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Share Market News

ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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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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ASX 200 down 0.1%: Tech shares push higher, AMP (ASX:AMP) sinks lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price flying 20% on improving trials

| Daniel Ewing

The Immutep share price is flying today as the company reported improvements in trials relating to its leading drug IMP321.

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Share Gainers

Why Mineral Resources, Redbubble, Saracen, & Temple & Webster shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Friday...

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Clover (ASX:CLV) share price falls 10% on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clover (ASX: CLV) share price has plummeted 10% in early morning trade following the release of its FY20 results.…

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Share Fallers

Why 5G Networks, AMP, Clover, & Reliance shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) to earn $1 billion from a company you never heard of

| Tony Yoo

The Millionaires' Factory invested in a little-known software maker 9 years ago. Now it's about to list on the ASX.

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Is it time to buy into these three ASX cannabis shares?

| Bernd Struben

It's been a while since there was much life in ASX cannabis shares. But as the industry matures, it's offering…

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Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price lower on traffic update: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is trading lower after the release of its August traffic update...

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Coronavirus News

The moment Virgin Australia CEO knew the airline was in trouble

| Tony Yoo

The boss of Australia's second carrier recalls when he realised the year 2020 was going to be awful. Really awful.

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Is the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price has fallen 14% in the last few weeks. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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52-Week Highs

Why Galaxy (ASX:GXY) and these ASX shares just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why they are on…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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ASX 200 drops 1.2%, Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) fell 9%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by more than 1% today. The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) share price fell by…

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MGM Wireless (ASX:MWR) share price bounces on Amazon deal

| Daniel Ewing

The MGM Wireless share price bounced today on news that the company has partnered with retail giant Amazon.

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Retail Shares

Unibail (ASX:URW) share price tumbles to 52-week low on reset plan announcement

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders of Unibail Rodamco Westfield are facing more pain today after the company announced a costly reset plan.

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What's moving the Scentre (ASX:SCG) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Scentre share price is rising today as the company announced the release of hybrid notes to fund debt. We…

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Share Gainers

Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price jumps 9% on United Airlines deal

| James Mickleboro

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price has been a strong performer on Thursday after announcing a deal with United…

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Share Market News

RBA's new data collection method shows interest rates dropping

| Chris Chitty

The RBA has implemented a new data collection method to assess the economy and the effects of recent policy. Let's…

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Why the Cyclopharma (ASX:CYC) share price surged to record high today

| Brendon Lau

The Cyclopharm Limited (ASX: CYC) share price continues to bask in the glory of its clinical trial announcement released earlier…

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Smartpay (ASX:SMP) share price rises on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

Smartpay provided a trading update for the period ending 31 August. The Smartpay share price has risen 3.3% on the…

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Share Market News

Ardent Leisure (ASX:ALG) share price soars 6% as Dreamworld reopens

| Daniel Ewing

The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) started its long road to recovery today as Dreamworld reopened on the Gold…

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Share Fallers

Why the City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price crashed 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX: CCX) share price crashed lower today following an announcement on its acquisition plans...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 gender inequality lets the team down

| Sebastian Bowen

A new report outlining the gender inbalance in the ASX 200 Index shows we need to do better in 2020…

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the ABS data on Australia's unemployment rate

| Bernd Struben

With Victoria slowly emerging from lockdown and social distancing in place across the nation, how did Australia's unemployment rate fare…

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ASX dividend share WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) flags dividend boost

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX dividend share WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE) has just announced guidance for a 2021 interim payout. Are WLE shares a…

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Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price hits a 52-week low: Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has come under pressure and hit a 52-week low on Thursday. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Gainers

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price hits record high after broker lifts its price target

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price hit a record high on Thursday after Goldman Sachs lifted its…

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Share Market News

Why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is on the move today

| Daniel Ewing

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is up today as the company announced a partnership with competing BNPL provider…

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Why City Chic, Fortescue, Nearmap, & Zip shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to buy before this window of opportunity closes

| Bernd Struben

With the US Fed locking in low interest rates for years to come and ASX tech shares having retreated, investment…

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ASX 200 down 0.8%: Fortescue (ASX:FMG) tumbles, Afterpay (ASX:APT) sinks lower

| James Mickleboro

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

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Nusantara (ASX:NUS) share price rises on financing deal

| Daniel Ewing

The Nusantara share price is rising today as the company announced a breakthrough for its financing agreement.

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Scentre, Splitit, & Temple & Webster shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is underperforming its peers today

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks are following the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) lower this morning. But the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG)…

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Share Market News

Leading fund managers name Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and these shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these leading fund managers are buying Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and other global shares right now...

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Share Market News

Why the Next Science share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price is dropping lower today after completing its institutional placement. Here's what you need…

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Share Gainers

Laybuy share price zooms higher after positive trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) share price has been a strong performer on Thursday. Here's why the buy now pay…

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Share Market News

Netwealth share price on watch after strategic investment in Xeppo

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price will be on watch today after the announcement of a strategic investment in…

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Share Gainers

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) and this ASX share have more than doubled in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and this ASX share have more than doubled in 2020 despite the pandemic. Here's why they are on…

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Share Fallers

Is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price a cheap buy?

| Ken Hall

Why the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price could be a good buy after being beaten down by the…

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