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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

Should ASX investors be fearful of greed in the face of inflation?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are turning their attention to the potential risks and rewards as rising inflation fears present some opportunities.

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Technology Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price among the worst performers and sinking a disappointing 6% lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price leads the ASX 200 banks this week

| Brooke Cooper

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) share price gained 2% this week, ahead of the other…

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Share Fallers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price sinks 12% on profit downgrade

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are hitting the sell button on the e-commerce giant's shares following today's business update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price up 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price is recovering strongly today from its 52-week low after receiving some…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) slammed for enabling identity theft

| Tony Yoo

Australia's largest telco just can't get a handle on mobile phone number porting and how scammers can hijack the process.

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Cryptocurrencies

Billion dollar losses expose dangers of leveraged Bitcoin investing

| Bernd Struben

The 30% Bitcoin price crash this week saw many crypto investors lose money. But those who took leveraged bets really…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Oceania (ASX: OCA) share price has slipped 1.5% this morning. We look at the latest results from the aged…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, EML Payments, Webjet, & Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Friday...

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Gold

Why ASX gold miner Red 5's (ASX:RED) share price is tumbling 10% lower

| Bernd Struben

The Red 5 share price is falling hard. We take a look at the ASX gold miner's latest production guidance…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.25%: Kogan sinks, EML & A2 Milk jump

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Technology Shares

The week that's been for the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price has been on a rollercoaster this week after intensive media reporting. Let's take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Top brokers pick these 3 underperforming ASX shares as their latest buy idea

| Brendon Lau

Value investors will increasingly need to look at the ASX dogs of FY21 to find bargains for the new financial…

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Share Market News

NIB (ASX:NHF) share price higher on ACCC update

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is pushing higher today after an update out of the ACCC...

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Capital Raising

Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price halted to raise funds for US expansion

| James Mickleboro

The Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART) share price is in a trading halt whilst it raises funds to make an acquisition...

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⏸️ Growth Investing

2 ASX shares that multiple brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that multiple brokers think could be buys. One example is Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price lifts on 'critical' court win

| Lucas Radbourne

Cleanaway has won a crucial court case, sparking a rise in its share price.

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Share Market News

ASX winners and losers from the Victorian budget

| Brendon Lau

The Victorian state government handed down its budget today with billions in new taxes and cuts that will create winners…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps, Qantas flies, Nufarm rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up more than 1% today. The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price rose after…

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Share Market News

Why the Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price will be on watch tomorrow

| Aaron Teboneras

The Praemium Ltd (ASX: PPS) share price will be one to watch closely tomorrow morning after shock departure of its…

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Capital Raising

Why the AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price is soaring 9% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX: ADO) share price is rocketing 9% higher following a update on its share purchase plan. We…

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price slips 7% on looming legal action

| Mitchell Lawler

Nuix shares have come under pressure again today amid further negative press. Here's the lowdown.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price hit a new all-time high today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Imugene Limited share price hit an all-time high today, but with no news from the company since Tuesday, some…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Capital Raising

Seven Group (ASX:SVW) share price eases on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The Seven Group share price is in reverse today after the company completed its share purchase plan.

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Share Gainers

Why the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price is jumping 15%

| James Mickleboro

The Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price is jumping 15% higher on Thursday following an announcement...

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Resources Shares

Estrella (ASX:ESR) share price is exploding today, up 17%. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Estrella Resources Ltd (ASX: ESR) share price is up 17% today after the company intersected massive nickel and copper…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Iluka, Nuix, & Oil Search shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday...

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Healthcare Shares

The PainChek (ASX:PCK) share price is rising on its latest announcement

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in PainChek Ltd are gaining today after the company has received regulatory clearances for its app, PainChek Infant.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) share price slips on full-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX: AAC) share price is sliping today following the company's full-year results. Here's the highlights.

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Share Fallers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is trading lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is dropping on Thursday despite achieving a milestone at the South Flank mine...

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Share Gainers

Why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is bouncing 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is bouncing back on Thursday following a day to forget on Wednesday. Here's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is rising on Tesla partnership news

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in Ampol Ltd are rising today following news of a decarbonisation strategy and partnership with Tesla.

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Capital Raising

Province (ASX:PRL) share price backtracks on today's gain

| Aaron Teboneras

The Province Resources Ltd (ASX: PRL) share price is going nowhere today despite the company's positive announcement. We take a…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is up 5% today

| Kerry Sun

The Wisr share price is on the rise after the company announced it's achieved a AAA credit rating for its…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, EML Payments, Qantas, & Sezzle are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are two of four charging higher on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is up as travellers start moving again

| Brooke Cooper

Increasing numbers of passengers has caused the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd share price to rise.

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Share Market News

The Nuenergy Gas (ASX:NGY) share price has rocketed 151% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nuenergy Gas share price is on fire today, up more than 150%.

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