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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Share Fallers

Dubber share price drops lower depsite announcing Telstra deal

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) share price is trading lower on Monday despite announcing a deal with Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Share Market News

FlexiGroup share price drops 12% following guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is trading lower on Monday despite announcing a four-year deal with Flight Centre Travel…

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Share Market News

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals shares have skyrocketed. Should you invest?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX biotech company Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) has surged over 250% in the last 12…

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Record Highs

Why the Afterpay share price climbed 31% higher in January

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price rocketed more than 30% in January, but is it a buy ahead of…

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Share Market News

Cannabis share Elixinol Global announces asset sales

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of an announcement this…

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Record Highs

Polynovo shares climbed 42% higher in January. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) shares climbed 42.13% higher in January as the top-performing ASX 200 stock. But, is there still…

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Share Market News

Westpac share price on watch after being hit with another class action

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price could be on the move today after being hit with another class action...

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Share Gainers

Why the ResMed share price stormed 14% higher in January

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price was on form in January and recorded a solid 14% gain. Here's why its…

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Share Market News

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare share price on watch after new product launch

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price will be on watch on Monday after announcing the launch…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Where to spend $5000 in February on the ASX

| Michael Tonon

Here's why Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and this company are 2 shares I think you should consider buying in February.

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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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3 top ASX shares for income in retirement

| Phil Harpur

Here's why BHP Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 2 others are my 3 top ASX shares for income in retirement.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and two other ASX shares have been named as sells by top brokers...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares have recently been given buy ratings by top brokers...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price and the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price were amongst the best performers on the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price and the NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These All Ords shares were sold off in January: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these All Ordinaries shares were sold off in January. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

5 ASX growth shares to boost your portfolio performance

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I would pick A2 Milk Company (ASX: A2m) shares and these 4 other ASX shares to boost your…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

The little-known Buffett quote that guides my investing

| Regan Pearson

The simple secret to evaluating winning businesses like Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and CSL Limited (ASX: CSL)

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price and the ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price were amongst 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 Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price and the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share raced 4% higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The THC Global Group Ltd (ASX:THC) share price was on a high on Friday. Here's why the cannabis company's shares…

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Share Market News

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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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have given buy ratings to Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Gold Road, PointsBet, & Splitit shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price are two of four ending the…

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Share Market News

1 ASX 100 tech share I'd buy and hold beyond 2023

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I think this ASX100 tech share, Altium Limited (ASX: ALU), is one I would buy and hold beyond…

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Share Gainers

Why AVITA, Bigtincan, Link, & ResMed shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price and the ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price are two of four ending the…

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Share Gainers

AVITA Medical share price surges 6% higher on strong half year update

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price has been surging higher following the release of a strong half year update...

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Share Gainers

Why the GUD share price is storming 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price is storming higher on Friday after the release of its half year results...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ, Link, & ResMed higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASXLNK), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are making waves…

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Share Market News

Openpay shares dive on release of quarterly results

| Phil Harpur

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price has dropped by 3.91% after the buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) provider released its…

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CLINUVEL share price races higher following Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is charging higher following the release of its second quarter update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Link Administration share price has popped 9% today

| Ken Hall

Link Administration Holdings (ASX: LNK) shares are up more than 9% today after announcing a $266 million European acquisition from…

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ResMed share price lifts on double-digit Q2 revenue growth

| Phil Harpur

The ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) share price is rising in early trade after the company announces strong Q2 2020 revenue…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bigtincan share price rocketed 25% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price has been rocketing higher again on Friday. Here's why...

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52-Week Highs

Can CBA shares hit a new record high in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares have been racing higher to start the year – but can they hit…

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Share Fallers

Why the Splitit share price is crashing 18% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is tumbling lower on Friday after the release of a disappointing fourth quarter update…

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Share Market News

Bubs share price drops lower after Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is trading lower following the release of its second quarter update...

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