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Here's why the Cooper Energy (ASX:COE) share price is slumping today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Cooper Energy (ASX: COE) share price is sliding today after the company released its first-half results for FY21. Let's…

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Why is the Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) share price pushing higher?

| Daniel Ewing

The Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) share price is on the rise today after the company announced its half-year results for FY21.

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Why the Cimic share price (ASX:CIM) is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is edging higher in late morning trade following an update on its…

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Share Fallers

Why Advance NanoTek, Incitec Pivot, Starpharma, & Zoono are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Monday...

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Why the BARD1 Life Sciences (ASX:BD1) share price is rocketing another 54% today

| Bernd Struben

The BARD1 Life Sciences (ASX:BD1) share price is rocketing again today, up 54% so far. We look at the company's…

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The Atomos (ASX:AMS) share price is on fire today, up 12%

| Mitchell Lawler

The Atomos Ltd (ASX: AMS) share price is on fire today after releasing its first-half results for FY21. We take…

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Nearmap jumps, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank impresses

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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Why the GPT Group (ASX:GPT) share price is on the rise today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The GPT Group (ASX:GPT) share price is popping today following the release of the company's annual results. Here's a snapshot.

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The Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is on the rollercoaster today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Beach Energy (ASX: BPT) share price is on a rollercoaster ride this morning. We look at the company's half-year…

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Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price soars 14% after response to short sellers

| Daniel Ewing

The Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is flying higher today as the company released its response to a short seller article…

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Share Gainers

Why Atomos, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Coca-Cola Amatil, & Nearmap are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four racing higher on Monday...

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The Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price is zooming up today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Aurizon (ASX: AZJ) share price is climbing today following release of the company's first-half results. Here are the highlights.

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Why is the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price gaining today?

| Bernd Struben

The Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price is on the rise this morning following an update regarding the company's proposed acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is storming 11% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is storming higher on Monday after announcing its expansion into a new market...

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Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is inching lower

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium (ASX: ALU) share price is slipping today after the release of its FY21 half-year results. Here's what you…

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Incitec (ASX:IPL) share price falls on performance update

| Ken Hall

The Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price is on the slide after a major projects and business performance update from the…

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Why I won't forget the 2020 market crash when buying stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

The speed and scale of the 2020 market crash provides an ongoing reminder to buy financially-sound businesses in 2021, in…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX travel shares were smashed on Friday

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares like Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) were smashed on Friday as tightening coronavirus restrictions sparked investor fears.

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Share Fallers

Why the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher today following a couple of announcements. Here's what you need…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price is storming 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of its…

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Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is surging 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is surging higher following the release of a response to a short seller report…

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Why the Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price is one to watch after a profitable first half of the…

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Here's what's likely to supercharge ASX logistics demand in 2021: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Jesse Curtis, fund manager Centuria Industrial REIT, explains what's been driving logistics demand, and what ASX investors can expect in…

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JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price on watch after bumper profit and dividend growth

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price will be on watch on Monday following the release of a very strong…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX cools on earnings reality check

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's what you…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week. Here's what you…

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2 standout ASX results from last week

| James Mickleboro

Did you see the recent results from Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX share? Here's what you missed...

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How to generate $50,000 a year from ASX dividends

| James Mickleboro

Are you wanting to earn a passive income of $50,000 from ASX dividends? Then Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these shares…

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No savings at 50? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s approach to investing could lead to higher returns. It may help to bring retirement a step closer.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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ASX 200 falls, Melbourne lockdown bites, Baby Bunting drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 0.6% today in reaction to Melbourne’s lockdown. The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share…

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Ioupay (ASX:IOU) share price rallies another 54% to new 52-week high

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ioupay share price exploded 54% higher today touching a new 52-week high. We look at the most recent news…

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JPMorgan forecasts commodities supercycle. Will ASX copper shares reap the benefits?

| Bernd Struben

JPMorgan analysts foresee a years' long supercycle for commodities. Will ASX copper shares reap the benefits?

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Why the Sims (ASX:SGM) share price edged higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) share price edged higher today following a positive update regarding an acquisition. Here's the details.

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is charging higher on Friday. Is it too late to buy this ecommerce company's…

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