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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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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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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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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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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

Here's why the Janison (ASX:JAN) share price is rocketing 20% today

| James Mickleboro

The Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX:JAN) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why it is up 20% to…

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Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price is jumping today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is edging higher following the company's announcement regarding a licensing agreement.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Gold Road, Hansen, & Silver Lakes shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) are two of four ASX shares charging higher on Wednesday...

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Whats moving the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) share price is up nearly 5% today, after news of an agreement with the UAE…

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Share Market News

Why the Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting higher in morning trade, up 8%. We take a look at the…

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Is this a better way to buy into the ASX mining supercycle?

| Brendon Lau

If you feel you missed the big ASX mining shares rally, there might be another way for you to find…

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Share Gainers

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are up 13% in…

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Will the economy shed 100,000 jobs when JobKeeper payments stop?

| Gretchen Kennedy

JobKeeper payments end on 28 March and many are talking about what it will mean for the Australian economy. Here…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price is sinking on Wednesday after raising $75 million from institutional investors at an…

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SciDev (ASX:SDV) share price on watch after winning tender process with Fortescue (ASX:FMG)

| Marc Sidarous

The SciDev Ltd (ASX: SDV) share price will be one to watch today after announcing a deal with Fortescue Metals.

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is jumping 12% today

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher on Wednesday following the release of an update...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is surging 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on form on Wednesday and storming higher. Here's why investors are buying its…

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Technology Shares

The WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price is 24% off its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

Despite strong first-half results and an optimistic earnings outlook, the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price has declined recently.

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price could jump with this other ASX share after a broker upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The ASX share market is poised to rally for its third straight day but two stocks in particularly, including IAG,…

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Share Market News

Macquarie sees upside for Rio (ASX:RIO) and BHP (ASX:BHP) share prices

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie points to rising copper prices to lift the Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and BHP Group (ASX: BHP) share prices.…

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Broker tips 30% upside for Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price

| Mitchell Lawler

The Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) share price has been tipped by a leading broker to have plenty of upside still…

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Share Market News

PayPal BNPL product to take on Afterpay and Zip in Australia

| James Mickleboro

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has announced plans to take on Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) in the Australian market...

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Share Market News

Why the Hansen (ASX:HSN) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hansen (ASX: HSN) share price will be on watch today following news the company has signed a significant new…

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Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price will be in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immutep (ASX: IMM) share price will be on watch this morning follwing an update on the company's patent application.…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Zimplats (ASX:ZIM) share price just hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM) share price surged over 10% higher today to hit an all-time high. Here's what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Afterpay sinks, Vocus jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price dropped, whilst Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares…

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Share Market News

Saxo Bank CEO on the "seismic shift" in ASX retail investors

| Bernd Struben

The growth in retail investors saw Saxo Bank bring on record new active clients in 2020. Saxo's management explains why…

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Share Market News

Is Australia's stagnant wage growth worse than we thought?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia is approaching it 10th year of wage stagnation and underemployment, with $649 million a week not reaching household pockets.

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors have been buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares like Tesla (TSLA) and Nio (NIO) remain at the top of the list of US shares that Aussies…

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Share Market News

Why did the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price slide today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price closed almost 5% lower today. Let's take a look at the buy now pay later…

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about inflation? Janet Yellen isn't…

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are increasingly worried about rising inflation. Here's why you shouldn't lose sleep over rising bond yields…yet.

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Share Market News

Why the Nuheara (ASX:NUH) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuheara Ltd (ASX: NUH) share price opened 13% higher today after the company announced FDA approval for one of…

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IAG (ASX:IAG) share price takes wild ride on Greensill fears

| Marc Sidarous

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price is on a roller coaster today over Greensill fears.

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Share Market News

Latest broker ASX buy ideas for 2021

| Brendon Lau

There’s a rotation underfoot on the ASX share market, but the latest broker buys could offer clues on which ASX…

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Share Market News

Here's why the First Graphene (ASX:FGR) share price is rebounding today

| Aaron Teboneras

The First Graphene Ltd (ASX: FGR) share price has made a strong comeback today after providing a positive update. Here…

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Share Market News

Brokers raise ratings on these 2 ASX shares this afternoon

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are 2 ASX shares that received an upgrade from brokers this afternoon. We take a look at why and…

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Share Market News

The Creso (ASX:CPH) share price fizzles despite new distribution deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) share price has fallen late today after signing a North American sports distribution deal.

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Share Market News

ASM (ASX:ASM) share price in flux after deal with South Korean Government

| Marc Sidarous

The Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: ASM) share price is trending downwards today.

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Share Market News

Why the Duratec (ASX:DUR) share price is up 10% this afternoon

| Brooke Cooper

Duratec Ltd's (ASX: DUR) share price is up after it announced it has executed a letter of intent for a…

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Where next for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is down 42% over the last 12 months. Where are a2 Milk's…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Aquis Entertainment (ASX:AQS) explodes 48% higher

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aquis Entertainment Ltd (ASX:AQS) share price is exploding (again) today, up almost 50%. What on earth is going on…

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How does China really feel about Australian iron ore and coal?

| Gretchen Kennedy

A lot of people are talking about how much iron ore and coal China is buying from Australia during the…

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Share Market News

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price sinks as trade volumes bounce

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is down, however, volumes have traded above average 3 out of the past 5 days.…

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The De Grey (ASX: DEG) share price lower despite outstanding gold results

| Kerry Sun

The De Grey Mining Ltd (ASX: DEG) share price is flat despite another new significant discovery to add to its…

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