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Opinions

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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Opinions

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price lifts following major board reshuffle

| Tristan Harrison

The IAG share price is rising after revealing a board reshuffle.

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Bank Shares

The CBA (ASX:CBA) share price is edging higher. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Is Australia's leading bank poised to reduce its outstanding share capital?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price rises after vaccine lottery idea

| Marc Sidarous

The government is looking at ways to encourage Australians to get the jab.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares have been on Square's radar for years

| Brendon Lau

Square has been eyeing Afterpay for years but it took a global pandemic to spark Australia's largest takeover.

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is there still time to buy ResMed shares?

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Share Gainers

Latitude (ASX:LFS) share price rises on $200m Symple acquisition

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity continues to heat up...

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Share Gainers

Why the Huon (ASX:HUO) share price is rocketing 40% higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great start to the week for this ASX share...

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Share Gainers

If you invested $1,000 in Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares 4 years ago, here's what it would be worth now

| Aaron Teboneras

The company’s shares have been the talk of the town...

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Resources Shares

How is the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price holding up against the materials sector?

| Kerry Sun

The mining company's share price faltered last week but it's not all bad news.

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Share Gainers

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is up 20% so far in 2021. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Following the increased attention, shares in the company will be under further scrutiny later this month.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price in focus after announcing $350m MedicalDirector acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant is making a new acquisition...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Blockbuster Afterpay deal turbocharges ASX to new record highs

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Share Market News

Is the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Altium share price be a buy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on Monday on the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Share Market News

3 top ASX results from week one of reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Here are some highlights from week one of reporting season...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week..

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Share Market News

Potential buys: 2 compelling ASX payment shares

| Tristan Harrison

Tyro Payments is one of the ASX payment shares that could be good ideas.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were very strong performers last week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) offer shows infrastructure interest: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's an expert's take on the merger and acquisition action that saw Sydney Airport's share price skyrocket...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Galaxy (ASX:GXY) shareholders vote in favour of Orocobre (ASX:ORE) merger

| James Mickleboro

This mega lithium merger took a major stop forward today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's what happened to the Bingo (ASX:BIN) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Wondering why the Bingo share price is permanently frozen? The waste management company has been delisted after a successful takeover.

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Share Gainers

Why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is up 80% in a month

| Zach Bristow

The lithium miner continues its extended run into the green in today's session

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Betmakers soars, REA Group drops

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 went up today, though REA Group dropped after falling.

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Record Highs

2 ASX 200 shares lifting to record highs before full-year results

| Kerry Sun

Wesfarmers and the Goodman Group are looking good ahead of the release of their FY21 results

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Atomo (ASX: AT1) share price flew 4% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The rapid COVID-19 test provider has been in the spotlight today.

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors worried about inflation should look to Japan

| Bernd Struben

For more than a decade Japan's record high debt to GDP ratio has defied inflation.

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Share Market News

Why the Rex Minerals (ASX:RXM) share price crashed 16% today

| Aaron Teboneras

This small cap ASX share is seeking funding for two of its projects

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Share Fallers

One reason why the Domain (ASX:DHG) share price is down 7%

| Marc Sidarous

Could spillover from the REA Group's full-year results be to blame for the falling share price?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

The Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is rocketing 14% higher

| Mitchell Lawler

What are Vulcan investors ecstatic about? We take a closer look

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Share Gainers

If you invested $2,000 in Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares 5 years ago, this is how much it would be worth now

| Aaron Teboneras

Is the company’s shares a worthwhile investment?

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Share Market News

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is up 9% this month. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

The Sezzle share price has been rising this month.

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Share Market News

If you invested $1000 in CSL (ASX:CSL) shares a decade ago, this is how much they would be worth now

| Zach Bristow

Long-term investing has paid off in the case of CSL shareholders

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Share Gainers

Why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price has soared 50% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is having a big year...

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Share Market News

Here are the top movers in the ASX 300 today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is flat but there are some strong performers amongst the more popular companies.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX 200 lithium shares are charging higher on Friday

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 lithium shares are on the rise again following bullish news for the electric vehicle industry overnight.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is down 11% in the last 2 months

| Zach Bristow

The hydrocarbon giant has faced headwinds over the last few months.

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