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Opinions

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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Opinions

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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Recent Share Market News

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Why the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is on the rise

| Bernd Struben

The Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) share price is gaining today following the release of the company's quarterly report. Let's…

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Here's why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX: DUB) share price is surging today on the company's quarterly update for December…

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, Mesoblast, ResMed, & Service Stream shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four pushing higher on Friday. Here's why...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

53% share price jump lands GME Resources (ASX: GME) in trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

The GME Resources Ltd (ASX: GME) share price has skyrocketed again today, resulting in the shares being halted. We take…

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Share Gainers

The BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price surges on a profit upgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price stormed up the leader board this morning after it posted a 12%…

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Revealed: ASX company underpaid staff $2.3 million

| Tony Yoo

Three-month old public company slips up and must apologise to its staff and invite auditors in to check its processes.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is sinking 5% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is out of form and sinking lower following the release of its half year…

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What's with the Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhipe Ltd (ASX: RHP) share price is edging higher today following a business update on its preliminary results for…

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Here's why the Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) share price is climbing today

| Ken Hall

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price is climbing higher today after reporting record gas production for the December…

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Why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price is jumping 7% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price is shooting higher today after announcing a major agreement with Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price is storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pointerra Ltd (ASX:3DP) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price is charging 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price is charging higher on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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McMillan (ASX:MMS) share price on watch today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The McMillan (ASX: MMS) share price will be on watch today following a business update and preliminary result for the…

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price is one to watch today after the bank announced its latest…

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Share Gainers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price hit new highs last year

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX online furniture retailer Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) soared last year on the back…

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Value Investing

Value investing lost AGAIN, but it'll be back

| Tony Yoo

Growth has been king for more than a decade now. So how do professional value fund managers explain the underperformance…

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Share Market News

ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price on watch after solid Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) share price will be on watch today after the release of a solid second quarter update…

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Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Marley Spoon (ASX: MMM) share price is one to watch after falling 5.6% on Thursday before the company reported…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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ASX 200 drops 2%, IOOF and Afterpay shares sink, Bubs jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by around 2% today. IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares fall…

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Zebit (ASX:ZBT) share price rises on quarterly report

| Daniel Ewing

The Zebit (ASX: ZBT) share price lifted slightly today after the company released its quarterly report. We take a closer…

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Cardinal Resources (ASX:CDV) takeover by China's Shandong finally wraps up

| Gretchen Kennedy

Shandong Gold has nearly completed its acquisition of Cardinal Resources after a bidding war with Russia. Canada isn't so keen.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Western Areas (ASX: WSA) share price crashed 16% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Western Areas share price took a 16% hit today following release of the company's quarterly results. Here are some…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price sank 4% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price was out of form and sank lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Why these market experts aren't concerned about the ASX 200's pullback

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 fell sharply today, down 2.0% in late afternoon trading. But these market veterans won't be overly concerned.

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Share Market News

No US-China reset on the cards. Is the ASX screwed?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Biden Administration has signalled that there will be no major changes to its attitude towards China. What does that…

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Share Market News

The Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is up 8% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Next Science Ltd (ASX: NXS) share price is racing higher today following the company's fourth-quarter trading update for 2020.

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Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price slides despite record quarter

| Daniel Ewing

The Splitit share price dropped lower today despite the company reporting record quarterly results. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price is up 20% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Field Solutions Holdings Limited (ASX: FSG) share price is reaching a multi-year high today after announcing a partnership agreement…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after the release of its fourth quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after the release of an underwhelming second quarter…

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Share Market News

Jailing of NAB exec a scary déjà vu for NAB (ASX:NAB) share price

| Brendon Lau

The jailing of a former executive couldn’t come at a more inopportune time for the National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:…

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Up in smoke! Why ASX cannabis shares are having a bleary day

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX cannabis shares like Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) are not getting high today. Here's why the smoke might be…

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Share Market News

The Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is dipping today

| Daniel Ewing

The Clinuvel (ASX: CUV) share price is dropping today after the company released its quarterly report. We take a closer…

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Share Market News

Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) share price tumbles 7% today but is still up 170% in a year

| Bernd Struben

The Lotus Resources share price is tumbling today, down 7% in early afternoon trade. We take a look at the…

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Share Market News

Are InvoCare (ASX:IVC) shares the ASX version of GameStop?

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price jumped 10% higher today amid concerns it could be the ASX version of GameStop...

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Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is climbing higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX: MME) share price is climbing higher after releasing its second-quarter trading update for the 2021 financial…

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Bubs, LiveTiles, & Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Thursday...

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Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) posts 709% boost in quarterly cash receipts

| Gretchen Kennedy

Atomo Diagnostics released its quarterly activity report yesterday, which included a mammoth boost in cash receipts. We take a closer…

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