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Investing Strategies

Should ASX 200 investors copy the $223 billion Future Fund's sticky inflation strategies?

| Bernd Struben

Facing sticky inflation, ASX 200 investors are eyeing the Future Fund’s shifting strategies.

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Share Market News

Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Opinions

Should I buy Westpac or Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chip shares is a better buy?

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA 'too expensive' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are banks overpriced or good value today?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Growth Shares

How I'd use ASX growth shares to turn $1,000 into $10,000

| Kate O'Brien

Choosing the right growth shares can add plenty of bang to your buck.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Genworth share price on watch after reporting lower half-year profit

| Ken Hall

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd (ASX: GMA) share price could trade heavily this morning after reporting a lower underlying…

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Share Market News

Apple Inc reports: The world's best company?

| Tom Richardson

A few reasons why Apple could be a better bet than BHP or Telstra shares.

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Resources Shares

Why the Newcrest Mining share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Ken Hall

As the share price hits a new 52-week high, why is the Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) so hot right…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX bank stock is about to crash this morning

| Brendon Lau

The ASX banking sector has been gaining ground ahead of the August reporting season but there will be one in…

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Share Market News

Marley Spoon shares on watch after strong second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price could be on the rise today after the release of a strong second…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

CYBG PLC (ASX:CYB), Janus Henderson Group PLC (ASX:JHG), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

Elixinol Global share price pushes higher on second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price pushed higher on Tuesday following the release of its second quarter update...

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52-Week Highs

Why the Temple & Webster share price charged 9% higher to a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price was in fine form on Tuesday, rising over 9% to an…

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Share Market News

An insider just invested $300k into this ASX banking share

| James Mickleboro

An insider has been buying Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares this month. Should you?

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Share Gainers

Why the iSignthis share price rocketed 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price rocketed higher on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Goldman's tips Hub24 shares as a buy before earnings season

| Tom Richardson

Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB): buy, hold, sell?

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Share Gainers

3 things that can derail the S&P/ASX 200 record high rally

| Brendon Lau

It won't be valuation that would break the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index winning streak. The real threats to our…

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Share Fallers

Why I think the Challenger share price is a buy

| Chris Chitty

The Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF) share price is down 23.4% in 2019, making it a good time to buy, in…

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⏸️ Investing

2 ASX shares for under $5 to add to your portfolio this week

| Jules Woodward

Why Qube Holdings Limited (ASX: QUB) and 1 other cheap ASX share are worth a closer look for anyone looking…

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Share Market News

Goldman's tip JB Hi-Fi shares as a 'buy' with $30 price target ahead of earnings season

| Tom Richardson

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH): buy, hold, sell?

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Share Market News

Why the Zip Co share price is falling

| Tristan Harrison

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is falling today.

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Share Market News

The Sezzle share price has nearly doubled on its first day's trading

| Tom Richardson

The ASX now has four buy now, pay later businesses for enthusiasts.

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Share Fallers

Is the New Hope share price in the buy zone after plunging 22% YTD?

| Chris Chitty

The New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) share price is down 22.5% so far this year. Here's why I think it’s a…

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Share Market News

Part 2: Goldman Sachs names the potential losers this earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has tipped Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares to disappoint during earnings season...

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Share Market News

The National Storage share price is down more than 5% in 2019: is it a buy?

| Chris Chitty

The National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) share price is down 5.4% in 2019 – is now a good time for…

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Share Market News

Wisetech, Altium, Pro Medicus, Nearmap, Xero: Bubble or ultimate growth shares?

| Tom Richardson

Why is scalability important to growth investors?

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Share Fallers

Can the Costa Group share price rebound in 2019?

| Ken Hall

Is the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price a bargain buy at $4.07 per share or will the…

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, Ramelius, Redbubble, & Telstra shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price and the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price are two of four surging notably…

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Share Gainers

Can the Magellan share price climb 200% YTD on a strong full-year result?

| Ken Hall

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price has climbed 161% higher this year to be a top performer…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Janus Henderson, NIB, & WiseTech Global shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Market News

Telstra share price hits $4: is it time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has crossed the $4 mark. Is it too late to buy?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week...

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Resources Shares

Resolute Mining share price on watch after mixed quarterly result

| Ken Hall

The Resolute Mining Ltd (ASX: RSG) share price fell 1% after the Aussie mining group reported its latest quarterly update…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Credit Corp, Crown, & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been on the move…

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Share Market News

Turners Automotive share price on watch after announcing buyback

| Ken Hall

The Turners Automotive Group Ltd (ASX: TRA) share price is on watch after the company announced a 5% buyback of…

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Share Market News

The Sezzle IPO is about to put a rocket up the ASX boards

| Tom Richardson

Are Sezzle shares a buy?

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Resources Shares

Why Galaxy Resources and other ASX lithium share prices could fall even lower

| Ken Hall

Lithium miners Orecobre Ltd (ASX: ORE) and Galaxy Resources Ltd (ASX: GXY) have seen their share prices fall 7.6% and…

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Share Market News

Northern Star reveals record free cash flow on soaring gold price

| Tom Richardson

Northern Star (ASX: NST) is posting profit margins around $850/oz of gold mined in Australia.

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Share Market News

A2 Milk share price hits new 52-week high – can it surge higher in 2019?

| Ken Hall

Despite opening trade on a new record high of $17.25 this morning, can the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M)…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Will the ASX 200 smash its pre-GFC record high this morning?

| Ken Hall

Investors are on the edge of their seats this morning with the ASX 200 set to open higher after closing…

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Share Market News

SKY share price could rise on Rugby World Cup deal

| Ken Hall

The SKY Network Television Ltd (ASX: SKT) share price could climb higher this morning after the network announced a new…

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Resources Shares

Silver Lake share price one to watch after takeover bid announcement

| Ken Hall

The Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX: SLR) share price could fall lower this morning after announcing a $52 million acquisition…

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Share Market News

Volpara delivers more strong growth in Q1 of FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of a strong…

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Share Market News

Cann Group share price on watch after quarterly results announced

| Ken Hall

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) share price could trade heavily this morning after the medicinal cannabis company announced its…

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