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Investing Strategies

Invest in quality, not meme stocks

| Andrew Legget (TMFalegget)

It appears the “meme stock” days are back.

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Dividend Investing

How to choose ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These three factors help me pick stocks for dividends.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I want to buy if the stock market crashes again

| Zach Bristow

When a market crash sends share prices plunging, it's time to buy.

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Share Market News

Why emotion is key to becoming a wealthy ASX shares investor: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Emotions can drive market momentum and influence personal share trading decisions, say these experts.

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Share Market News

Expert reveals the best and worst months for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is 'sell in May and go away' still relevant in 2024?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Share Gainers

1 ASX 200 stock that turned $10,000 into $72,756 in just 3 years

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 stock has seen investors bag a 628% gain in just three years.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares? Experts reveal what they wish they knew before investing

| Bronwyn Allen

Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by listening to your investment elders (who have already made them).

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Recent Share Market News

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Capital Raising

Nearmap Ltd wants $70 million to fund its international expansion plans

| Tom Richardson

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) has drawing board plans to expand into Canada, the UK and even Europe one day.

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Share Market News

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares storm higher on guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has stormed higher after providing an update on its FY 2019 guidance...

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Share Fallers

Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) shares plunge lower on half year results release: Time to sell?

| James Mickleboro

Should you sell Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) shares after its weak half year result and outlook?

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Share Market News

Is the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is getting more attractive.

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Record Highs

These top ASX shares just hit multi-year highs or better

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) share price is one of three reaching multi-year highs or better this week. Is…

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Share Market News

Sino Gas & Energy Holdings Limited shareholders approve Lone Star takeover

| Steve Holland

Sino Gas & Energy Holdings Limited (ASX:SEH) shareholders have voted in favour of US private equity firm Lone Star Fund’s…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

The Accent Group Ltd CEO just bought $1 million worth of stock

| Tom Richardson

Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) offers a 4% trailing yield plus franking credits even after a hot share price run.

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Share Fallers

Is it time to sell your favourite mining shares?

| Brendon Lau

Mining shares are extending their poor performance since the start of the reporting season and there’s probably more near-term pain…

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Share Fallers

NYU "Dean of Valuation" claims Facebook shares are a buy

| Tom Richardson

Are any of the FANG shares good value still?

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Share Fallers

Why the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has been smashed today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price fell as much as 17% today after returning from a trading halt. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Investa Office Fund (ASX:IOF) share price is one of four climbing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers Ltd's chairman warns Sydney & Melbourne house prices could fall another 20%

| Brendon Lau

Our record-breaking 27-year run without a recession may soon come to an end, and if it does, it will be…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here’s why…

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52-Week Highs

Why these 3 shares are flying at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

These three shares are surging to new highs this week, and here’s why.

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Share Fallers

Are Harvey Norman Holdings Limited's (ASX:HVN) offshore plans its saviour?

| Carin Pickworth

Will offshore expansion be the key to paving Harvey Norman Holdings Limited's (ASX:HVN) pathway to growth?

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Fastbrick Robotics Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price is one of three in the small cap space climbing notably higher today.…

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Share Market News

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) awarded $286million contract extension

| Kevin Gandiya

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) continues to build long term relationships with its key customers.

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Share Fallers

These 3 ASX shares have doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is one of three that have more than doubled in the last 12…

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Share Fallers

Why AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) shares have plunged lower again

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has plunged lower again. Its shares are now down 73% from the 52-week…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) just grabbed a slice of a highly coveted mining company

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has drifted lower despite grabbing a slice of the highly coveted mining company,…

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Share Market News

This soul-destroying trade could be about to make a comeback

| Brendon Lau

The biggest losers from the reporting season weren’t the miners even though this sector was the worst performer in the…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price is one of three that have been beaten down. Is this a buying…

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Share Market News

Are Australia's Big 4 banks in trouble?

| Steve Holland

Australia’s big banks have had a bad run over the past year. Will it get worse?

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Share Gainers

Why the Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price is surging higher

| Brendon Lau

Our market has sunk firmly into the red but at least shareholders in Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) have something to smile…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Investa Office Fund (ASX:IOF), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's interest rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to keep interest rates on a record low has done little to lift…

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Share Fallers

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) hit with $35 million penalty for responsible lending breaches

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has dropped lower after the bank was hit with a $35 million penalty…

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Share Market News

The 3 biggest disappointments during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) result was one of three major disappointments during earnings season…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is one of four tumbling lower today. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is one of four storming higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX small caps are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of three in the small cap space pushing higher on Tuesday.…

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Share Market News

How to own small-cap shares without sacrificing dividends

| Dave Gow

Here's two ways to own a small-cap growth portfolio and earn a strong dividend income at the same time.

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Share Market News

Can the new Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) CEO triple its revenue?

| Kevin Gandiya

Sales growth will be a key focus area for the new CEO at Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB)

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Share Market News

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) to offload Australian life insurance business and return $600m to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares after the sale of its Australian life insurance business to TAL?

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Share Market News

Why these ASX shares are in trading halts

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares are one of three in trading halts this morning. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares plunge lower on insider share sales

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has taken a tumble after it confirmed the sale of shares from Ruslan Kogan…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are one of three tipped as sells by leading brokers this week. Here's why...

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52-Week Lows

These 3 ASX shares just fell to 52-week lows: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of three that fell to a 52-week low on Monday.…

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