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3 lower-risk ASX shares I think are perfect for beginners

| Kate Lee (TMFklee)

Here are three ASX shares that are ideal for risk averse investors, in my opinion.

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Why I'm planning to buy Guzman y Gomez shares and own for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business has a strong outlook.

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Are BHP or Wesfarmers shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in the owner of Bunnings or Australia’s biggest miner?

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3 reasons to be positive on ASX 200 shares in FY25 (and 3 to be wary)

| Bronwyn Allen

Vinay Ranjan from Airlie Funds Management says we should ignore market noise and buy quality stocks.

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Share Market News

Is there any chance of an interest rate cut in Australia next week?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts think will happen.

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3 lower-risk ASX shares for beginner investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these three shares to a beginner today.

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Superannuation

Want a $2 million superannuation fund? Here's how I'd aim to build one with exactly $400 per month

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on how to maximise your super fund.

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2 top ASX 200 passive income stocks I'd buy now to boost my retirement

| Bernd Struben

I think both ASX 200 dividend stocks could continue to deliver market-beating passive income.

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Share Market News

Why the Collins Foods share price is on watch today

| Kate O'Brien

Collins Foods Limited (ASX: CKF) this morning announced the settlement of Federal Court proceedings against the company.

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How have these 3 ASX cannabis shares kicked off 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

It has been a mixed start to the year for ASX cannabis shares. We take a look at how 3…

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Share Market News

Is the Telstra share price a buy after today's drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price a buy after the dip today?

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

Amongst the flurry of announcements on the share market this morning, here's why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher…

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South32 share price steady despite 48% earnings slump

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares have remained steady after the miner reported its half-year results for the 2020 financial year…

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Share Fallers

Why Pro Medicus, Synlait Milk, Telstra, & Treasury Wine are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price and the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Gainers

SKYCITY share price higher on first half results release

| James Mickleboro

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of its half year…

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Magellan share price dips following earnings release

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) has just reported its half-year results for the 2020 financial year.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Goodman Group share price surged to a 12-year high today

| Brendon Lau

The Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) share price is among the best performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO). Here's…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Breville & NAB higher, Telstra lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are in the news on the…

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Why the Caltex share price is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of two separate…

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Share Fallers

Down 19%: Why this share is the worst performer on the All Ords on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX:SM1) share price is the worst performer on the All Ordinaries on Thursday. Here's why it…

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Share Gainers

Starpharma share price charges higher on product launch news

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is charging higher after announcing a key product launch in Asia...

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Newcrest Mining share price shaky following earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has fluctuated in early trade following its half-year earnings release.

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Does Alumina's 12% dividend yield make it the best ASX dividend share?

| Ken Hall

Alumina Ltd (ASX: AWC) boasts the highest yield of any ASX dividend shares - but is the commodities risk worth…

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Share Market News

Federal Court approves the TPG Telecom-Vodafone Australia merger

| James Mickleboro

The shares of TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Vodafone Hutchison Telecommunications (Aus) Ltd (ASX:HTA) could be on the move after…

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Record Highs

Breville share price hits record on profit results

| Brendon Lau

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) share price surged to a new record high this morning after it posted a…

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Record Highs

Why the Breville share price is at an all-time high

| Ken Hall

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) share price is trading at an all-time high ahead of its half-year earnings -…

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus share price jumps after delivering more strong profit growth

| James Mickleboro

In morning trade the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

ASX Ltd shares on the move after steady results

| Ken Hall

The ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) share price has fluctuated in early trade, after the Aussie exchange reported a solid half-year…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX tech investment group is on watch today

| Ken Hall

Shares in ASX tech investment group Bailador Technology Investments Ltd (ASX: BTI) are on watch after the group's half-year earnings…

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Share Market News

IPH share price on watch after delivering 49% jump in first half EBITDA

| James Mickleboro

The IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) share price will be on watch on Thursday after delivering a strong half year result this…

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AGL share price on watch following earnings release

| Phil Harpur

AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) shares will be on watch this morning after the Aussie energy provider reported its first-half…

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Share Market News

3 ASX events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

A recap of the top things you missed on Wednesday as the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) continued to climb on…

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Share Market News

Telstra posts underlying EBITDA of $3,875 million and reiterates guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be on watch today after the release of its half year results...

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Share Market News

A2 Milk Company share price on watch after market update

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be one to watch today after it responded to an update…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares will be on watch…

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Share Market News

Treasury Wine Estates share price on watch after half year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price will be on watch on Thursday when the market reopens following the…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended up on Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX growth shares surged higher today

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) closing 0.50% higher today, here are three ASX growth shares that performed particularly well.

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Share Gainers

The Idp Education share price rocketed 28% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Idp Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price rose 28% today after reporting its FY20 half-year result to investors.

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Share Fallers

Why the Downer share price tumbled today

| Brendon Lau

The Downer EDI Limited (ASX: DOW) share price was among the biggest laggards on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index…

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Share Market News

What Tesla's share price rise tells us about ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the rise of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares can teach us about ASX investing.

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Share Fallers

Why the Blackmores share price dropped 13%

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price fell around 13% today. There were a number of problems.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

AMP faces another class action

| Kate O'Brien

AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) may soon face a class action for allegedly prioritising profits over client interests.

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Share Fallers

Should you buy the beaten down shares of Bubs and Kogan?

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price have fallen heavily in 2020. Is…

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Tassal Group shares soar 9% on half-year results

| Michael Tonon

The Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) share price has jumped 9% higher today following the release of its 1H20 results.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Is now a great opportunity to snap up this ASX tech share?

| Phil Harpur

Down more than 50% from its all-time high in mid-June last year, is now a great opportunity to snap up…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Challenger share price in the buy zone right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) share price in the buy zone at the current levels?

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