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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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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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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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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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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.2%, Scentre soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.2% today. One of the highlights today was the Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) share…

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 in Kogan shares 5 months ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has been both volatile and lucrative in 2020 so far. Are Kogan shares…

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Rumble Resources share price up 9% on acquisition news

| Chris Chitty

The Rumble Resources share price is up today after the company announced it will acquire 100% of the Western Queen…

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Share Fallers

Event share price drops lower after COVID-19 smashes FY 2020 profits

| James Mickleboro

The Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX: EVT) share price dropped lower on Monday after revealing a big COVID-19 hit…

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The Mosaic Brands share price surges 21% on lease deal

| Bernd Struben

The Mosaic Brands share price has surged today on news the specialty fashion retailer has clinched a new lease agreement

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Share Fallers

Why the Orocobre share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is crashing lower on Monday. Here's why the lithium miner is the worst performer…

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The Weebit share price has doubled in a week.

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT) share price has surged more than 165% in the past week. Here’s why shares…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Healthcare Shares

Will the CSL share price return to its all-time high?

| Aaron Teboneras

While COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the world economy, investors may be wondering if the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL)…

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Amaysim share price down following FY20 results and divestment announcement

| Bernd Struben

The Amaysim share price is lower today after the subscription mobile service provider released its FY20 results and this announcement.

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Downer EDI share price lifts on NBN deal

| Toby Thomas

Engineering contractor Downer EDI (ASX: DOW) announced a new deal with the NBN this morning. Here's a closer look at…

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Forbidden Foods share price doubles after completing its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Forbidden Foods Limited (ASX:FFF) share price doubled in value on its first day on the ASX boards. Here's what…

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DroneShield shares surge then flatten on new government orders

| Nikhil Gangaram

DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) shares surged more than 14% in early trade following an announcement from the company.

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Mali Lithium share price explodes 25% on acquisition news

| Chris Chitty

The Mali Lithium share price has rocketed higher today after the company announced the acquisition of the Morila gold mine…

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Top fund manager says ASX share mania is at a turning point

| Sebastian Bowen

Andrew Clifford of Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX: PTM) thinks global share markets are euphoric, which means there's only one…

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This ASX-listed company makes $5.7 million per employee

| Tony Yoo

It must be great to make millions of bucks for each staff member hired. Here are the top 10 on…

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Why I'm buying this undervalued ASX share right now

| Daryl Mather

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) is an undervalued ASX share with plenty of resilience and growth potential. That's why I'm…

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Openpay, Pointsbet, & Sezzle shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's…

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Why I'd buy Wesfarmers and 1 other quality ASX dividend right now

| Phil Harpur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and one other are quality ASX dividend shares to add to your portfolio in September. Here's…

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ASX 200 edges higher: Fortescue sinks, NAB sells MLC Wealth, Costa jumps

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Openpay share price drops after posting strong FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Openpay Group Limited (ASX: OPY) share price has fallen 4.6% today despite the company posting strong FY20 results

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Elixinol share price edges higher on half year earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Elixinol share price has edged 3% higher today after the company released its half year financial results. We take…

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Share Market News

AMP sexual harassment report never uses the words 'sexual harassment'

| Tony Yoo

Investigator says the horrible allegations were credible, but still doesn't label most of it harassment. One critic says it's a…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Harvey Norman, NEXTDC, & Splitit shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Bubs share price halted following FY 2020 results and capital raising plans

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is in a trading halt on Monday after releasing its full year results…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue share price is sinking over 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is sinking lower on Monday morning...

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares better than banks

| Daryl Mather

These 5 ASX shares have embedded themselves into niche business markets where the banks have been too slow to respond…

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Share Gainers

Is the Domino's share price too expensive?

| Rhys Brock

With a price-to-earnings multiple approaching 50, is the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) share price creeping into overvalued territory?

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Share Market News

Electro Optic share price drops after half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Electro Optic Systems share price has dropped 7% after the defence contractor reported its half-year results

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NAB share price pushes higher on $1.44 billion MLC Wealth sale to IOOF

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing the sale of its MLC…

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Share Gainers

Sealink share price jumps higher after delivering strong profit growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX: SLK) share price is jumping higher today following its FY 2020 results release...

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