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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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⏸️ ASX Shares

Bernie meme, mittens and merch: 2 shares that are selling the trend

| Mitchell Lawler

The Bernie memes of Bernie Sanders and his cozy mittens have been seen around the world. We look at 2…

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Experts want Big Tech to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation

| James Mickleboro

Experts want laws changed so that Facebook and Google are forced to help stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation ahead…

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares are on fire in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares have been on fire in 2021. Here's why investors have been buying them...

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COVID continues to thrash Australia's tourism industry

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Australian tourism industry continues to suffer from the wrath of COVID. We look at how some local communities are…

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Will Joe Biden's election help an Australia-China reset?

| Sebastian Bowen

Now US President Biden has been inaugurated, will there be a reset in the China-Australia relationship? The signs, unfortunately, aren't…

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52-Week Highs

These blue chip ASX shares just hit multi-year highs

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and these ASX blue chip shares have just climbed to multi-year highs. Here's why...

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ASX 200 rises 0.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.4% today as resource shares such as Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) pulled…

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The Grange Resources (ASX:GRR) share price closed 8% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

Following release of the quarterly earnings report, the Grange Resources share price closed over 8% higher today. Here's a closer…

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Why the Autosports (ASX:ASG) share price just smashed its 52-week high

| Daniel Ewing

The Autosports share price is speeding to a 52-week high today as the company recently released a half year update.

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Clean Teq (ASX:CLQ) share price unmoved by quarterly update

| Daniel Ewing

The Clean Teq share price is trading flat today as the company announced its quarterly update. We take a closer…

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Why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is bouncing up today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Noxopharm share price is up more than 7% today on release of the company's December 2020 quarterly results. Let's…

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Here's why the Hammer Metals (ASX:HMX) share price reached a multi-year high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hammer Metals Limited (ASX: HMX) share price reached a multi-year high today following the approval of an extended drilling…

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The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price is surging 9%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ecograf Ltd (ASX: EGR) share price is on the rise today following the progress of the company's project debt…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is storming higher again on Monday. Here's why its shares are strong…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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The K2fly (ASX:K2F) share price is soaring today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The K2Fly Ltd (ASX: K2F) share price is climbing higher today after announcing a new 5-year contract with international mining…

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Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is smashing its record high

| Daniel Ewing

The Hazer share price is soaring higher today as the company released its quarterly report. We take a closer look.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is surging 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX:NIC) share price is surging higher on Monday and hit a record high this afternoon. Here's…

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Here's why the Mach7 (ASX:M7T) share price just reached a multi-year high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX: M7T) share price is soaring today after the company announced an amended contract with Adventist…

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The Bega (ASX:BGA) share price is trading lower on "significant day"

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price is trading lower on a "significant day" in the company's history...

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Flight Centre, Syrah, & Telix shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Ampol Ltd (ASX:ALD) and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) earnings announcement is on the way

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Tesla earnings announcement is coming up on Wednesday. What will CEO Elon Musk have up his sleeve this time…

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ASX 200 up 0.35%: Afterpay & Appen push higher, big four banks rising

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are helping to drive the ASX 200 higher on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why IDP Education, Lake Resources, Mach7, & Tyro shares are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

Lake Resources N.L. (ASX:LKE) and Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) shares are two of four shooting higher on Monday...

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Why the National Tyre (ASX:NTD) share price is soaring 15% today

| Ken Hall

The National Tyre & Wheel Ltd (ASX: NTD) share price has jumped higher in early trade after a strong half-year…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is rocketing 24% today

| James Mickleboro

The Lake Resources N.L. (ASX:LKE) share price is rocketing higher on Monday and is up 24% in early trade. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why are people watching the oil price right now?

| Gretchen Kennedy

These two ASX oil shares finished lower on Friday. Let's take a look at what some analysts think is ahead…

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Share Fallers

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price is edging lower on Monday despite the release of a positive update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Youfoodz Holdings Limited (ASX:YFZ) share price is charging higher today following the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price jumped to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is jumping to a record high on Monday...

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Share Market News

What has the Buddy (ASX:BUD) share price been up to lately?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Buddy share price fell 9% on Friday with no major news out of the company. We take a look…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Why Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares were last year's worst short bet

| Ken Hall

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares surged higher last year which saw bearish short sellers book billions in mark to market…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX dividend shares in this article have been rated as strong buys by brokers. One of those income picks…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Change in America spurs ASX 200 higher

| 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

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares that have outperformed over the past year

| Gretchen Kennedy

These three ASX shares have managed to decisively outperform the wider market over the past 12-months. We take a closer…

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