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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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Opinions

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1%: Crown sinks on AUSTRAC news, South32 & CIMIC storm higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and CIMC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) shares are making a splash in the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price flat despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is flat today despite the company's release of a positive update on its…

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Share Fallers

Why Cleanaway, Crown, Opthea, & Zoono shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Dicker Data, South32, Tyro, and Uniti shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why ASX software company FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL) could light up the market in FY21

| Rhys Brock

The FINEOS Corporation Holdings plc (ASX:FCL) share price is already up 90% so far this year. But the best might…

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Share Gainers

South32 (ASX:S32) share price up 3% on solid Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price is pushing higher on Monday following the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price drops lower after Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Ampol Ltd (ASX:ALD) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of its third quarter update…

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Share Gainers

CIMIC (ASX:CIM) share price 5% higher after agreeing to sell 50% of Thiess

| James Mickleboro

The CIMC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing the sale of 50% of its…

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Share Fallers

What happened to the Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price?

| Rhys Brock

After surging to a new 52-week in September, the Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price has collapsed dramatically recently. Let's look…

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Share Market News

New $259 million ASX tech player listing Thursday

| Tony Yoo

After 9 years as a startup, MyDeal.com.au is floating this week, making the new ASX tech's founder and early investor…

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Share Market News

Australian Pharmaceuticals (ASX:API) share price on watch after trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (ASX:API) share price will be on watch following the company's release of a trading update.

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How the RBA is refuelling this ASX bull market

| Brendon Lau

Investors have a lot more reason to be feeling confident about the ASX bull market as the RBA is rewarding…

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Share Market News

3 simple steps I'd take to find the best shares to buy right now

| Peter Stephens

Finding the best shares to buy today could be a worthwhile use of your time. It may lead to higher…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Promises of easy money push ASX 200 to post-crash high

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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52-Week Highs

Why HUB 24 (ASX:HUB) and these ASX shares are hitting new highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) and these ASX shares are on form and scaling new heights right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week. Here's…

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Share Market News

How investing money in bargain shares could help you to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying bargain shares today could lead to impressive returns over the long run. It could even help to bring your…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is up 16% today

| Bernd Struben

The Nickel Mines share price is up 16% today following the company's ASX release announcing a new acquisition.

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Share Gainers

3 shares with intelligent fanatics I would invest in today

| Daryl Mather

Intelligent fanatics is a term coined by Charlie Munger, of Berkshire, for leaders who are able to build successful and…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, Tyro (ASX:TYR) up on merchant deal

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.5% today. But the Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price went up on…

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Share Market News

How ASX 200 investors can collect a rent check from Bunnings Warehouses

| Bernd Struben

Most Australians will have visited a Bunnings Warehouse, and not just for their snags. Here's the ASX REIT share collecting…

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay's (ASX:APT) Nick Molnar is embracing the fashion world

| Bernd Struben

There's a reason the Afterpay share price makes headline news most every day. And founder Nick Molnar intends to keep…

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Share Market News

Why the Coventry Group (ASX:CYG) share price is up 10% today

| Chris Chitty

The Coventry Group share price was higher today after the company released its quarterly result for the September 2020 quarter.

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Share Market News

Meet the ASX stock that could pay its first dividend in 8 years

| Brendon Lau

The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX: EHL) share price surrendered its morning gains even though it could pay its first dividend…

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Share Market News

Alterity (ASX:ATH) share price lower on completed placement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alterity Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ATH) share price has been falling today following a release of a completed capital raise.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Gainers

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price rockets 122% following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Aussie Broadband Limited (ASX:ABB) share price rocketed 122% higher after completing its IPO this morning...

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Share Market News

There's good news and bad for these ASX commodity shares

| Bernd Struben

In a tale of 2 commodities, ASX share prices linked to Australia's second largest export are suffering while another segment…

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Share Fallers

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) share price is under pressure on Friday after raising $35 million to fuel its future…

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Share Market News

Why the New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) share price is down

| Chris Chitty

The New Hope Corporation share price is lower today after the company announced staff redundancies at its corporate office

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Share Market News

3 reasons why today's cheap shares could soar in a post-pandemic world

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares today could be a profitable move in the long run. Low prices plus major stimulus packages may…

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Share Fallers

Why Dubber, New Hope, Pro Medicus, & Rio Tinto shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

How the US election and COVID-19 vaccine will hit ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

T Rowe Price executive looks into his crystal ball on where ASX shares will go depending on overseas political and…

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Share Market News

The Recce (ASX:RCE) share price has surged up today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: RCE) share price is rocketing 6% higher today on gaining approval for clinical trials.

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