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Opinions

Would I still buy Life360 shares as they hit all-time highs?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this high-flying tech share still be a buy at all-time highs?

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in April

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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Opinions

My top ASX dividend pick for 2024 is a passive income powerhouse

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of quality ASX dividend stocks, but this passive income star tops my list.

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What Fed chair Jerome Powell just said and what it means for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are eagerly awaiting the first interest rate cuts from the US Fed.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some compelling ASX companies to buy in May and stash away!

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Investing Strategies

Should ASX 200 investors copy the $223 billion Future Fund's sticky inflation strategies?

| Bernd Struben

Facing sticky inflation, ASX 200 investors are eyeing the Future Fund’s shifting strategies.

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Share Market News

Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Opinions

Should I buy Westpac or Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chip shares is a better buy?

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price jumped 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price jumped higher again on Wednesday. Here's why investors are fighting to buy its shares…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Pact Group (ASX:PGH) share price is out of the box today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) share price is moving higher on the back of strong half-year profits. We…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) full year dividend for 2021 expected to be 16 cents per share, fully franked

| Bruce Jackson

Telstra shares trade on a fully franked dividend yield of close to 5%, making them one of the more attractive…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price on watch after announcing special dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price will be on watch after announcing a special dividend with its full…

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Share Market News

Yowza! The Credit Intelligence (ASX:CI1) share price is up 130% in 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

The Credit Intelligence (ASX:CI1) share price has seen a massive jump today, and is now up 130% since December. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Schaffer (ASX:SFC) share price flew 9% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Schaffer share price flew almost 10% higher today after the company announced its half year earnings report. We take…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sinking

| Tristan Harrison

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price was crunched 9% today as investors sold off after a negative broker report from…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Copper Mountain (ASX:C6C) share price closed 7% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Copper Mountain Mining share price closed 7% higher today. We look at the latest quarterly to find out what…

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Share Market News

Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is surging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price is climbing today after another strategic partnership deal. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

The Peninsula Energy (ASX: PEN) share price continues to fly

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Peninsula Energy Ltd (ASX: PEN) share price is looking to extend its miraculous run in 2021. Earlier today, Peninsula…

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Why the McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price was crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The McPherson's Ltd (ASX:MCP) share price crashed 11% lower and is now down 60% over the last 12 months. Here's…

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Share Market News

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price jumps 6% on broker upgrades

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) share price popped 6% today following upgrades from two brokers. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Resonance Health (ASX:RHT) announces its share price is in trading halt

| Daniel Ewing

The Resonance Health share price was edging higher today before the company announced that it would be entering a trading…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cirralto Ltd (ASX: CRO) share price has gone ballistic today, up 114% at one point. What's going on with…

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Share Fallers

Why the InvoCare (ASX:IVC) share price tumbled 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price was out of form on Wednesday and tumbled as much as 5% lower. Here's…

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Share Market News

Bitcoin hits record high: Why Saxo says the cryptocurrency is here to stay

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) just hit another record high, topping US$50,000 for the first time. And Saxo's Eleanor Creagh says it's…

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Share Market News

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price slumps despite new partnership

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price is sliding today despite the company announcing a collaboration agreement. Here's a closer look.

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Share Market News

One year on and 50% up, the All Technology Index is booming

| Kate O'Brien

Next week marks one year since the S&P/ASX All Technology Index debuted. The Index is now up 50.5% from its…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

Why the Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price is slipping lower today

| Daniel Ewing

The Avita Medical (ASX: AVH) share price is falling lower today as the company announced its half-year report. We take…

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Share Market News

Why investors are watching the Crown (ASX: CWN) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price will be under renewed interest from investors today. The company has garnered…

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Share Market News

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price just blasted into record territory

| Bernd Struben

The BHP Group share price just blasted into record territory. We look at why investors are driving the Aussie mining…

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Share Market News

What's with the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price fall today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is falling today, but with no news out from the company we take…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price is soaring

| Tristan Harrison

The Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is soaring after announcing partnership with Matt Tripp.

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Share Market News

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is rocketing 20% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price is rocketing 20% after announcing a record deal with a Fortune 100 company.…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) share price may be in a trading halt on Wednesday but the company is still…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price has powered up 253% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Province Resources (ASX: PRL) share price has rocketed more than 250% today, following the company's latest acquisition news. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why the Coles (ASX:COL) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is under pressure and sinking 6% on Wednesday. Here's why investors are selling its…

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Share Market News

The Moelis (ASX:MOE) share price is up today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Moelis (ASX: MOE) share price is on the rise today, up almost 3% in early afternoon trade. We take…

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Share Market News

All eyes on the Reject Shop (ASX: TRS) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX: TRS) could be poised to fly after releasing a promising half-year report for FY21. At…

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is crashing 19% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Is this why the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is crashing a massive 19% lower on Wednesday? Here's what…

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Share Market News

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price is diving 21% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Fatfish Group Ltd (ASX: FFG) share price has taken a dive of more than 20% today. We take a…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Amplia (ASX:ATX) share price is up 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Amplia Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ATX) share price is running 9% higher today following progress on its AM945 inhibitor. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why is the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price heating up today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Paladin Energy (ASX: PDN) share price is up 298% in the last year. We take a look at what…

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Share Market News

Readytech (ASX:RDY) share price slides despite strong growth

| Daniel Ewing

The Readytech (ASX:RDY) share price is dropping lower today after the company announced its first-half results. We take a closer…

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Netwealth, Pro Medicus, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four sinking notably lower today. Here's why....

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price remains resilient

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price has remained resilient after releasing its results for the first half of FY21.…

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Share Gainers

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price jumps after Q1 54% profit growth

| Tristan Harrison

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has risen 5% in reaction to a strong recovery of profit in the…

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Share Market News

Why the Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price is up 5% today

| Bernd Struben

The Asaleo Care (ASX: AHY) share price is 4.9% higher in late morning trade. We look at the company's full-year…

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Share Market News

Netwealth (ASX:NWL) share price dips despite record results

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Netwealth (ASX:NWL) share price is on the slide today despite the company delivering a record increase to its funds…

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