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Opinions

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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Opinions

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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ASX 200 up 0.6%: NAB charges higher, ACCC investigates Qantas acquisition

| James Mickleboro

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

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Real wealth from 3 roaring mid caps in May

| Daryl Mather

Building real wealth comes from carefully buying into early stage companies. Here are 3 promising mid caps with explosive growth…

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3 things that could impact ASX 200 shares this June

| Sebastian Bowen

A new month and a new season! Here are three things to watch out for on the ASX 200 share…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

OneVue share price skyrockets 60% after Iress launches $107m takeover offer

| Cathryn Goh

The OneVue Holdings Ltd (ASX: OVH) is flying higher this morning on the back of a takeover deal by Iress Ltd…

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Technology Shares

Afterpay share price rockets 50% in May, is it in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price rocketed 52% higher in May but is there still time to buy for…

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, CSL, Fortescue, & Star shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Why these 3 ASX 200 blue chips could be set for growth this week

| Daryl Mather

The MCSI has several of the world's most watched indexes, and 3 ASX 200 blue chips were drafted on Friday.…

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Share Gainers

Why this exciting ASX 200 tech share is pushing higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is pushing higher on Monday after the release of a positive update. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the price of these ASX travel shares soared over 30% since mid-May

| Phil Harpur

ASX travel shares in Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) are up 30% with…

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Share Fallers

Qantas share price lower on ACCC investigation

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is trading lower on Monday after the ACCC provided an update on an…

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Share Market News

Why these ASX retail shares surged over 25% in the past 2 weeks

| Phil Harpur

Here’s why these ASX retail shares, including Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1), surged over 25% in the last two weeks.

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5 ASX 200 winners and 3 losers from last week

| Daryl Mather

The market had several double-digit ASX 200 winners last week while decliners were generally in single digits. The current rally…

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Share Gainers

The Webjet share price jumped 35% in May: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price was on fire in May. Is it too late to buy the travel booking…

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) 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 Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Top ASX Stock Picks for June 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX stocks to buy in June 2020. Here is what they…

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Share Market News

ASX investors brace to ride the next wave of "irrational exuberance"

| Brendon Lau

Better strap in and be prepared to ride the second wave of “irrational exuberance” fellow Fools! Valuations are looking stretched…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in May

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in May. Here's…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in May

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in May...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to sell next week. Here's…

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Looking for a strong ASX buy to build wealth? Here are two; Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Telstra…

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Share Market News

What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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2 ASX shares to buy for strong retirement income

| Phil Harpur

Looking for retirement income through ASX shares? Let's consider BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG).

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Share Market News

Westpac isn't ruling out negative interest rates in Australia

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) economics team has suggested that the Reserve Bank could take interest rates into negative territory...

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Share Market News

Where to invest $20,000 in ASX 200 shares today

| Ken Hall

If you've got $20,000 to invest in ASX 200 shares, here are a few of the top companies I'm watching…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Technology Shares

The TPG share price is up 26.68% in 2020. Too late to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price has been rocketing in 2020 so far. Is there still time to…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this fund manager have been buying on the ASX this month...

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX 200 share this week. Here's what you need to…

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Why this ASX 200 share is up 8% and poised for more explosive growth

| Daryl Mather

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price has popped nearly 9% after announcing an increase in revenues and an increase…

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price under threat from a potential multi-million dollar earnings hit?

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is showing little signs of stress even as the miner faces…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles shares a buy after falling 12% in 2 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has fallen 12% in 2 months. Are Coles shares a buy today…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to buy right now. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Kogan, & Northern Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Should you worry about geopolitical events in investing?

| Tristan Harrison

Geopolitical events can send tremors through the share market. Should you worry about things like China and the United States?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.2%: Westpac tumbles, Appen reaffirms guidance, Costa CEO to retire

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

The best performing ASX 200 stock today may have more room to climb

| Brendon Lau

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price surged higher this morning after the shipbuilder surprised the market with a profit…

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Share Market News

Appen share price falls after positive update fails to impress

| Phil Harpur

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has edged lower so far today, despite the company providing a very positive…

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