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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 Gainers

Surging Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price reinvigorates BNPL sector

| Kerry Sun

A jump in the Afterpay share price is spilling over into the broader BNPL sector.

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Share Market News

The Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price freeze continues, quarterly update released

| Nikhil Gangaram

Magnis released its quarterly activities report late last week despite its shares being in a trading halt

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Over The Wire, Pro Medicus, & Whispir shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the market's gains today...

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Share Gainers

Why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is surging 7% today

| Zach Bristow

There has been no market sensitive news today, thus far.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is roaring 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Santos shareholders will be jumping for joy.

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Share Gainers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price surges on news of Square acquiring Afterpay

| Mitchell Lawler

Zip shares are in investor sights following Afterpay's monumental announcement...

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Share Fallers

The Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price has sunk 10% today. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the nickel miner have slumped after the company announced a $22 million capital raise.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Afterpay to be acquired by Square, Oil Search to merge with Santos

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is rocketing higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

What is the outlook for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay share price is rising after a takeover proposal and trading update.

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Share Market News

Elmo (ASX:ELO) share price spikes on new 'Experiences'

| Kerry Sun

Elmo is driving employee experience through the launch of its new module.

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Share Market News

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price sets record high on acquisition update

| Zach Bristow

The computer hardware and software company reached record highs this morning.

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Share Gainers

The Pilbara Minerals share price (ASX:PLS) is booming 8%. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Pilbara Minerals shares are shooting higher after a 4-day suspension last week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Who is Jack Dorsey and why is he buying Afterpay (ASX:APT)?

| Brooke Cooper

The billionaire behind Twitter and Square is gearing up to buy Afterpay.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Square (NYSE:SQ) share price has gained 80% over the last year

| Marc Sidarous

Besting investor expectations and diversifying its services have seen the fintech company do extremely well.

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Share Gainers

Here's why ASX tech shares are up 6% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The tech sector is on fire on Monday...

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is soaring 9% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Legal medicinal and recreational cannabis markets are opening across the globe.

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Share Market News

Pricing power shares like Woolworths (ASX:WOW) help fight inflation: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

An expert's look at inflation-fighting ASX shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos (ASX:STO) share price rises on revised merger proposal

| Aaron Teboneras

Santos is seeking to create a mega oil and gas company...

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BNPL shares

All about Square, the US company acquiring Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares

| Brooke Cooper

We take a deep dive into the company looking to buy Australia's most successful buy now, pay later provider.

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BNPL shares

What will happen to Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares following the Square acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

What will happen when Afterpay shares convert into Square stock?

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch as new CEO commences "rebuild"

| Brendon Lau

AMP's new boss has her job cut out for her as its shares hover close to record lows on her…

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Share Gainers

Why the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This growing broadband provider has continued its solid growth...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price up 29% after takeover & FY 2021 update

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Afterpay shares...

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Resources Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is one to watch after announcement

| Marc Sidarous

There is surging demand for rare-earth elements sourced outside of China, and new drilling might prove to be a boon…

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch as copper workers vote to strike

| Kerry Sun

A potential strike at the world's largest copper mine could spell bad news for the BHP share price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What does the Square acquisition mean for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

With Square potentially buying out Afterpay, what does this mean for shareholders?

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Resources Shares

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is focused on increasing its resource inventory.

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Share Market News

Is it a good time now to buy CSL (ASX:CSL) shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying this biotherapeutics giant's shares?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX grinds to a halt following new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Growth Shares

'Growth at an unreasonable price': how to win the long game

| Tony Yoo

Does a stock for a great future-orientated business look too expensive to buy right now? You might want to read…

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Technology Shares

Now's the time to buy Xero (ASX:XRO) shares, say experts

| Tony Yoo

Stocks for the Kiwi software maker are in an intriguing spot, reckon multiple analysts. Read why they're so positive about…

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Share Market News

Here's why the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price jumped 15% in July

| James Mickleboro

July was a great month for IDP Education shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a busy day on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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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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Share Fallers

Why did the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price tumble 12% in July?

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider's shares were out of form in July...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra and IOOF are 2 ASX shares well liked by brokers.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares made their shareholders very happy in July...

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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 Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form in July...

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is up 21% in the last 6 months. Is now a good time to buy shares in this ASX 200 giant?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what's been driving the BHP share price and whether it will keep climbing.

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