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Perenti Global share price on watch after Barrick Gold contract update

| James Mickleboro

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) share price could be on the move on Monday after announcing a new contract with…

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the most shorted shares on the…

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Is Xero one of the world's best companies?

| Regan Pearson

It’s a bold question, but what would it take for Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) to be one of the world’s…

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3 ASX shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

Check out why I'm watching 3 ASX shares including Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) on the Aussie markets this week.

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX shares slide further despite RBA rate cut

| Sebastian Bowen

How do ASX shares look this week? This Foolish ASX 200 weekly wrap gives you all you need to know!

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Oil prices crash lower: Is US$20 a barrel oil coming?

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch today after oil prices crashed lower. Could they…

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Air New Zealand withdraws earnings guidance due to coronavirus outbreak

| James Mickleboro

The Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:AIZ) share price could come under pressure again on Monday after it withdrew its guidance…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these…

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What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy right now...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as the ones to sell next week...

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2 ASX dividend shares to buy right now for retirement

| Phil Harpur

Are you currently in (or nearing) retirement and looking for a way to get some extra income? Check out these…

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Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

I would invest $10,000 into a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares when the market volatility eases...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Platinum share price on watch after funds update

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of its FUM…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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After recent falls, is the JB Hi-Fi share price a bargain buy?

| Phil Harpur

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price was a top ASX performer last year. Down around 15% in recent weeks,…

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Could the ASX be the best share of them all?

| Greg Butler

Having ASX shares is like owning your own playground. Could it be that one of the best investments of them…

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2 ASX shares to buy this week with $2000

| Phil Harpur

With the share market volatility this week, here are 2 ASX shares to now with $2000

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To panic or not to panic? A Foolish approach to the coronavirus and share market investing

| Margie Baldock

A Foolish approach to the coronavirus and share market investing.

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Why the Austal share price will be on watch on Monday

| Phil Harpur

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price tumbled 5.31% today as the broader S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) experienced further falls.

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ASX 200 falls over 2% again, coronavirus correction continues

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus correction continued today with the ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) dropping by more than 2%, the ASX 200 was down…

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Why Qantas and oOh!Media shares took a big hit today

| Phil Harpur

With the ASX 200 Index again falling heavily today, let’s examine two ASX shares that have seen particularly sharp falls.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX small cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have name Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) and these ASX small cap shares as buys this week...

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Why Clinuvel, De Grey, and Advance NanoTek are soaring higher today

| Phil Harpur

On a day that's seen another sea of red across the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO), here are 3 ASX shares…

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Is the REA Group share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

Amongst the current market turmoil surrounding the coronavirus, is the REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price a buy right…

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Share Fallers

Why the Flight Centre share price just sank 8% to a multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price sank to a multi-year low on Friday. Here's why its shares…

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Is the A2 Milk share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

Amidst all the current market turmoil, is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price a buying opportunity right…

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Watch: Facebook Live with Scott Phillips

| Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool Australia's CIO, Scott Phillips, hosts a LIVE chat about the state of the market, and what's been…

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Why this small-cap ASX healthcare share surged 24% today

| Kate O'Brien

The Eagle Health Holdings Ltd (ASX:EHH) share price opened 24.32% higher today on news it is expanding production of disposable medical…

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Are Transurban shares a safe buy right now for stable dividends?

| Phil Harpur

With the current market turmoil, is Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) a top ASX share to buy because of its defensive nature…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have name BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them…

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Share Gainers

Why the Freedom Foods share price is racing higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price is racing higher on Friday. Here's why its shares are on fire…

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA, Computershare, Flight Centre, & NAB are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower…

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares are fighting the spread of coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

Some ASX shares are fighting coronavirus with demand for their products accelerating along with the spread of the virus. We…

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ASX 200 lunch update: NAB lower, Sonic & Saracen higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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PointsBet share price surges on Indiana launch

| Phil Harpur

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is moving higher today after the bookmaker received authorisation and launched in Indiana.

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Share Gainers

Why Elders, Freedom Foods, Saracen, & Sonic Healthcare are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) shares are two of four pushing higher on Friday...

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Why the Nufarm share price is on the move today

| Phil Harpur

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is on the move today after announcing an update on Nufarm Brazil and…

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