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A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Should you aim to grow your super in June?

| Ken Hall

As we approach the end of the financial year, it's worth looking at whether trying to grow your super could…

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ASX 200 down 0.35%: UBS upgrades NAB and Westpac, Qantas soars again

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, CSL, Openpay, & Zip Co shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are two of four shares tumbling lower on Friday. Here's why they are…

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The Kogan share price is surging higher following another positive business update

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan share price has already surged nearly 9% in morning trade. Will it continue climbing following another positive business…

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, NAB, Qantas, & Sydney Airport shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four shares racing higher on Friday. Here's…

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Record Highs

The Xero share price just hit a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has just hit a record high. Is it too late to buy the shares…

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Qantas share price soars on plans to increase domestic flights

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price was a strong performer on Friday after increasing its capacity and announcing new…

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Why the Appen share price could come under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price could come under pressure today after insiders sold almost $70 million worth of the…

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Could the Openpay share price signal a wider boom for BNPL?

| Daryl Mather

The Openpay share price has risen by 160% since Monday. Could this signal the start of a raging bull market…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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ASX 200 rises 0.8%, travel shares fly higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by another 0.8% today as confidence continues to surge through the ASX share market.

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This ASX 200 stock is well placed to beat earnings expectations

| Brendon Lau

There’s one S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stock that’s likely to beat consensus forecast when it hands in its profit report…

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Is the global share market in a bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the global share market in a bubble? I think it’s worth considering what’s going on overseas. The share market…

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Retail Shares

Employees rewarded with $50 million in Woolworths shares and gifts

| Nikhil Gangaram

Woolworths shares and gifts cards will be given to employees as thanks for their hard work during the bushfires and…

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Why the Alliance Airlines' share price is surging higher

| Daryl Mather

Alliance Airlines' share price jumped 4.7% today after it announced increased flights and firmed up its FY20 guidance.

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Are Megaport shares the ones to buy and hold beyond 2030?

| Phil Harpur

ASX share, Megaport Ltd is growing rapidly in the expanding tech industry, is it worth a look for a strong…

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3 large cap shares beating the ASX 200 this year

| Daryl Mather

These 3 large caps have beaten the ASX 200 this year despite facing uncertain economic conditions. Are they poised for…

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Why the Nufarm share price is crashing lower today

| Brendon Lau

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) this morning despite…

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Will the HomeBuilder stimulus boost ASX 200 building shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

ASX 200 building and construction shares could receive a boost with the federal government announcing a planned $688 million HomeBuilder…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week.…

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ASX 200 hits 6,000 points: Westpac provide AUSTRAC update, Vocus reaffirms guidance

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Got $5,000 for a dividend yield over 10%?

| Daryl Mather

Finding high-yielding shares can be very tricky. Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA) and one other look reliable with a current dividend…

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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel Management, SKYCITY, Vocus, & Westpac are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Ecofibre, Northern Star, & Nufarm are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday. Here's…

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Where to invest $2,000 in cheap shares

| Daryl Mather

Where to invest can be a difficult question when funds are limited. These three cheap shares provide a balance between…

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Why the shares of Afterpay rival Openpay are up 840% since March

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price has rocketed a massive 840% higher since hitting a low of 32 cents in late March.…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX 200 telco share is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is storming higher on Thursday after the release of a positive update. Here's…

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3 defensive ASX shares for a potential September sell-off

| Mark Story

Some predict that once stimulus measures are wound down, we’ll witness another share market sell-down. Here are 3 defensive shares…

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Vista Group share price on watch after flagging organisational restructure

| Cathryn Goh

The Vista Group International Ltd (ASX: VGL) share price is on watch today after providing a COVID-19 update and flagging…

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Meet the ASX stocks to benefit from the new $688m home stimulus

| Brendon Lau

The new $688 million grant to stimulate the construction sector is a fillip to a handful of ASX stocks and…

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52-Week Highs

Why Zip Co and these ASX shares just zoomed to new highs

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these top ASX shares have just zoomed to new highs. Here's why these shares are…

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Westpac share price on watch after AUSTRAC update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch today after an Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing update...

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Australia is in a recession: How long will it last?

| James Mickleboro

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed that Australia is in a recession. How long will it last? Here's what you…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ASX 200 jumps 1.8%, Australian headed for recession

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 1.8% today, despite the news that it seems all-but-certain that Australia is…

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Cheap Shares

The latest ASX 200 stocks to be upgraded to "buy" amid the recession

| Brendon Lau

The government declaring a recession hasn't stopped the S&P/ASX 200 from rallying nor leading brokers from upgrading these stocks to…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Sezzle Inc shares and 2 other small cap ASX techs surge higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here well look at 3 ASX small cap dynamic tech shares, including Sezzle Inc, whic have surged higher today.

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Why I'm not afraid to invest in shares during this recession

| Tristan Harrison

I am not afraid to keep investing during this Australian recession. I still believe that putting my money into ASX…

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Record Highs

Afterpay share price hits a new record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has climbed to a new record high on Wednesday. Is it too late to…

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