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3 ASX ETFs to hedge your portfolio

| Glenn Leese

This year is fast becoming known as the year the markets stopped being aligned with the economy. Here are 3…

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Temple & Webster share price quadrupled in FY20

| Daryl Mather

Temple and Webster have seen their share price quadruple during FY20. Mostly since the market low point on 23 March.…

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These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in FY 2020...

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These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in FY…

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NEXTDC share price jumps 8% on new contract wins

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is jumping higher on Wednesday after announcing new contract wins at its NSW centres...

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a good buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has rallied strongly in recent months. Is it still a good buy right…

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Flight Centre share price on watch after new funding deal

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price could be on the move on Wednesday after announcing a new…

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The Fortescue share price rose 51% in FY20. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX :FMG) share price rose more than 50% in FY2020. Are Fortescue shares…

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Carsales share price on watch after director sells $6.8 million of shares

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price will be one to watch on Wednesday after reporting some insider selling. Here's what…

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Up nearly 33% in 12 months. Can the CSL share price climb higher?

| Ken Hall

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price rocketed 32.53% higher in FY20 but is the Aussie biotech positioned for more…

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2 shares to buy before earnings season

| Daryl Mather

Earnings season could be a very volatile time. Some good ASX shares to buy before then are those that have…

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Afterpay and these shares were the best performers on the ASX 200 in June

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these shares were the best performers on the ASX 200 in June. Here's why they smashed…

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Webjet and these shares were the worst performers on the ASX 200 in June

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in June. Here's why…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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ASX 200 rises 1.4%, Collins Foods delivers tasty returns

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 1.4%, with the Collins Foods Limited (ASX:CKF) share price up 12.7% after releasing…

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Why the TPG share price is up 38% in FY20

| Sebastian Bowen

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) shares have returned 38% in FY2020. Can the TPG share price keep the magic going…

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Australia could be moving towards zero emissions, these are the green companies to buy

| Chris Chitty

A report by a climate change think-tank suggests a zero-emissions move could create 1.78 million jobs in Australia over the…

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ASX stock of the day: Avita Therapeutics share price climbs 8.4% as company redomiciles

| Kate O'Brien

After redomiciling to the United States yesterday, the Avita Therapeutics Inc (ASX: AVH) share price is up 8.4% today.

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Afterpay shares have exploded 142% in FY20

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have been very kind to inevstors in FY20, returning 142%. Can they give another double-bag…

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Searching for decent dividends? These 4 ASX shares are paying 6% or more

| Kate O'Brien

Despite many companies cutting or deferring dividends due to the coronavirus, there are still many ASX dividend shares to be…

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The Zip Co share price is up 65% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been a very strong performer over the last 12 months. Here's why…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Why the Regional Express share price is soaring 28% this week

| Cathryn Goh

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX:REX) share price is pushing higher again on Tuesday and has now jumped 27.66% in…

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Why James Hardie and its peers are surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price along with these other two ASX shares are among the best…

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ASX 200 up 1.2%: Big four banks rebound, WiseTech CEO dumps shares, Collins Foods impresses

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are on the move on the…

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3 ASX shares that could make a big turnaround

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 3 ASX shares could make a big turnaround over the next 12 months, I’d be happy to…

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Why Brickworks, Collins Foods, Corporate Travel, & Fisher & Paykel Healthcare are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) shares are two of four shooting notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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The top 10 performing ASX shares over the past year

| Kate O'Brien

Over the past year the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) is down nearly 13%. But some ASX shares have bucked the trend…

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Why Pushpay, Ramelius, Saracen, & WiseTech are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today...

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Brickworks and Goodman shares jump on Amazon deal

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) shares are pushing higher after announcing a major deal with Amazon...

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Share Fallers

Is it time for a plan B with ASX 200 shares?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares were smashed on Monday as investors fear another pandemic wave, so is it time to prepare for…

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Collins Foods share price rockets 14% higher on FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price is rocketing higher after the release of a strong full year result this…

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Saracen Mineral and 2 other companies defying the ASX 200

| Daryl Mather

These 3 shares defied the falling ASX 200 on Monday to achieve high single-digit increases. This is an indication of…

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WiseTech share price on watch after CEO dumps almost $46 million of shares

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price will be on watch after its CEO dumped almost $46 million worth of…

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These 3 companies have incredible switching cost moats

| Regan Pearson

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH) have powerful switching cost moats which add incredible long-term value.

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Why the Afterpay share price is up 20% in June

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been on fire again in June. Here's why the payments company's shares are…

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A great ASX small-cap share for your watchlist

| Daryl Mather

Parts of the ASX small-cap retail sector have been hard hit by the pandemic. Could this be one share to…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and TPG Telecom Limited (ASX:TPG) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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ASX 200 drops 1.5% on elevated COVID-19 fears

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 1.5% today as investors fears heightened about the continuing growing COVID-19 cases.

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The latest ASX recommendation changes by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

It doesn’t take much to move shares these days and changes to broker recommendations will have an outsized impact on…

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