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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in this ASX 100 dividend stock for $1,126 in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this 5.6% dividend stock...

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Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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The Aussie stock market just wiped out all of 2024's gains! Time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

We're back to the start for 2024 after another negative session. Is there a way for investors to make the…

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Opinions

Seeing red? The ASX All Ord shares I'd buy on a down day

| Sebastian Bowen

With the markets taking a turn for a worse, here are the stocks I'm eyeing.

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3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

Here are the crucial events that all ASX investors should be keeping an eye on over the coming days.

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The ASX stock market has soared recently. Now what?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great time to own shares. What could happen next?

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Dividend Investing

With 8%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income shares stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

I think ASX 200 investors looking for ‘cheap’ passive income shares will want to check these out.

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Recent Share Market News

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Why the Splitit share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price was placed in a trading halt on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Thursday.

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Is this the next blue-chip to issue a profit warning?

| Brendon Lau

This confession season has thrown up a number of profit downgrades from S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) companies. This blue-chip stock…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Market News

Does this 1 statistic tell us that Australia is headed for a recession?

| Tristan Harrison

Unemployment rises again, does this mean a recession is coming?

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Share Market News

Why the AVITA Medical share priced rocketed 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price has rocketed higher today after a positive announcement. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Is the recovery in the ASX 200 a "dead cat" bounce?

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is rallying for the second day after Tuesday’s bruising sell-off but don’t let this…

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, AusCann, AVITA Medical, & Xero shares jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price and the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price are two of four jumping higher today. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, Experience Co, Superloop, & Westpac shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price and the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price are two of four tumbling notably lower on the…

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52-Week Highs

The Telstra share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has continued its strong run and hit a 52-week high on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Xero share price stormed 10% higher to an all-time high today

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has rocketed 10% higher to an all-time high on Thursday following the release of…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: oOoMedia, Telstra, & Xero higher

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares have been making waves on the market on Thursday.…

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Share Market News

3 beaten down shares to watch in May

| Audrey Thehamihardja

BWX, Blackmores and NextDC haven’t been outstanding against the S&P/ASX200 this year. However, strong defensible business propositions could keep the…

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Share Fallers

Experience Co share price tumbles lower on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX:EXP) share price has dropped 13% lower today after releasing a trading update and downgrading its…

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Share Fallers

Superloop share price sinks 13% lower on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) share price sank as much as 13% lower this morning after its takeover talks stalled...

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Share Fallers

Why the Westpac share price has dropped 4% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has dropped notably lower this morning. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the BWX share price crashed 32% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price has crashed lower this morning following the release of a leadership and trading update...

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Share Market News

Half-Year Results: CYBG puts Brexit fears, Virgin Money acquisition aside to post net profit

| Ken Hall

The CYBG PLC Ltd (ASX: CYB) share price is on watch this morning after the company posted an A$531 million…

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52-Week Lows

Why these ASX shares just crashed to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price is one of three that sank to a 52-week low this week.…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on Thursday. Here’s…

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Share Gainers

All Ordinaries finishes higher and 8 shares you might have missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Morgan Stanley warns this ASX 200 resource is facing a near-term sell-off

| Brendon Lau

This stock has jumped with the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index but a top broker is warning of a potential…

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Share Gainers

Why the Yojee share price rocketed 52% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Yojee Ltd (ASX:YOJ) share price has rocketed 52% higher on Wednesday following the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Fallers

Is this the most misunderstood ASX 200 stock?

| Brendon Lau

This stock has copped a big beating this week but several leading brokers are still bullish on its outlook and…

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Share Gainers

Why Altium, AVITA, Cann, & Strike Energy shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price and the Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price are two of four surging notably…

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Share Fallers

Why Costa, LiveTiles, Northern Star, & Reliance Worldwide dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Has Woolworths started a new supermarket war?

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price has slumped this morning along with its rival on worries that another…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Altium, ANZ, & Eclipx higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares are on watch on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Strike Energy share price rocketed 23% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX:STX) share price has been on fire on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

St Barbara announces $768 million acquisition of Atlantic Gold Corporation

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price will be on watch this week after it announced a bumper acquisition of…

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Share Market News

DuluxGroup posts 4% decline in half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) share price has edged higher after the release of its half year results...

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Record Highs

UBS warns this record high ASX 200 stock could nosedive

| Brendon Lau

The share price of this ASX 200 stock hit a record high recently as investors sort safe harbours from the…

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Share Market News

Victorian Government cannabis delivery could see Cann Group share price rise

| Ken Hall

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) share price could rise after announcing the Victorian Government has taken delivery of the…

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Share Fallers

Nufarm share price falls 4% on $2.9 billion Bayer lawsuit

| Ken Hall

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price fell 4% in yesterday's trade after a California court ruled that Bayer should…

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Share Gainers

Why Nearmap and these ASX shares have doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is one of three that have more than doubled in value over the last 12 months...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

These stocks are winners as the $A hits a 3-year low on Trump's tariff war

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar is a casualty of the Trump trade war as it collapses to a more than three-year low…

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Share Market News

Is this the best New Zealand ASX share to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Infratil Ltd (ASX:IFT) could be the best New Zealand-based ASX share to buy.

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