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Share Market News

What the federal budget means for interest rates and ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX shares will benefit more than others from the new Federal budget.

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Investing Strategies

Invest in quality, not meme stocks

| Andrew Legget (TMFalegget)

It appears the “meme stock” days are back.

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Dividend Investing

How to choose ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These three factors help me pick stocks for dividends.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I want to buy if the stock market crashes again

| Zach Bristow

When a market crash sends share prices plunging, it's time to buy.

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Share Market News

Why emotion is key to becoming a wealthy ASX shares investor: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Emotions can drive market momentum and influence personal share trading decisions, say these experts.

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Share Market News

Expert reveals the best and worst months for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is 'sell in May and go away' still relevant in 2024?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Share Gainers

1 ASX 200 stock that turned $10,000 into $72,756 in just 3 years

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 stock has seen investors bag a 628% gain in just three years.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett is selling shares and hoarding record cash

| Brendon Lau

There are 3 key takeaways for ASX investors from Buffett's decision to be a net seller of shares and sit…

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Flight Centre share price on watch after announcing another acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price will be on watch this morning after announcing another acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Credible Labs enters into merger agreement with Fox Corporation

| James Mickleboro

The Credible Labs Inc (ASX:CRD) share price could be on the rise on Monday after entering into a merger agreement…

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Share Market News

Will the iron ore boom go bust and hit BHP, Fortescue, & Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Will iron ore prices go bust and weigh on BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP),Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Rio Tinto…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Rio Tinto Limited ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) shares are amongst the most shorted on the Australian share market…

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs and these ASX shares have more than doubled in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of three that have doubled in value in 2019...

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Share Fallers

Is it time to buy Costa Group and these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is one of three that has been crushed in 2019. Here's why...

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Share Market News

4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 this week.

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Share Market News

Earnings season preview: CBA, IAG, REA Group, Suncorp & Transurban

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) are amongst the companies releasing results next week. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are one of three that top brokers think investors should buy next week...

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Record Highs

Why IDP Education shares are underrated and overachieving

| Ken Hall

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) share price hit a new record high on Friday afternoon and is up 100%…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells for next week...

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Share Gainers

Is now the time to buy ASX gold mining stocks?

| Ken Hall

Some of Australia's biggest gold miners saw their share prices pop as global gold prices surged higher to end the…

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Share Market News

Earnings season weekly review: Credit Corp, GUD, ResMed, & Rio Tinto

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) were amongst those releasing results during the first week of earnings season...

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price and the Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) share price were amongst the best performers on…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX:ABC) share price and the Janus Henderson Group PLC (ASX:JHG) share price were amongst the worst-performers…

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Share Market News

The Graincorp share price is down 11% YTD and I think it's time to buy

| Chris Chitty

The Graincorp Limited (ASX: GNC) share price is down 11.7% in 2019, offering a good buying opportunity to investors.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are one of three that brokers think income investors ought to buy this week...

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

Goldman puts sell rating on $28 billion Goodman Group

| Tom Richardson

Are Goodman Group Limited (ASX: GMG) shares overvalued?

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Share Fallers

Why top brokers think the falling Nufarm share price is a buy

| Brendon Lau

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price gave up all of yesterday’s gains with the stock slumping with Graincorp Ltd…

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Share Gainers

The Saracen Minerals share price is at an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) share price has hit a new all-time high this morning on the back…

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips Xero share price to hit $76.50

| Tom Richardson

Other fundies have claimed Xero could hit a $100b valuation one day.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 worst large-cap shares over the past year

| Tom Richardson

Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) and AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) are among the laggards.

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Share Gainers

Why the Resolute Mining share price is surging

| Sebastian Bowen

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is surging today on the back of galloping gold prices and an…

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52-Week Highs

The Transurban share price just hit a 52-week high

| Tristan Harrison

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price has just reached a 52-week high.

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Share Market News

Why the AVJennings share price is drifting lower today

| Sebastian Bowen

The AVJennings Ltd (ASX: AVJ) share price has fallen today following the release of a market update

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, ResMed, Resolute, & Sydney Airport shares pushed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price and the Resolute Mining Limited (ASX RSG) share price are two of four ending…

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, GrainCorp, Pro Medicus, & Rio Tinto shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price and the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price are two of four dropping notably…

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto's share price crashes: time to buy or panic?

| Brendon Lau

The new round of US tariffs on just about all Chinese imports may help Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX: RIO) course…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Bega, GrainCorp, & Rio Tinto lower

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC), and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares have been on the move on the…

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Share Market News

Trump's US/China trade war is lighting a fire under the best ASX gold shares again

| Tom Richardson

Gold hits US$1,453/oz overnight.

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Why Fortescue shares are sinking today as Trump's tweets rattle markets

| Tom Richardson

Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is sliding today.

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Share Market News

Why Graincorp shares are sinking on a profit warning

| Tom Richardson

Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) is still struggling with east coast drought conditions and weak demand.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen shares could be a strong buy in August

| Ken Hall

Is it time to buy Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) shares ahead of its full-year earnings?

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Share Market News

Monadelphous awarded major construction contract with Rio Tinto

| James Mickleboro

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price could push higher today after announcing a contract win from Rio Tinto Limited…

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Resources Shares

Why the Syrah Resources share price is down 18% in the last week

| Ken Hall

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) share price is currently down 18% since Tuesday 23 July – so why is…

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52-Week Highs

Woolworths share price hits new 52-week high. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

The Woolworths Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price hit a new 52-week high of $35.84 per share on Wednesday – but…

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