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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Share Market News

Why stock market crash round 2 could be a rare chance to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares in the next stock market crash could lead to impressive long-term returns. It may even help you…

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Share Market News

Is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price flying closer to recovery?

| Lina Lim

The Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price has surged in November on vaccine hopes and reopened borders. Could better…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

Are near-zero interest rates the reason the ASX 200 is surging in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are low interest rates the only thing keeping the ASX 200 and the Dow Jones high? That's the question we'll…

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Share Market News

Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) share price soars 12% after AGM

| Daniel Ewing

The Envirosuite share price is soaring today as the company announced its AGM for 2020. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Why the New Century (ASX:NCZ) share price shot up today

| Daniel Ewing

The New Century share price is surging higher today after the company announced it completed a share placement. We take…

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Share Market News

Why the Dorsavi (ASX:DVL) share price is flying 22% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Wearable sensor technology company Dorsavi's shares are up over 32% in intraday trading. We look at why...

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Share Market News

Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price soars 7% on AGM update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price is soaring higher today following the release of the company's annual general meeting…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is it too late to buy the surging Bega (ASX:BGA) share price?

| Brendon Lau

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price is among the top performers today but the stock could have further…

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Share Market News

The Aussie dollar is near a 2-year high. Here's what it means for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie dollar is nearing a 2-year high against the US dollar. Here's what that means for ASX shares and…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why the Tali Digital (ASX: TD1) share price has rocketed 40% today

| Lina Lim

A closer look at what could be pushing the TALI Digital Ltd (ASX: TD1) share price up by a whopping…

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Share Market News

The Native Mineral (ASX:NMR) share price leaps 17% higher. Here's why…

| Bernd Struben

ASX newbie Native Mineral Resources' share price is rocketing higher today following drilling results. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price moves higher on market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Air New Zealand Limited (ASX: AIZ) share price is rising today following the release of the airline's October traffic…

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Share Market News

Why the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price just hit a 52-week high

| Daniel Ewing

The Lynas share price reached a 52-week high yesterday as the company released positive drill results. We take a closer…

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Share Fallers

Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price crashes 11% lower on China tariff news

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price is crashing lower on Friday after China announced tariffs on Australian wines...

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Share Market News

Can these fund managers drive the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price 10% higher?

| Bernd Struben

Coca-Cola Amatil's share price leapt 22% higher following October's takeover offer. Can these shareholders get a better deal?

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Bravura, Flight Centre, & Treasury Wine shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Market News

Why is the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price in trading halt today?

| Lina Lim

The Douugh share price is in a trading halt today as the company announces a proposed new partnership and seeks…

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Share Market News

Why the Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price is charging 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd (ASX: MNS) share price is rising today after the company announced a signed three-party MoU…

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Share Gainers

Why Air NZ, Bega Cheese, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, & Galaxy are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares are two of four jumping higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) is brewing up some solid support

| Sebastian Bowen

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MBH) company is attracting some big-name investors. Here's what's been happening at this food…

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Share Market News

Why investors should look beyond ASX shares for outsized gains

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of great performing shares on the ASX. But investors would be wise not to limit themselves…

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Share Market News

Why the Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price is tumbling lower on the day of its AGM. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.35%: Bega Cheese jumps, Flight Centre & Webjet tumble lower

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

This expert thinks the oil price could surge to US$196 a barrel in 2021

| Brendon Lau

ASX oil stocks are the worst performing group this morning, but this could change in 2021 as the oil price…

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Share Gainers

Why has the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price gone nowhere since August?

| Lina Lim

After jumping 100% in a single day in August, the Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price has gone nowhere.…

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Share Market News

Why the ikeGPS (ASX:IKE) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ikegps Group Limited (ASX: IKE) share price is up today following the release of its half-year results for 2021.

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Share Gainers

Why the Advance NanoTek (ASX:ANO) share price is storming 4% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Advance NanoTek Ltd (ASX:ANO) share price is storming higher on Friday after the release of a sales update...

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Share Gainers

Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) share price jumps 10% on Lion Dairy & Drinks acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price is surging higher today after announcing the $534 million acquisition of Lion Dairy…

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Share Market News

What happened to the NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price in November?

| Lina Lim

How did the NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) share price go from being a leading ASX200 tech stock to underperforming all…

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Share Market News

Why the Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX:VVA) share price is in a trading halt while it aims to raise $30 million to…

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Investing Strategies

This is when you should sell your shares

| Tony Yoo

A fund manager explains how the current propping up of businesses and citizens in financial trouble will in the future…

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Share Market News

How I'd make a reliable passive income with cheap dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap dividend stocks could be a sound means of making a robust passive income that grows over the long…

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Share Market News

Fund king Ray Dalio ditches China for Coke (NYSE:KO)

| Sebastian Bowen

What has fund manager king Ray Dalio and his firm Bridgewater Associates been buying lately? Coca-Cola (KO) and McDonald's (MCD)…

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Share Market News

10 most searched shares in Australia

| Tony Yoo

Technology sector dominated the top of the charts, but which company was the lone non-tech stock?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 expected to drop lower amid COVID-19 vaccine concerns

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 could drop lower today amid criticism over a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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