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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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REITs

The tale of 3 ASX 200 REITs in 2020

| Ken Hall

A number of ASX 200 REITs have been smashed in 2020, but is National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) one of…

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Coronavirus News

1 resilient ASX share to buy for long-term growth

| Lloyd Prout

Over the long term, shares are one of the best wealth-creating asset classes there are. So, here’s a great ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX investors facing a multi-billion dollar hit starting this week

| Brendon Lau

Our share market could be poised to take a up to $60 billion hit from this week as superannuants can…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Sydney Airport's passenger numbers collapse and interim distribution cancelled

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price will be on watch today after releasing an update on the…

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Coronavirus News

Where to invest $1000 in ASX shares today

| Matthew Donald

Here's why I think Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) and these 2 other ASX shares will deliver investors with long term…

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Coronavirus News

This ASX small-cap has surged more than 370% on coronavirus demand

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Marley Spoon share price has surged more than 370% in 2020, on the back of unprecedented demand during the…

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Coronavirus News

Are there any safe dividend shares left in the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are there any 'safe' ASX dividend shares left in the ASX 200 after the crash?

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Best Shares

4 ASX market leaders I'm looking to buy right now

| Nikhil Gangaram

The turmoil that the coronavirus has inflicted on ASX shares has provided some companies with the opportunity to become the…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 ASX bear market shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares I think would be perfect for a beginner portfolio if we enter another ASX bear…

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Growth Shares

Are WAAAX shares still a good ASX investment in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are WAAAX shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) still a good ASX investment in 2020?

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Defensive Shares

2 ASX shares that could carry you through the coronavirus market crash and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares that I think can carry any investor through this coronavirus crash.

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⏸️ Residential Property

Is property crashing into a bear market even if the ASX is on a bull run?

| Brendon Lau

It may sound contradictory that an increasing number of analysts are predicting a sharp fall in home prices even as…

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Coronavirus News

How 1 ASX retail REIT is innovating amid the coronavirus crisis

| Nikhil Gangaram

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) is the owner and operator of Westfield shopping centres. Here's how the group is fighting the…

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 sector has rebounded the strongest in this new bull market?

| Michael Tonon

ASX shares have rebounded strongly in recent weeks to enter a bull market. But which S&P/ASX 200 sectors have performed…

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Share Market News

Billionaire hedge fund says share market could fall 50% from here

| Sebastian Bowen

A billionaire fund manager has floated a 50% ASX market crash. Should we panic?

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Coronavirus News

This ASX 200 share just posted revenue growth despite COVID-19 volatility

| Nikhil Gangaram

Logistic giant Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) has provided the ASX with an update on the company’s performance for the third…

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Coronavirus News

ASX 200 could jump on Remdesivir COVID-19 treatment news

| James Mickleboro

Leaked data from a trial of Remdesivir for COVID-19 shows patients had “rapid recoveries in fever and respiratory symptoms”...

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How to invest

Are you ready for another ASX correction in 2020?

| Michael Tonon

Well, are you prepared for the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) to fall again? Here's why I think it's important to…

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Coronavirus News

Why I think Transurban shares are still a top buy for dividend income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) shares are a compelling dividend buy right now.

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Coronavirus News

This ASX 200 share is the latest to raise capital due to COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) has become the latest ASX share to trigger a capital raising as a result of the coronavirus…

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Bank Shares

Will ASX bank shares ever recover from the 2020 bear market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) ever recover from the 2020 market crash?

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Share Market News

ASX gambling shares cut losses amid COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

ASX gambling businesses are feeling the pinch as lockdown grinds on. We take a look at how 3 ASX gambling…

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Cheap Shares

Why UBS believes it isn't too late to buy Woolworths shares

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price may have outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO), but it may have more…

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Coronavirus News

ASX biotech share rockets 46% higher on COVID-19 study success

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is rocketing higher after revealing strong study results from a COVID-19 test...

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Coronavirus News

Here's how Crown Resorts is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after providing an update on its response to…

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Coronavirus News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares on watch after COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price will be on watch today after the release of a COVID-19…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares with sustainable yields above 5%

| Michael Tonon

Finding a sustainable dividend doesn't necessarily mean it has to be low yielding. I believe these 3 ASX shares have…

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Share Market News

Virgin threatens to enter voluntary administration

| Kate O'Brien

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) continues to teeter with the airline threatening to call in voluntary administrators.

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Share Market News

Major ASX banks increase mortgage market share

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian home loan market saw heightened activity in the March quarter despite the looming threat of coronavirus.

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Technology Shares

Are Afterpay and ASX buy now, pay later shares immune to coronavirus?

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and other ASX buy now, pay later shares were smashed in the March downturn. Since then,…

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Share Market News

Business confidence down, ASX shares up?

| Kate O'Brien

Business confidence is plumbing new depths but the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) is officially in bull market territory.

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Coronavirus News

As ASX 200 enters a bull market, Harvard professor warns of economic catastrophe, something that could yet see the share market falls exceed those of the GFC

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this 2020 ASX stock market crash make the GFC look like a warm-up act? One Harvard professor certainly thinks…

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Bonds

Are bonds a good investment during an ASX market crash?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how bonds have performed during the 2020 market crash compared with ASX 200 shares.

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Share Market News

Unemployment to hit 10%: Where to find safe harbour on the ASX

| Kate O'Brien

The unemployment rate has been forecast to hit 10% in the June quarter, so what type of companies provide an…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Here's some ASX wisdom from a top fund manager

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some ASX market insights from a top fund manager for these uncertain investing times.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Can Xero's moat withstand the coronavirus shutdown?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) shares still a top investment in this ASX bear market?

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Technology Shares

US tech shares soar, can ASX 200 tech shares follow?

| Lina Lim

Can the likes of Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT), NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) and other ASX tech shares follow the spike…

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Share Market News

Have we really seen the stock market bottom for the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite almost entering bull market territory, here's why I think the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) might have more to…

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Coronavirus News

How this small cap ASX biotech company is helping the fight against coronavirus

| Rhys Brock

ASX biotech company Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) has developed a skin and surface sanitiser spray that kills coronavirus and…

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy this ASX 200 healthcare share in April

| Michael Tonon

Looking for a great investment idea within the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO)? Here are 3 reasons why I think ResMed Inc…

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