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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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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 Gainers

Why these ASX 200 gold miners climbed 10% last week

| Ken Hall

These ASX 200 gold mining shares rocketed higher last week, but is it just a flash in the pan or…

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3 of the very best ASX 200 shares of the decade

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares have been some of the best on the ASX 200 during the 2010s...

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Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and 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

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on…

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Forget buying property: I'd rather buy REITs to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Here’s why REITs could offer a superior risk/reward profile than direct property investment.

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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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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells for next week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) and Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) shares were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Why understanding your emotions helps you become a better ASX investor

| Michael Tonon

Emotional biases can hurt portfolio returns. Once we have understood what they are and where they come from, we can…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Vista Group share price closes 3% higher on acquisition news

| Ken Hall

Vista Group International Ltd (ASX: VGL) shares have surged 2.99% higher today after announcing its latest film industry investment in…

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IMF Bentham share price on watch on Brisbane floods class action update

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of IMF Bentham Limited (ASX:IMF) will be on watch next week after providing an update about the…

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Costa share price rises 3% after produce and water update

| Tristan Harrison

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price went up after giving investors an update about water and produce.

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How to invest on the ASX after retiring

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are some ideas and concepts to help you invest on the ASX after retiring.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower 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 down on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Has the Fisher & Paykel share price run out of gas?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH) share price may have topped after being sold-off today after opening…

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Why these heavily shorted stocks of 2019 can outperform in 2020

| Brendon Lau

This probably isn’t a good year for short-sellers. Our market is not only trading near record highs but several of…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Why the South32 share price is falling today

| Motley Fool Staff

Why the South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price is falling today

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New Hope share price falls despite Colton Project court win

| Motley Fool Staff

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price is down around 1% despite a positive update relating to the Colton…

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Share Gainers

Why the CogState share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

The CogState Limited (ASX: CGS) share price surged after the brain health testing company reported a record level of sales…

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Share Fallers

Why cannabis company Elixinol Global is down 25% in just two days

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price is crashing lower again this week. Here's why its shares have been sold…

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Is now the time to buy these ASX cannabis shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Cannabis shares have had a bad run in the second half of 2019. We take a look at two ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Northern Star, OZ Minerals, & Speedcast are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why AMA, Jumbo, Lendlease, & Regis Healthcare are crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price and the Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) share price are two of four crashing…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap share is the best performer on the All Ordinaries today

| James Mickleboro

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX:EXP) share price is charging higher on Friday. Here's why it is the best performer on…

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Why you should add this ASX healthcare company to your Christmas wish list

| Rhys Brock

The share price of healthcare company ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) recently raced to an all-time high of $22.91. Here’s why…

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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA, Jumbo, & Lendlease lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN), and Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) shares are on the move on the…

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Share Fallers

Why the AMA Group share price is crashing 18% lower on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) share price is crashing lower on Friday after the release of a disappointing market update...

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Here's what Trump's impeachment means for the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the impeachment of Donald Trump means for the ASX share market

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⏸️ Investing

What top ASX shares are analysts eyeing up for 2020?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analysts from Bell Potter recently released a report detailing their outlook and top ASX stock picks for 2020. Here's a…

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Share Fallers

Why the Regis Healthcare share price tumbled 14% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) share price is sinking lower on Friday following the release of a disappointing trading update...

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Share Fallers

Jumbo Interactive share price crashes 15% lower on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price has come under pressure on Friday after the release of a trading update...

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Lendlease share price sinks lower on Engineering business sale news

| James Mickleboro

The Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) share price is sinking lower after announcing the sale of its troubled engineering business...

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Share Gainers

CIMIC share price higher on Rio Tinto contract win

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price is pushing higher after winning three major contracts from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)...

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Share Gainers

Can Zip and Afterpay shares double again in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares have been soaring in 2019 - but can they…

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Record Highs

Will CSL overtake CBA as the largest ASX 200 stock in 2020?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 healthcare group CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) could be poised to end the ASX banking sector's stranglehold as the…

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Sydney Airport share price on watch after traffic update

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price will be on watch after the release of its November update...

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52-Week Highs

Why the IMF Bentham share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX: IMF) share price hit a new 52-week high yesterday after a positive investment update from…

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