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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Appen downgrades guidance, Fortescue hits a record high

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, McPherson's, Northern Star, & PWR shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Why the Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday whilst it undertakes a $124 million…

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price ticks green for year-to-date returns

| Lina Lim

What's next for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price after hitting positive year-to-date returns?

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Share Gainers

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price jumps 15% after COVID-19 nasal spray update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is surging higher on Thursday after an update on its COVID-19 nasal spray...

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Why the Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price is leaping 11% higher

| Bernd Struben

The rocketing Michael Hill International share price is one to watch today following on the company's trading update this morning.

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The PWR Holdings (ASX:PWH) share price dips on market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) share price has dipped in early trade today after a market update on its…

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Share Fallers

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price tumbles lower despite Crush Creek acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is sinking lower despite announcing an acquisition this morning...

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How to get free Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares

| Tony Yoo

Australian online broker Stake is giving away the hottest IPO stock this year. Here's how you can grab your Airbnb…

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Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price flat on lithium project update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is trading flat despite an update on its lithium plans...

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Why the McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price is sinking lower again

| James Mickleboro

The McPherson’s Ltd (ASX:MCP) share price is on the move today after revealing the sudden departure of its CEO after a…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that have delivered strong returns in 2020

| Rhys Brock

These three ASX tech shares have managed to shrug off the many business challenges posed this year and deliver strong…

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New 'equal weight' ETF lists on ASX: What it means

| Tony Yoo

Worried that technology stocks are overvalued? This fund might be the way to mitigate that risk.

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Link (ASX:LNK) share price in focus after takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch after releasing an update on the SS&C Technology…

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Goldman Sachs names Healius (ASX:HLS) as a value share to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price could still go a lot higher from here according to one leading broker...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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ASX 200 up again on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up again on Wednesday. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) gave some divestment news,

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What can ASX investors expect in 2021? AMP Capital's top thinkers offer their insights

| Bernd Struben

What can ASX investors expect in 2021? In a webinar this morning, AMP Capital's top thinkers highlighted the opportunities and…

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Record Highs

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price jumps 12% to record high

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price continued its impressive run and jumped 12% to a record high on Wednesday...

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The Archer (ASX:AXE) share price lifts on partnership deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Archer Materials Ltd (ASX: AXE) share price is trading higher today on news of a partnership agreement with Max…

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Share Market News

What does the future hold for Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) after China's tariff?

| Miles Wu

The Treasury Wine share price has been on a volatile ride after China's trade tariff was imposed. We look at…

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⏸️ Your Money

Australia's money supply rises 12%, but it's only going to a few

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's money supply has surged in 2020 as a result of government stimulus. But it's not benefitting everyone equally. Here's…

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Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price higher on 555 Collins Street update

| James Mickleboro

The Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) share price is edging higher on Wednesday after providing an update on its 555 Collins…

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Cluey (ASX:CLU) share price jumps 12% after IPO before fading

| James Mickleboro

The Cluey Ltd (ASX:CLU) share price jumped 12% higher after completing its IPO, but these gains didn't last...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Why the Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price is soaring 13% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tinybeans Group Limited (ASX: TNY) share price is soaring higher today following the company's release of a positive trading…

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ASX stock of the day: Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) shares surge 40% after open

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price rocketed as high as 40% soon after open today. Here's a…

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Share Fallers

Why Abacus, Emerge Gaming, Jumbo, & Woodside shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX:EM1) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Resonance Health (ASX:RHT) share price is shooting 39% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Resonance Health Limited (ASX: RHT) share price is shooting 39% higher today after the company announced an important FDA…

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 96% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 96% higher today. Here's why this cannabis company is now up…

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The Esports Mogul (ASX:ESH) share price down 5% on mobile update

| Bernd Struben

With the Esports Mogul share price already up 100% in 2020, could the company's mobile announcement today draw more investor…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.7%: CBA update, IGO enters lithium market, Healius jumps

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Here's why the 4DS (ASX:4DS) share price is surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price rocketed up in early trade today. Here's why this 'Silicon Valley company'…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Creso Pharma, Healius, & Resonance Health shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the MSM (ASX:MSM) share price has gone gangbusters again

| Aaron Teboneras

The MSM Corporation International Ltd (ASX: MSM) share price is rocketing higher today after announcing a strong results from its…

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Share Market News

Qantas faces union in court over 2,000 sackings

| Tony Yoo

The airline decided last month to outsource thousands of jobs, saving $100 million a year. Now the union is launching…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price hit a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price continued its climb and hit a new record high this morning...

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Share Fallers

Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price crashed 50% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Emerge Gaming Limited (ASX:EM1) share price is crashing lower on Wednesday after returning from a lengthy suspension...

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Share Market News

Why the Tali Digital (ASX:TD1) share price is surging again today

| Lina Lim

The Tali Digital Ltd (ASX: TD1) share price is moving higher again today after a Japanese patent was granted for…

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The Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is on the move today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX: TLX) share price has dipped on open today despite a positive development in the company's lead…

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