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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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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

How will the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine impact ASX share prices?

| Bernd Struben

ASX share prices have soared since their late March lows. What impact will a COVID-19 vaccine have on share prices?

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Share Fallers

Northern Star share price drops lower despite record profit and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price dropped lower on Wednesday despite announcing a record profit and special dividend...

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The REA Group share price is closing in on its record high

| Glenn Leese

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price is testing the heights again today as the company closes in on…

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Healthcare Shares

Is this ASX biotech share the next CSL?

| Aaron Teboneras

Choosing a medical share that can develop a drug from lab to commercialisation is akin to finding the holy grail.…

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4 ASX tech shares surging higher today on strong FY 2020 earnings

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at WiseTech Global and 3 other ASX tech shares surging higher today after reporting strong…

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Woolworths share price higher on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is pushing higher today after announcing a major new investment. Here's what it…

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Share Market News

This ASX fund manager is going back to value in a post-COVID world. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

The fund manager at Allan Gray is eyeing a value-style investing strategy in a post-COVID world. Here's what ASX share…

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4 market experts' opinions as US shares hit record and WiseTech share price soars 33%

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 gaining today and the US Nasdaq and S&P 500 at new record highs, what are the…

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Share Gainers

Why the WiseTech Global share price rocketed 37% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why investors are fighting to buy its…

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Data#3 share price lifts on record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Data#3 Limited share price has moved modestly higher today after the technology company reported a record result for FY20

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Michael Hill share price falls but targets growth

| Daryl Mather

The Michael Hill share price has fallen after poor full year earnings. However, this may be a great opportunity to…

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Here's why the Enegex share price has surged 103% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Enegex Ltd (ASX: ENX) share price has surged 103% higher today following the announcement of a successful capital raising.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Invocare share price wobbly following half-year results

| Toby Thomas

Invocare Limited (ASX: IVC) announced its half-year results for 2020 this morning. How did it perform and are Invocare shares…

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Nearmap share price slides 13% on release of financial results

| Bernd Struben

Aerial imagery technology company Nearmap's share price slumped 13% today. Here's why I think it's worth watching

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Share Market News

Scout Security share price soars 91% on new Amazon deal

| Phil Harpur

The Scout Security share price surged 91% today before being placed in a trading halt. This followed news of a…

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Share Market News

AMP to release sexual harassment details, won't sack anyone

| Tony Yoo

Finance company will reveal what the board read before deciding Boe Pahari should be promoted to AMP Capital CEO.

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Share Fallers

Resolute share price crashes lower amid Mali military mutiny

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price has come under pressure on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in Mali...

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Fiji Kava share price explodes 71% after company lands partnership to supply to China

| Chris Chitty

The Fiji Kava share price flew higher today after the company announced a partnership allowing it to sell its products…

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Reject Shop share price dives 12% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reject Shop share price has dived 12% after the company reported its results for FY20. We take a look…

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Share Market News

Pact Group share price up as dividend restored

| Sebastian Bowen

Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) has just reported its FY2020 earnings, which included the resumption of dividend payments in…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Kogan, Nearmap, & Resolute shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Investing Strategies

Are inverse ETFs risky or the best thing ever?

| Tony Yoo

Are you prepared to gain when others lose? We explore inverse ETFs: the how, the why and the dangers.

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building share price sinks 3% on disappointing FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Fletcher Building share price has fallen more than 3% in morning trade following a disappointing FY 2020 earnings release…

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The Dexus share price edges higher following FY20 results

| Toby Thomas

The Dexus share price is edging slightly higher today on FY20 results but the property group is not on my…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: ANZ to pay dividend, a2 Milk tumbles, CSL impresses

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on…

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Afterpay share price hits new, all time high

| Kate O'Brien

The Afterpay share price has hit a new, all time high of $76.98. This comes ahead of the company reporting…

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Share Gainers

Why Corp Travel, CSL, Domino's, & WiseTech Global shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources share price declines despite record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Mineral Resources share price has fallen this morning despite the mining services company revealing its best full year result…

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Share Market News

The latest ASX stocks upgraded by brokers to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is holding up well during the reporting season, and these are the latest ASX stocks to be…

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NRW Holdings share price soars 9% on strong FY20 results

| Phil Harpur

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price has soared more than 9% in early trade, following the release of…

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Capital Raising

Tabcorp share price halted ahead of $600 million equity raising

| Ken Hall

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price is on hold after launching a $600 million equity raising following its…

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan joins list of junior ASX tech companies adapting to COVID-19

| Rhys Brock

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price rallied recently after the company reported strong growth in recurring revenues

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Share Market News

Crown share price resilient on full year result

| Chris Chitty

The Crown share price was resilient today after the company released its annual result for the year to 30 June…

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Share Market News

EML share price soars 8% after reporting record revenue for FY20

| Nikhil Gangaram

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price has surged more than 8% in early trade after the company released…

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Share Market News

Carsales share price climbing higher on resilient results

| Kate O'Brien

The Carsales share price is climbing higher today after the online classifieds business revealed growth in revenue despite COVID-19.

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Share Gainers

Why the Medical Developments International share price jumped 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday after an update on its European operations...

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WiseTech share price jumps 12% on solid revenue growth and dividend

| Phil Harpur

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price has rocketed more than 12% this morning, following the release of the…

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Megaport share price higher after delivering strong growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after delivering further strong growth in FY 2020...

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Corporate Travel Management share price on watch

| Kate O'Brien

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price is on watch this morning after the company revealed an $8.2…

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