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Dividend Investing

Why is WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) underperforming the ASX 200 in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Capital might not have lived up to its reputation in 2021 so far....

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares showing excellent growth

| Tony Yoo

Share markets are at record highs, so investors might have to dig into the smaller companies to fund genuine upside.

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Share Market News

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is on watch today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner will be on watch today...

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has released its Q3 update today...

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX shares have been named as opportunities

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Clinical Labs and Lovisa have been chosen as potential ideas.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It's a big day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Magellan, Breville, Domain

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Magellan (ASX:MFG) and Breville (ASX:BRG) sink after FY21 results

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell almost 1% today as reporting season continues.

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after record dividend and Woodside merger deal

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares will be watched very closely on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded on the share market today?

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Share Market News

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price raced higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The biopharmaceutical company's shares are continuing their positive run this week...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is up 35% this month. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The Afterpay share price has gained 35% or so over the month of August so far...

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Share Market News

The Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is up 7% this month. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the medical devices company are back on the up.

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price falls as competitor raises $200 million

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the company's shares stage a rebound?

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price slides as Macquarie CEO acknowledges disappointment

| Bernd Struben

Private companies need to meet strict guidelines before their initial public offerings.

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Technology Shares

Forget buying an investment property, grab this ASX share instead

| Tony Yoo

Australia's real estate obsession continues unabated, but there is a way to take advantage of that on the stock market.

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Share Market News

The Boral (ASX:BLD) share price is down 7% in a month. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Boral shares continue their descent over the last month.

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Share Fallers

Why Breville, CBA, Magellan, & Sezzle shares are tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Tuesday...

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Economy

Will Delta wreak long-term havoc on ASX shares? This economist says no

| Marc Sidarous

Shane Oliver says while the possibility of a short-term market correction is real, the longer-term outlook is rosier.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price down 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are CBA shares dropping so heavily today?

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Share Gainers

Why Domain, Money3, ResMed, & Steadfast shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are charging higher despite the market weakness...

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Share Market News

The Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price is up 5% in a month. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the hearing aid maker are on the rise again in today's session.

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Share Market News

Steadfast (ASX:SDF) share price pushes higher following placement

| Aaron Teboneras

The insurance broker's shares have emerged from a trading halt. Here are the details

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Financial Shares

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price sinks 11% as Barrenjoey bites

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Magellan shares plummeting today?

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price slumps despite new board appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are continuing the week lower.

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Share Market News

BARD1 Life Sciences (ASX:BD1) share price jumps on cancer test update

| Zach Bristow

The quest for BARD1's ELISA test takes another step forward.

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BNPL shares

Why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is sinking 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price is under pressure on Tuesday following the release of its 10-Q report. In…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are leading the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a closer look at the top movers among the ASX 300 index below.

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52-Week Highs

Could it be time to consider buying Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Aussie conglomerate has been enjoying an outstanding year on the ASX 200

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Broker Notes

Is the Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price a buy following its FY21 results?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good week for this global property company's shares...

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares to think about

| Tristan Harrison

Premier Investments and Super Retail are two ASX dividend shares to consider.

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Share Market News

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is down 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the back foot...

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Share Market News

Argosy Minerals (ASX:AGY) share price sinks 8% despite project progress

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking a breather this week...

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Share Gainers

Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price jumps on FDA approval

| Zach Bristow

Avita shares have landed in the green from the market open. Here are the details...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Westpac update, Breville and Magellan sink

| James Mickleboro

It has been another busy day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

What is the outlook for the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Investors have been giving the BNPL company a great deal of attention this year.

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Share Market News

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price struggles following FY21 results

| Mitchell Lawler

Demand delivers strong revenue and earnings growth in FY21 for ARB...

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Share Gainers

ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price hits record high on new product release

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company's shares just hit a new record high...

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