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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) 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

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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ASX 200 ends flat on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended flat on Friday. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price continued to rise today.

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What's behind the sleepy Somnomed (ASX:SOM) share price?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Somnomed share price dipped more than 2% lower today. We look at the company's current position and consider the…

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The Energy Technologies (ASX:EGY) share price has charged 9% higher. Here's why.

| Daniel Ewing

The Energy Technologies (ASX: EGY) share price soared today on the back of winning a government grant. We take a…

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Why the Cue Energy (ASX:CUE) share price is soaring 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Cue Energy Resources Limited (ASX:CUE) shares are up 9% today on news the company has started oil production from Mahato…

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Why the Northern Star and Saracen Mineral merger is getting closer

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) merger took a step closer today. Here's why...

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Joe Biden unveils massive US$1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

| Sebastian Bowen

US President-elect Joe Biden has just unveiled a massive US$1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package to boost the US economy.

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What's in store for the ASX tech sector in 2021?

| Kate O'Brien

The tech sector managed to record substantial growth in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. What does 2021 have in store…

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4 ASX shares that helped this fund outperform in December

| Lina Lim

Here are the ASX shares that Wilson Asset Management funds such as WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) owned to beat…

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Top fundie Hamish Douglass warns of ASX share market FOMO

| Sebastian Bowen

Top ASX fund manager Hamish Douglass of Magellan (ASX: MFG) has warned investors not to get too carried away with…

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Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price still in limbo. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Douugh share price remains in a trading halt as the company responded to an alleged breach of ASX listing…

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Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price is edging higher today following the acquisition of United States-based AI company…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Chalice Mining (ASX: CHN) share price flat on upsizing

| Mitchell Lawler

The Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is trading sideways today, after it announced the details of its share purchase plan…

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Worley (ASX:WOR) share price dips lower despite positive news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is dipping lower today, despite the company winning a new contract. Let's take…

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Share Fallers

Why Advance Nanotek, Polynovo, Resolute, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Why the FBR (ASX:FBR) share price surged 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The FBR Ltd (ASX: FBR) share price shot up 10.4% in early trade following the company’s announcement of a pilot…

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Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price hits record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price has been on fire on Thursday and Friday and hit a record high. Is it too…

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Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is hitting record highs

| Lina Lim

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is finalling hitting new highs after going nowhere for 6 months.

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Insiders have been buying Appen (ASX:APX) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Resources & Energy Group (ASX:REZ) share price sinks 7%

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Resources & Energy Group share price has dipped 7% in morning trade, after boosting 20% higher yesterday on the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is hitting new highs today. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) share price is shooting up today. We take a look at why its racing higher…

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Share Fallers

Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price crashes 12% on short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price is crashing lower again on Friday after being attacked by a short seller...

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IOOF (ASX:IFL) execs accused of sexual harassment

| Tony Yoo

Serious allegations come to light in court papers served on finance giant, reminiscent of AMP's troubles last year.

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ASX 200 up 0.4%: Afterpay hits record high, bank shares rise, Resolute disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are helping to drive the ASX 200 higher on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, BHP, Objective, & Pro Medicus shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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Record Highs

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price just set a new all-time record high

| Lina Lim

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price continues to defy gravity and hit another all-time record high on Friday

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Why the Payright (ASX:PYR) share price is storming higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Payright Ltd (ASX: PYR) shares are on the rise today following the release of the company’s latest trading update.

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End Qantas-Virgin duopoly, says ACCC

| Tony Yoo

Domestic aviation sector under fire for making it difficult for challengers to break the incumbents' stranglehold.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Resolute (ASX:RSG) share price is sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is sinking lower on Friday following the release of an update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Objective (ASX:OCL) share price just jumped 11% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Objective Corporation Limited (ASX: OCL) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of its a…

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Why the Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price is under pressure after releasing its guidance for the first half...

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Why the Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) share price is one to watch in early trade after a quarterly trading…

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Outage issues could weigh on growth for the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price

| Lina Lim

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price target was cut by Goldman Sachs, fearing lower new customer growth ahead

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Medusa Mining (ASX:MML) reports fatal underground accident

| Aaron Teboneras

Late yesterday, Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) announced a tragic incident at one of its mines in the Philippines.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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ASX 200 rises 0.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) grew by 0.4% on Thursday. Buy now, pay later operators like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) jumped…

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Why the Cyclopharm (ASX:CYC) share price popped 6% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Cyclopharm share price went soaring today as the company announced a market update. We take a closer look.

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Why the Odyssey (ASX:ODY) share price is up a whopping 60% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX: ODY) share price is one of the few star performers on the ASX today. This…

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