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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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Why the iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price is surging 7%

| Daniel Ewing

The iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price is soaring today after the company announced its game, Masketeers, had reached $1 million in…

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Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price rises 20% and breaks new record. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX: VUL) share price is skyrocketing today on the back of new regulations from the…

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Lovisa, Lynas, & Syrah shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday...

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Up over 800% this year, the Element 25 (ASX:E25) share price slips on progress report

| Bernd Struben

With the company's shares already up over 800% for the year, what's next for the Element 25 share price? We…

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Why the Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price broke its all-time record today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) share price broke a new record today after the company announced a positive trading…

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Australia's interest rates just went negative. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's government bond interest rates have gone negative for the first time ever. Here's what that means for investors.

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ASX 200 down 0.3%: CSL sinks, Zip's Facebook deal, IGO rockets

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers Automotive, IGO, Marley Spoon, & Zip shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Asaleo (ASX:AHY) share price is up 26% in two days

| James Mickleboro

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) share price has been rocketing higher over the last two days. Here's what you need…

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Why the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

The oOh!Media share price is up 5.75% in early morning trading. We look at why the 'out of home' advertiser…

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Share Fallers

Why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is sinking 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is sinking lower following the completion of its $56 million placement...

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This is when ASX airport shares will take off

| Tony Yoo

Sydney Airport and Auckland Airport shareholders haven't had a good time this year, so when will it all turn around?

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The Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is rising today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Marley Spoon (ASX: MMM) share price is lifting today as the company announced investment plans to support further growth…

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Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is trading lower following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Share Gainers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price pushes higher on Facebook deal

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is on the move on Friday after announcing a deal with social media…

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Capital Raising

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price shot up 18% in early trade today

| Ken Hall

The IGO Limited (ASX: IGO) share price has rocketed 18% higher today as it returns to trade after its $1.9…

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Share Fallers

Why this broker thinks it's time to buy Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares

| Rhys Brock

As state borders re-open to domestic tourism, this broker thinks it could be time to start buying Qantas Airways Limited…

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ASX retail shares gear up for Christmas boom

| Miles Wu

Retail data suggests shoppers are going to spend up big over Christmas. Here are two ASX retail shares with both…

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Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price hits record all-time high, here's what brokers think

| Lina Lim

Here's what big brokers are thinking after the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price hit a record all-time…

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CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch after terminating COVID-19 vaccine trial

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch today after it terminated trials of its COVID-19 vaccine...

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Australian ETFs just smashed multiple records

| Tony Yoo

Local exchange-traded funds (EFTs) are killing it at the moment. Here are the best performing funds right now.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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The 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price moves on shipment update

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price was on the move today following an update on a vital shipment.…

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ASX stock of the day: Immutep (ASX:IMM) shares blast up 60% on trial news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is up almsot 60% today after some pleasing results from the biopharma company's…

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ASX 200 drops on Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped back on Thursday. The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price fell around 10% after an…

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Why the Resource Development (ASX:RDG) share price is one to watch

| Bernd Struben

The Resource Development share price dropped 1.9% in the closing moments today in the wake of an acquisition announcement.

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Share Market News

Shriro (ASX:SHM) share price hits multi-year high today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) share price is rocketing higher today after the company released a positive trading update.

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Strong growth potential for Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price: fundie

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Resources share price has soared 111% higher so far in 2020. But this fund manager sees more growth…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Fallers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price crashed 33% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price has crashed 33% lower on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price shoots 22% higher following takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) share price has had a wild day, spiking more than 20% before being placed…

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Why the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Renergen (ASX: RLT) share price is climbing 4.5% higher today after the company announced an innovative transport solution for…

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Why the ASX tech share rally can run well into 2021

| Bernd Struben

Having had a stellar run in 2020, some analysts forecast that the ASX tech share rally is over. But these…

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WAM Global (ASX:WGB) share price jumps on dividend guidance

| James Mickleboro

The WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WGB) share price is storming higher today after providing guidance for its dividend in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sliding 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is falling 11% lower today after a disappointing trading update to the market.…

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Share Gainers

Why Asaleo Care, Fortescue, Perpetual, & Starpharma shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday...

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Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) faces class action lawsuit

| Sebastian Bowen

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) is now facing a classs action lawsuit, on top if its already massive pile…

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The two ASX stocks most impacted by the dangerous rise of the Aussie dollar

| Brendon Lau

The Aussie looks poised to push to new 28-month highs and that spells bad news for some of the most…

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