| Marc Sidarous

The National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) share price is up slightly after reports the bank will face legal action for…

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Cryptocurrencies

1 in 4 Aussies surveyed want their salary paid in Bitcoin

| Marc Sidarous

A survey of 1,000 Aussies has found nearly 25% are happy to be paid, at least in part, by Bitcoin.…

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Materials Shares

Ridley Corp (ASX:RIC) share price jumps after latest sale

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the stock feed producer are responding positively to the company's latest news.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price rises on half-year results

| Marc Sidarous

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) share price is higher after the release of its half-year results. Here's why.

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