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What to look for in the Vicinity Centres FY20 report

| Daryl Mather

Vicinity Centres is going to have a bad earnings season. The question is, how bad and what can the company…

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Qantas share price higher despite share purchase plan flop

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is pushing higher despite raising just $71.7 million from a $500 million share…

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It's ASX reporting season! Here's what to watch out for this week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX reporting season is upon us and will be like no other we have seen. Here's what to look…

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Aurizon share price on watch after solid profit and dividend growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) share price will be on watch today after announcing its FY 2020 and revealing solid…

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Why the Credit Corp share price leapt 22% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian debt buyer Credit Corp Group's share price gained 22% in July. Here's what drove the impressive monthly gain.

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These were last week's best performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX lifted in the first week of August. On that positive note, we take a look at five of…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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These were the worst performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

The share market rose in the first week of August. But here, we take a look at five of last…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Surging commodity prices snap ASX 200's losing streak

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday.…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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Investing in cheap stocks today can help you to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks could offer greater return potential than other mainstream assets. As such, they could help you to retire early.

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I'd take these 3 steps to get ready for another stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash cannot be ruled out despite the recent rebound in share prices. Here‘s how you can…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Why it's a good time to buy and hold ASX shares

| Ken Hall

It's easy to be spooked when the share market is volatile. Here's why a buy and hold strategy with ASX…

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3 quality ASX shares for a beginner's share portfolio

| Phil Harpur

Here we look 3 quality options for anyone beginning or expanding their ASX share portfolio.

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Stock market crash 2020: 3 reasons why you can still make a million

| Peter Stephens

Low valuations and recovery potential from the stock market crash could mean that it’s not too late to make a…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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How I'd find the best bargain shares to buy today

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on unpopular sectors that offer growth potential may enable you to find the best bargain shares to buy right…

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How to invest

3 steps I'd take today to make a million in the next market crash

| Peter Stephens

I think that preparing for the next stock market crash today could help you to obtain a seven-figure portfolio in…

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Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd buy crashing stocks right now

| Peter Stephens

Crashing stocks could offer lower risk and higher long-term returns than other popular assets such as gold and Bitcoin in…

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ASX 200 falls 0.6%, REA Group reports

| Tristan Harrison

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) drops 0.6%, REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) reports its FY20 result to investors.

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Why the Senex Energy share price climbed 17% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian oil and gas explorer and producer Senex Energy's share price gained 17% in July to 27 cents per share.…

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Kazia Therapeutics share price soars 46% on new drug grant

| Daniel Ewing

The Kazia Therapeutics share price is today storming higher as a release indicates a new FDA grant for its flagship…

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Future Generation LICs grow dividends in June result

| Tristan Harrison

Future Generation Investment Company Ltd (ASX:FGX) and Future Generation Global Invstmnt Co Ltd (ASX:FGG) grow dividends in June reports.

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX 200 stocks downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

The market looks set to end the week on a negative note, but some ASX stocks are feeling more heat…

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Resources Shares

Why has the Troy Resources share price blasted 23% higher today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Troy Resources share price has been storming higher today, following encouraging finds out of its Karouni project in Guyana.

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Earnings preview: What to expect from the Crown Resorts FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) releases its full year results for FY 2020 later this month...

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Mesoblast's share price gained another 16% in July. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

Biotechnology company Meosblast's share price continued its run higher in July, gaining more than 16% to reach $3.78 per share.

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Tech shares drive rally as new research indicates BNPL share prices lofty

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares are rallying, but new research from ME Bank indicates the booming BNPL shares could see their share prices…

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Technology Shares

Sezzle share price leaps 10% on oversubscribed share purchase plan

| Kate O'Brien

The Sezzle share price leapt nearly 10% this morning following the successful completion of its oversubscribed share purchase plan.

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Cromwell share price jumps on acquisition update

| Daniel Ewing

A sweetened hostile takeover bid pushes up the Cromwell share price

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Cheap Shares

Worley share price jumps on contract win and is my key pick in the sector

| Brendon Lau

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is defying the market sell-off after it won a new major LNG contract…

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Which 3 ASX tech shares are investing in long-term growth?

| Kate O'Brien

Technology shares are outperforming in the wake of Covid-19. Here are 3 overlooked ASX tech shares that focus on long-term…

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ASX 200 down 0.45%: REA Group impresses, IAG profit slump, ResMed downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, Northern Star, ResMed, & TPG Telecom are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, REA Group, Redbubble, & Sezzle shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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