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3 top ASX shares for growth, income, and value investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares could be top options for growth, income, and value investors right now...

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The Sezzle and Pointsbet share prices have hit new, all time highs. Time to invest?

| Chris Chitty

The Pointsbet share price and Sezzle share price hit new, all time highs yesterday. It is too late to invest…

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52-Week Highs

Why Fortescue and these ASX shares are flying high right now

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

Why the CSL share price continues to trail the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price continues to underperform the ASX 200 index

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Why I would buy Afterpay and these exciting ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

I think Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX tech shares could be great long term options for investors. Here's why I'm…

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ASX 200 jumps 2.4%, unloved shares keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has jumped another 2.4% today. The unloved shares like Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) have continued to…

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp and Zip Co shares jumped over 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the All Ords…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need…

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3 safe and strong ASX 50 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

I think investors ought to consider buying Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) and these safe and strong ASX 50 shares right now.…

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Can the Boral share price continue to rise?

| Daryl Mather

The Boral share price has been lagging the market recently until the past two weeks. What is behind the sudden…

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Chief analyst expects Australian share market to continue rising, says ASX 200 could approach 6,600 in the weeks ahead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this analyst thinks the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) could hit 6,600 points in the next few weeks.

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ELMO Software and 2 other ASX growth companies see businesses adapt to a "new normal"

| Rhys Brock

ASX growth companies including ELMO Software Ltd (ASX: ELO) are helping businesses transition to a work from home environment.

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Why the Air New Zealand share price is up 17% today

| Chris Chitty

The Air New Zealand share price today is soaring following an announcement by the CEO outlining the airline's future plans.

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3 ASX 200 shares to protect your portfolio from recession

| Rhys Brock

These 3 ASX 200 financial services shares could help shore up your portfolio as we prepare to enter our first…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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CSL share price drops lower despite announcing a new acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is trading lower on Tuesday despite announcing a promising acquisition this morning. Here's what…

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The ANZ share price has soared 37% in 2 weeks. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The ANZ share price has risen faser than other major banks in the past two weeks. At today's price is…

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Record Highs

Will ASX 200 shares hit a record high in June?

| Ken Hall

The S&P 500 closed just 5.7% shy of its all-time high on Friday, but could ASX 200 shares also be…

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ASX 200 jumps 2.5%: Big four banks surge higher, CSL announces an acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are on the move on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, BWP, G8 Education, & Westpac are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four zooming notably higher on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Elders, Evolution, & Xero shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Can the Wesfarmers share price continue to rise after its market update today?

| Phil Harpur

After releasing a retail trading update on 2H20 performance so far, the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price could be…

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Share Gainers

G8 Education share price jumps higher despite the government ending its free childcare scheme

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price is on the move on Tuesday after the Federal Government announced the end…

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Why I think the Vicinity Centre share price could be a great buy on Tuesday

| Daryl Mather

Vicinity Centres are the most traded large cap on the ASX this week. I think Vicinity is the best value…

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Want high-paying dividends? Try Wesfarmers shares and these 2 other ASX options

| Phil Harpur

Looking for extra income? Here are 3 high dividend-paying options, including Wesfarmers shares to considering buying right now.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next week. Here's…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's…

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Are Macquarie Group shares worth investing part of $3,000 into this June?

| Phil Harpur

Do you have $3,000 to invest this month? Here we examine three of my top picks including Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: why I'd buy shares during this market volatility

| Peter Stephens

The current market volatility and economic challenges caused by coronavirus could present buying opportunities for long-term ASX share investors in…

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Why the Appen share price fell nearly 5% today

| Chris Chitty

The Appen share price slumped on Friday following an announcement that directors had reduced their holdings in the company.

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ASX 200 closes higher, banks keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) closed higher today, with the banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) pushing the ASX…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Here's why I think CBA shares are a good buy today

| Daryl Mather

Commonwealth Bank shares are selling at a P/E of 12.41. Are CBA shares a good price considering its current position…

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CSL share price lower despite COVID-19 vaccine news

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is dropping lower on Friday after releasing an update on its COVID-19 vaccine plans...

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Will the Qantas share price crash back to Earth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price and other ASX travel shares crash back to Earth? Or are…

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