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Share Market News

APRA removes dividend restrictions for the banks

| James Mickleboro

APRA has told Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the rest of the big four banks that they will no…

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ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price dips following joint-venture agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) share price is on watch after the bank announced a joint-venture…

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Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price edges higher despite losing US patent dispute appeal

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is edging higher on Tuesday despite losing its US patent dispute appeal...

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Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is sinking 11% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price rises on Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) partnership

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing a partnership with Harvey Norman…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is not the only rising star this year

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has rocketed higher in 2020 but there are more rising stars to keep…

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Investing Strategies

How the 21st century actually started in 2020

| Tony Yoo

The new economy is here. So you better put your money on shares that will thrive this century, not the…

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Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price on watch after market update

| James Mickleboro

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of a market update...

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Here's why the Austin (ASX:ANG) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austin Engineering (ASX: ANG) share price will be on watch this morning after the company announced it has received…

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Why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price is in a trading halt on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Investing Strategies

Sell now or hold forever? What to do with shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Tony Yoo

Congratulations – you picked an absolute winner! But now what? Here's the stuff to think about to figure out your…

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Share Fallers

Here's why Bubs (ASX:BUB) and this ASX share are underperforming in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and this ASX share have been underperforming the market in 2020...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why ASX oil stocks could replace the ASX tech boom in 2021

| Brendon Lau

You might think it’s a bid of a bold call, but some experts believe ASX oil-exposed stocks could replace the…

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The Cellnet (ASX:CLT) share price has rocketed up 21% today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cellnet (ASX: CLT) share price has rocketed up 20.97% today after the company released a positive trading update for…

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ASX 200 rises on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today in a strong start to the week. Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) announced the…

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Why the BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) share price reached a multi-year high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BCI Minerals share price achieved a multi-year high today following the approval of a $450 million loan for its…

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Share Gainers

Why the Webjet (ASX: WEB) share price is climbing higher

| Ken Hall

The Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price stumbled in early trade but is climbing higher towards the close as a…

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Why energy shares Woodside (ASX:WPL) and Santos (ASX:STO) plan to go green with gas

| Bernd Struben

Solar and wind power continue to gain traction. But Woodside and Santos plan to go green with Australian gas.

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Record Highs

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has just hit a new record high and is now up 82% year to…

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ASX stock of the day: Afterpay (ASX:APT) hits yet another new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) has hit yet another new record high today. Here's why 2020 has been such a good…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why I'm sticking with my Afterpay shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment Partners' Jun Bei Liu reveals why investing is an art and why her Alpha…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Zelira (ASX:ZLD) share price just rocketed to a new high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD) share price is rocketing higher today after announcing a new licencing agreement with Alternative…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Capital Raising

Why everyone's watching the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price

| Ken Hall

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price has surged higher in 2020 but remains in a trading halt ahead…

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AI-Media (ASX:AIM) share price is up 3% on US acquisitions update

| Glenn Leese

The Ai-Media (ASX: AIM) share price has lifted 3.5% today on news the company has completed 2 strategic acquisitions in…

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ASX retail shares in the spotlight: Cashed up consumers unfazed by "uneven and bumpy" rebound

| Bernd Struben

With consumer confidence running at 10-year highs and plenty of pent-up demand, ASX retail shares are hoping for a bumper…

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Share Fallers

Why Emerge Gaming, Flight Centre, Medical Dev International, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX:EM1) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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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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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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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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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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Share Market News

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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