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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.2%: Origin sinks on earnings downgrade, gold miners charge higher

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Resources Shares

Why the RTG Mining (ASX:RTG) share price is soaring 12% today

| Brooke Cooper

The RTG Mining Inc (ASX: RTG) share price is soaring almost 12% after the company shared a decision made by…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is one to watch when it returns to trade as the bidding…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Gainers

Why Newcrest (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star (NST) shares are flying high today

| James Mickleboro

Why Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are storming higher and could keep going...

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price sinks on activities report

| Brooke Cooper

The Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) share price is on the slide today after the company released its quarterly activities…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Origin (ASX:ORG) share price is sinking 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price is sinking on Friday following the release of an update on its earnings…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price slides as shareholders vote

| Bernd Struben

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is on the slide today. We take a look at the latest on…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price is shooting 28% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price is shooting higher on Friday after gaining FDA approval for a new…

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Retail Shares

Why the Dusk (ASX:DSK) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Dusk Group Ltd (ASX: DSK) share price is one to watch this morning after a strong trading update highlighted…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Coventry (ASX:CYG) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Coventry Group Ltd (ASX: CYG) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of a trading…

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Growth Shares

Top fund manager names these 2 ASX shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Top fund manager Wilson Asset Management has named two ASX shares that are rated as buys including Maas Group Holdings…

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Share Market News

Is the SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is up 30% in six months. Can its shares go even higher in 2021?…

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Financial Shares

Why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) share price is on watch after the Aussie insurer was hit with a class…

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52-Week Highs

Westpac (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why they are on…

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How to invest

'It makes me nervous': Expert worried about 'crazy' market

| Tony Yoo

The world might have gone mad, but does this also present awesome buying opportunities for the shrewd investor?

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Dividend Investing

2 great ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares are rated as buys by brokers, including mortgage broker business Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX:AFG).

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Zip sinks, BOQ reports

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 0.5% today. The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price sank after coming to…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Invictus Energy (ASX:IVZ) share price up 23% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Invictus Energy Ltd (ASX: IVZ) share price is having a top day today, rising mroe than 23% to 18…

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Resources Shares

Why the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price is up 50% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

The Galan Lithium Ltd (ASX: GLN) share price has been soaring lately. Let's take a look at what's been happening…

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Share Market News

China's dairy stocks rise: What does this mean for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Kerry Sun

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price oculd be on watch as Chinese dairy stocks opened higher on…

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Energy Shares

How pent-up demand could turbocharge ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

After plummeting during the early months of the pandemic, ASX 200 energy shares came roaring back. What's next for the…

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Bank Shares

What Coinbase's float means for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Brooke Cooper

Coinbase Global's float on the Nasdaq Index may mean big things for the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price.

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Resources Shares

DDH1 (ASX:DDH) share price edges higher on credit facility

| Aaron Teboneras

The DDH1 Limited (ASX: DDH) share price is on the rise following the approval of credit facility from Bankwest. Here's…

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) eyes potential stock and crypto trading services

| Kerry Sun

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price could stray from its BNPL roots, eyeing potential stock and crypto currency…

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Materials Shares

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is surging today

| Marc Sidarous

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is climbing today - up over 2%. Click on to find out…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Actinogen (ASX:ACW) share price surges 23% today, 165% this year

| Lucas Radbourne

The Actinogen (ASX:ACW) share price is rocketing 23% today and has gained 165% year to date. Let's take a look…

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Share Market News

Janison (ASX:JAN) share price hits record high today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Janison (ASX: JAN) share price hit a record high today after the company announced a milestone achivement. Here are…

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Resources Shares

Why this leading ASX lithium share is tipped to ride the EV revolution

| Bernd Struben

There's a good reason ASX lithium shares are gaining a lot of investor attention. Here's why this lithium producer could…

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Bank Shares

Why NAB (ASX:NAB) shares could take off: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Professional investor reveals why the big bank is his second biggest holding, while an advisory firm is bullish on the…

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Share Fallers

Why BrainChip, Regis Resources, Whitehaven, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Why the Red River Resources (ASX:RVR) share price is plummeting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Red River Resources Limited (ASX: RVR) share price is dropping 6% in early-afternoon trade following a production update.

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Healthcare Shares

Recce (ASX:RCE) share price surges 6% on clinical trial registration

| Aaron Teboneras

The Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX: RCE) share price is soaring today after the company announced positive progress on its Recce 327…

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Share Market News

Can the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price go even higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price has been on fire in 2021. Can it go even…

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Broker Notes

Why this broker thinks the Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price can double again

| Kerry Sun

It looks like the Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX: VUL) share price could keep surging into new highs according to…

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Share Market News

Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price slips despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) share price is backtracking in late morning trade despite announcing a medium-term note issuance.

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Cryptocurrencies

Do you think the Bitcoin price is a bubble? Read this

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is down a touch, but still near record highs. Investors looking to bet against Bitcoin now have…

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Share Gainers

XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF) share price soars 14% on revenue growth

| Mitchell Lawler

The XRF Scientific Ltd (ASX: XRF) share price is flying higher today after the company released its quarterly trading report…

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