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ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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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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Here's why 2019 was such a good year for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what made 2019 one of the best years to be invested in ASX shares.

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Why Afterpay, Orocobre, REA Group, & Slater & Gordon are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price are two of four racing higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Perenti, Perseus, Polynovo, & Sezzle shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) share price and the Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price are two of four tumbling lower…

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Why the Sezzle share price crashed 20% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price has had a miserable start to 2020 and crashed approximately 20% lower this morning...

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Why the Afterpay share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been a strong performer on Thursday. Here's why its shares are storming higher...

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ASX 200 lunch update: Afterpay, REA Group, & WiseTech higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS), and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are making a splash on the ASX…

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3 ASX healthcare shares to watch in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

There are more than 150 healthcare shares listed on the ASX. We take a look at 3 ASX healthcare shares…

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Why the Mesoblast share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price is charging higher on Thursday following a positive update...

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Infant formula company Wattle Health to remain suspended after failed rights issue

| James Mickleboro

The Wattle Health Australia Limited (ASX:WHA) share price will remain suspended for the foreseeable future after failing to raise money…

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Will Woolworths shares bank another 24% ASX gain in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) shares work their magic again in 2020 for another 26% gain?

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Warning! If you only started investing in 2019, here's why you should watch out

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors who got into ASX shares in 2019 should be careful in 2020

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These were the highlights of the ASX in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares were amongst the highlights of the…

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These were the lowlights of the ASX in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), cannabis shares, and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) were amongst the ASX lowlights in 2019...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the…

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These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in 2019

| James Mickleboro

AVITA Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 in…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200…

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Here are my best performing ASX shares of 2019

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at my best performing ASX shares of 2019

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Top ASX stock picks for January 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

Happy New Year! We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy in January 2020. Here…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 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 Tuesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Why Amaysim, Evolution, Fluence, & Paradigm shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price and the Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price are two of four pushing…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Cann Group, NIB, & Pro Medicus shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price and the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price are two of four dropping lower…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Altium, NAB, & WiseTech lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares are making waves on the…

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2 under the radar ASX shares for the eco-friendly investor

| Giacomo Graziano

It’s possible to invest in ASX shares to create wealth and, at the same time, have a positive environmental and…

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3 ASX companies to watch in 2020

| Rhys Brock

These 3 ASX companies that have already laid solid foundations for future growth – so much so that 2020 might…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and two other popular ASX shares have been rated as sells by leading brokers...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have recently named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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These are the best-performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

The oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) share price is amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 on December...

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These are the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price has been one of the worst performers on the ASX 200 in December...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

2 ASX stocks that failed to boom in 2019

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the ASX trading near all-time highs. here are 3 ASX stocks that failed to boom in 2019.

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Worley wins nuclear power plant contract

| Motley Fool Staff

Engineering business Worley Ltd (ASX:WOR) has announced that it has been awarded a contract for the first Egyptian nuclear power…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 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 Monday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Stop saving, start buying dividend stocks: 1 simple step to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could improve your chances of generating a seven-figure portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Why Cann and these ASX shares are rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is rocketing higher on Monday. Here's why Cann and these ASX cannabis shares…

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Why Cann Group, Pilbara Minerals, Pro Medicus, & Starpharma are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price and the Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price are two of four storming higher on…

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, BWX, Sydney Airport, & Transurban shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price are two of four…

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ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Sydney Airport lower, Pro Medicus higher

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME), and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares are making a splash…

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Bank of Queensland shares lower after raising $339.7 million from investors

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is trading lower on Monday after completing its share purchase plan...

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Pro Medicus share price higher on deal with Palo Alto based Nines

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is higher on Monday after announcing a deal with Palo Alto based Nines...

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This is where you should be focusing your investing in 2020

| Tristan Harrison

We’re about to enter into a new year and new decade, this is where I will be focusing my investing…

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