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Matthew Donald

Matthew Donald's passion for shares started in high school. He studied a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Swinburne University of Technology, graduating in 2013. In 2018, Matthew completed his CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) from CPA Australia. After years of investing, Matthew believes shares can create wealth and he would like to help educate Australians about the many great companies on the ASX. Matthew's other interests include sport, particularly AFL and NBA.

Recent Articles

Resources Shares

Red River Resources share price up 9% on securing high grade deposits

| Matthew Donald

Red River Resources Limited (ASX: RVR) share price is trading stronger today after the company secured two new projects hosting…

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Share Market News

Why the Paradigm share price is rising today

| Matthew Donald

The Paradigm share price is rising today after the company released promising results in its United States FDA expanded access…

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Share Market News

Suda Pharmaceuticals share price soars 200% on TGA approval

| Matthew Donald

The Suda Pharmaceuticals share price is soaring over 200% following TGA approval for its insomnia treatment product, ZolpiMist.

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Bank Shares

APRA eases dividend restrictions, ASX bank shares rally

| Matthew Donald

APRA has now advised ASX banks they can begin to pay limited dividends of up to half of profits, replacing…

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Share Market News

Tesserent share price jumps 12% on quarterly update

| Matthew Donald

The Tesserent Ltd (ASX: TNT) share price is currently trading 12.82% higher following the release of a strong quarterly report.

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Share Market News

Lynas share price lifts 10% on signing of US Department of Defense contract

| Matthew Donald

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price has flown today, up 10% on news the company has signed a…

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Bank Shares

Buffett buys more bank shares: Should you?

| Matthew Donald

According to an SEC filing, Warren Buffett has recently added to his bank shares by buying more Bank of America.…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to benefit from huge growth in streaming subscriptions during lockdown

| Matthew Donald

Streaming services have soared due to lockdown. Here are 3 ASX shares that could potentially benefit from the trend.

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Share Market News

DroneShield share price soars 12% on European order

| Matthew Donald

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price soared this morning after the company received an order from a European military…

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⏸️ Investing

3 exciting ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| Matthew Donald

I believe an investment in these 3 ASX growth shares including Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) could deliver investors with sizeable…

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Retail Shares

Is the Harvey Norman share price good value?

| Matthew Donald

The Harvey Norman share price has fallen more than the ASX200 over the past year. Does it represent good value…

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Share Market News

ASX medical share surges 30% on development news

| Matthew Donald

This ASX medical share surged more than 30% after announcing an agreement with QUT on potentially revolutionary 3D technology.

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Share Market News

1300 Smiles share price rises on strong trading update

| Matthew Donald

The 1300 Smiles share price is trading higher after delivering a strong June trading update as a result of easing…

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Share Market News

Why the South32 share price is falling today

| Matthew Donald

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price is falling today as a result of its most recent quarterly production report,…

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Share Market News

Catapult share price on watch after FY20 Results Preview

| Matthew Donald

The Catapult share price is on watch following its FY20 results preview today which highlighted achieving free cash flow a…

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Share Market News

Cedar Woods share price edges higher on announcement

| Matthew Donald

The Cedar Woods share price edged higher today after an update of its earnings and an acquisition in a Queensland…

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Share Market News

Kogan share price falls 7% on Federal Court Ruling

| Matthew Donald

The Kogan share price has been smashed after a Federal Court ruling upheld allegations made by the ACCC regarding a…

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Share Market News

Catapult share price edges higher on former Amazon executive appointment

| Matthew Donald

The Catapult share price has increased 3.1% following the company's appointment of its new, ex-Amazon Chief Operating Officer.

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Share Market News

Beacon Lighting share price climbs 6% on strong trading update

| Matthew Donald

The Beacon Lighting share price climbed higher in morning trade following a positive trading update revealing strong sales growth for…

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Share Market News

Senex Energy share price on the move after solid quarterly report

| Matthew Donald

The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) share price rose by as much as 8% today after releasing a positive quarterly…

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Share Market News

Origin Energy share price flat on non-cash charge of $1.2 billion

| Matthew Donald

Origin Energy has announced a massive non-cash charge of between $1,160 million to $1,240 million as a result of the…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Matthew Donald

Investing in quality companies at attractive prices is crucial. Here are 3 ASX 200 shares I would buy and hold…

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Share Market News

This ASX biotech share is up 20% today

| Matthew Donald

A positive preliminary study helped send this ASX biotech share surging 50% before it edged back to a more modest…

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Share Market News

Why the Star Entertainment share price has been on a rollercoaster today

| Matthew Donald

After making two announcements today, the Star Entertainment share price rose nearly 8% before giving back all its gains and…

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Share Market News

Oil Search share price drops on impairment hit of up to US$400 million

| Matthew Donald

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price is down today after announcing impairment charges on exploration assets following a…

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Share Market News

Fluence share price surges 20% on update

| Matthew Donald

The Fluence share price surged 20% today after reporting a positive operating cash flow for the quarter ended June 2020.

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⏸️ Investing

Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Matthew Donald

The Woolworths share price has been outperforming the ASX 200 in the past year. Will the supermarket giant's shares be…

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Technology Shares

Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Matthew Donald

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares have been under pressure this past year. Will the Telstra share price be able…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy and hold

| Matthew Donald

Technology is changing our world by providing flexibility to how we work and play. I think these 3 ASX tech…

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Share Market News

Why the BNK Banking share price has surged 37% today

| Matthew Donald

The BNK Banking share price has surged today after the release of its COVID-19 trading update, which delivered strong growth…

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Share Market News

Why the Aurelia Metals share price is up 15% today

| Matthew Donald

The Aurelia Metals share price is up today on the back of positive Q4 production numbers, demonstrating growth in the…

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Share Market News

Why the Sensera share price is up 37% today

| Matthew Donald

The Sensera share price is up 37% on the back of a trading update. Demand for its products is delivering…

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Share Market News

Why the Kathmandu share price is up 11% today

| Matthew Donald

The Kathmandu share price is surging on the back of a market update released to the ASX today where it…

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Share Market News

Scentre Group's share price is up almost 6% today

| Matthew Donald

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has not received a lot of love in FY20 with the share price down 41.96% in…

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Bank Shares

ASX banks told to dip into capital buffers to "support businesses and households"

| Matthew Donald

The Council of Financial Regulators have encouraged banks to lend to households and businesses to boost economic growth in the…

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Share Market News

Why the CSR share price is falling today

| Matthew Donald

What's next for the CSR share price following the company's update to investors on how the construction industry is fairing…

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Retail Shares

Australian retail sales up 16.3% in May

| Matthew Donald

Australian retail sales surged 16.3% in May to $4.03 billion. This is the largest month-on-month rise in 38 years. The…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

5 ASX dividend shares that could potentially smash term deposits

| Matthew Donald

With record low interest rates and cuts to traditional dividend shares, here are 5 dividend shares I'm confident can provide…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX shares I'd buy because of the online sales boom

| Matthew Donald

There has been a significant online sales boom due to the coronavirus. These are the 3 ASX companies that I…

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⏸️ Investing

How the ASX 200 can help first home buyers save for a deposit

| Matthew Donald

First home buyers are facing an incredibly difficult task in saving for a deposit. An investment in Australian shares may…

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