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Share Market News

ASX 200 stocks dive 2.4% in worst trading day since Ukraine crisis hit

| Bernd Struben

It's not a good start to the week for the market.

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Coronavirus News

Why this billionaire investor thinks Omicron could be bullish for the share market

| Mitchell Lawler

Ackman isn't so sure the latest COVID-19 variant is a negative for markets...

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's how Bitcoin and this top altcoin are responding to the Omicron variant

| Bernd Struben

The top cryptos failed to live up to their safe haven status on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare shares jump amid Omicron fears

| Bernd Struben

COVID variants like Omicron and Delta threaten to disrupt the pace of the global economic recovery.

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Cryptocurrencies

'Unstoppable': Bitcoin will double in next 12 months, says expert

| Tony Yoo

The news of COVID-19 Omicron sent the cryptocurrency into a 8% fall over the weekend. One expert explains why this…

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Coronavirus News

COVID-19 Omicron can't stop shares charging up: expert

| Tony Yoo

A new coronavirus variant of concern has frightened the world. Here's what this could mean for the stock market.

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Broker Notes

Are there any reopening ASX shares that are still cheap?

| Tony Yoo

Post-COVID recovery stocks are all pretty expensive now. But 2 experts have picked 3 contenders that look good at the…

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price gaining as bank rolls out vax centres

| Bernd Struben

Corporate Australia is taking a leading role in helping combat the pandemic.

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Recent Coronavirus News

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Share Market News

Why ASX shares are in awesome shape vs overseas markets

| Tony Yoo

Local companies will survive and thrive as the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Here is the reason why.

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Coronavirus News

Aussie companies blast 'knee-jerk' COVID-19 border closures

| Tony Yoo

A new outbreak in Adelaide has freaked out some states. But businesses say clusters can be managed locally without ruining…

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Coronavirus News

History tells us 2 investment sectors will take off post-COVID

| Tony Yoo

A 90% effective vaccine has everyone excited. Now where do investors go from here? This is what some of experts…

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Coronavirus News

COVID-19 over? Credit and debit card spend surges

| Tony Yoo

Commonwealth Bank research shows Australians have started splashing the dollars around. Is the coronavirus recession over?

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) to replace airport service desks with kiosks, app

| Tony Yoo

Airline continues its post-COVID-19 cost-cutting drive, but how will customers feel when there are delays and cancellations at the terminal?

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) and Jetstar add 48,000 seats, 282 flights a week

| Tony Yoo

The border between Australia's two most populous states are opening and Qantas could not be happier. Here's the lowdown...

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Coronavirus News

COVID-19's hitting Europe and US hard, so where to invest?

| Tony Yoo

There are parts of the world where COVID-19 is under control, you know. What does this mean for deciding where…

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Coronavirus News

CBA (ASX:CBA) bans forced home sales until September

| Tony Yoo

CBA becomes the first of the big four banks promising not to foreclose on homeowners who fall behind on their…

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Investing Strategies

How to prepare your portfolio for economic recovery

| Tony Yoo

Bad times will eventually give way to good times. And this is what you need to do to cash in.

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Share Market News

RBA will cut rates Tuesday, say 67% of experts

| Tony Yoo

Will a rate cut influence the ASX or will the share market influence a rate cut?

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Coronavirus News

ATO: Stop using JobKeeper to pay for fat bonuses and dividends

| Tony Yoo

Taxpayer funds are to keep jobs alive during the COVID-19 crisis, not to boost the bottom line.

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Coronavirus News

Yikes: World will owe 265% of GDP this year

| Tony Yoo

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded credit ratings for 22% of corporate and government issuers internationally. But don't panic, it says.

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Share Market News

Virtual AGMs rob retail investors: fundie

| Tony Yoo

It's impossible for mum-and-dad shareholders to talk to the board outside of an AGM. Online AGMs make it even easier…

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Share Market News

Revealed: ASX Christmas winners and losers

| Tony Yoo

How will the retail industry fare this festive season with most Australians enjoying their holidays at home?

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Share Market News

This ASX share is recession-proof

| Tony Yoo

Past consumer habits in times of financial stress is a great indicator for this business, which this fund manager has…

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Coronavirus News

Banks rejoice: Mortgages back to pre-COVID levels

| Tony Yoo

This is unlike any other recession. Australians are cashed up and pumped to buy real estate.

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Coronavirus News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) in trouble for pocketing JobKeeper

| Tony Yoo

Federal Court rules against Qantas in a decision that could have ramifications for all Australian businesses that have relied on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price and Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price are taking off

| Brendon Lau

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price are rebounding strongly…

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Coronavirus News

ASX shares to buy for post COVID-19 profits

| Daryl Mather

Millions of Australians will have spare cash due to a constraint on international travel. Here are some ASX shares likely…

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Investing Strategies

4 words that frighten a $180 billion fund manager

| Tony Yoo

AustralianSuper chief investment officer Mark Delaney shakes his head whenever he hears this at a barbecue.

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Coronavirus News

The moment Virgin Australia CEO knew the airline was in trouble

| Tony Yoo

The boss of Australia's second carrier recalls when he realised the year 2020 was going to be awful. Really awful.

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Coronavirus News

CBA (ASX:CBA) employees angry at 'disrespect'

| Tony Yoo

Major bank faces staff and union revolt as they fail to match the post-COVID pay rise of Westpac and NAB.

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Coronavirus News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) considers leaving Sydney

| Tony Yoo

The Aussie airline's headquarters has been in the harbour city for 82 years. But COVID-19 could drive Qantas out.

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Coronavirus News

Are telco shares winners now that everyone's staying home?

| Tony Yoo

Telstra and TPG shares are struggling. So are they bargains with Australians now using home and mobile internet like there's…

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Cheap Shares

The best ASX stocks to buy for the COVID-19 recovery play

| Brendon Lau

Investors may need a change in investment strategy if they want to make the best returns from ASX stocks in…

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Coronavirus News

How long can capitalism be paused before it kills us all?

| Tony Yoo

We're currently living in a strange but necessary world of government subsidies. How long can we stay this way without…

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Bank Shares

This chart shows why big banks are in trouble

| Tony Yoo

As COVID-19 struck, the big banks were quick to provide flexibility for customers in trouble. But that hasn't improved their…

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Coronavirus News

ASX giants say cutting staff hours will save jobs

| Tony Yoo

Employer body welcomes new JobKeeper rules, while unions reluctantly accept in light of the COVID-19 recession.

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Coronavirus News

ASX company boss forced into COVID-19 hotel quarantine

| Tony Yoo

After fleeing the madness of Melbourne, he will be detained in Queensland after losing permission to avoid isolation.

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Coronavirus News

Qantas to cut 2,420 more jobs

| Tony Yoo

In addition to the 6,000 already to be terminated, in-house ground crew roles are to be outsourced as part of…

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Coronavirus News

3 million Aussies could be given $5,000 to buy shares

| Tony Yoo

Government urged to help vulnerable Australians who accessed emergency cash during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Coronavirus News

Qantas CEO chopped, fleet grounded

| Tony Yoo

COVID-19 downtime forces executive reshuffle and the exit of a 14-year veteran.

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Coronavirus News

265,000 investing 'virgins' joined the share market during COVID-19

| Tony Yoo

Warning: There are a lot of novices out there, and they love the volatility.

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Coronavirus News

Real reason for Kmart's empty shelves revealed

| Tony Yoo

Many Australians have been annoyed at the lack of Kmart stock. But this was all part of the plan, reveal…

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Coronavirus News

COVID-19 panic: SMSFs fled shares, then missed market rally

| Tony Yoo

SMSF trustees are optimistic about a market recovery though they switched to more 'defensive' investments.

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Coronavirus News

Qantas reveals routes that are busier now than before Covid-19

| Tony Yoo

Despite travel restrictions, the airline actually has some flights with more patronage now than before the pandemic.

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Coronavirus News

Qantas demands national action to avoid horrible 'cliff'

| Tony Yoo

Why is there no travel allowed between states with no Covid-19 cases? It just doesn't make sense, says Qantas CEO…

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Coronavirus News

What if a Covid-19 vaccine never comes?

| Tony Yoo

Share markets have priced in an anti-virus solution, so it could be disaster if it doesn't arrive.

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Coronavirus News

Aussies in lockdown spent more on ASX shares than all gambling combined

| Tony Yoo

COVID-19 has lured many ordinary folk into buying small cap ASX shares, but what risks are they taking?

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Share Market News

ASX marching higher despite COVID-19: Where should you invest?

| Bernd Struben

While some ASX shares are suffering from the COVID-19-related shutdowns, others are rocketing. Where should you invest?

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