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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

Genex (ASX:GNX) share price frozen on hydro project fund raising

| Mitchell Lawler

The Genex (ASX: GNX) share price isn't trading today after the renewable power generator announces the final funding of a…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares impacted by the daigou channel

| Lucas Radbourne

Here we take a look at two ASX 200 shares that are reliant on the daigou channel and have suffered…

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Share Market News

Stock market rally: Is the stock market bubble set to burst?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to sell shares that have experienced a rally in recent months, with the aim of…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is Macquarie's top big four bank pick

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie thinks the Australia and New Zealand Banking (ASX: ANZ) share price represents the best value relative to other big…

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Share Fallers

The Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price is down 25% this year

| Rhys Brock

Despite signs of increased business momentum, uncertainty around the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on…

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Share Gainers

Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price surges a further 86% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Airtasker Limited (ASX:ART) share price has continued its incredible form and jumped a further 86% a day after its IPO...

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Share Market News

Why Bank of America is worried about the rising Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price

| Bernd Struben

If you own Bitcoin then Bitcoin's near record price these past weeks will be welcome news. But Bank of America…

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Share Market News

Why is the Element 25 (ASX:E25) share price tumbling 8% today?

| Bernd Struben

The Element 25 (ASX: E25) share price is down 7.8% in morning trade. We look at why investors are selling…

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Share Gainers

REA Group (ASX:REA) share price jumps on broker upgrade news

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price is storming higher on Wednesday afternoon after being upgraded by a leading broker...

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Share Market News

Why the Invictus Energy (ASX:IVZ) share price is climbing 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Invictus Energy Ltd (ASX: IVZ) share price is climbing after the company announced that it has completed a share…

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Share Market News

Macquarie sees near-term pain for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) sees short-term pain for the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and BNPL industry as competition mounts

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Share Market News

Why the Kalium Lakes (ASX:KLL) share price is leaping 7% today

| Bernd Struben

The Kalium Lakes (ASX:KLL) share price is charging higher today. We take a look at the ASX resource company's latest…

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Share Market News

Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price on watch after trading halt

| Marc Sidarous

The Australian Strategic Materials (Hldngs) Ltd (ASX: ASM) share price will be one to watch when it resumes trading. Click…

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Share Market News

Why volatility is awesome

| Tony Yoo

A quarter of this fundie's portfolio has been purchased since January while markets have been on a stomach-churning rollercoaster ride.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.45%: Premier Investments results, Xero acquisition, Computershare halted

| James Mickleboro

Computershare Ltd (ASX:CPU) and Xero Limited (ASX XRO) shares are in the headlines on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Hawkstone (ASX:HWK) share price rocketed 35% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Hawkstone (ASX: HWK) share price is rocketing today after positive results from the miner's initial metallurgical testing program.

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Share Market News

Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) successfully completes US public offering

| Kerry Sun

Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX: PLL) is well funded to emerge as a next lithium producer after completing its US public…

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Share Market News

What's with the Investigator Resources (ASX:IVR) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Investigator Resources (ASX: IVR) share price is bouncing around today. We look at the ASX silver miner's latest results.

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, GrainCorp, Premier Investments, & Xero are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) are two of four ASX shares storming higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price is tumbling in early morning trade despite releasing an update to market.

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Broker Notes

Down 18%: Is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has been drifting lower in recent months. Is the healthcare giant now a buy?

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Share Market News

Droneshield (ASX:DRO) share price moving on multiple product orders

| Mitchell Lawler

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price is lifting this morning following its announcement of multiple product orders.

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) looks to avoid past wrongs with Indigenous Advisory Group

| Marc Sidarous

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) will implement an Indigenous Advisory Group (IAG) in an attempt to not destroy another Juukan…

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Share Fallers

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is at a 3-year low and could go lower

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is at a three-year low but could still go even lower from…

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Share Market News

The Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Silver Mines (ASX: SVL) share price is lifting on news the miner submitted a mining lease application for its…

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Share Market News

Why is the Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price on the rise?

| Kerry Sun

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) share price is on watch after delivering record results in 1H21

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Share Market News

Why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is surging 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after announcing a new contract win in the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price higher after announcing new acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is on the move on Wednesday after announcing another new acquisition this morning...

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Share Market News

Why the GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price will be on watch after the company provided a business update. Here's what…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Computershare (ASX:CPU) shares halted after announcing major US$750m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Computershare Ltd (ASX:CPU) share price is in a trading halt while it raises funds to complete a major US$750…

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is one to watch after a pre-market announcement relating to WestConnex Group's financing.

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Share Market News

ASX retail shares beware: Aldi e-commerce is coming

| Tristan Harrison

Retail shares on the ASX need to watch out: Aldi is planning to launch an e-commerce offering and this could…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Growth Shares

How does Airtasker (ASX:ART) stack up against its peers?

| Mitchell Lawler

Now that Airtasker Limited (ASX: ART) has completed its successful listing, it might be worthwhile comparing it against its ASX…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ReadyTech (ASX:RDY) share price on watch following acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The ReadyTech Holdings Ltd (ASX:RDY) share price will be on watch on Wednesday following an acquisition update after the market…

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Share Market News

8 ASX 200 shares rated as 'outperform' by brokers

| Kerry Sun

Anticipation of higher interest rates and a recovery in the real economy has seen these ASX 200 shares rated by…

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Share Market News

Compared! How are ASX gaming share prices performing?

| Lucas Radbourne

We investigate the performance of ASX gaming share prices over the past 12 months, with the industry booming since the…

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Share Market News

Why the K-Tig (ASX:KTG) share price opened 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The K-TIG (ASX: KTG) share price was climbing today following a signed Memorandum of Understanding with a South Korean military…

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Share Gainers

What experts are saying about Telstra's (ASX:TLS) big restructuring plans

| Brendon Lau

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price chalked up its third day of gains as brokers pass judgement on…

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