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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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That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Share Gainers

Why the Altium share price rocketed 24% higher to an all-time high today

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price has rocketed 24% higher to an all-time high this morning. Here's why...

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Seven West Media share price could fall on weak half-year results

| Ken Hall

The Seven West Media (ASX: SWM) share price looks set to fall in early trade after the company announced it…

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Share Fallers

Why the Cochlear share price falling is falling on its profit report

| Tom Richardson

This morning Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH) reported its half-year results for the period ending December 31 2018. Below is a summary of…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

GDI Property share price falls 2.5% on weak underlying earnings

| Ken Hall

The GDI Property Group (ASX: GDI) share price fell 2.44% in today’s trade after reporting its half-yearly results this morning.

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 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 Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why the Altium share price could rocket tomorrow

| Tom Richardson

This afternoon Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) reported its half-year results for the period ending December 31 2018. Below is a summary…

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Share Fallers

Should I buy Treasury Wines at today's share price?

| Tom Richardson

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is down 3.8% to $15.57 in trade today on the back…

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At a record high the Rio Tinto share price is now near $100

| Motley Fool Staff

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price hit a multi-year high of $93.50 this morning on the back of…

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52-Week Highs

The Clinuvel share price has hit an all-time high and is up 188% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has been a strong performer once again, stretching its 12-month gain to a…

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Share Gainers

Netwealth share price up 5% after delivering strong half year profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price has stormed higher after delivering a 21% jump in half year profits...

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Record Highs

Why the Pro Medicus share price is going gangbusters again

| Tom Richardson

The Pro Medicus (ASX: PME) share price climbed 5% to hit a record high of $14.94 in trade today despite…

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Will ending $1 milk boost the Woolworths share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) is ending $1 milk, will that boost the share price?

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Share Fallers

Freelancer share price plummets 8% lower on full-year earnings result

| Ken Hall

The Freelancer Limited (ASX: FLN) share price has been hammered on the ASX as it fell over 8.50% following a…

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DUMPED: Investors send Bingo share price 45% lower on profit warning

| Motley Fool Staff

The Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX: BIN) share price has collapsed 46% to $1.24 after the waste collection and recycling business…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

GWA share price jumps on 7% bottom line growth

| Cale Kalinowski

Manufacturer of building fixtures and fittings, GWA Group (ASX: GWA) has seen continued revenue growth despite worsened market conditions in…

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, BINGO, Helloworld, & Smartgroup shares crashed lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price and the BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price are two of four…

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Share Gainers

Why the Breville share price has surged 5% today

| Ken Hall

The Breville Group Ltd  (ASX: BRG) share price has surged more than 6% on the ASX today following its bumper…

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Share Gainers

Why Automotive Holdings, Bionomics, Breville, & GWA shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX:BNO) share price and the Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price are two of four starting the…

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52-Week Lows

Even the McGrath CEO is panicked by the Sydney property price outlook

| Tom Richardson

This morning Mcgrath Ltd (ASX: MEA) reported its half-year results for the period ending December 31 2018. Below is a summary…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: A2 Milk, Breville, & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making a splash…

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Why 2019 is shaping up to be the year of Afterpay

| Nikhil Gangaram

An auspicious start to the year could see the stars align in 2019 for buy now, pay later payment platform…

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Interim results: Did Perpetual Investments outperform the market?

| Cale Kalinowski

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Ltd (ASX: PIC) has outperformed its benchmark by 0.5% in the first half of the 2019 fiscal…

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Share Gainers

Independence Group share price jumps on capital return hopes

| Brendon Lau

It’s not profit or revenue growth you should be watching for when it comes to Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO)…

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Share Gainers

Rhipe share price surges 6% after posting 181% profit increase

| Ken Hall

The Rhipe Limited (ASX: RHP) share price has surged 6% in early trade on the ASX after the company reported…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bionomics share price rocketed 75% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX:BNO) share price has rocketed 75% higher on Monday. Here's why...

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An ASX blue-chip healthcare share to buy and hold forever

| Michael Guinery

The ASX healthcare sector has provided stellar returns to investors over the past decade and there continues to be a…

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Share Fallers

Down 48%: Why investors dumped BINGO shares today

| James Mickleboro

The BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price has been dumped by investors today and fell as much as 48%...

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Westpac share price lifts as it flags rising net interest margins

| Tom Richardson

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price is up 0.6% today after the banking heavyweight delivered a trading update…

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Share Gainers

NIB share price climbs higher on solid first half result and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price has pushed higher following the release of a strong first half result. Should…

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Strong earnings and dividend increase could see Smartgroup share price soar

| Ken Hall

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX: SIQ) reported strong full-year earnings and a dividend increase on the back of strong client growth…

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McGrath share price set to fall on limp half-year earnings

| Ken Hall

The McGrath Limited (ASX: MEA) share price looks set to fall this morning on a limp earnings result which saw…

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Share Fallers

BOQ share price slumps after it warns of high-single-digit profit falls

| Tom Richardson

This morning regional lender Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) warned investors profits for the six-month period ending February 28…

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iSelect share price on watch after mixed earnings result

| Ken Hall

The iSelect Limited (ASX: ISU) share price is on watch this morning after announcing a $6.93 million loss, down 367%…

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Is the worst over for the Brambles share price?

| Brendon Lau

Global logistics group Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) is hoping to convince investors that it’s finally overcome last year’s headwinds as…

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Is the Ansell share price cheap?

| Tom Richardson

This morning Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) reported its half-year results for the period ending December 31 2018. Below is a summary of…

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AMP profits to be hit by Superannuation Bill

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price could come under pressure on Monday after it revealed that the Superannuation Bill could…

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Share Fallers

Why these All Ords shares have been smashed over the last 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price is one of three that have been smashed over the last 12 months. Here's…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP), and InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) shares are being targeted by short sellers this…

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