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Why cannabis company Althea (ASX:AGH) is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after the release of a market update...

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Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price in focus after business update

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price will be on watch this morning after the release of a business…

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G8 Education (ASX:GEM) share price on watch after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of a trading update...

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NSW and Victoria just had their credit ratings downgraded. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

NSW and Victoria have just had their credit ratings downgraded by S&P Global. Here's what a credit rating is, and…

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ASX company boss accused of stealing

| Tony Yoo

ASX listed Legacy Iron Ore's former managing director and accountant are facing allegations they took $725,000 out of the corporate…

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Red hot ASX IPOs that you might have missed from last week

| Lina Lim

A number of IPOs have soared on the day of its listing. Here are 3 ASX IPOs that you might…

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AML3D (ASX:AL3) share price on watch following body armour development

| Aaron Teboneras

The AML3D Ltd (ASX: AL3) share price will be on watch this morning following the company's progression of its next-gen…

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Link (ASX:LNK) share price on watch after receiving second takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch today after receiving a second takeover offer...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Top ASX shares making record all-time highs

| Lina Lim

With the ASX 200 delivering its 5th straight week of gains, here are the top ASX shares breaking out into…

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ASX 200 rises on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went higher on Monday. Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) was the star performer after reporting.

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Why the Universal (ASX:UBI) share price reached a multi-year high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Universal Biosensors, Inc. (ASX: UBI) share price reached a multi-year high today after announcing a new distribution agreement.

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Here's why the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is up more than 50% over the past month

| Sebastian Bowen

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price is up more than 50% over the past month. Here's why this…

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52-Week Highs

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price has just hit a multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price hit a multi-year high on Monday...

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Telix (ASX:TLX) share price slips despite priority review status

| Bernd Struben

After rocketing 121% higher in November, the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is down 2% today despite the company receiving priority…

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52-Week Highs

Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price soars to 13-year high

| Brendon Lau

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX: REX) continued on its vertical ascend today with the stock hitting a 13-year high.

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CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch after hints of 'far more robust' vaccine

| Bernd Struben

Australian global biotech giant CSL Limited didn't win the sprint for a coronavirus vaccine. But it may lead the marathon.

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ASX stock of the day: Tilt (ASX:TLT) share price rockets 17% to new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is rocketing today, up more than 17%. Here's why Tilt shares are…

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Kogan (ASX:KGN) busted for misleading promo, fined six figures

| Tony Yoo

The Federal Court found Kogan put prices up immediately before it put on a sale, so the e-tailer could pretend…

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Austal (ASX:ASB) share price falls on contract delivery

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price is falling today despite the shipbuilder announcing delivery of a warship to the…

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Share Fallers

The Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is down 23% in 2 months: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price has fallen heavily over the last couple of months. Is this a buying…

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Will this $65 billion bonanza turbocharge the Elders (ASX:ELD) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Though sliding since mid-November, the Elders share price remains up more than 56% for the year. What's the outlook for…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Watch out! ASX IPO boom may sink the ASX bull market in 2021

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors are celebrating the spate of successful floats on the ASX recently as a sign that the bull run…

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Event, Money3, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why...

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The Etherstack (ASX:ESK) share price is soaring 10% higher today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Etherstack PLC (ASX: ESK) share price is soaring higher today on news of a contract win with the Australian…

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Share Gainers

The Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price rocketed a further 37% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) share price has been in stunning form since hitting the ASX boards last week...

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Why the Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price is marching higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sky Network Television Limited (ASX: SKT) share price has lifted 3.23% higher after the company renewed a multi-year deal…

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RBA gives BNPL another blessing

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has just given the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector another green light and…

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After record breaking ASX share price rallies, what next in 2021?

| Bernd Struben

2020 has set a series of new records for ASX 200 share price moves – first lower, then higher. What…

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Control Bionics (ASX:CBL) share price doubles after successful IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Control Bionics Limited (ASX:CBL) share price is rocketing higher after completing its IPO this morning...

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Why the Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price is up 8% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd (ASX: KTD) share price is rocketing today due to a deal with Coles Group Ltd…

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Are ASX lithium shares a hot commodity right now?

| Lina Lim

ASX lithium shares jumped more than 50% in November. Could this be the beginning of a new rally for ASX…

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ASX 200 up 0.7%: Metcash impresses, BHP & Fortescue storm higher, Xero given buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares have been making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Why Fortescue, Metcash, Nuix, & Xero shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Monday...

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Westpac (ASX:WBC) makes $420 million sale

| Tony Yoo

Fiji and Papua New Guinea businesses are being sold off, as Westpac continues to get rid of its non-core operations.

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Why the MedAdvisor (ASX:MDR) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MedAdvisor Ltd (ASX:MDR) share price is pushing higher on Monday after upgrading its guidance thanks to a stronger than…

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Why the SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price is rising 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The SelfWealth Ltd (ASX: SWF) share price is rising today following the launch of its United States trading feature. Here's…

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Here's why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is pushing higher on Monday morning...

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Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is pushing higher on Monday after providing an update on its remestemcel-L for the…

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