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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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Share Market News

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

Citi sees bigger takeover offer coming for Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price

| Brendon Lau

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) share price is trading flat but that’s a good outcome for the takeover target,…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price was hammered in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price was a very poor performer in 2020. Here's why its shares were hammered...

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Share Market News

Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price rockets 13% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magnis (ASX: MNS) share price has surged up today on the back of positive news from its strategic partner,…

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Investors caught in crossfire as ASX retailers battle ASX property stocks in 2021

| Brendon Lau

First, we had the Supermarket Wars. Now ASX investors will have to brace for a new war between retail and…

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Share Gainers

Why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price is rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price has been rocketing higher again in 2021. Here's why it is up 20% already…

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The ikeGPS (ASX:IKE) share price has rocketed up 10% today. Here's why.

| Gretchen Kennedy

The ikeGPS (ASX: IKE) share price is up 10% today. We look at the company's new arrangement with Visual Global…

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Share Market News

Why the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price has backflipped today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) share price has backflipped this morning after the company reported a strategic investment. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why Dacian Gold, Lovisa, MyFiziq, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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ASX 200 down 0.3%: BHP & Rio Tinto rise, big four banks drop, Zip sinks

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on the…

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Cann, Nick Scali, & Ramelius shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price is climbing today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Raiz (ASX: RZI) share price is climbing higher today. We take a look at the company's latest update to…

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Qantas (ASX:QAN) sells international flights for July

| Tony Yoo

The airline throws open the gates, but here's what you need to do before going on that long-awaited overseas trip.

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Share Market News

Why the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price just hit a new, all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nick Scali (ASX: NCK) share price is on the move today, up 7% to a new all, time high.…

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Share Market News

What is happening with the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) share price has gone nowhere over the last couple of weeks. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the Clean Seas (ASX:CSS) share price is jumping 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Clean Seas Seafood Ltd (ASX:CSS) share price is jumping over 8% higher on Tuesday...

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Why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) share price is storming higher on Tuesday after the release of its quarterly update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price crashed 43% lower in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price crashed lower in 2020. Here's why its shares were sold off last year...

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Share Market News

These were the best-performing ASX IPOs in 2020

| Tony Yoo

Were you lucky enough to get a piece of these companies during their IPOs? Well done. Looking at these stellar…

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Share Market News

Warning: 2021 is going to be difficult

| Tony Yoo

An expert warns the coming year will be a hard slog for share market investors. Read why he's so pessimistic.

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Share Market News

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price sank 15% lower in 2020: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price was out of form in 2020. Is this a buying opportunity in 2021?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 1.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up around 1.5% today. However, the Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price fell…

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Share Market News

How the Domino's Pizza (ASX: DMP) share price rocketed over 60% last year

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Domino's Pizza share price went crazy during 2020. We talk about how Domino's managed to achieve such massive gains.

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Share Market News

The Artemis (ASX:ARV) share price has soared 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX: ARV) share price is soaring higher today following an update on the company's Carlow Castle…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading 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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Share Gainers

The top performing ASX 200 tech shares of 2020 

| Lina Lim

COVID-19 has accelerated tailwinds for many ASX 200 tech shares. Here we take a look at which 4 delivered the…

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) and this ASX retail share came out of 2020 in good health

| Mitchell Lawler

JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) and 1 other ASX brick-and-mortar retail share made it through the challenges of 2020. We take…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price is zooming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is zooming higher on Monday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

My biggest regrets from 2020

| Tony Yoo

Professional investors reveal which ASX shares caused them grief last year and why. See if you held any of these…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price rocketed 45% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price has been on fire on Monday. Here's why it is up 45% in…

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Share Gainers

Why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is surging 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX:CHN) share price is surging 11% higher on Monday. Here's why...

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52-Week Lows

Why the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price is climbing today

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has lifted 1.3% higher off a 5-year low in a positive start…

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Share Market News

Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) share price up 1% but Collection House (ASX:CLH) crashes 66% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) share price is pushing higher but the Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) share price has…

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Share Market News

Why the De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price is blasting 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG) share price is performing positively on the first trading day of the new…

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Share Gainers

Why BetMakers, Emerge Gaming, Infratil, & Tyro shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) and Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX:EM1) shares are two of four pushing higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Chesser (ASX:CHZ) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Chesser Resources Limited (ASX: CHZ) share price is up 4.1% higher today following a change in management. Here's the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: CBA storms higher, Link sinks, tech shares rise

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Gainers

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price gets fresh COVID boost

| Brendon Lau

If you thought COVID‐19 was “so 2020”, think again as the Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) share price surged higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Corporate Travel Management, Link, Strike Energy, & Sydney Airport are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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