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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Connexion share price shoots 42% higher on results

| Bernd Struben

The Connexion share price has surged 42% following release of the technology company's FY20 results. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

The Ingham's share price zoomed up today despite a major drop in net profit

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Inghams share price surged in early trade today, despite the company reporting a 68.2% drop in net profit for…

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Share Market News

These beaten down ASX energy shares could mirror the tech share price boom

| Bernd Struben

US and ASX technology share prices continue to set new record highs. But these ASX energy shares are well-placed for…

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Share Market News

Vita Life share price surges 27% to new 52 week high

| Daniel Ewing

The Vita Life share price has been storming higher today on news of the company's positive half year results. We…

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Share Market News

iSignthis hits ASX with $264 million damages claim

| James Mickleboro

The ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price is trading lower on Friday after iSignthis Limited (ASX:ISX) hit it with a $264 million damages…

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Share Market News

Austal share price jumps on Alabama expansion

| Toby Thomas

The Austal share price jumped higher this morning after Australia's leading shipbuilder advised expansion of operations in Alabama, USA.

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, IRESS, Mosaic Brands, & Mayne Pharma are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Selfwealth share price soaring after 313% increase in revenue

| Daniel Ewing

The Selfwealth share price is storming nearly 10% higher today following an impressive full year result for the company. We…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: Suncorp surges higher, A2 Milk acquisition plans, TPG's half year update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why the MyState share price has slumped today

| Chris Chitty

The MyState share price slid lower today after the company released its annual result for the financial year to 30…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Coca-Cola Amatil, Star, & Suncorp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

PWR share price slides despite steady FY20 report

| Nikhil Gangaram

The PWR share price has dumped over 3% in value this morning despite the company  reporting relatively steady results for…

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BWX share price leaps 8% on strong FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The BWX Limited (ASX: BWX) share price soared by more than 8% in early trade, following the release of the…

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Share Gainers

Opthea share price surges higher on FDA news

| James Mickleboro

The Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) share price is surging higher on Friday after providing an update on its meeting with the…

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Share Market News

Fortescue share price higher after mineral resource upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is pushing higher today after upgrading its development mineral resource to 8…

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Share Market News

TPG Telecom share price higher following half year update

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) share price is pushing higher after releasing a complicated first half result this morning...

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Share Gainers

If you invested $8,500 in this ASX share 6 months ago, you'd have $100,000 now

| Glenn Leese

It might sound crazy, but this company has returned more than 1,200% in the last 6 months alone. Prompted by…

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Share Market News

Mayne Pharma share price on watch as earnings slump 27%

| Ken Hall

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX: MYX) share price is one to watch this morning after reporting a mixed full…

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Share Market News

Suncorp share price in focus after posting 32.8% cash earnings decline

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch today after the banking and insurance giant posted a…

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Record Highs

Why I'd buy the Domino's share price at an all-time high

| Ken Hall

Is the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) share price a good buy after surging to a new record high…

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Share Market News

a2 Milk share price on watch after announcing Mataura Valley Milk acquisition plans

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after announcing a potential acquisition...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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Share Market News

Why has the Pure Foods share price soared 144% in August?

| Bernd Struben

Pure Foods Tasmania's share price has rocketed 144% so far in August? Why is Pure Food's share price surging?

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Share Fallers

Medical Developments International share price tumbles on FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price was out of form and tumbled lower on Thursday after posting a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.8%, IDP Education soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by around 0.8%. The star share today was the Idp Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share…

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Share Market News

Charter Hall share price jumps 6% on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

Charter Hall Group share price has leapt following the release of its FY20 results due to the group's defensive property…

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Audinate share price drops 7% as coronavirus hits FY20 earnings

| Daniel Ewing

The Audinate share price dropped today after the company released its FY20 results. But here's why it's not all doom…

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Share Market News

Integrated Research share price falls 13% on FY 2020 earnings

| Phil Harpur

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price has slumped by 14% today despite the company posting its 7th year…

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Record Highs

The latest ASX 200 stocks hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

Some ASX 200 popular stocks are starting to look overstretched and have been slapped with broker downgrades.

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Share Market News

HT&E share price jumps 16% on half year results, despite COVID-19 impact

| Matthew Donald

Despite COVID-19 impacts, the HT&E share price has rallied because of a positive trading update and tight cost controls.

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Share Fallers

Webjet share price crashes 12% lower: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price was the worst performer on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why it crashed…

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Resources Shares

Is now a good time to buy Fortescue shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) has been on a record run recently. Is it a good…

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Share Market News

Over The Wire share price pushes higher on FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Over The Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTW) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of its full…

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Retail Shares

Why is the Redbubble share price up 38% in August?

| Bernd Struben

Online retailer Redbubble's shares are up 36% so far in August. What's driving the Redbubble share price higher?

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Share Market News

Codan share price soars 16% thanks to record sales

| Daniel Ewing

The Codan share price is soaring today following strong full year results for the company. We take a closer look…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Infigen Energy share price flat after profits fall 92% in destabilised energy markets

| Kate O'Brien

The Infigen Energy share price is trading flat today despite the utilities company announcing a 92% decrease in profits.

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Share Market News

Why Kazia Therapeutics share price has skyrocketed today

| Matthew Donald

The Kazia Therapeutics share price has soared after gaining US Food and Drug Administration approval to fast-track its drug trials

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Share Market News

Southern Cross share price drops 6% on FY20 earnings

| Toby Thomas

The Southern Cross share price edged lower after this stalwart of Australia's media industry reported its full-year results for FY20.

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Share Market News

Chalice Gold Mines share price soars 40% in August and 508% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

Australian gold and mineral explorer Chalice Gold Mines' shares are up 40% so far in August and up a smashing…

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