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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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Why the Ridley share price is on the move today

| Phil Harpur

The Ridley Corporation Ltd (ASX:RIC) share price is trading lower this morning following two announcements to the market.

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, Jumbo, Karoon Gas, & Pro Medicus are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price and the Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX:KAR) share price are among the worst performers…

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Here's why Goldman Sachs upgraded IDP Education shares to 'buy'  

| Daryl Mather

Goldman Sachs has recommended growth company IDP Education as a Buy with a target price of $25.40.

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ASX 200 lunch update: Brambles & QBE higher, Jumbo lower

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN), Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) are in the news on the…

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Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

With results season well and truly underway, last week saw mixed results for ASX shares. We take a look at…

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Caltex, National Storage, & Regis shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) share price and the National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) share price are two of four charging higher…

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Brambles share price lifts on solid half-year results

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) share price has risen more than 3% in early trade.

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Why the AUB share price is racing higher today

| Phil Harpur

The AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) share price is racing higher this morning on the back of announcing two strategic acquisitions.

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Share Gainers

Compumedics share price rockets 26% higher on FDA news

| James Mickleboro

The Compumedics Limited (ASX:CMP) share price has rocketed higher on Monday on the back of news out of the United…

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Imdex share price drops despite strong half-year results

| Phil Harpur

The Imdex Limited (ASX: IMD) share price is down 2% in early trade, despite the company reported strong half-year results.…

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GWA share price on watch following earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The GWA Group Ltd (ASX: GWA) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of the company's half-year…

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Share Gainers

Why the shares of this Telstra rival are rocketing 19% higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) share price is surging higher on Monday morning after upgrading its guidance for FY 2020.…

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank cuts its dividend and announces $300 million capital raising

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is a trading halt after announcing its results and a $300…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Caltex share price on watch after takeover talks advance

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price could be on the rise on Monday after takeover talks with Alimentation Couche-Tard…

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3 ASX shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

Check out the 3 ASX 200 shares that I'll be watching this week as some of Australia's largest companies report…

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Saracen Mineral share price on watch after bumper first half profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) share price will be on watch today after delivering a bumper half year profit...

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Can TPG's merger with Vodafone revive its fortunes?

| Phil Harpur

With the Federal Court overturning the ACCC's block on the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) and Vodafone merger, will TPG…

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QBE delivers US$550 million profit but cuts its final dividend

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price will be on watch on Monday after releasing its full year results.

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52-Week Highs

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

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and these ASX just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why these top ASX shares are flying…

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52-Week Lows

Why Mayne Pharma and these ASX shares just hit multi-year lows

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and these ASX shares have just hit multi-year lows. Here's why they are down in…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

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

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN), and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares will be on watch…

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2 ASX shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I would buy and hold Corporate Travel Management Group Ltd (ASX: CTM) and 1 other ASX share for…

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4 more ASX shares to watch in week 3 of reporting season

| Lloyd Prout

As we head into the busiest week of February's reporting season, here are 4 more ASX shares set to release…

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What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why I will be watching Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares next week…

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3 ASX events you missed on Friday

| Ken Hall

A recap of the top things you missed on Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished the week on…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys for next week…

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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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4 ASX shares to get you started in investing

| Phil Harpur

If you're looking to get started in investing, here's why I think BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and these 3…

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2 top ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Phil Harpur

Here's why you can't go past these two top ASX dividend shares as long-term investments over the next decade.

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Were these the best results on the ASX last week?

| James Mickleboro

Why I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares delivered the strongest results last week…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price was among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price was among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week…

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4 ASX shares to watch in week 3 of reporting season

| Lloyd Prout

Here are 4 great ASX shares to watch during the busiest week of February's ASX reporting season.

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Forget saving money! I'd invest using these 3 Warren Buffett tips

| Peter Stephens

I think adopting a value investing strategy such as that used by Warren Buffett could be a better idea than…

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Former Bellamy's director facing criminal charges

| Kate O'Brien

A former Bellamy’s Australia Limited (ASX: BAL) Director is facing criminal charges for failing to disclose holdings in the company.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended up on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Why I'll be watching the National Storage share price on Monday

| Phil Harpur

National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) shares will be on watch on Monday following news of a takeover proposal by Public…

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2 high-yielding ASX property shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here are 2 high-yielding ASX shares to gain exposure to the property sector and receive a generous income stream along…

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