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Why the EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is up 13% today

| Tim Katavic

The share price of EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) has jumped 13% following the finalisation of a 5 year agreement with…

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Share Market News

Morgan Stanley says buy Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) as its shares will outperform

| Brendon Lau

High P/E stocks are on the nose but the share price of Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) could break out of its…

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3 top growth shares I would buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares are one of three I would consider buying in August. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

GetSwift Ltd (ASX:GSW) shares are falling as revenues fail to impress

| Tom Richardson

GetSwift Ltd's (ASX:GSW) "Amazon deal" hasn't done much for its revenues.

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These small cap stars have been tipped to shine

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) shares are one of three in the small cap space tipped to shine...

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are starting the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is one of four starting the week on a high. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are starting the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here’s why…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price is one of three tipped to climb higher by leading brokers…

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Share Fallers

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price falls 7% on guidance downgrade

| Tommaso Autorino

After a difficult start to the year, Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) had to adjust its expectations for 2018.

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Share Market News

Could Xero Limited shares hit $700 one day?

| Tom Richardson

Is it preposterous to think Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) could grow into a $100 billion tech giant?

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Share Fallers

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) shares fall 4% on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price has fallen 4% following the release of a weak trading update...

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Capital Raising

Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

Every week I look at the latest IPOs for the upcoming week.

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Share Market News

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) announces new organisational structure and leadership team

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares have edged lower after announcing a new organisational structure and leadership team...

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Share Market News

This top performing sector may be about to fire up again

| Brendon Lau

The energy sector could be about to jump higher again after its recent pause as oil bulls are starting to…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) shares are three of ten that short…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on Monday. Here's…

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Record Lows

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares slide to new multi-year low on earnings downgrade

| Tommaso Autorino

A combination of lower profits and one-off costs from regulatory interventions pushed the AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price to a…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday.

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Share Fallers

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares sink on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has taken a tumble after being downgraded by Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This week insiders have been buying the shares of WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WGB) and...

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Share Gainers

Why Deutsche Bank just upgraded Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) continues to power ahead as the gold sector slumps. But can the…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why...

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Share Market News

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) increases dividend by 50% in FY18 result

| Tristan Harrison

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) has just reported its FY18 result.

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OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) profit, revenue, cash and guidance up

| Carin Pickworth

Gold producer OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) has released strong second quarter results

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Share Gainers

3 ASX stocks flying into the weekend at the top of their game

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 stocks are flying into the weekend at the top of their game – hitting 52-week share price highs.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have tipped Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares and two as buys…

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Share Market News

AMP Limited flags $290 million cost from Royal Commission caning

| Motley Fool Staff

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price hit a new low today.

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Share Gainers

Why I'm thinking of selling my REA Group Limited shares

| Rhys Brock

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) has been a market darling over the last few years, and a recent surge in its…

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Share Gainers

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares push higher on U.S. onshore assets sale

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has pushed higher after announcing the sale of its U.S. onshore assets. What…

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Share Market News

This fund manager thinks Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares could hit $25 to $50 in a year

| Tristan Harrison

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares could be worth a lot more in a year according to Datt Capital.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD), Spookfish Ltd (ASX:SFI), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on Friday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) is one of the worst performers today

| Brendon Lau

What’s good for the goose isn’t always good for the gander. That’s probably the best way to describe what’s happening…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 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.

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Share Market News

How Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) expanded production and quadrupled reserves

| Tommaso Autorino

Here's what you need to know about the latest quarterly update from Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT).

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Share Gainers

Why the St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is rising on record results

| Tommaso Autorino

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) just announced a record quarter to top off a record year, but how long will it…

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Share Market News

Should you sell shares if they report badly?

| Tristan Harrison

Reporting season is nearly here.

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Share Gainers

Why the Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price surged today

| Tommaso Autorino

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) has just released its quarterly results. Here’s what you need to know.

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Share Market News

3 big results to look out for in August

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) result in August is one of three that I'll be watching closely...

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are falling despite its record production

| Brendon Lau

The ugly duckling of the iron ore sector just can’t catch a lucky break even with its upbeat quarterly update.…

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