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Opinions

3 lower-risk ASX shares I think are perfect for beginners

| Kate Lee (TMFklee)

Here are three ASX shares that are ideal for risk averse investors, in my opinion.

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Why I'm planning to buy Guzman y Gomez shares and own for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business has a strong outlook.

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Opinions

Are BHP or Wesfarmers shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in the owner of Bunnings or Australia’s biggest miner?

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Opinions

3 reasons to be positive on ASX 200 shares in FY25 (and 3 to be wary)

| Bronwyn Allen

Vinay Ranjan from Airlie Funds Management says we should ignore market noise and buy quality stocks.

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Share Market News

Is there any chance of an interest rate cut in Australia next week?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts think will happen.

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How to invest

3 lower-risk ASX shares for beginner investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these three shares to a beginner today.

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Superannuation

Want a $2 million superannuation fund? Here's how I'd aim to build one with exactly $400 per month

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on how to maximise your super fund.

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2 top ASX 200 passive income stocks I'd buy now to boost my retirement

| Bernd Struben

I think both ASX 200 dividend stocks could continue to deliver market-beating passive income.

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Recent Share Market News

Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price flat on Q3 FY20 update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price has wobbled slightly before falling 0.1% today following the release of mixed…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Is the ASX 200 trading too high right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) too high right now? We have just seen the ASX 200 rise 6.7%…

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Here's why the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price is falling today

| Daniel Ewing

The Perpetual share price is sliding today as the company announced its results for the September quarter. We take a…

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Share Fallers

Why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is sinking 6% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price has come under pressure and is sinking notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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WISR (ASX:WZR) share price jumps higher on strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price has been a strong performer today following the release of a trading update.

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The Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price is down slightly today. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) share price is down slightly after the property group delivered mixed Q1 results

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Why the Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) share price is sliding today

| Bernd Struben

The Perseus Mining share price is down 4.7% in early afternoon trading. We take a look at the gold miner's…

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McMillan (ASX:MMS) share price edges up on AGM

| Daryl Mather

The McMillan share price is up 3.08% today after the company's positive Q1 results in its AGM. Revenues were reported…

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, Perseus Mining, Lovisa, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today...

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Share Market News

Why the MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price is moving today

| Daniel Ewing

The MyFiziq Ltd (ASX: MYQ) share price is on the move today after the company announced a new deal with…

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Share Market News

Ecofibre (ASX:EOF) share price plummets 24%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ecofibre Ltd (ASX: EOF) share price has plummeted in mid-morning trade following the company's release of a first quarter…

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Share Market News

Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) releases Q1 results ahead of AGM

| Daryl Mather

Tabcorp Q1 results show a continuing downward trend in revenues due to covid-19 measures. However, it remains well positioned for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.2%: Afterpay rockets on Westpac deal, Zip climbs, BHP's Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares are in the headlines on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX 200 shares hit with broker downgrades

| Lina Lim

Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL), Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) and Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) were ASX 200 shares…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Cochlear, Dicker Data, & Zip shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday following the release of a trading update...

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price defies broader market-sell off. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is storming higher today following the release of a new product offering.…

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Share Gainers

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price pushes higher on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is on the move on Tuesday after releasing an update on its performance during…

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Share Market News

ELMO Software (ASX:ELO) share price drops lower despite strong Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price dropping lower on Tuesday after releasing its first quarter update for FY 2020...

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Share Market News

Why these 2 ASX growth shares lifted more than 4% yesterday

| Daryl Mather

These 2 ASX growth shares saw share price rises of more than 4% yesterday. In both cases the companies are…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price edges lower on annual R&D update

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is on the move on Tuesday after the release of its R&D update for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares are at a 100-day high. Is now the time to buy?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares are surging right now as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) hits a new 100-day high. What…

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price on watch after announcing Westpac (ASX:WBC) partnership

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on Tuesday after announcing a partnership...

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after solid Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday following the release of its first…

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Share Gainers

Why the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price is up 25% in 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) share price is up 25% in 2 months.…

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Record Highs

Why Domino's (ASX:DMP) and this ASX share just surged to record highs

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and this ASX share have just surged to record highs. Here's why they are flying…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Pensana Metals (ASX:PM8) share price, up 761% in 2020, edged higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Pensana Metals share price has gained a stellar 756% in 2020, and edged higher today on this exploration update.

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Share Market News

Why did the Forbidden Foods (ASX:FFF) share price tumble 5% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Forbidden Foods Limited (ASX: FFF) share price has tumbled today following an announcement of new product ranging in FoodWorks.

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Share Market News

Quickstep (ASX:QHL) share price edges up on positive FY20 results

| Daryl Mather

The Quickstep share price edged higher today on publication of its annual report. It reported a large rise in NPAT,…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 1%, Cimic (ASX:CIM) up 8% on sale

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 1%. One highlight was that the Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price went…

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Record Highs

Brokers believe these record high ASX stocks can run higher

| Brendon Lau

There are a number of ASX stocks that are testing record highs. While some look expensive, top brokers think others…

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Share Market News

Vection (ASX:VR1) share price lifts on partnership deal

| Daryl Mather

The Vection share price jumped 3% today on news of a partnership with an Italian software distributor.

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Share Fallers

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price crashed 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is crashing lower on Monday and is the worst performer on the…

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Share Market News

Are speculators driving today's 44% Ioupay (ASX:IOU) share price gains?

| Bernd Struben

The Ioupay share price is going skywards today, up 44% in late afternoon trading, earning a 'please explain' from the…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price has shot up 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX: VVA) share price is jumping today following a number of positive announcements.

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price testing all-time high today 

| Glenn Leese

The JB Hi-Fi share price is testing its all-time high today. The popular retailer has had a bumper 2020 and…

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Share Market News

Why Unibail's (ASX:URW) $15 billion reset plan could come unravelled

| Bernd Struben

After initially tanking on the announcement of its $14.9 billion reset plan, Unibail's share price rocketed higher. Now the plan's…

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Share Market News

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price reaches all-time high. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price has reached an all-time high today following the release of a positive…

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