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Share Gainers

Why this ASX 200 share zoomed 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price has been a very strong performer on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are up…

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Share Fallers

Why GrainCorp, Nick Scali, OceanaGold, & Virgin Money are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) and Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Tuesday...

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Why this ASX tech share has popped 20% this morning

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Citadel Group Ltd (ASX: CGL) have surged over 20% this morning as the company told the market it…

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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & Northern Star higher, Woolworths lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Baby Bunting, Paradigm, & Saracen shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Defensive Shares

2 deep value defensive ASX 200 shares to buy

| Daryl Mather

Shrewd investors are looking for ASX defensive shares to ride through the coming recession. Shares that make money no matter…

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Share Fallers

Why the GrainCorp share price crashed 56% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price has crashed 56% lower on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are being sold off…

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Seven West Media withdraws guidance as Olympics look set to be postponed

| Phil Harpur

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch this morning after the ASX media conglomerate withdrew its…

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Coronavirus News

Cleanaway withdraws FY20 guidance, share price up 4%

| Tristan Harrison

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price is up 4% after withdrawing its FY20 guidance due to the coronavirus.

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2 top-performing ASX 200 healthcare shares over the past year

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two ASX healthcare shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) that have performed very strongly over…

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Share Gainers

Paradigm share price rockets 17% higher on Zilosul update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are up 17%…

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Share Fallers

How does coronavirus impact the ASX Ltd share price?

| Ken Hall

Despite ASX shares being hammered by coronavirus fears, the ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) share price has largely held its value...

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Are ASX 200 dairy shares like A2 Milk in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

Despite the coronavirus crash, ASX 200 dairy shares like A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) are holding their value. Should…

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This ASX share just deferred the payment of its dividend until October

| James Mickleboro

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after its trading update and announcing a…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday....

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Afterpay share price outlook: assessing CEO Eisen's letter to shareholders

| Kiryll Prakapenka

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is down amid COVID-19 uncertainty. We assess the main points from CEO Anthony Eisen’s…

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ASX 200 starts the week with a fall of 5.6%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has fallen another 5.6% at the start of the week due to the ongoing coronavirus…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Corporate Travel, Sonic, Sydney Airport, and Clinuvel post strong gains today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at four ASX shares that have defied the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sell-off and have seen strong…

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Why the Lynas share price crashed 13% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price was out of form and crashed 13% lower on Monday. Here's why its…

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Coronavirus News

Which ASX shares could be most impacted by the global credit crunch?

| Daryl Mather

As the global economy slows, so too does the flow of cash. ASX companies with a high debt load are…

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2 ASX 200 companies playing a vital role in the coronavirus crisis

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 2 ASX companies playing a vital role in the coronavirus crisis – Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS)…

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Coronavirus News

2 safer ASX shares to buy in the coronavirus crisis

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two of my current top ASX shares to buy, which offer a hedge against the current…

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Share Market News

Why doing nothing at all in this ASX share market crash is absolutely fine

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why doing nothing is a great way to invest in the 2020 ASX stock market crash.

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These ASX shares were last week's biggest fallers

| Kate O'Brien

Last week saw extreme volatility take hold of the ASX as the coronavirus pandemic reached new levels in Australia. Here…

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Coronavirus News

Now may be the time to buy shares, says Credit Suisse

| Kiryll Prakapenka

The coronavirus COVID-19 sell-down has prompted some ASX 200 investors to consider adding to their equity portfolios, as the mass…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX lithium miners Galaxy and Orocobre are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

Lithium miners Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) are both sinking lower on Monday. Here's why...

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A2 Milk Company share price lower after investment update

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is trading lower with the market despite make an opportunistic investment...

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These ASX shares were last week's biggest gainers

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at the 5 biggest ASX 200 share price gainers last week as the coronavirus pandemic…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, JB Hi-Fi, NAB, & Village Roadshow shares are crashing lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four crashing lower on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, CIMIC, Newcrest, & Saracen shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four pushing higher on Monday...

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2 ASX retail shares that insiders are snapping up

| Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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ASX 200 lunch update: JB Hi-Fi & NAB lower, Flight Centre cancels dividend

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) have been making headlines on the ASX 200 on…

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Coronavirus News

Caltex share price sinks on rapidly declining jet fuel demand

| Phil Harpur

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) share price has fallen today following a market update on the impact of its…

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Share Fallers

JB Hi-Fi share price drops 12% on coronavirus update

| Tristan Harrison

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has fallen another 12% after giving a coronavirus update to the ASX.

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Coronavirus News

ASX 200 plunges 8% on open

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has plunged 8% at the open because of the coronavirus outbreak volatility.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre suspends shares and cancels its interim dividend

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) has suspended its shares and cancelled its interim dividend payment...

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Atlas Arteria shares plummet 31% following COVID-19 update

| Phil Harpur

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price is falling today, following a market update on its business performance in…

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Where I would invest $10,000 in the ASX 200 right now

| Rhys Brock

Despite all the recent doom and gloom, there are pockets of real value opening up in the market right now.…

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Santos share price on watch after COVID-19 and oil price update

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch following the release of an update on COVID-19 and the…

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