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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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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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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

Mesoblast share price flat on Australian phase 3 COVID-19 trial news

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is trading flat on Wednesday following an update on its COVID-19 trial...

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Share Market News

Brainchip share price rockets 30% higher on NASA program collaboration

| James Mickleboro

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is rocketing higher after announcing a collaboration with VORAGO for a NASA program...

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Share Gainers

Xero share price higher after chairman buys $400k worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is pushing higher today after its chairman made a large purchase of shares. Should…

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Share Gainers

Nufarm share price charges higher on FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price is on the move today after announcing impairment charges and its earnings guidance for…

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Share Market News

PayPal scares investors in BNPL shares, time to sell?

| Daryl Mather

PayPal has expanded into the buy now pay later market with its Pay in 4 platform. Is it time to…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Telstra and these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares have fallen to 52-week lows or worse this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the IDP Education share price rocketed 50% higher in August

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price was on form in August and one of the best performers on the ASX 200. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 1.8%, Afterpay drops 8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has fallen 1.8% today, the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has fallen 8% due to…

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Share Market News

Why the Oil Search share price is a great opportunity for long-term investors

| Bernd Struben

Whilst many ASX tech investors have enjoyed huge share price gains, today we look at the Oil Search share price…

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Share Gainers

The Cleanaway share price soared 22% in August. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway share price rose 22% in August. Is it too late to buy Cleanaway today? We take a closer…

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) latest interest rate decision exposes the limits to its monetary powers.

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How the rising Aussie dollar could drive the Carsales share price to new all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie dollar has gained 30% against the greenback since March. Here's why the Carsales share price could surge.

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52-Week Lows

The Telstra share price just hit a 52-week low: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price dropped to a 52-week low on Tuesday. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Where to now for the ASX energy shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil prices tanked in the wake of COVID-19, and with them went some major players in the energy sector. So…

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What do you do after record share price gains?

| Bernd Struben

Fuelled by stimulus and investors' renewed optimism the bull market charges on. But what do you do after reaping big…

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Share Market News

The Pointsbet share price rocketed 118% in August and our in-house pro says it's still a long-term buy

| Bernd Struben

The Pointsbet share price gained 118% last month putting the share price up 170% in 2020. But it could run…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Telstra share price fell 15% in August

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price fell 15% in August. Should you buy, hold or sell Telstra shares…

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Share Market News

Zip and Brainchip were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue share price went backward in August

| Sebastian Bowen

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price went backwards in the month of August, falling by 2.53%. What…

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Share Market News

These ASX stocks at earnings risks as the Aussie is forecast to hit US80 cents

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar surged to more than two-year high. That’s bad news for many S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stocks.

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Share Market News

Former BlueScope exec pleads guilty to inciting false evidence

| Tony Yoo

Former Bluescope exec, Jason Ellis, told colleagues to lie to the ACCC about conversations they had with other steel companies.

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Share Gainers

Why Lendlease, Redbubble, SeaLink, & Starpharma shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.7%: Afterpay sinks on PayPal news, QBE sacks its CEO, bank shares lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are making a big splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Flight Centre, Helloworld, & QBE shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Aerometrex share price crashes 6% on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aerometrex share price has fallen lower this morning despite the company releasing reasonably strong results in its FY20 report.

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Share Market News

Zip share price drops lower despite completing QuadPay acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday despite announcing the successful completion of its QuadPay…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and Zip shares sink lower after PayPal announces Pay in 4 BNPL product

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are sinking lower on Tuesday after PayPal announced a buy now…

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Share Market News

Starpharma share price rockets to record high on DEP remdesivir COVID-19 news

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is surging higher today after announcing the development of DEP remdesivir...

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Share Market News

QBE share price tumbles lower after shock CEO sacking

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after the shock sacking of its CEO...

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Share Gainers

Why the Zip Co share price rocketed 54% higher in August

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price was a very strong performer in August and rocketed a massive 54% higher.…

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Share Market News

2 financial services for the fiscal cliff

| Daryl Mather

With most COVID-related government support ending or changing later this month, people will need financial services for short term credit.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the best performing ASX 200 shares in August...

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Share Fallers

Is the Treasury Wine share price a buy after a 14% slump in August?

| Ken Hall

Why the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price could be back in the buy zone after slumping 14%…

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Share Market News

3 market-beating ASX blue-chip shares

| Daryl Mather

Most blue-chip shares in the S&P/ASX 20 Index (ASX: XTL) have had negative returns over the past year. However, these…

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Share Gainers

The Afterpay share price jumped 33% in August: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was on fire again in August and zoomed 33% higher. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

Helloworld share price on watch as profit slumps

| Ken Hall

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) share price is on watch after the Aussie travel group reported a $70 million…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares were among the worst performing ASX 200 shares in August...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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