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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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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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Share Market News

Losers of Virgin Australia's potential nationalisation

| Daryl Mather

Nationalising Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) is not required for 2 national carriers. Queensland's regional requirements are already well…

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Graincorp, Mesoblast, & Newcrest shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

Why I think Premier Investments is the best retail share on the ASX

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here’s why I think Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) could be the best retail share listed on the ASX.  

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Share Gainers

This ASX 200 share is rocketing higher after delivering more strong sales growth

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after returning from its trading halt. Here's why...

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David Tepper believes we're in the biggest stock bubble since 1999

| James Mickleboro

One leading hedge fund manager believes we are in the biggest stock bubble since 1999...

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Share Market News

Xero delivers strong growth in FY 2020 but warns on COVID19 uncertainty

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price will be on watch today after it delivered a strong FY 2020 result. But…

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Share Gainers

Is the Zip share price in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has rocketed 221% higher in less than 2 months, but is there…

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Share Market News

The Queensland government is aiming to buy a stake in Virgin Australia

| James Mickleboro

The Queensland government is wanting to buy a stake in Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (ASX:VAH). Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why every dividend investor should own this ASX share

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) is the best ASX dividend share on…

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Negative interest rates coming? Here's what it would mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Are negative interest rates coming to Australia? This is what it would mean for ASX shares if we hit the…

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ASX 200 up 0.35%, CBA gives Q3 update

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended the day up 0.35% after Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) gave its FY20 third…

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With Aussie wages set to fall, could ASX 200 shares follow?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wage data for the Australian economy has been released and the outlook isn't good. What does this mean for ASX…

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Coronavirus News

3 ASX shares that could suffer from China trade tensions

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 3 ASX shares that are reliant on Chinese demand and could suffer from increased trade tensions and tariffs.

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ABS reveals overseas travel arrivals plummeted a massive 99% in April

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine the devastating impact the coronavirus is having on our local travel industry, with statistics just released by…

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ASX stock of the day: This ASX airline share jumped 45% today on expansion speculation

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX: REX) were trading up as much as 45% today on speculation the airline…

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This ASX 200 gold share is making the most of the gold rush

| Daryl Mather

The gold rush has bought Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) a tidal wave of revenue. But it is the company's…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to buy right now...

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LNG spot price surge benefits ASX 200 shares

| Daryl Mather

A recent LNG spot price surge caused all ASX energy large-cap share prices to rise. However, not all can reliably…

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Regional Express soars 45% higher amid plans to take on Qantas and Virgin Australia

| James Mickleboro

Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX:REX) shares rocketed 45% after confirming that it is looking into competing with Qantas Airways Limited…

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Best Shares

The smartest ASX shares to buy if you have $2,000

| Ken Hall

If you've saved $2,000 and want to invest, here are a couple of my top ASX shares to buy and…

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Gold

ASX gold shares steady: Can gold provide your portfolio with defensive and safe returns?

| Lina Lim

Could the likes of Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST), Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and others boost your portfolio…

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Coronavirus News

How can the ASX 200 soar with rising unemployment?

| Matthew Donald

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) is recovering despite the rise in unemployment. Recent measures by the government look to be…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, & Sezzle shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, CSR, Fortescue, & Northern Star shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX shares to buy for long term growth: Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co.…

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Leading broker tips REA Group shares as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price may be up 45% from its March low, but this leading broker thinks…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX 200 value plays for an economy hell-bent on recovery

| Mark Story

The coronavirus crisis has forced many stocks to re-emerge from the ashes with better, leaner and more profitable business models.…

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Share Market News

Why the coronavirus is still affecting share markets

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus is still affecting the share market. Overnight the S&P 500 (INX) dropped 2% on infection worries.

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ASX 200 drops over 1% at the market close

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell over 1% today by market close, will there be more ASX declines tomorrow?

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Share Market News

Short sellers are going after Afterpay's rivals and these ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

Short-sellers are stepping up their attack on ASX shares over the past few weeks even as the S&P/ASX 200 Index…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: This ASX construction share jumped 10% today on a 61% surge in profits

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) have lifted 10% today after the building materials supplier reported a 61% surge in…

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Share Market News

Meet the growing ASX large cap that's beating the COVID-19 slowdown

| Brendon Lau

The AMCOR PLC/IDR UNRESTR (ASX: AMC) share price is outperforming the market after it upgraded its profit guidance. But it…

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Share Market News

3 ASX healthcare shares to buy now for the long term

| Nikhil Gangaram

The ASX healthcare sector is poised to benefit from various tailwinds in the long run. So, here are 3 ASX…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as ones to sell this week...

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Share Fallers

These 10 ASX 200 shares have fallen the most over the last year

| Kate O'Brien

The last year has been tough. We’ve had bushfires, floods, and now coronavirus. We take a look at the 10…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, ELMO, Suncorp, & Webjet shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why CSR, Kogan, Premier Investments, & ResMed shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Premier Investments share price higher after announcing store reopenings and online sales surge

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price is pushing higher after announcing store reopenings and a surge in online sales...

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Share Market News

Carsales share price down 26% since February. Is it now a good buy?

| Phil Harpur

Australia’s leading online automotive classifieds website Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) has seen a partial rebound in its share price since…

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