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BNPL shares

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price has now soared 25% in the last month

| Tony Yoo

The buy now, pay later provider's stocks have shot up recently. What's doing?

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Share Market News

Why analysts love Westpac (ASX:WBC) and this ASX 200 dividend share

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are rated as buys right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

How will the ASX 200 close out the week?

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Bank Shares

What was moving the CBA share price this week

| Bernd Struben

If interest rates do rise sooner than later, the banks may be some of the biggest beneficiaries.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

Will the CSL share price be heading higher from here?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price up amid news of rival bid for Sydney Airport

| Zach Bristow

Will the investment giant make a play for Australia's largest airport?

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Broker Notes

Is now a good time now to buy National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) shares?

| James Mickleboro

Can this banking giant continue its strong form?

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Share Market News

Can the ASX 200 hit 8,000 points by the end of the year?

| Sebastian Bowen

One professional investor believes the milestone is achievable in 2021...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the ASX 200's most heavily traded shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which shares were investors interested in today?

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Share Gainers

The Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price grew 9% today. So what happened?

| Mitchell Lawler

Green shoots of life for this battle-worn company...

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Broker Notes

What are leading brokers saying about the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price in July 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for the Fortescue share price?

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Travel Shares

Why the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price flew higher again today

| Bernd Struben

Despite renewed COVID lockdowns, the smart money is eyeing beaten down travel shares.

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Healthcare Shares

What was up with the Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Seemingly bad news didn't adversely affect the private hospital operator's shares...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Macquarie up, Rural Funds launches capital raising

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today. Macquarie revealed it’s buying a division from AMP.

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Share Market News

Here's why the FirstWave (ASX:FCT) share price is making a splash today

| Aaron Teboneras

The global cybersecurity technology company is riding a big wave this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price slips as Seven Group's stake surpasses 40%

| Brooke Cooper

Seven Group's $7.40 per share offer seems to have been too good for many Boral shareholders to refuse.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Record Highs

The Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price just hit another all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at what could be pushing Brickworks shares into record territory again

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, Origin, Piedmont Lithium, & WiseTech Global are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red...

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Energy Shares

How new US oil forecasts could impact ASX energy shares

| Bernd Struben

Despite rising oil prices, US shale producers have been slow to expand output.

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Bank Shares

What to expect from the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) FY 2021 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from this banking giant in August...

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Resources Shares

The BHP Group share price is rising again — so where to from here?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's proving another good day on the ASX for the Big Australian...

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Gold

Why the Nex Metals (ASX:NME) share price is rocketing up 165% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX microcap resource shares can see big moves on breaking news.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Fertoz (ASX:FTZ) share price is sinking 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

This small cap ASX share has investors running for the hills today.

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Share Market News

Payright (ASX:PYR) share price jumps 6% on partnership announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is edging higher after today's update.

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Share Gainers

Why the Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price is zooming 25% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is zooming higher today...

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Resources Shares

Sims (ASX:SGM) share price edges higher as new facility approved

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the metal-recycling company are climbing today on the back of a key announcement. We take a closer look

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares for the post-COVID world

| Tony Yoo

Which high-tech companies can win in an era that could see higher inflation and interest rates threaten growth stocks?

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Share Market News

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price hit an all-time high today

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the Australian mineral services company continue their march upwards.

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Share Gainers

Why Alkane, Audinate, Megaport, & Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are performing strongly today...

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Broker Notes

Top broker picks the emerging ASX tech shares with the biggest upside next month

| Brendon Lau

ASX technology shares are making a bit of a comeback but there's one in particular worth watching ahead of the…

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Resources Shares

Why the Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

With many analysts predicting a new commodity super cycle, ASX resource shares are in the spotlight.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Zip rockets, AMP asset sale

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the market today....

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Gold

Here's why the Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) share price is higher today

| Bernd Struben

This ASX gold share has been in the red over the past 12 months. But that could be turning around.

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REITs

Why is the Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) share price halted?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The group's shares won't be moving today following a number of updates.

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Share Market News

Why the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are breaking its negative trend today.

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Gold

Why the Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

With inflation concerns returning, gold has been on the rise again

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Share Market News

Here's why the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The latest update seems to have given the buy now, pay later provider's shares a bump in the right direction

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is rocketing 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Has this BNPL provider got a new admirer?

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Share Gainers

Why the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this miner is charging higher...

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