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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

Why the SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is progressing with its equity raise. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Here's what brokers think about the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is bouncing back on Friday following a selloff yesterday. In early afternoon…

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Share Gainers

Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price surging again up 16% today

| Brooke Cooper

This week has certainly been a good one for Damstra shareholders.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Expert expects demerger to benefit Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

A proposed demerger could be good news for investors, according to this analyst...

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⏸️ International Share Markets

How is the ASX 200 performing against the FTSE 100 in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

How has the FTSE 100 measured up against the ASX 200 in 2021 so far?

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Share Market News

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is gaining 3% today

| Brooke Cooper

The buy now, pay later giant is performing well on the ASX 200 today

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Share Gainers

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price up 9% on quarterly report

| Zach Bristow

The defence and aerospace technology company gave investors some good news this morning.

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Broker Notes

What is the outlook for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for the Woolies share price?

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Share Market News

Argosy Minerals (ASX:AGY) share price climbs following Rincon update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has updated the market about its Rincon lithium project in Argentina. We have the details

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Share Market News

All eyes on the Weebit (ASX:WBT) share price after 7% jump in early trade

| Nikhil Gangaram

The technology company released its quarterly activities report this morning.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Crown-Star merger talks end, Evolution jumps

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Healthcare Shares

New ASX share everyone's ignoring is ready to skyrocket: analysts

| Tony Yoo

Everyone's now fatigued with IPOs, so this might be an opportunity that's been overlooked by most investors.

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Share Market News

Silver Lake Resources (ASX:SLR) share price slides 9% on quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

The gold explorer and producer has updated investors this morning.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's with the Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

After surging 80% last week, the Youfoodz share price is standing still today, despite posting solid quarterly results

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Share Market News

Here's why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is on the rise

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are receiving a much welcomed boost today.

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Share Market News

Has Dry July hit the Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price?

| Ken Hall

How Aussies putting down the drinks is impacting this alcohol retailer...

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Share Gainers

Is the FAR (ASX:FAR) share price really up 12,000% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with the FAR share price today?

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price jumps 9% on quarterly results

| Kerry Sun

A solid set of June quarterly results has pushed the Bigtincan share price into positive year-to-date territory.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

A record high for the ASX in the middle of a lockdown?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Half the country is in lockdown. That didn't stop the ASX from hitting an all-time high yesterday.

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Gold

Why the Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares are on form today...

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Share Market News

Pendal Group (ASX:PDL) share price edges lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is expanding its scale and client offering in the United States.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos (ASX:STO) share price down amid concerns over bidding war

| Brooke Cooper

Santos and Oil Search could be preparing to battle following Oil Search's rejection of Santos' merger proposal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Crown (ASX:CWN) shares fall after Star (ASX:SGR) ends merger talks

| James Mickleboro

These two casino giants won't be merging... for now at least.

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price drops on FY 2021 update and guidance

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant has just updated the market on its performance in FY 2021 and expectations for FY 2022...

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Gold

Are these ASX 200 gold miner shares buys?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying these gold miners?

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Record Highs

ASX 200 shares near all-time high despite COVID-19 fears

| Ken Hall

Why Aussie shares are surging despite lockdowns across the country.

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price on watch — board tipped to fight merger

| Brooke Cooper

It might be about to get messy for Oil Search and Santos.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price has gained 45% in 6 months

| Ken Hall

The steady accumulation of shares is paying off for Seven...

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Industrials Shares

'Unloved' for 5 years, this ASX share is ready to rocket

| Tony Yoo

You've seen this name everywhere, but the stock price has done nothing the past half-decade. Now the business has $110…

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Dividend Investing

2 small ASX shares with big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

Pengana and 360 Capital REIT are 2 small ASX shares with large dividend yields.

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Share Market News

2 top ASX growth shares that might be worth buying

| Tristan Harrison

Baby Bunting is one of the ASX growth shares that might be worth owning.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

JB Hi-Fi and Magellan are two high-yielding ASX 200 shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the final day of the month...

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Bank Shares

Can the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are on fire in 2021. Can they keep rising?

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Share Gainers

The Warrego Energy (ASX:WGO) share price rises after quarterly report

| Zach Bristow

The energy company was in the green during trading today.

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Share Market News

Recce (ASX:RCE) share price edges higher after patent approval

| Aaron Teboneras

The pharmaceutical company is making progress of late. Here are the details

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this investment guru forecasts Bitcoin crashing to US$15,000

| Bernd Struben

Share markets can be volatile, but generally far less so than the crypto space.

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Dividend Investing

Top brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares brokers have named as buys...

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Share Market News

Why the Top Shelf International (ASX:TSI) share price soared 15% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are toasting the beverage manufacturer after the company released a positive update

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Share Market News

Openn Negotiation (ASX:OPN) share price up 13% in second day of trade

| Zach Bristow

The online real estate auctions hosting company outperformed again today.

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