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Share Gainers

Why the 5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price is charging higher on Friday morning. Here's why its shares are outperforming...

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Why the OM Holdings (ASX:OMH) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The OM Holdings Limited (ASX: OMH) share price is rising this morning after the company provided investors with a business…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is surging 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is surging 8% higher on Friday morning...

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Share Gainers

Why the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price is pushing higher on Friday following the release of its first half results...

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Share Fallers

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is crashing 18% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Douugh Limited (ASX:DOU) share price is back from its lengthy suspension and is crashing lower. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price is sinking 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Janus Henderson Group CDI (ASX:JHG) share price is under pressure on Friday and tumbling lower. Here's why its shares…

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ASX shares to rocket 6% this year

| Tony Yoo

Who's pumped for an earnings-driven rally? Check out these numbers supporting a bull case for equities in 2021.

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This ASX growth share is cheap like a value stock

| Tony Yoo

Yes, growth shares are very expensive at the moment. But smell the sweet scent of this bargain, says this fund…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Why the Polarx (ASX:PXX) share price rocketed 20% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Polarx share price rocketed over 20% higher today. Let's review the latest news for clues about the jump.

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Why did the Lion One Metals (ASX:LLO) share price jump over 8% today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Lion One Metals share price is nearly 9% higher today following a recently announced gold discovery at the Tuvatu…

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ASX 200 falls 0.9%, Nick Scali reports, Vulcan jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 0.9% today. Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) reported its HY21 result. Vulcan (ASX:VUL) shares jumped…

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Why the Tilt (ASX:TLT) share price just broke its record high

| Daniel Ewing

The Tilt (ASX: TLT) share price is up today after the company announced it has received takeover approaches. We take…

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GameStop effect: 3 more shorted ASX shares that could skyrocket

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager picks 3 Australian stocks that are heavily shorted, but could go absolutely gangbusters and burn the professionals.

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These central bankers aren't worried about share market bubbles. Should you be?

| Bernd Struben

Across the world, central banks are playing down the risks of a market bubble. Should you be concerned about your…

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Why the Senetas (ASX:SEN) share price is surging 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX: SEN) share price is up 12% today following the release of its preliminary results and…

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What to expect from the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch next week when it releases its half year…

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This chart shows why the ASX bull market can keep running

| Brendon Lau

The ASX bull market is losing steam today but there are good reasons to believe that ASX shares can keep…

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The Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is surging 7% higher today. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Incannex share price is soaring today as the company reported the outcome of its drug trials. We take a…

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Here's why the Tombador (ASX:TI1) share price is rocketing 35% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tombador Iron Limited (ASX: TI1) share price is rocketing 35% higher to 10 cents on the back of a…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX:VUK) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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The Peel Mining (ASX:PEX) share price jumped double digits today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Peel Mining share price is up 11% today following positive copper results reported from the company's Wirlong site.

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Why is the Origin (ASX:ORG) share price tanking today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Origin share price has fallen over 7% today following release of the company's revised outlook. Here are some announcement…

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Why the Adveritas (ASX:AV1) share price is rising 5% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Adveritas Ltd share price (ASX: AV1) is on the rise today. We take a closer look as to what…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is soaring today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is soaring on Thursday. Here's why Qantas is avoiding the market weakness...

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Fossil fuels vs renewables: What's ahead for ASX energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Does the world need more fossil fuels… or less? The outcome of this growing debate could help or hinder these…

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The De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price slides despite positive gold results

| Bernd Struben

The De Grey Mining Limited share price is sliding this morning despite the company revealing positive gold exploration results.

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Why the Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price has stormed 10% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX: VVA) share price has rocketed today following its Pinnacle clubs acquisition, and membership update.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Bubs, BWP, & Origin shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday..

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares offering big yields today

| Sebastian Bowen

Brickworks Ltd (ASX: BKW) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares investors can look to today for decent income…

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ASX 200 down 0.7%: AGL & Origin sink lower, Qantas pushes higher

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares are making a big splash on the ASX 200 on…

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With an 8% yield, the Centuria Office REIT (ASX:COF) share price is on the rise

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Office REIT share price is gaining this morning, up 3%, after the company released its HY21 results.

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Here's why the SRG Global (ASX:SRG) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG) share price is up 2% after the company announced two contract wins. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why Alliance Aviation, REA Group, SEEK, & Vulcan shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday...

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King Island Scheelite (ASX:KIS) share price explodes 58% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The King Island Scheelite share price went through the roof this morning, shooting up over 50%. Here's why.

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4 most trusted ASX companies (and the 4 least trusted)

| Tony Yoo

It seems Australians have gained a new appreciation for life's necessities after the COVID-19 pandemic. But as for Facebook? Urgh.

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Share Fallers

Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is crashing lower on Thursday morning. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is storming 14% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is storming 14% higher on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price is up in early trade today following the release of its half-year…

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Share Gainers

Why the Westpac (ASX: WBC) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is on the move today after announcing changes to its board...

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