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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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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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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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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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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

Share Fallers

Why EOS, Jumbo, Nearmap, & OceanaGold shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday....

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ASX 200 up 1.6%: CBA higher on COVID-19 loan deferrals update, Reliance rockets

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Why the Droneshield (ASX:DRO) share price has rocketed higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Droneshield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price has surged 10% today on news the company has bagged a fresh government…

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Paradigm, Reliance, & SeaLink shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares are two of four charging higher on Thursday...

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Investors push for 40% women in ASX 200 exec roles

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders holding billions of dollars in ASX 200 companies want change for the betterment of company performance and social equality.

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Share Gainers

SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price surges to record high on major Singapore contract win

| James Mickleboro

The SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price hit a record high on Thursday after announcing a major contract win…

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Share Gainers

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price rockets higher on Zilosul update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after releasing an update on its Zilosul study...

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Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price higher on COVID-19 loan deferral update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after providing an update on its COVID-19…

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AMP flags mass job cuts to reverse sinking share price

| Tony Yoo

Embattled financial services giant will slash costs and headcount by merging some operations across AMP Capital and AMP Australia.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in…

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Potential ASX winners from government's $1.5bn manufacturing blueprint

| Brendon Lau

The federal government is set to six key sectors that will shape Australia’s manufacturing future. These ASX stocks could be…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) and SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in…

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Share Gainers

Reliance (ASX:RWC) share price on watch after strong Q1 sales growth

| James Mickleboro

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) share price will be on watch on Thursday after reporting strong Q1 sales growth...

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Capital Raising

Serko (ASX:SKO) share price in trading halt after launching NZ$55m equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday after launching a NZ$55 million equity raising...

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Share Gainers

Why the SKYCITY share price jumped 23% in September

| Ken Hall

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC) share price rocketed 22.8% higher in September. What's in store for October?

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Share Gainers

Up 99% in 3 months, can the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price double again?

| Ken Hall

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price has nearly doubled in the last three months but can it repeat the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Bank named and shamed for hounding investors

| Tony Yoo

Code violations are so serious that it's the first time in history that the industry watchdog has explicitly named the…

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ASX 200 sinks 2%, Corporate Travel (ASX:CTD) soars 8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 2% today on US election concerns. The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price…

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Here's why the stage is set for another big advance in ASX share prices

| Bernd Struben

Trying to time the bottom of the share market is a mug's game. But after the recent pullback, the stage…

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ASX investors were buying Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple and Tesla shares were among the top ten most traded US shares for ASX investors last week. We take…

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NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) share price drops 5% on Gascoyne update

| Chris Chitty

The NRW Holdings share price is down 4.5% today after the company announced an update on the legal claim against…

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Share Gainers

Why the Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) share price is jumping 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price is jumping notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why it is on fire today...

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New $190 million tech share listing on ASX

| Tony Yoo

Aussie Broadband has a loyal customer following, but will there be similar fervour among shareholders?

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top 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 Gainers

Up 900% this year, can the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price continue to climb?

| Ken Hall

The Marley Spoon share price has been rocketing higher this year but what lies ahead in 2021 and beyond? Here,…

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Share Market News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price tumbles on oversubscribed placement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price falls 5.3% despite raising $45 million via a placement to domestic and…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) launches new 5G NBN alternative

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is launching a new 5G internet product that is set to stand alongside its nbn…

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Share Gainers

Why Corp Travel Management, EOS, Evolution, & Recce shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) shares are two of four charging higher on Wednesday...

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5 ASX shares held by leading fund managers

| Daryl Mather

These 5 ASX shares have supported growth for several of Australia's leading fund managers. This includes WAM Capital and Milton…

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ASX 200 down 1.1%: Corp Travel Management surges higher, gold miners rise, Santos given approval

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, BrainChip, Oil Search, & Starpharma shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Jumbo (ASX:JIN) share price is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) share price is on the move after a deal to share its online software…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price has further to run

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has surged higher in 2020 but is the buy now, pay later share…

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Share Fallers

The BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is down 65% in just three weeks

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price has crashed lower over the last three weeks. Here's why it is down…

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3 ASX 200 passive investing shares to buy today

| Daryl Mather

For investors looking for passive investment options, the ASX 200 has some great fund managers and funds. Here are 3…

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Share Gainers

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price surges higher on $94 million government contract

| James Mickleboro

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) share price is surging higher on Wednesday after concluding contract negotiations with the…

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Capital Raising

Why you need to watch the Corporate Travel (ASX:CTD) share price today

| Ken Hall

The Corporate Travel share price is one to watch after completing its institutional capital raising today. We take a closer…

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Share Market News

3 reasons to buy Magellan (ASX:MFG) today

| Daryl Mather

Magellan is one of the great investment managers on the ASX. Here are 3 strong reasons why you should consider…

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) beats ACCC in court

| Tony Yoo

Supermarket giant, Woolworths, successfully fights off the consumer watchdog after a 2-year legal battle over disposable cutlery and plates.

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