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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

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Share Market News

Why the Botanix (ASX:BOT) share price is soaring up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Botanix (ASX: BOT) share price is surging higher today on news the company has completed its phase 2a clinical…

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Share Market News

The Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price just crashed 8%

| Lina Lim

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price has crashed 8% so far today despite no market sensitive announcements or…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.55%: Altium update, Afterpay jumps, NAB given ACCC approval

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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ASX bank shares surge after NAB (ASX:NAB) gets green light to sell MLC

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) has received the green light to sell its MLC division, sparking a rally in…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Alcidion, Eagers Automotive, & Pacific Smiles are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX:APE) shares are two of four starting the week on a high. Here's why...

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Share Market News

IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price higher on ACCC green light for acquisition

| Lina Lim

The IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) price is up 1.3% today after ticking another box for its acquisition of MLC…

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Technology Shares

How Aussie tech investors snapped up Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) IPO

| Ken Hall

Find out how Aussie tech investors managed to snap up a piece of the Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ:ABNB) IPO in one…

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Capital Raising

What's lifting the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price today?

| Ken Hall

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is one to watch in early trade after announcing a multi-billion-dollar debt raise…

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Share Fallers

The Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price is on a rollercoaster ride today

| James Mickleboro

The Emerge Gaming Limited (ASX:EM1) share price is on a rollercoaster on Monday after the release of an announcement...

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Trading at record highs, why the Eagers (ASX:APE) share price is lifting again today

| Bernd Struben

After hitting new all-time highs on Friday, here's why the Eagers Automotive share price is moving higher again today.

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Share Fallers

Why the Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price is sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is sinking lower on Monday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why tech investors should watch the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price next year

| Ken Hall

The Tesserent Ltd (ASX: TNT) share price is on watch ahead of 2021 after the latest round of positive news…

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is up 28% in December

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price hit a record-high on Friday, and is on the move again…

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Share Market News

Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price soars 6% on US patent approval

| Lina Lim

The Identitii Ltd (ASX: ID8) share price is 6% higher after receiving US patent approval for its financial information sharing…

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Share Gainers

ASX pot stocks have been skyrocketing in December

| Rhys Brock

Recent global events have caused the share prices of many ASX pot stocks to skyrocket. Let's take a closer look.

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Share Fallers

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price drops lower on trial update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is dropping lower today after the release of an update...

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Share Market News

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing a new development...

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Share Gainers

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price climbs on government contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing a major contract win...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is charging 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price is on the move today after announcing an extension to a major contract…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price will be on watch today after the company announced it will sell its…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 hits a 6! Thank iron ore

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

These 2 companies join the ASX 200 next week

| Tony Yoo

A very high-profile retailer during COVID-19 and a more traditional player are both joining the index in December.

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Share Market News

Quarterly rebalance: Afterpay (ASX:APT) added to ASX 20, Kogan (ASX:KGN) joins the ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares will be on watch today after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced its quarterly…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Stock market crash 2020: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap stocks?

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap stocks after the 2020 stock market crash could represent a rare opportunity to make strong gains in a…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) tips Australian dollar to hit 80 US cents in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) believes the Australian dollar's bull run is only getting started and could hit 80 U.S. cents…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB)  shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Will China's tariffs cripple the Aussie economy's 2021 recovery plan?

| Bernd Struben

The list of Australian goods being hit with punitive tariffs in China continues to grow. Will this derail Australia's recovery?

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Hydrix (ASX:HYD) share price falling despite positive AGM update

| Daniel Ewing

The Hydrix share price has fallen lower today as the company held its annual general meeting for 2020. We take…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped on Friday after being dragged down by CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) on COVID-19 vaccine news.

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Share Market News

Why the TerraCom (ASX:TER) share price is soaring 19% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The TerraCom (ASX: TER) share price is soaring almost 19% today following the company's release of an operational update. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the 1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) share price just reached a 52-week high?

| Daniel Ewing

The 1414 Degrees share price is soaring today as the company released a favourable case study. We take a closer…

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Share Market News

Will ASX gold shares continue to shine in 2021?

| Bernd Struben

The soaring price of gold in 2020 has been a boon for most ASX gold shares. Will those tailwinds keep…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is surging higher on Friday after the release of an update on its Canadian…

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Share Market News

Australian wheat exporters retreat amid trade dispute with China

| Miles Wu

Australian wheat exporters have made the unusual decision to hold back from selling grain to China, even though demand from…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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