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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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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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Do Australian consumers care about chaos?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The January Westpac Consumer Confidence report will be released on Tuesday. We consider whether consumers will be swayed by COVID…

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Share Fallers

Why Atomos, Corporate Travel Management, Fortescue, & Nick Scali are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Why the Cann Group (ASX:CAN) share price is moving today

| Bernd Struben

The Cann Group share price has been up and down this morning. We take a look at what the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Afterpay, Creso Pharma, & Thorn shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are two of four charging higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Why the Copper Mountain (ASX:C6C) share price is hitting a record high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (ASX: C6C) share price is creating new records today. We take a look into what…

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Elon Musk is now world's wealthiest person

| Tony Yoo

Electric car and space exploration entrepreneur just overtook the Amazon boss after Tesla shares surged 8% overnight.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on form on Friday and surging higher. Here's what you need to know...

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Leading broker names the ASX bank shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX bank shares as the ones to…

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Why the AusCann (ASX:AC8) share price jumped 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is on the move on Friday after announcing the appointment of its…

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Why the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Accent (ASX: AX1) share price will be on watch today following the company's release of a trading update after…

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price rocketed 47% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price rocketed a massive 47% higher ion Thursday...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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ASX 200 rose 1.6%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 1.6% despite troubles in the US Capitol building. The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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Is the "Blue Wave" of US Democrats good or bad for ASX investors?

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors have embraced news that the US Democratic Party now controls both houses, but it isn’t all good news…

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Why the Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) share price has more than doubled in 3 months

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Syrah (ASX: SYR) share price has more than doubled over the past three months. Let's take a look into…

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Here's why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price jumped 9% to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price jumped 9% higher to a record high on Thursday. Here's why its shares…

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Here's why the Lithium Power (ASX:LPI) share price is up 7% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Lithium Power share price has risen by more than 7% today after the company announced it is recommencing exploration…

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Share Market News

We're in a massive bubble: This is when it'll pop

| Tony Yoo

'The most important event of your investing lives' is coming, says legendary investor. Here's how to prepare for a terrifying…

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Here's why the Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price is on the move today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is on the move on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Why the Boart Longyear (ASX:BLY) share price is rocketing 50% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Boart Longyear (ASX: BLY) share price has been one of the best performers on the ASX today, rising by…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is tumbling today

| Lina Lim

The ASX 200 is pushing 1.5% higher on Thursday so why has the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price tanked…

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Bell Potter names the ASX shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy in 2021. Here's why...

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Can the IAG (ASX: IAG) share price withstand a billion dollar hit?

| Gretchen Kennedy

Insurance Australia Group (ASX: IAG) will take a $1.15 billion hit to its earnings. We take a closer look.

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Why the Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price is on the move today

| Ken Hall

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is under pressure today after announcing an EFTPOS terminal outage to the…

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Why the Bod (ASX:BDA) share price is soaring 11%

| Daniel Ewing

The Bod share price is soaring 12% today as the company announced strong sales in the second half of CY2020.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares that ran over 1,500% in 2020

| Lina Lim

Here's a closer look at 2 ASX shares that delivered an eye watering 1,500% return or more in just one…

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Westpac, and the rest of the big four are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are storming higher...

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Why the Atomos (ASX:AMS) share price is shooting the lights out

| Aaron Teboneras

The Atomos Ltd (ASX: AMS) share price is surging 13.2% higher today, after the company announced a sales guidance update.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What's with the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Immutep (ASX: IMM) share price has failed to fire up this morning, after releasing an announcement on its continued…

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ASX 200 up 1.55%: ANZ & Westpac surge higher, Afterpay & Xero tumble

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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The Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price has rocketed 20% in 2021

| Lina Lim

The Galaxy Resource Limited (ASX: GXY) share price has soared 20% in just four days. Here's why ASX lithium shares…

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Share Gainers

Why Atomos, BOD Australia, Galaxy, & Zebit shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Atomos Ltd (ASX:AMS) and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares are two of four racing higher on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is surging higher today

| Ken Hall

The Oil Search Ltd (ASX: OSH) share price has rocketed 5.3% higher this morning as surprise oil cuts continue to…

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Share Fallers

Why Nick Scali, Nitro Software, Silver Lake, & Xero shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Why the Zebit (ASX:ZBT) share price is jumping 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zebit Inc (ASX: ZBT) share price is soaring nearly 12% today after the company provided the market with a…

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Do ASX mining companies carry the Australian share market?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The mining companies are a big player in the Australian sharemarket. We take a look at the ASX Materials sector…

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Share Gainers

Why the ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of an update on its performance…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of a positive announcement...

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Here's why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price crashed 40% lower in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price crashed 40% lower in 2020. Here's what you need to know...

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