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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

Here's why a 2020 interest rate cut just got less likely

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a 2020 interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) just got a whole lot more…

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Flight Centre shares nosedive on trading update

| Kate O'Brien

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) shares have plummeted this afternoon, falling 3% following the release of a trading…

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Why these ASX 200 shares are falling today

| Phil Harpur

Vocus and Mayne shares fall lower today

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Mirvac announces acquisition of landmark Sydney site

| Phil Harpur

The Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) has entered an agreement to acquire and develop a major site in Sydney. Here's a…

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Share Market News

Afterpay argues against increased regulation

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) has argued against enhanced regulation of the buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) sector, telling the Reserve Bank of…

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Share Gainers

Biotron share price jumps 70% in two days on coronavirus hopes

| James Mickleboro

The Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) share price has rocketed higher this week after it revealed that it is testing its compounds against the coronavirus...

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Resources Shares

Why the outlook for BHP and Rio Tinto suddenly turned brighter today

| Brendon Lau

BHP Group and Rio Tinto may be dragging the ASX 200 lower today but ArcelorMittal's results last night give reason…

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What the latest ABS figures mean for the ASX retail sector

| Kate O'Brien

According to the latest data from the ABS, retail turnover fell by 0.5% in December in a sign of continued…

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Share Gainers

Why Biotron, De Grey Mining, Kathmandu, & Nick Scali are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) share price and the Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) share price are two of four storming higher on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why BetMakers, Cann, Orocobre, & OZ Minerals are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price and the Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price are two of four…

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3 ASX shares up strongly today

| Phil Harpur

Here are three ASX shares that have bucked the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) with solid share price gains today.

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Share Market News

RBA declares coronavirus 'worse than SARS' for Australian economy

| Sebastian Bowen

The RBA Governor Phil Lowe has just discussed the potential impacts of the coronavirus on the Australian economy, and by…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and these ASX shares as buys this month. Here's why they are bullish on…

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3 ASX companies increasing market share

| Michael Tonon

Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX: PFP) and these two other ASX companies all operate in growing markets while simultaneously increasing…

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What to watch when Telstra releases it half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be on watch next week when it releases it half year results.…

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What Stockland's new sustainability initiatives mean for its share price

| Phil Harpur

Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) made an important media release yesterday regarding its energy efficiency strategy.

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ASX 200 lunch update: Crown & News Corp higher, REA Group lower

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), News Corp (ASX:NWS), and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are on the move on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Why the Sigma share price is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) share price will be on watch today after the company released a market update…

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Share Fallers

Bigtincan share price tumbles on insider selling news

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is tumbling lower on Friday after revealing that one of its directors has…

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Share Market News

Most shorted ASX shares from 12 months ago. How have they performed?

| Michael Tonon

Let's take a look at how the most shorted ASX shares from this time last year have performed over the…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX cannabis share is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price has dropped lower on Friday after raising funds for working capital purposes...

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News Corp share price lower after US$142 million half year loss

| James Mickleboro

The News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price will be one to watch on Friday after the release of its half year results...

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Share Market News

The real winner from Coles Group's profit upgrade

| Brendon Lau

If you are wondering why the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price fell after posting a profit upgrade while…

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Crown shares on watch after coronavirus concerns hit Melco transaction

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch after it revealed that the Melco transaction has collapsed...

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52-Week Highs

This ASX 200 insurer just hit a 52-week high. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) shares are trading at a 52-week high today – but is this the right…

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Share Gainers

Why the Kathmandu share price could charge higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price could charge higher on Friday after the release of a trading update...

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Share Gainers

Are Afterpay shares more valuable than Qantas?

| Ken Hall

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have rocketed higher in 2020, but is the BNPL company really worth more than Qantas…

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Share Market News

REA Group share price on watch after 13% decline in half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of its half year results...

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Share Market News

3 ASX events you missed on Thursday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of the top news, events and announcements affecting ASX shares on Thursday.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN), News Corp (ASX:NWS), and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Record Highs

Is the CSL share price worth close to $400 a pop?

| Brendon Lau

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price may have surged to a record high on Thursday but there could be…

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Why the Mosaic Brands share price rocketed 10% today

| Kate O'Brien

The Mosaic Brands Ltd (ASX: MOZ) share price was up nearly 10% today following the announcement of a buyback by…

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

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Share Gainers

Why the De Grey Mining share price rocketed 106% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) share price more than doubled in value on Thursday. Here's why the gold miner's…

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3 ASX tech shares I'd buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here's why WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and 2 other top ASX tech shares are on my buy list today.

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Share Gainers

MoneyMe share price surges 16% higher after smashing its forecasts

| James Mickleboro

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX:MME) share price is surging higher on Thursday after the online lender revealed stronger than expected growth...

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Share Fallers

Why Infigen, Mirvac, Pilbara Minerals, & Service Stream are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Infigen Energy Ltd (ASX:IFN) share price and the Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) share price are two of four dropping lower…

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Share Gainers

Why Biotron, Magellan, Nick Scali, & Pinnacle shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price and the Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) share price are two of four…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as the ones to sell…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Westpac higher, Coles & Mirvac lower

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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