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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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What's with the Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share price today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share is all over the show today following the company's release of its half-year resport. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is up 17% and could go higher

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday but has been tipped to go even higher…

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The Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is surging 13%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Renergen share price is rocketing today, up 15% in early afternoon trade. We look at what's driving ASX investor…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price is underperforming today

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is under pressure on Tuesday and underperforming its peers. Here's why...

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The ARB (ASX:ARB) share price slides following strong half-year results

| Gretchen Kennedy

The ARB (ASX: ARB) share price is trading lower today after the company reported a 21% increase in sales. Let's…

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Share Gainers

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is up after 47% profit growth in Q1

| Tristan Harrison

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is rising after revealing 47% profit growth in the FY21 first quarter.

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, Domain, Redbubble, & Treasury Wine shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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What's with the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) share price is inching lower despite announcing a new contract award. Here's what you…

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The Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price slides despite strong sales growth

| Bernd Struben

The Rhipe (ASX: RHP) share price is sliding today, down 3.6%. We look at the latest results for the cloud…

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Here's why the Money3 (ASX:MNY) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

The Money3 Corp share price is on the rise today, up 4% in morning trade. We take a look at…

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ASX 200 up 0.5%: BHP impresses, NAB rises, Zip rockets

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Here's why the Tassal (ASX:TGR) share price is jumping today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Tassal (ASX:TGR) share price is edging up this morning following release of the company's 1H21 results. Here's a performance…

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Codan, Seven West Media, & Zip shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday. Here's…

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Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is halted again today

| Mitchell Lawler

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) share price is frozen again today after the company requested a trading halt. Let's take…

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5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price rises 6%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price is lifting today after a positive update. We take a closer look at…

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Share Gainers

Why the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price just raced to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price is racing higher and hit a record high this morning. Here's why investors are…

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Why the Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price is lifting this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Ansell share price is on the rise this morning, up 3% on open. We take a look at Ansell's…

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Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price sinks 13% despite strong H1 FY21 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Redbubble (ASX: RBL) share price is sinking today following release of the company's 2021 half-year result. Here's what you…

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Why the GWA Group (ASX:GWA) share price has gained 52% in six months

| Gretchen Kennedy

The GWA (ASX: GWA) share price has been climbing for 6 months. Let's look at the half-year results to see…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the ELMO (ASX:ELO) share price is surging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX: ELO) share price is surging higher on Tuesday morning. Here's why investors are buying its…

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Share Gainers

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price higher after huge first half profit and dividend growth

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday following the release of its half year results…

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Why the Breville (ASX:BRG) share price is charging 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of its half year…

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How did ASX cannabis shares perform in 1H FY21?

| Kate O'Brien

The first half of FY21 saw positive developments in the regulation of medicinal cannabis products both locally and internationally.

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NAB (ASX:NAB) share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price will be on watch today following the release of its first quarter…

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Is the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price a buy after reporting?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price be worth a buy after revealing large profit growth in its FY21…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ASX 200 rises, JB Hi-Fi profit soars, Altium drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.9% after another day of reporting where the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price…

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Share Gainers

Up 2%: Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price a buy? The resources giant has risen 2% today with the S&P/ASX…

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Why is the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price up 75% so far this year?

| Daniel Ewing

The Pointerra (ASX: 3DP) share price has been rocketing lately, despite no recent news. We take a look at what's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher again

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher on Monday. Here's why the clean lithium miner's shares…

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The AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price closed 43% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The AnteoTech share price boomed over 40% higher today. Let's check out the company's latest announcement to see what's up.

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Why the Advance Nanotek (ASX:ANO) share price tumbled 12% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX: ANO) share price tumbled lower today following the release of the company's interim results for…

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The Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price rocketed 38% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Novatti Group Ltd (ASX:NOV) share price has rocketed almost 40% higher today, despite no news out of the company.…

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Morgan Stanley: ASX earnings season is topping expectations

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX earnings season is upon us. And broker Morgan Stanley likes what it's seen so far from those having already…

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Share Gainers

3 reasons the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has been a strong performer this month. Here are 3 reasons its shares…

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How JB HiFi (ASX:JBH) shares became an ASX dividend powerhouse

| Sebastian Bowen

JB HiFi Ltd (ASX: JBH) announced a whopping 82% dividend increase this morning. Here's how JB shares have become an…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Will ASX silver shares ride the commodity super cycle to new highs?

| Bernd Struben

Analysts are increasingly forecasting a new commodity super cycle. Will ASX silver shares ride that cycle to new share price…

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Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price reaches multi-year high. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Field Solutions Holdings Ltd (ASX: FSG) share price soared to a multi-year high after announcing a positive update. Here's…

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Is this why the Future First (ASX:FFT) share price is blasting 27% today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Future First (ASX: FFT) share price is roaring 27% higher today despite being paused for some of the day.…

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