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Opinions

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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Opinions

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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Opinions

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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How to invest

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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why ARQ Group, Blackmores, James Hardie, & Orora are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price and the James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) share price are two of four tumbling…

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Share Market News

Amcor share price drops after half-year results

| Sebastian Bowen

The Amcor PLC (ASX: AMC) share price is lower today after the company announced its half-year results for FY20.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Carsales, CBA, & IDP Education shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price and the IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price are two of four surging higher…

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Share Market News

Why the Silver Lake share price is on the move today

| Phil Harpur

The Silver Lake Resources Limited. (ASX: SLR) share price is moving higher today following an announcement from the ASX gold…

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Carsales share price races higher on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price was up more than 11% this morning following the release of the company's…

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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & IDP Education higher, Blackmores sinks

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

IDP Education shares rocket 32% on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

The Idp Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) share price rocketed as much as 31.89% this morning following the release of the…

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Share Fallers

Megaport share price lower despite 70% jump in half year revenue

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is trading lower on Wednesday after the release of its half year results. Here's…

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Gold Road share price on the move following 2020 production guidance

| Phil Harpur

The Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) share price has fluctuated in early trade following the miner's 2020 guidance announcement.

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Why the Orora share price is sinking today

| Phil Harpur

The Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA) share price is slumping lower this morning following the release of the packaging company's FY20…

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Share Gainers

Bapcor share price jumps on record interim result

| Brendon Lau

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price jumped in morning trade after the automotive parts supplier and retailer posted record…

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources share price lifts on half-year results

| Phil Harpur

ASX miner Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN)'s share price has risen by more than 4% in early trade, after releasing…

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Share Fallers

Why the IAG share price could slump lower today

| Ken Hall

The Insurance Australia Group (ASX: IAG) share price is on watch after slashing its dividend and FY 2020 insurance margin…

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Share Fallers

Blackmores share price sinks 23% on guidance downgrade and dividend suspension

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price is crashing lower on Wednesday after downgrading its guidance and suspending its dividend...

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Share Market News

Evolution Mining share price on watch after posting 62% profit increase

| Phil Harpur

ASX gold miner Evolution Mining Limited (ASX: EVN)'s share price is on watch this morning, following the release of its…

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CSL delivers strong half year result and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price could be on the rise on Wednesday after delivering a strong half year result…

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Share Market News

Computershare share price on watch after 52% profit drop

| Ken Hall

The Computershare Ltd (ASX: CPU) share price is on watch this morning after reporting a 51.9% slump in first-half net…

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ELMO Software share price on watch after posting more explosive ARR growth

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price will be one to watch on Wednesday after delivering more strong growth in…

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52-Week Lows

Flight Centre share price hits a 52-week low: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price has fallen heavily in 2020. Is this a buying opportunity?

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52-Week Lows

Are Mayne Pharma shares in the bargain bin?

| Ken Hall

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX: MYX) shares have slumped to a new 52-week low. Is now the time to pick…

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Share Market News

3 ASX events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Your recap of the top things you missed on another big Tuesday for the ASX as corporate earnings dragged the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

CIMIC accused of 'skeletons in the closet'

| Kate O'Brien

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) shares are down 44% from last years’ peak of $51. Now, a research firm claims…

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52-Week Lows

Why Suncorp and these ASX shares have just sunk to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and these ASX shares have just sunk to 52-week lows. Here's why they have been sold…

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52-Week Highs

Why CSL and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares have just hit record highs. Here's why they have been storming higher in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 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 Tuesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

ASX 20 best performers – who comes out on top?

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at which ASX 20 companies have been the best performers over the past 12 months.

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Will Costa Group's artificial intelligence approach bear fruit?

| Kate O'Brien

Costa Group Holdings Limited (ASX: CGC) is introducing artificial intelligence to its berry farms to optimise conditions and predict yields.

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Share Gainers

Why the Challenger share price jumped 13% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price jumped around 13% after reporting its result for the six months to 31 December…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week. Here's why…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price is at an all-time high today.

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Share Fallers

Why this small cap ASX tech share is crashing 12% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Arq Group Ltd (ASX:ARQ) share price is back from its trading halt and has crashed lower on Tuesday...

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2 defensive ASX shares to buy with top growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I think these 2 ASX shares have attractive defensive properties and great long-term growth potential.

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Bank Shares

Home loan growth bodes well for CBA profit results tomorrow

| Brendon Lau

A big jump in home loan commitments could pave the way for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) to deliver…

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Share Gainers

Why the Newcrest Mining share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

How does JB Hi-Fi keep winning a lost war?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price keeps proving a winner in the midst of the 'retail…

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Share Gainers

WAM Global share price higher after 186% increase in half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WGB) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after almost tripling its half year profit...

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Share Market News

3 ASX medical tech shares surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here are 3 ASX shares in the fast-growing medical tech sector that have seen gains of around 5% so far…

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Share Gainers

Why Althea, Appen, Challenger, & De Grey Mining are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price are two of four surging higher on…

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Share Fallers

The ASX shares infected by the coronavirus

| Brendon Lau

The coronavirus outbreak is barely a month old but its already leaving its mark on the ASX through the February…

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