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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 Gainers

Why Doctor Care Anywhere, Next Science, NIB, & Talga are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) are two of four ASX shares that are charging notably higher…

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Share Market News

This broker thinks you should buy the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price dip

| Kerry Sun

Looking through the near-term weakness, Credit Suisse believes there could be 68% upside to the Kogan (ASX: KGN) share price

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: NIB update impresses, Altium upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are making the headlines on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Universal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) share price dips despite latest update

| Marc Sidarous

The Universal Biosensors Inc. (ASX: UBI) share price is edging lower today despite the company making further expansions overseas.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Archer Materials (ASX: AXE) share price is up with news the company has access to technology it needs to…

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Share Market News

Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price climbs on North American expansion plans

| Aaron Teboneras

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is rising following an opportunity to expand the company's North American presence.

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Share Market News

Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price lifts on upbeat update

| Kerry Sun

The Doctor Care Anywhere Group PLC (ASX: DOC) has jumped 5% on open this morning after this positive update.

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BNPL shares

The Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price is up 9% this morning. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Fatfish Group Ltd (ASX: FFG) share price is up today after news broke that the company is acquiring a…

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Broker Notes

This broker just upgraded the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price to a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is trading lower today despite being upgraded by a leading broker this morning...

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Share Market News

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price drops despite April transaction values surging 155%

| Kerry Sun

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is under pressure, despite the company delivering a triple digit increase in…

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Resources Shares

The OM Holdings (ASX:OMH) share price is lifting today

| Brooke Cooper

The OM Holdings (ASX: OMH) share price is lifting after the company released news of a protest by workers over…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price opened 40% higher

| Marc Sidarous

The Next Science Ltd (ASX: NXS) share price is shooting for the moon after the company's latest announcement. Click on…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why the McGrath (ASX:MEA) share price is surging 8%

| Ken Hall

The McGrath Ltd (ASX: MEA) share price has rocketed higher this morning after a strong trading update from the real…

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Share Fallers

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price tumbles after CEO resigns

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is sinking lower today after the surprise exit of its CEO after over…

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Share Fallers

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is sinking 5% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is sinking on Monday morning...

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Share Gainers

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price higher despite $282 million profit hit

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is on the move on Monday despite revealing that its half year earnings…

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Share Gainers

What's happening with the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX 3D data visualisation company Pointerra Ltd (ASX:3DP) skyrocketed last week following the release of promising…

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Share Market News

What to expect from the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price will be on watch this week when it releases its Q3 update. Here's…

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Healthcare Shares

NIB (ASX:NHF) share price on watch following business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) share price will be on watch today following a trading update and full-year outlook.…

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Resources Shares

Why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Ioneer Ltd (ASX: INR) share price is one to watch this morning after the Aussie-US lithium miner's latest quarterly…

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Retail Shares

The ASX share to go gangbusters as COVID vaccines roll out

| Tony Yoo

Australia might have shifted to online shopping, but this physical retailer is showing excellent signs for growth.

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Energy Shares

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price hits 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has slumped to a new 52-week low after a busy April period…

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Broker Notes

What to expect from the Coles (ASX:COL) Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) when it releases its third quarter update later this week...

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Financial Shares

CommBank (ASX:CBA) share price hits new 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has climbed to a new 52-week high as we approach the end…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Lest We Forget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I was still a kid in 1987 when Australia belatedly welcomed home our Vietnam Veterans. I can't really remember what…

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Share Market News

Meet the real ASX winners from record high Chinese steel prices

| Brendon Lau

Record high Chinese steel prices will put ASX iron ore producers in the spotlight on Monday, but there's another group…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Champion Iron Ltd (ASX:CIA) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Record Highs

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price: all-time highs and potential teething issues

| Mitchell Lawler

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX: BBN) share price hit all-time highs today, but the potential impacts of COVID-19 might…

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Share Gainers

Why retailers are stepping up as top performing ASX shares this week

| Kerry Sun

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) and Adairs Ltd (ASX: ADH) are among numerous top performing ASX shares in retail

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Share Market News

Chimeric (ASX:CHM) share price finishes flat on quarterly update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Chimeric Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: CHM) share price seesawed today following the release of its quarterly update. Here's the key…

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Share Gainers

Which ASX 200 shares were the best performers this week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's TGIF time once again, and investors with shares in these 3 S&P ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) stocks have…

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX 200 shares according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and this ASX 200 share could be among the best options for Australian investors to choose from…

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Share Gainers

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts on latest updates

| Marc Sidarous

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is up 2.5% today as the company divests its minority stake in a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 finishes flat, Kogan drops, Accent jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has dipped lower. The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price fell heavily after giving a business…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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