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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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The ASX 200 just hit an 11-week high. Here are 3 reasons we might be in overvalued territory

| Sebastian Bowen

All-time highs for some ASX shares? Here are 3 reasons I think the current ASX 200 market might be getting…

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Technology Shares

Small-cap ASX tech share rockets 23% higher on government contract win

| Cathryn Goh

The LiveHire Ltd (ASX: LVH) share price is rocketing higher today on the back of a state government contract win.

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The ASX 200 stocks in the tax-loss selling firing line

| Brendon Lau

Underperforming stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) may see the rebound in the share prices capped by shareholders looking…

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ASX 200 up 1.8%: Big four banks jump higher, Flight Centre and Webjet rocket again

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Cann, IAG, Monadelphous, & Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Freedom Foods, Pushpay, & QBE shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Coca-Cola Amatil share price sinks lower after bleak trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after the release of a disappointing trading update...

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Share Market News

The one sector that could experience a V-shape COVID-19 recovery

| Brendon Lau

There is one group of shares on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) that may experience the much-touted but elusive V-shape…

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REITs

Is $1,000 in Scentre shares a good investment?

| Ken Hall

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares surged 3.57% higher yesterday, but is the Aussie real estate investment trust (REIT) in the buy…

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5 ASX 200 10-bagger shares of the decade

| Daryl Mather

A 10-bagger share nets an investor 10 times the investment. Over the past decade, the ASX 200 has had many,…

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Share Gainers

Is it too early to buy Webjet shares?

| Ken Hall

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) shares rocketed 15.56% higher yesterday, but is it still too early to buy into the ASX…

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52-Week Highs

Why Afterpay and these ASX shares just zoomed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares have just zoomed to 52-week highs or better....

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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2 ASX shares perfect for dollar-cost averaging

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares that would be perfect for employing a dollar-cost avergaing strategy for building wealth

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Cheap Shares

These are the latest ASX shares to be upgraded by brokers to buy

| Brendon Lau

There are still bargains to be found even after the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) may have jumped by more than…

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Which is the best ASX entertainment media share?

| Daryl Mather

Entertainment media is changing again as Spotify signs a US$100 million deal for the Joe Rogan podcast. Which Aussie media…

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Top brokers name the latest ASX 200 stocks to sell today

| Brendon Lau

Rebounding share prices might be an opportunity to take profit or lock in tax-losses. Here are the latest sell ideas…

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Share Market News

3 ASX sectors to benefit from local supply chains

| Daryl Mather

The figure of iron ore magnate Lang Hancock loomed large when I was a child in the Pilbara of Western…

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre and Webjet shares are zooming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price and the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price are zooming higher today.…

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Share Gainers

The Afterpay share price just hit a new record high: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is zooming higher again and hit a new record high on Monday. Here's what is happening...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.7%: Flight Centre and Webjet rocket, Afterpay hits record high

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are making waves on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Telstra share price down 21% since February. Is it now in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has declined by around 21% since early February. Does this place it in…

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Share Fallers

Why Leigh Creek, Lynas, Monadelphous, & TechnologyOne are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 commodity trends to watch this week

| Daryl Mather

Commodity trends tell an investor where the world is going. These three trends will help you to position for a…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Flight Centre, TPG Telecom, & Western Areas are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares are two of four climbing notably higher on the ASX on…

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Ken Hall

ASX dividend shares can boost your income when times are tough, but which are the best value buys on the…

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

If you’re looking for long-term ASX growth shares, Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) and Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) could be worth…

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Share Market News

Fortescue share price: ASX iron ore major increases South American investment

| Daryl Mather

Fortescue's latest South American investment complements its portfolio on that continent. A high growth area for a high growth company.

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 winners and 4 losers of last week

| Daryl Mather

There were several large ASX 200 winners last week across many virus hit sectors. This was against a backdrop of…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and these ASX dividend shares as buys for income investors...

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Coronavirus News

Why these ASX stocks will be under the spotlight on Monday

| Brendon Lau

Reluctance to be a first mover is now turning into a race for state premiers! The risk averse Victorian premier…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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