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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Record Highs

Why the Xero share price can crack $100 per share in 2020

| Ken Hall

Why the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price could still be a strong buy despite the tech share hitting a…

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Integral Diagnostics share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Integral Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: IDX) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full year…

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Share Market News

Blackmores share price in focus after sharp profit decline in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price will be in focus today after it posted a sharp decline in profit in…

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Share Market News

Qube share price on watch as underlying profit slumps 15%

| Ken Hall

The Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price is one to watch this morning after the logistics group saw earnings…

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Ansell share price on watch after COVID demand drives strong FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) share price will be on watch today after demand for COVID related safety products drove strong…

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Record Highs

Why the Carsales share price is a recession-proof buy

| Ken Hall

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price has rocketed to a new record high but I think it still has…

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Share Market News

Perenti share price on watch after posting record revenue result

| Ken Hall

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is one to watch after a delivering a record revenue result and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Nearmap share price rebounds to gain 32% in August to date

| Bernd Struben

The Nearmap share price is up 32% in August so far, following a 12% surge in today's trading.

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Buddy share price leaps 18% following letter to shareholders

| Bernd Struben

The Buddy Technologies share price leapt 18% higher today following a letter to shareholders from the company's CEO.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.3%, Afterpay up on European plans

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.3% today. It was helped by the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price…

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iSentia share price takes a 10% hit on FY20 results

| Chris Chitty

The iSentia share price plunged more than 10% lower today after the company released its annual result for the year…

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Share Gainers

Ramelius share price pushes higher after delivering 420% profit increase in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) share price pushed higher on Monday after delivering a massive 420% increase in profits...

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Share Market News

Is the Altium share price in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

Is the Altium share price in the buy zone in light of its recent financial results? Here, we take a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

AMP still looking pretty sick even after sackings

| Tony Yoo

Chair resigns from board and controversial promotion of harassment-accused executive is reversed. But this doesn't fix underlying problems.

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Record Highs

On a day when the ASX 200 is going nowhere, these popular "coronavirus shares" are hitting record highs

| James Mickleboro

"Coronavirus shares" such as Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) are racing to new record highs despite a subdued…

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Share Market News

Why reporting season isn't the bloodbath we expected

| Tony Yoo

COVID-19 was supposed to have mortally wounded listed companies and investors. But "hell on earth" didn't eventuate this reporting season.

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4 exciting ASX tech shares surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

It has been a strong day for a number of ASX tech shares. Here are 4 quality ASX tech shares…

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Share Market News

The Archtis share price soars on new contract

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Archtis Ltd (ASX: AR9) share price has surged more than 9% after the company announced a new services contract…

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Share Market News

Brainchip share price up 1000% in 5 months. Is it the next big thing?

| Aaron Teboneras

After rising 1000% in just 5 months, is the Brainchip share price the next big ASX tech share to take…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Identitii share price has rocketed on Mastercard agreement

| Phil Harpur

The Identitii Limited (ASX: ID8) share price soared 77% higher this morning after the company signed a deal with Mastercard.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager sees sharp fall in global dividend payouts

| Phil Harpur

Leading fund manager Janus Henderson has reported a sharp fall in global dividends declared in the June quarter.

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Share Market News

Why Australian Ethical Investment's share price has slid 32% in August

| Bernd Struben

Australian Ethical Investment's share price is down 32% so far in August, the worst performer on the ASX 300.

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Share Gainers

RPMGlobal share price hits multi-year high on stellar FY 2020 software subscription growth

| James Mickleboro

The RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (ASX:RUL) share price hit a multi-year high on Monday after revealing stellar software subscription growth in…

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oOh!media share price rockets 10% on half year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The oOh!media Ltd (ASX: OML) share price is surging more than 10% higher today, following the release of the media…

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Share Market News

Aventus share price wobbles despite solid FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Aventus Group (ASX: AVN) share price is trading relatively flat after the company reported solid results for FY20.

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Share Market News

6 ASX giants pay $1 billion for ripping off customers

| Tony Yoo

How much AMP, CBA, Westpac, NAB, ANZ, and Macquarie are paying for their fee-for-no-service and non-compliant advice sins.

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Share Market News

Super Retail share price edges higher on FY20 result

| Toby Thomas

The Super Retail share price has this morning edged higher following the company's release of its FY2020 results. We take…

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Share Market News

Is it still the time to be greedy for ASX gold shares?

| Bernd Struben

Gold is up over 27% in 2020 and many ASX gold miners' share prices are up even more. Is it…

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Share Market News

Here are the highlights of this ASX reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

This reporting season has been all about the ASX retail shares. We take a closer look at some of the…

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Share Fallers

Why G8 Education, Monash IVF, NIB, & Uniti shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ETF provider VanEck to launch 4 new ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

ETF provider VanEck has just announced 4 new ETFs will soon hit the ASX boards. Find out which of these…

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Opthea share price bounces with Nasdaq listing on the cards

| Kate O'Brien

The Opthea Ltd share price bounced up then crashed this morning after the vision company announced plans for a listing…

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Share Market News

This renewables fund is a bargain for dividends

| Daryl Mather

Now is a great time to buy this renewables fund. It is selling at absurdly low prices and paying a…

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ASX 200 up 0.2%: Afterpay expansion, Fortescue's monster dividend, NIB disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Zip share price surges 8% on QuadPay update

| Phil Harpur

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has surged 8.5% higher in morning trade. This follows a trading update…

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Share Market News

Monash IVF share price drops 10% on annual result

| Chris Chitty

The Monash IVF share price is 10% lower after the company released its annual result for the year to 30…

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Share Market News

The Reliance share price is rocketing up despite drop in net profit. Here's why.

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reliance share price has surged more than 23% in early trade today, despite the company recording a significant drop…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bubs, Fortescue, & Zip Co shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday. Here's why...

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