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ASX small cap SRG Global secures new NZ$25 million contract

| Daryl Mather

The SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG) share price was on the move yesterday after announcing the award of a multi-year…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price lower after raising $650 million via institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after raising $650 million via an institutional placement...

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Rio Tinto share price on watch following broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is pushing higher despite being downgraded by Goldman Sachs. Its analysts prefer BHP…

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Share Gainers

Splitit share price surges 24% higher after record second quarter growth

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is surging higher on Wednesday after the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) rival reported record second…

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Althea share price on watch following online cannabis sales launch

| Kate O'Brien

The Althea share price is on watch this morning after the company announced it has launched online sales of medicinal…

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Afterpay and 1 other ASX share to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 2 ASX shares with solid growth potential that I think would make strong additions to your…

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AFG share price flat despite revealing 30% increase in lodgements

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) share price remained relatively flat yesterday, despite the mortgage aggregator releasing a strong…

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Northern Star share price on watch after fourth quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday after its…

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3 high quality ASX 100 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX 100 shares would be great options for investors right now...

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Pacific Smiles share price up 3% on services deal

| Daryl Mather

The Pacific Smiles share price rose by 3% yesterday after the dental clinic group announced a managed services agreement with…

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REX share price on watch after funding update

| Daryl Mather

REX has published an update on funding its plans to compete directly with Qantas and Virgin on domestic services between…

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Why Etherstack and these shares were the most traded on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Etherstack PLC (ASX:ESK) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week. Here's why...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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ASX 200 drops on return of lockdown in Melbourne

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped after Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announced that metro Melbourne was going back into lockdown.

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MRC share price up 13% on high grade results

| Daryl Mather

The MRC share price jumped on recent drill results. The cresults reveal the world's richest deposits of rutile, zircon and…

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Share Gainers

The WiseTech share price is up 15% in a week. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is ASX growth darling and WAAAX share WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)'s share price a buy today after climbing nearly…

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Magellan share price rises on increased funds under management

| Chris Chitty

The Magellan share price was up on Tuesday following the release of an announcement that outlined the funds under management…

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Why brokers have just downgraded BHP and these ASX stocks today

| Brendon Lau

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is rallying even after a broker downgrade, although the same can’t be…

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These 2 ASX medical shares are on the rise after major announcements

| Kate O'Brien

ASX medical shares have been in the spotlight lately with 2 dropping major announcements. Here's a closer look at what…

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You're probably a customer of these 3 ASX shares. Should you own them too?

| Kate O'Brien

Many investors look to their own spending patterns to identify potential investment opportunities. Here are 3 ASX shares that probably…

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Here's what ASX investors need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The RBA left the cash rate at a record low of 0.25% again but there are some takeaways from its…

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Why the Ora Banda share price has shot up by 15% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Ora Banda Mining Ltd (ASX: OBM) share price is up by 15.69% so far today, after the small cap…

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Phoslock share price rockets 30% yesterday

| Daryl Mather

The Phoslock share price has been moved by announcements of new projects and extensions across the US, Europe and Latin…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay's founders are selling shares. Should you?

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)'s co-founders are offloading their own shares. Should ASX investors take the hint and sell Afterpay shares?

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CML Group share price up 16% on business update

| Daryl Mather

The CML Group share price has spiked as high as 18% during trading today, on the release of a strong…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and two more ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish…

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Why these ASX tech shares should be on your radar

| Kate O'Brien

ASX tech shares are leading the market comeback with the S&P/ASX All Technology Index up 90% since March. Here are…

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3 quality ASX shares to buy right now with $3,000

| Phil Harpur

If you have some spare cash to spend on ASX shares right now, here are at 3 great options. All…

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Australian Ethical Investment share price surges 5% on updated earning guidance

| Daniel Ewing

The Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (ASX: AEF) share price has surged by more than 5% today. The fund manager updated…

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ASX 200 up 0.1%: Afterpay announces capital raising, big four banks lower ahead of RBA meeting

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares are taking the headlines on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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A2B share price jumps 5% on strong growth

| Daryl Mather

The A2B share price rose by over 5% on Monday after a positive market update. The company, formerly Cabcharge, has…

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Ethical, Magellan, St Barbara, & Sezzle shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) and Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) shares are two of four zooming notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

Why Lovisa, New Hope, Temple & Webster, & Whitehaven Coal are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) and Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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St Barbara share price lifts 6% on record quarterly production

| Kate O'Brien

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price is up by 6% in morning trade, after the gold miner provided…

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Why the Musgrave Minerals share price was storming higher yesterday

| Daniel Ewing

The Musgrave Minerals Ltd (ASX: MGV) share price hit all-time highs yesterday on the back of another new gold discovery…

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Leading broker adds QBE shares to conviction buy list

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price could be going a lot higher from here according to one leading…

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Up 500%: Allegra Orthopaedics share price goes sky high following acquisition of patents

| Chris Chitty

The Allegra Orthopaedics share price has risen following an announcement that the company has acquired patents from the University of…

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Share Gainers

Sezzle share price rockets 20% higher on record Q2 result

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price has been surging higher on Tuesday after the release of a strong second quarter…

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3 ASX shares for the $270 billion defence plan

| Daryl Mather

The Prime Minister has announced a $270 billion defence spending plan. Here are some of the ASX shares I think…

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Capital Raising

Afterpay expects sales to double to $11bn and launches $800m cap raise

| Brendon Lau

Management is capitalising on the recond high Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price to sell new shares even as co-founders…

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