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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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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) 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

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Woodside announces approval of Sangomar Field Development

| Motley Fool Staff

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) announced that the Sangomar Field Development has been approved by the RSSD joint venture.

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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) finished up on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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With November retail sales smashing expectations, is the ASX retail sector set for a turnaround?

| Kate O'Brien

Retail sales rebounded strongly in November with retail turnover lifting by 0.9%. But does this mark a real turning point…

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Fund managers have been buying Domino's and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying the shares of Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) in recent…

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Share Gainers

Why FlexiGroup, Galaxy, Objective Corp, & Vocus are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price and the Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Gainers

Here's why CSL shareholders should be careful in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) shareholders should be careful going into 2020

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Evolution, Pro Medicus, & Resolute shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price and the Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price are two of four dropping…

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2 ASX healthcare shares that brokers rate as buys

| Kate O'Brien

Here's why brokers rate Avita Medical Limited (ASX: AVH) and 1 other ASX healthcare share as buys.

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Why the bushfire crisis is increasing the odds of a February rate cut

| Kate O'Brien

Damage to the economy caused by Australia’s bushfire crisis has increased the chances of an interest rate cut next month.

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Share Gainers

Why the Vocus share price is jumping 7% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is jumping higher on Friday. Here's why investors are buying its shares...

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SeaLink provides Kangaroo Island bushfire update

| James Mickleboro

The SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price is on the move today after providing an update on the Kangaroo…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and these ASX shares have been named as sells by top brokers...

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ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Appen higher, Evolution sinks

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares are on the move…

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Share Fallers

Why G8 Education and these ASX 200 shares have crashed lower in recent months

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and these ASX 200 shares have crashed lower over the last 12 months...

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Share Gainers

Why the SkyCity share price is rocketing higher in January

| Ken Hall

The SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SKC) share price has been rocketing higher to start the year, but should you…

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Share Gainers

Objective Corp share price higher on strong half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) share price is pushing higher after providing an update on its first half performance...

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Share Market News

Why I think Wesfarmers shares are a buy

| Matthew Donald

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has increased by more than 35% in the past year. Here's why I…

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Why the Evolution Mining share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price could be under pressure today after downgrading its FY20 production guidance.

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Why this high-flying small cap is one to watch in 2020

| Cathryn Goh

If you’re looking to supercharge your portfolio returns, ASX small caps can be a great place to start. Here’s why…

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Is the PolyNovo share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price closed yesterday’s trading session more than 8% higher and could be in the…

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Share Gainers

Is this infant formula company the next a2 Milk Company?

| James Mickleboro

Is Nuchev Limited (ASX:NUC) the next A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M)?

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52-Week Highs

Why the CSL share price just raced to an all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price just hit an all-time high. Here's why its shares have been on form recently...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Elders share price remains steady after bushfire update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share price is up slightly as investors digest the company’s update on the impact of…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Bega Cheese share price surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price stormed higher on Thursday following an update on the bushfires...

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What the Iran situation really tells us about ASX investing

| Sebastian Bowen

Trying to time the ASX 200 market yesterday would have been very difficult for traders out there. Here's why I…

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Is the Suncorp share price a buy after providing a bushfire and natural hazard update?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price a buy after providing a bushfire and natural hazard update to investors?

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Catapult, Galaxy, & Pro Medicus are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price and the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why Cann, Independence, Macquarie Telecom, & Northern Star are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price and the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price are two of four…

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ALL ORDS hits 7,000 points for the first time. Is it too late to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

The All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO) has just hit 7,000 points for the first time ever. Is it too late to…

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Top fund manager warns of an "unexpected shock" for investors in 2020

| James Mickleboro

WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) chairman Geoff Wilson AO has warned that there could be an "unexpected shock" in 2020...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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ASX 200 lunch update: Afterpay, CBA, & Pro Medicus higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are making waves on the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Catapult share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is racing higher on Thursday. Here's why the small cap tech share…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share jumped 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) share price is jumping higher on Thursday. Here's why the cannabis company is up 12%…

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Share Fallers

Woodside Petroleum share price lower despite Sangomar update

| James Mickleboro

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price is trading lower on Thursday despite the release of a positive Sangomar update...

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