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3 ASX 200 shares that doubled profits this reporting season 

| Kerry Sun

Pent up demand and working from home were factors that helped these 3 ASX 200 shares double profits this reporting…

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These 2 ASX mining shares have gained over 8% this week

| Gretchen Kennedy

These two ASX mines bounced back after a 3 day losing streak powering up over 12% at yesterday's close. Here's…

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Government's strategic roadmap to give these ASX miners a boost

| Brendon Lau

Some ASX miners are likely to benefit from the federal government’s $1.3 billion plan to process more critical minerals on…

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Synlait (ASX:SM1) share price crashes 7% on cancelled guidance

| Marc Sidarous

The Synlait (ASX:SM1) share price is sliding in early trade after the dairy producer withdrew its FY21 profit guidance. Here's…

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Nasdaq slumps overnight, ASX 200 shares to open weaker

| Kerry Sun

The Nasdaq slumped 2.70% overnight, driven by concerns over rising bond yields. The ASX 200 is looking to follow, with…

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Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price is one to watch after the Aussie tech group unveiled its latest strategic…

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Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price hits all-time low: Time to buy?

| Tony Yoo

Analytics software maker's stock price has almost halved in just a few days. Is it time to grab or has…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Takeaways from Bell Asset's post-COVID investment webinar

| Bernd Struben

With share investors eyeing a post-COVID world, we bring you the key takeaways from Bell Asset Management's webinar.

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Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price tumbles 5% today. Why?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Brainchip (ASX: BRN) share price has dropped today. Let's turn to the company's latest report for answers.

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The Flexiroam (ASX: FRX) share price rockets 35% after new announcement

| Marc Sidarous

Flexiroam Ltd (ASX: FRX) share price was up as much as 35% today. The rise coming after the mobile network…

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ASX 200 rises, Rio chair will leave, Nine gets a new CEO

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.8% today. The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) chair has announced he won’t seek…

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Why the Piedmont (ASX:PLL) share price just hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The Piedmont (ASX: PLL) share price raced higher to a new all-time high today. We take a look at what…

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3D MetalForge (ASX:3MF) share price sinks on IPO

| Gretchen Kennedy

The 3D MetalForge share price has tanked after its ASX IPO debut yesterday. Here's what the company does and how…

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Enero (ASX:EGG) share price falls despite being up over 45% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The Enero Group Ltd (ASX: EGG) share price is treading lower in late afternoon trade after announcing a divestment. Here's…

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Why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is in limbo today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ioneer (ASX: INR) share price is staying put today following the company's entrance into a trading halt. Let's have…

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These ASX 200 shares are trading at near 52-week highs

| Kerry Sun

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) are among the few ASX 200…

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Is investing in ASX shares better than property?

| Sebastian Bowen

With soaring property prices, are houses really a better investment than ASX shares? Here are 3 reasons why this might…

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Why the Strandline Resources (ASX:STA) share price is up 11% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Strandline Resources Ltd (ASX: STA) share price is rocketing upwards today. Strandline shares are up 11.9% – selling for…

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Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price is edging higher today following a positive update in regards to CelGro. Here's…

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Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price jumps 6% to new 52-week high

| Mitchell Lawler

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is surging to a new 52-week high today. We take a look at what's been…

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Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price is up 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX: EM1) share price is surging 7% in early afternoon trade following a positive update. Here's…

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Australian new-car sales surge 4 months in a row

| Nikhil Gangaram

Earlier today, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), released new vehicle sales figures for February 2021. Here are some…

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All eyes on ASX agriculture shares as farm incomes tipped to grow by 18%

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes are on agriculture on the ASX, with farms' cash incomes predicted to grow and bans on GM lifted.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish…

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The Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price gave back all its gains in February

| Kerry Sun

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) soared as much as 25% in February, only to finish the month down…

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Why the Nine (ASX:NEC) share price hit another 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) share price has gone back to back, hitting yet another 52-week high today. We take a…

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Why the RareX (ASX:REE) share price is up 400% in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

The RareX Ltd (ASX:REE) share price is now up 400% over the past year, and 11.5% just today. Here's the…

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Up 310% the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price is gaining again today

| Bernd Struben

The MGC Pharma share price is gaining today, up 3% in late morning trade. We take a look at what's…

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Why the BWX (ASX:BWX) share price jumped 11% in February

| Gretchen Kennedy

The BWX (ASX:BWX) share price jumped by 11% last month. Here's the scoop on what the skin care products company…

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What's happening with the PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The PolyNovo (ASX: PNV) share price has been moving around lately and investors are talking. Let's take a look at…

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Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) share price surges. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price is surging 5% today following a retail distribution agreement. Here's the…

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Why the Hawkstone Mining (ASX:HWK) share price opened 43% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

The Hawkstone Mining (ASX: HWK) share price went through the roof this morning on positive news from the mining company's…

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Here's why brokers like these 2 small cap ASX tech shares

| Kerry Sun

Nitro Software Ltd (ASX: NTO) and Bigtincan Ltd (ASX: BTH) have been called out as small cap ASX tech shares…

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Here's why the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price is charging 6% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Investors will be keeping a keen eye on the Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price today. The extra attention…

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Why the PSC Insurance (ASX:PSI) share price is on the rise

| Bernd Struben

The PSC Insurance Group share price is up 4% in morning trade. We take closer a look at the company's…

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The Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price has fallen 17% in 2 weeks

| Kerry Sun

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price has come under fire in recent weeks to give back its extraordinary…

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Up 330% in a year, Secos (ASX:SES) share price slides on results

| Bernd Struben

The Secos (ASX:SES) share price has skyrocketed over the past year but is sliding today following release of the company's…

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Why the WISR Ltd (ASX:WZR) share price is racing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is racing higher following a substantial increase on its warehouse funding facility. Here's…

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'Deep regret': Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price climbs as chair quits

| Tony Yoo

Simon Thompson was under enormous pressure over his handling of the Juukan Gorge disaster last year. Now he's gone.

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