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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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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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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 Market News

Dicker Data increases total dividend by 63%

| Kate O'Brien

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price is rocketing higher today after the company announced its final dividend for…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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ASX 200 lunch update: JB Hi-Fi higher, Boral & REA Group sink

| James Mickleboro

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA) shares have been making waves on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Short-sellers stepping up attacks on these ASX stocks for the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Investors fretting about the February reporting season should peek at the stocks short-sellers are increasing their bearish bets on

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Cooper Energy share price on watch after signing new contract

| Phil Harpur

The Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX: COE) share price will be on watch today after the company announced a new contract.

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Why the Blackmores share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price will be one to watch this week when it returns from its trading halt.…

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Here's why analysts are bullish on this ASX tech stock

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here’s why analysts from financial services firm Taylor Collison think this ASX tech stock is poised to rocket in 2020…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX tech share rocketed 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Titomic Ltd (ASX:TTT) share price has been a strong performer on Monday. Here's why it rocketed 13% higher this…

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REITs

Why the GPT share price is on watch this morning

| Ken Hall

The GPT Group (ASX: GPT) share price is one to watch today after the ASX 200 REIT reported strong earnings…

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Share Market News

Why the Aurizon share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) share price is on watch after the ASX 200 group's half-year results release this…

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares to watch during week 2 of reporting season

| Lloyd Prout

We are in week 2 of ASX reporting season. Here are 5 ASX shares releasing FY20 interim results and why…

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Share Gainers

Praemium share price storms higher after half year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price is trading higher on Monday after the release of its half year results...

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Share Gainers

JB Hi-Fi share price surges higher after strong half year result and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price is surging higher after smashing expectations in the first half and upgrading its…

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Record Highs

How high will the Polynovo share price climb in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price has rocketed to a new record high – but how much further will…

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Resources Shares

A second headwind hitting ASX energy stocks apart from coronavirus

| Brendon Lau

ASX energy stocks are likely to come under pressure this morning as the oil price got hit on two fronts…

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Share Market News

Where I would spend $4000 on ASX shares this reporting season

| Michael Tonon

Thanks to sector volatility and the emotional behaviour of investors, I believe these 2 ASX shares offer long term investors…

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Share Market News

FlexiGroup shares on watch after launching world first BNPL product with Mastercard

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price will be one to watch on Monday after announcing the launch of a world…

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Record Highs

Will Macquarie shares hit $150 this week?

| Ken Hall

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) shares are at a new all-time high – but can they hit $150 per share…

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Share Market News

Sezzle share price on watch after surpassing 1 million active customers

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price could be on the move on Monday after announcing one million active customers...

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Share Market News

Why the LiveTiles share price has skyrocketed 40% in a week

| Rhys Brock

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price surged 40% higher last week after announcing strong quarterly results and a new…

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⏸️ Investing

3 themes analysts are watching this ASX reporting season

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analysts from broker Morgan Stanley released a calendar covering the ASX stocks and sectors to watch. Here are 3 themes…

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Share Market News

Why Coles and these ASX shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX shares have raced to record highs this month...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

All eyes will be on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares next week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and these ASX shares as buys for next week...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and these ASX shares have been named as sells by top brokers...

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Share Market News

4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) share price and the IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to buy with $3,000

| Phil Harpur

Whether you're buying shares for the first time or looking to add to your portfolio, here are 3 ASX share…

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Share Market News

Here's why the US elections are good for the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the 2020 US elections in November could be a boon for the ASX and Aussie shares.

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Share Market News

2 ASX income shares to buy for retirement

| Phil Harpur

If you're looking for ASX shares that will provide you with a good income stream in retirement, here are two…

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Platinum reveals further fund outflows in January

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be on watch on Monday when the market reopens after a…

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These 3 ASX shares would have doubled your money in 12 months

| Michael Tonon

An investment in Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX: CAT) and these two ASX shares would have more than doubled your…

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Share Market News

Why the Nick Scali share price has rocketed 15% in 2 days

| Kate O'Brien

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price continued on from its 11% surge yesterday, climbing a further 3.75% today.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) and Nitro Software Ltd (ASX:NTO) shares recently. Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Two top dividend ASX shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

If you're looking for ASX dividend shares that also offer strong growth prospects, here are two of my top picks.

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Share Fallers

Why the Webjet share price dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price came under pressure today after an update from rival Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd…

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