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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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Share Fallers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is down 10% in 2021: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is down 10% so far in 2021. Here's why this could be a buying…

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Best Shares

How I'd identify the best shares to buy now for the next decade

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d unearth the best shares to buy for the long term during what is an uncertain period for…

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What's with the Legend Mining (ASX:LEG) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Legend Mining shares, up 9% this year and 50% over the past 12 months, have yet to move on the…

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Are the recent US elections turbocharging the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

The recent US Senate elections have fired up both American markets and the ASX 200. Here's why investors are so…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is up 12% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has been on fire lately. What's behind this company's amazing gains?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Here's why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is up over 5% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Sezzle share price is up over 6% today. We review the company's latest announcment to connect the performance dots.

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COVID-19 permanently wrecked these shares, report warns

| Tony Yoo

Ratings agency report lists all the headwinds for this subsector, and it makes for grim reading.

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ASX 200 up 0.4%: Altium disappoints, ARB impresses, Mesoblast charges higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Why the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price is edging higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is edging higher today after the company announced a new contract win.

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Clover, PolyNovo, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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REITs

Why the Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price is down 38% in 1 year

| Ken Hall

The Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price has endured a tough run in 2020. We take a closer look at the…

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Mesoblast, Pushpay, & Super Retail shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are two of four racing higher on Tuesday...

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Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is climbing today

| Bernd Struben

Aerial imagery company Nearmap's share price is moving higher this morning. We take a look at why investors are snapping…

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The Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price has skyrocketed 900% since July

| Rhys Brock

The Pointerra Ltd (ASX:3DP) share price surged in 2020, after an investment in the company by Aussie tech entrepreneur Bevan…

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Share Gainers

Why the ARB (ASX:ARB) share price is charging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) share price is charging higher on Tuesday. Here's why investors are buying its shares...

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Altium (ASX:ALU) share price slips following trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium Ltd (ASX: ALU) share price has dropped 3% in early trade today after the software company released a…

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Share Fallers

Why the PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price is sinking 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday after the release of a trading update...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is jumping 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is jumping higher on Tuesday. Here's why the cannabis company's shares are flying…

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The biggest ASX bulls are about to get their faith tested

| Brendon Lau

Investors that have thrown everything at the ASX recovery trade and are sitting on a mountain of profit are now…

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Share Market News

Why the Impedimed (ASX:IPD) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Impedimed Limited (ASX: IPD) share price will be closely watched by investors this morning after the medical technology company…

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Why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price could shoot higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price could be heading higher today after naming its new CEO and upgrading its…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is sinking lower again

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is sinking lower again and is down almost 50% from its 52-week…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX mining companies closed lower today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The materials sector dipped today and these 3 ASX mining shares slid right along with it. Let's take a closer…

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Share Market News

What happened to the Vection (ASX:VR1) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vection Technologies Ltd (ASX: VR1) share price closed flat today after announcing the launch of a breakthrough software product.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.9%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by almost 1%. One highlight was the Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price after giving…

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Share Market News

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price soars 14% on clinical trial results

| Daniel Ewing

The Mesoblast share price soared today as the company announced positive clinical trial results. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Fund manager tips 2 booming ASX miners for 2021 uranium bull market

| Bernd Struben

Leading fund manager tips 2 booming ASX uranium miners to own in 2021 as ASX uranium shares are once again…

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These 2 ASX healthcare shares popped today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The All Ords is having a flat day but these 2 ASX healthcare shares have still managed to post some…

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Former Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) chief operating officer David Savage has been arrested
Share Market News

Ex-COO of ASX giant arrested in Sydney

| Tony Yoo

David Savage returns from France and goes into hotel quarantine. Then Australian Federal Police pounced over allegations of bribery in…

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It's electrifying: Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price up 23% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) share price is up 23% today and now in a trading halt. Let's take a…

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Share Gainers

The Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is up over 700% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is up over 700% since this time last year. Here's what you need…

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Why the Gascoyne (ASX:GCY) share price is racing 6% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Gascoyne (ASX: GCY) share price is up 6.38% today after company released its latest production update for its Dalgaranga…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 top ASX mining shares for dividends and growth in 2021

| Bernd Struben

Investors seeking a dividend and potential share price growth in 2021 may want to check out these 5 ASX 200…

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Why ASX cannabis shares are cheering the US elections

| Bernd Struben

What happens in the US tends to have a big impact on ASX shares. Which is why ASX cannabis shareholders…

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Why the Caravel (ASX:CVV) share price is up 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Caravel Mineral Ltd (ASX: CVV) share price is edging higher today. This comes after the company announced it has…

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Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price soars 52% in 5 days

| Daniel Ewing

The Brainchip share price is soaring by 11% today, taking it 52% higher in just the last 5 days. We…

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What's moving the Cogstate (ASX:CGS) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Cogstate share price has been wobbly today after the company announced its sales for the quarter ending December 2020.

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