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Opinions

Would I still buy Life360 shares as they hit all-time highs?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this high-flying tech share still be a buy at all-time highs?

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in April

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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Opinions

My top ASX dividend pick for 2024 is a passive income powerhouse

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of quality ASX dividend stocks, but this passive income star tops my list.

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Share Market News

What Fed chair Jerome Powell just said and what it means for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are eagerly awaiting the first interest rate cuts from the US Fed.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some compelling ASX companies to buy in May and stash away!

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Investing Strategies

Should ASX 200 investors copy the $223 billion Future Fund's sticky inflation strategies?

| Bernd Struben

Facing sticky inflation, ASX 200 investors are eyeing the Future Fund’s shifting strategies.

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Share Market News

Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Opinions

Should I buy Westpac or Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chip shares is a better buy?

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Recent Share Market News

Share Market News

Here's why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price is on the move on Wednesday morning...

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Share Market News

Why the Federal Budget is good for the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price

| Ken Hall

The FY21 Federal Budget has dropped. Here's why I think there's good news for the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share…

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Share Market News

How the federal budget will impact on your ASX stock portfolio

| Brendon Lau

The $100bn federal budget boost to businesses will give our economy the kickstart it needs. But it isn’t all good…

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Share Gainers

Why Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) and these ASX shares just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) and these ASX shares have just hit new highs. Here's why they are soaring at the…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price could soar into Christmas

| Bernd Struben

JB Hi-Fi shareholders have enjoyed a rewarding year to date. Here's why the next 3 months could deliver more good…

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Share Market News

American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) share price up 45% on US President's executive order

| Chris Chitty

The American Rare Earths share price soared 45% higher today after discussing an executive order by the United States President.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises on mixed day, big gold merger

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today after it was mixed. There’s a huge gold mining merger with Northern…

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Record Highs

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price continued its positive run and hit a record high on Tuesday. Here's why it…

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Share Market News

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price has surged 18% today

| Bernd Struben

The Tesserent share price is soaring higher today, up 18% after the cyber security company released an update on new…

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Share Market News

MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price at record high. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The MyFiziq share price reached a 52-week high today following the release of a new binding term sheet. Has this…

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Share Market News

What investors learnt from the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar jumped after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unveiled its latest interest rate decision.

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Share Market News

Why the Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price is soaring 15% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Dacian Gold share price is up more than 15% today following the company's preliminary September quarter update. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is charging higher today after being the subject of a broker note out of…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Growth Shares

Own a slice of this fast-changing lending market

| Bernd Struben

Australia is changing at a pace rarely seen before. The fast-changing debt markets open the door to new opportunities on…

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Share Market News

Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price dives 16% on FDA update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mayne Pharma share price has dropped nearly 16% today following an FDA update. We take a closer look at…

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3 reasons why I'd buy income stocks in October

| Peter Stephens

Buying income stocks after the market crash could produce relatively high dividend returns. It may also lead to impressive total…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk and Mesoblast were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Share Market News

Why the Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) share price has rocketed up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has surged following the release of its Q2 FY21 update. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.2%: Northern Star & Saracen announce mega merger, IAG settles class action

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Northern Star, Oil Search, & Telix shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four storming higher on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why IAG, Mayne Pharma, Mesoblast, & Temple & Webster shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price jumps 8% higher on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price is jumping higher on Tuesday after providing an FDA update...

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52-Week Highs

Meet the latest ASX small cap stock that's racing ahead during COVID

| Brendon Lau

It looks like land-bound Aussies have found a new way to splurge their holiday budget – and this ASX small…

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Share Market News

Northern Star (ASX:NST) and Saracen (ASX:SAR) announce mega merger

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares are storming higher on Tuesday after announcing a…

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lower after US$505 million Shenzi oil investment

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is edging lower on Tuesday after the mining giant announced a US$505 million…

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Share Market News

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price on watch after very strong Q1 sales growth

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price will be on watch today after the release of a trading update…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Afterpay vs Zip, which is the better investment?

| Glenn Leese

Afterpay vs Zip. The question comes up time and again. From both a consumer and investor standpoint, we all want…

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Share Market News

With even Kogan (ASX:KGN) eyeing a return to the office, where next to invest?

| Bernd Struben

As states borders reopen and Victoria's lockdowns ease, the office market returns to the spotlight. Is this an opportunity for…

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Share Market News

Altium (ASX:ALU) updates market on restructure

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price is flat after the company announced a restructure. Could now be a good…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 2.6%, big 4 banks surge

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) soared 2.6%, the Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price jumped 11.6% after last week’s decline.

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Share Market News

Why the Image Resources (ASX:IMA) share price is rocketing higher today

| Bernd Struben

Mineral sand's mining company, Image Resources' share price took off today, at one point trading 9% higher. Here's why…

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Bank Shares

Top broker tipping turnaround in ASX big bank profit margins

| Brendon Lau

ASX bank stocks are on fire today! And a prediction by JPMorgan that their profit margins could improve will give…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price jumped 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why it is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Viva Energy (ASX:VEA) share price crashed 14% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX:VEA) share price has crashed lower on Monday. Here's why the fuel retailer's shares are deep in the…

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Share Market News

Why today's NAB (ASX:NAB) share price gains could be just the beginning

| Bernd Struben

It hasn't been a great year for the NAB share price or shareholders in Australia's big four banks. But that…

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Share Market News

Ignore the noise and focus on these ASX shares instead

| Bernd Struben

If ever there was a time for investors to ignore the noise, it's now. Keep your eyes on the horizon,…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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