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Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5% and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 this week.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) shares are one of three top brokers have named as sells...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price and the Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price were amongst the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price and the Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) share price were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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3 ASX shares of the week

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) is one of my ASX shares of the week.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Fallers

Short-sellers are stepping up their attack on these ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

The latest short-selling data from ASIC holds a few surprises. For one, short-sellers are increasing their attack on a number…

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Goldman Sachs sun upgraded its rating on the South32 share price

| Tom Richardson

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price climbed 1.7% to $2.46 this morning which is fractionally above the $2.40 12…

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Bunnings just made an acquisition, is the Wesfarmers share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Bunnings has just made an acquisition, does that make the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price a buy?

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PuriflOH share price soars 19% on OTC listing announcement

| Nikhil Gangaram

The PuriflOH share price has surged more than 19% for the day after receiving approval to list on the OTCQX,…

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Fortescue paid a 13% yield in 2019 & has a plan to send its share price higher in 2020

| Tom Richardson

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) has always been a risk taking business.

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Insiders have been buying Nanosonics and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares and two others this month...

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Insiders have been selling these ASX shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been selling Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares and two others this week...

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How ASX dividend shares can protect you in a recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX dividend shares like Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) can protect your portfolio in a recession.

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The latest Aussie ETF FUM flow data might shock "Big Short" Michael Burry

| Tom Richardson

The index traded is getting more crowded, but the exit door is no bigger.

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Share Fallers

Top broker says it's time to take profit on these outperforming stocks

| Brendon Lau

Nickel is the new gold, but the 15 minutes in the spotlight for ASX-listed nickel producers may have come to…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) shares are one of three that top brokers have rated as sells this week...

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Netwealth, Orora, & Western Areas shares dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price and the Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) share price are two of four dropping notably…

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5 analyst-recommended ASX shares for private investors

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analysts share 10 stocks on the ASX with great growth prospects for the next 12 months.

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Share Gainers

Why CYBG, HUB24, Michael Hill, & Silver Lake shares zoomed higher

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price and the Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX:SLR) share price are two of four zooming…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nine Entertainment share price climbs on Macquarie Media acquisition

| Ken Hall

Wilson Asset Management chairman Geoff Wilson has given up the fight for his Macquarie Media (ASX: MRN) shares.

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Share Gainers

Why the Silver Lake share price rocketed 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX:SLR) share price has been on fire on Friday. Here's why...

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Why the CSL Limited share price hit a record high this week

| Tom Richardson

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL): Buy, hold, sell?

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ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, BHP, & HUB24 higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) shares are making waves on…

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iSignthis responds to ASX enquiries

| James Mickleboro

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price remains suspended, but management has responded to queries by the ASX...

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Perpetual share price down on a disastrous quarter of net outflows

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual Ltd (ASX: PPT) is being hit by the trend for industry funds to run money in house.

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Top broker reiterates buy rating on Domino's shares

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price could be heading higher according to one leading broker...

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Share Fallers

Pendal share price dips on falling FUM announcement

| Ken Hall

The Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL) share price could fall lower after becoming the latest ASX wealth manager to report…

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Share Gainers

Australian Ethical share price surges higher on strong update

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) share price has surged higher following a strong Q1 update...

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How Warren Buffett picks his winners

| Sebastian Bowen

Everyone has heard of Warren Buffett, but do you know how he picks his best investments? Here's a look at…

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HUB24 share price on watch after strong quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price could be on the rise today after releasing a strong first quarter update...

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Can LiveTiles hit $100m in annualised recurring revenue by FY 21?

| Tom Richardson

Can Livetiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) get a grip on costs?

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Michael Hill delivers strong quarterly sales growth

| James Mickleboro

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX:MHJ) share price will be on watch today following the release of its first quarter…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares will be on watch on…

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Why your big bank shares have soared in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Is this the top for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) in 2019?

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Here's how to profit from Australia going cashless

| Tristan Harrison

Australia is steadily heading towards being a cashless society, how can we profit?

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre could send Webjet's share price sinking lower

| Brendon Lau

The disappointing earnings update that sent the Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price nose diving by 11%…

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It's official: Money is flooding into Australian house prices again

| Tom Richardson

ABS data shows more strong credit growth over August 2019.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are one of three that top brokers have just named as buys...

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