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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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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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Why the Painchek (ASX:PCK) share price lifted today

| Daniel Ewing

The Painchek (ASX: PCK) share price was up more than 4% at close of trade after the company released its…

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ASX 200 drops 0.3%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.3% today. One of the highlights was Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC) announcing…

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Why the latest jobs data is making everyone happy

| Gretchen Kennedy

The latest jobs data has surpised economists with greater improvements than predicted. Let's take a look at the December 2020…

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5 lithium shares that are fast-charging up in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

Lithium shares are taking their moment in the spotlight. We take a look at 5 lithium shares that have been…

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Here's why the Funtastic (ASX:FUN) share price is sinking today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Funtastic Limited (ASX: FUN) share price is down 7.6% today after the company announced the sale of its confectionery…

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Why the Carbon Revolution (ASX:CBR) share price zoomed 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Carbon Revolution Ltd (ASX:CBR) share price has been a strong performer on Friday. Here's why its shares are zooming…

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Why the Botanix (ASX:BOT) share price is flying 6%

| Daniel Ewing

The Botanix (ASX:BOT) share price is on the rise today after the company released its quarterly report to the ASX.…

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Share Fallers

These ASX shares are falling after being hit by broker downgrades today

| Brendon Lau

The market may be on a backfoot today but two ASX stocks in particular are underperforming after they got hit…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Redflex (ASX:RDF) share price rocketed 122% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Redflex Holdings Limited (ASX:RDF) share price has surged higher and more than doubled in value on Friday...

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Here's why the Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price is soaring 8% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novatti (ASX: NOV) share price is soaring higher after the company announced its Visa Prepaid cards are now supported…

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Why the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price rocketed 20% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Aussie Broadband Ltd (ASX:ABB) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after revealing explosive growth in the first half…

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Why the Medadvisor (ASX:MDR) share price is up 11% this week

| Daniel Ewing

The Medadvisor share price is soaring higher this week as the company announced its quarterly report. We take a closer…

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Why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is up 16% this week

| Daniel Ewing

The Ioneer (ASX: INR) share price is soaring this week, up 16% since Monday. Let's take a look at the…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Cleanaway, Mosaic Brands, & Perpetual shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Worley (ASX:WOR) share price dips despite new deals

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is in negative territory today despite being awarded new service agreements.

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ASX 200 down 0.2%: Zip shares drop, Lynas rockets, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare impresses

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares have been making big waves on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Lynas, & Megaport are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares are two of four charging higher…

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Why the Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) share price has surged 10% higher today

| Ken Hall

The Contact Energy Ltd (ASX: CEN) share price is rocketing higher for a second straight day after releasing its December…

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Share Fallers

Why the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price is falling today

| Ken Hall

The Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) share price has slumped nearly 4% in early trade after a trading update from the investment…

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Share Gainers

Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price rocketed 23% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX:EM1) share price rocketed 23% higher in early trade. Here's why its shares are storming higher...

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Why the Spirit (ASX:ST1) share price is surging 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Spirit Technology Solutions Ltd (ASX: ST1) share price is shooting higher today on record results for the first-half of…

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3 biggest risks to ASX share investors right now

| Tony Yoo

ASX share investors are optimistic for 2021 but here are the potential ugly events that could devastate portfolios in the…

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Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is edging lower

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is edging lower on Friday. Here's why it is climbing higher...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price jumped 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price is on the move on Friday after providing a positive update…

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Why the MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MyFiziq Ltd (ASX:MYQ) share price is racing higher on Friday after the release of an update on its partnership…

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Why the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX: CCL) share price is in focus today

| Ken Hall

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) share price is one to watch this morning after updated earnings guidance from the…

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Why the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) share price will be on watch this morning following an…

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This Biden move will push shares to record highs

| Tony Yoo

He's only been president for a day, but Joe's already pulled off a manoeuvre that'll put a rocket under stocks,…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH) share price could jump higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price could be pushing higher today after the release of a…

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ASX dividends will be up 30% this year: fundie

| Tony Yoo

One sector is set to boost payouts by almost 70% this year, predicts Tribeca Investment Partners portfolio manager Jun Bei…

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just stormed to 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and these ASX shares are flying high right now. Here's why they are trading at 52-week highs or…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) shares will be on watch on the…

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ASX 200 rises 0.8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.8% today. The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price jumped 23% after…

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3P Learning (ASX:3PL) shares soar 12% on merger proposal

| Daniel Ewing

The 3P Learning share price is up 12% today as the company announced a potential merger. We take a closer…

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4DS Memory (ASX:4DS): Non-volatile memory, volatile share price

| Mitchell Lawler

The 4DS Memory (ASX: 4DS) share price is hitting a new 52-week high today. We take a look at what…

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Here's why the K2Fly (ASX:K2F) share price is pushing higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The K2Fly Ltd (ASX: K2F) share price is up 5% higher today on news that its newly-acquired Sateva business is…

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