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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

Share Gainers

Why Advance Nanotek, Macquarie, Tyro, & Zip Co shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Graincorp, Polynovo, & SEEK are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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ASX tourism shares on watch as government flags easing of coronavirus restrictions

| Rhys Brock

ASX tourism shares Flight Centre Travel Group Limited (ASX: FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) both rebounded strongly after the…

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Indonesian market boom for 6 ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

The new free trade deal between Australia and the Indonesian markets starts on July 5. This will help us to…

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Broker rates this small-cap ASX cannabis share a buy

| Kate O'Brien

Phillip Capital has rated ASX cannabis share Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) a buy with a target price of…

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Are there any safe havens in ASX aviation shares?

| Daryl Mather

Aviation shares are by far the hardest hit on the ASX. While the major players are all facing difficulties, there…

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REA Group shares are up 53% since late March. Is it too late to invest?

| Phil Harpur

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price has risen very strongly by 53% since late March. Has the buying…

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Share Fallers

Cochlear share price lower after reporting 60% sales decline in April

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is trading lower after revealing a 60% drop in sales in April...

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These ASX 200 shares saw the biggest falls last week

| Kate O'Brien

While the S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing in coronavirus restrictions, these shares saw…

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These ASX shares booked the biggest gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing of coronavirus restrictions. These were the biggest…

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Suncorp share price on watch after trading and dividend update

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch on Monday after releasing an update on trading and…

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares are up over 1,000% in just 3 years

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares are up over 1,000% during the last three years. Here's why...

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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2 bargain ASX shares to buy with $2,000

| Phil Harpur

Here's why Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and this other ASX 200 share are 2 of my top bargain ASX shares…

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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...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's why...

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Coronavirus News

ASX shares and investing trends that could boom post COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are some of the changes that could last post-pandemic and the ASX shares that could boom in 2020 and…

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2 high yield ASX dividend shares to hold for a decade

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for a decade: Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Healthcare Shares

Why I'd buy and hold CSL shares forever

| Ken Hall

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) shares have been surging higher for decades, but here's why I think it's one to buy…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Highlights from the week: ASX 200 rises 2.75%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 2.75% this week, here are some of the news highlights from the ASX…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

Who is Tencent, Afterpay's new investor?

| Sebastian Bowen

Who exactly is Tencent – the giant Chinese conglomerate that's just bought a state in Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)? The…

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With the ASX 200 on a new bull run, here's how much cash we should be holding right now!

| Sebastian Bowen

After the ASX 200's market volatility in recent months, here's how much cash you should be holding in your ASX…

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Bank Shares

Unusual 200% profit opportunity will keep NAB lagging behind peers

| Brendon Lau

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) share price is falling behind the other big three banks and it will…

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Leading fund manager looks at the market crash as a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how one ASX fund manager is finding gold amidst the recent S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) market volatility.

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ASX stock of the day: This small-cap ASX wellness share jumped 6% today after it filed a global patent

| Kate O'Brien

The share price of Holista CollTech Limited (ASX: HCT)has leapt 6% today after the company announced it had filed a…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) this month. Here's what you need to know...

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Top broker upgrades Harvey Norman shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price is charging higher after being upgraded by Goldman Sachs...

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Coles ramps up supply chain as online orders surge

| Kate O'Brien

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is leasing 2 high-tech sheds in Sydney and Melbourne as it looks to automate its…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they rate them...

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Share Fallers

Why Dicker Data, Medibank, Mesoblast, & Orora are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Harvey Norman, Propel, REA Group, & Zip Co are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Is there long-term value in ASX REITs?

| Nikhil Gangaram

A-REITs listed on the ASX will have to reconsider their business models in order to adapt to the new world…

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Telstra share price higher despite $300 million Foxtel impairment charge

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is on the move today after announcing a $300 million impairment of its…

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Macquarie delivers $2,731 million profit and declares $1.80 per share final dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price will be one to watch today after the release of its full year…

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3 ASX shares to buy now for the post COVID-19 world

| Kate O'Brien

Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on business plans and sharemarkets worldwide. So which ASX shares will be the winners in this…

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ASX stock of the day: This ASX fintech share soared 15% today after revenue jumped 32%

| Kate O'Brien

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH) share price has soared another 15% today on the back of the fintech's recently…

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Top broker thinks the JB Hi-Fi share price has peaked

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has been on fire over the last six weeks. Is it too late…

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What to expect from REA Group's third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be one to watch on Thursday when it releases its third quarter…

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