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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA 'too expensive' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are banks overpriced or good value today?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Growth Shares

How I'd use ASX growth shares to turn $1,000 into $10,000

| Kate O'Brien

Choosing the right growth shares can add plenty of bang to your buck.

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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in this ASX 100 dividend stock for $1,126 in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this 5.6% dividend stock...

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares take off following Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) deal

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has taken off this morning after announcing a deal with Virgin Australia Holdings…

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Share Market News

Why I think Aveo Group (ASX:AOG) shares could be cheap

| Kevin Gandiya

The Aveo Group (ASX:AOG) Board view the market to be "significantly undervaluing" the company.

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Share Fallers

Results: Why I'm avoiding Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares for now

| Sean O'Neill

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price fell 8% to $7.59 this morning after releasing its full year results.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares are one of three named as buys today by top brokers...

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52-Week Highs

Results: How CSL Limited's (ASX:CSL) profits jumped 29% this year

| Sean O'Neill

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price rose 2% to $205.39 following the announcement of bumper results this morning.

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Share Market News

My essential checklist on how to interpret companies' profit reports

| Jacob Ballard

With so many companies reporting how should an investor interpret their profit reports?

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Share Market News

Results in: Are SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price has edged higher following the release of its full-year results. Are its shares in…

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Share Market News

3 earnings season results you might have missed

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) result stole the headlines on Tuesday, so you may have missed these results...

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Share Market News

Brambles Limited denies misleading shareholders

| Steve Holland

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) has denied misleading and deceiving investors as the company prepares to face a class action suit.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) will be on watch on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Up 120% in 12 months: Time to take profit on WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC)?

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is up 120% in 12 months. Should you take a bit of profit…

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Share Market News

Reporting season is tough for shares with big expectations

| Tristan Harrison

We are starting to see that shares with big expectations are being punished.

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Share Gainers

Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) shares jump higher on bumper profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has pushed higher after reporting a massive $525.6 million profit this morning…

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Share Gainers

3 reporting season heroes that brokers are most excited about

| Brendon Lau

This profit reporting season hasn’t kicked into high gear yet, but the market has already thrown up some winners that…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is one of four surging higher on Tuesday. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is one of four tumbling lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why this outperforming sector could be next to suffer a major downturn

| Brendon Lau

The property market may be losing stream fast but it’s the home renovations market that’s next to roll over, according…

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⏸️ Investing

Up in smoke: What happened to the ASX pot stocks?

| Steve Holland

ASX pot stocks have taken a hit. Will they recover?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is one of three tipped a sells by leading brokers. Here's why...

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Share Market News

9 investment lessons from one of Australia's leading economists

| Tristan Harrison

Shane Oliver has shared some of his keys to successful investing.

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Share Fallers

Why the iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) share price crashed 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) share price was crushed today after reporting a 62% decline in profits. But are things improving…

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Share Fallers

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares drop 7% on results release

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price has tumbled lower after its FY 2018 profit fell a touch short of expectations...

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Share Market News

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) shares tumble on profit miss

| Kevin Gandiya

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) reported a record full year net profit after tax (NPAT) of $136 million  today, 15%…

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Share Fallers

These ASX shares have been smashed: Are they cheap enough to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price is one of three that have been smashed over the last 12…

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Share Market News

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) reports another year of growth

| Tristan Harrison

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has reported another year of growth for the business.

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Capital Raising

How these IPOs fared 1 week later

| Tristan Harrison

This is how the latest shares listing on the ASX performed.

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Share Market News

Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin have been smashed

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin prices have been smashed again. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares will be on watch on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 10 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) share price tumbled lower on Monday. Here’s why…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

How the escalating crisis in Turkey could impact on your portfolio

| Brendon Lau

Turkey may be thousands of miles away, but you won’t need to look far to witness the impact of the…

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Share Gainers

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) delivers property warning, steady start

| Tom Richardson

Can Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) deliver REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) returns?

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Share Market News

The CogState Limited share price rebounds on profit report

| Motley Fool Staff

CogState Limited (ASX:CGS) delivers a mixed year, with plans to cut costs.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Do all the recent takeovers signal we're near the end of this bull market?

| Tristan Harrison

There are a lot of takeovers being announced at the moment, does it signal the end of the bull market?

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is one of four starting the week with a bang. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Why Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price has sunk like a stone today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) share price is up 4% today

| Tim Katavic

The share price in craft beer company Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) is up 4.35% to 12 cents following…

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Share Market News

Could this retailer deliver 200% returns over the next 12 months?

| Tristan Harrison

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) could be on course to deliver strong returns.

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