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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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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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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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Seek (ASX:SEK) shares sink as founder steps down

| Tony Yoo

Ex-CBA chief becomes the new boss at the job-search website, as it gives its venture capital arm more independence and…

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Why the Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price is rising today

| Bernd Struben

The Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price is shooting higher, up more than 3% in morning trade. We look at the company's…

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SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price tumbles despite guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is under pressure on Tuesday following the release of its half year results. Here's…

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G8 Education (ASX:GEM) share price tumbles as revenue dives

| Gretchen Kennedy

The G8 Education (ASX:GEM) share price is taking a dive today following release of the company's annual results. Here's what…

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Here's why the Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of its half year…

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Why the MNF Group (ASX:MNF) share price is jumping 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price is jumping higher today after the release of a strong half year result…

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Why the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price is rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX:ABY) share price is surging higher today after smashing expectations with its first half results...

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Why the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price will be on watch today following a front-end engineering design contract win. Here's…

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APA (ASX:APA) share price on watch with HY21 report, upgrades distribution guidance

| Tristan Harrison

Infrastructure business APA Group (ASX:APA) has announced its FY21 half-year result. It also upgraded its FY21 distribution guidance.

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Is the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is up 16% since the start of the year. Is it too late to…

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Goldman Sachs upgraded these ASX 200 shares after outstanding results 

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs has upgraded Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and 2 other ASX 200 shares after earnings topped expectations.

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and these ASX shares have just raced to 52-week highs or better this week. Here's…

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New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price on watch on Q2, 48% higher coal prices

| Tristan Harrison

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price will be on watch after delivering its Q2 update, with coal prices…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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Crown (ASX:CWN) share price on watch on VIC royal commission

| Tristan Harrison

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch tomorrow after news of a Victorian royal commission into…

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Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price shoots 18% higher. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Tinybeans (ASX: TNY) shares are jumping today after the company secured eligibility for United States OTC listing.

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ASX 200 drops 0.2%, Costa soars, BOQ is buying ME Bank

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended 0.2% lower. Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) soared after reporting. BOQ (ASX:BOQ) is buying…

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Share Fallers

Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price crashed 13% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price crashed 13% lower on Monday. This means it is down 37% since hitting a…

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Why the Oventus Medical (ASX:OVN) share price is up 7%

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Oventus Medical (ASX:OVN) share price rose today following the release of the company's half-year results for FY21. Here's a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) share price surged 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Genetic Signatures Ltd (ASX:GSS) share price was on form on Monday and surged 10% higher. Here's why investors were…

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You need to do this NOW in case of a market plunge

| Tony Yoo

Good times won't last forever, but the real money will be made when the whole thing crashes down. Will you…

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Share Gainers

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price rises after growing HY21 profit by 78%

| Tristan Harrison

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) share price is up over 2% after reporting that the FY21 half-year profit has doubled.

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Why the Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ) share price is jumping 14% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Smart Parking (ASX: SPZ) share price has surged today after a favourable outcome on VAT matters in the UK.…

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Why the Emu (ASX:EMU) share price is rocketing 67% today

| Bernd Struben

The Emu share price is rocketing today, up 62% in late afternoon trading. We look at the ASX gold explorers…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is rocketing 15% today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has been a very strong performer on Monday. Here's why it is rocketing…

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Why the Archtis (ASX:AR9) share price opened 17% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Archtis (ASX:AR9) share price was on the move earlier today, jumping by nearly 17%. We take a look at…

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Can ASX travel shares stage a comeback?

| Kate O'Brien

The travel industry was the first to feel the heat of COVID-19. But the rollout of vaccines is offering new…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's…

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Share Gainers

The QBE (ASX:QBE) share price jumps to 2021 high on broker upgrades

| Brendon Lau

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) share price surged after a leading broker upgraded the stock while others lifted…

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Share Gainers

The Nexion (ASX:NNG) share price has rocketed 90% since its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Nexion Group (ASX:NNG) share price has been on fire since its IPO last week. Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX blue chip shares that just raised their dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is an ASX blue chip dividend share that just gave investors a pay raise. Here…

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Jumbo (ASX:JIN) share price slides despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is trending lower despite the company launching a managed services business in Australia.

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Why the McGrath (ASX:MEA) share price popped 14% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The McGrath Ltd (ASX: MEA) share price shot up today following the release of the company's half-year results. Here's the…

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These ASX 200 shares are trading near 52-week highs 

| Kerry Sun

Earnings beats, surging commodity prices and rare earths are the highlights helping these ASX 200 shares lift to new 52-week…

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What to expect from the Afterpay (ASX:APT) half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be one to watch later this week when it releases its highly anticipated…

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These ASX gold shares have reported record profits and dividends

| Kate O'Brien

The gold price hit a new high in the first half of FY21, boosting profits and dividends. So how did…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is racing 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has been a strong performer on Monday. Here's why it is racing…

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Are ASX lithium shares poised for the next leg up? 

| Kerry Sun

Could ASX lithium shares including Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) and Plibrara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) be poised to go…

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Here's why the Senex Energy (ASX:SXY) share price is 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Senex Energy share price is leaping higher today, up 8% in early afternoon trading. We look at the company's…

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Cann Group (ASX:CAN) share price sparks on improved outlook

| Bernd Struben

The Cann Group (ASX:CAN) share price is edging higher today, up 2.16%. We take a look at the medicinal cannabis…

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