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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and this ASX growth share have been tipped as buys by analysts...

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Technology Shares

Why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price tumbled 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a disappointing day of trade for under-fire software company Nuix, with its shares 5% down at market close.…

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this ASX dividend share could be quality options for income investors...

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price flew a little higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Could a new initiative and market conditions send the Qantas (ASX: QAN) share price soaring? Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges to new record, Fortescue drops, Inghams flies higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) jumped higher today. However, the Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) share price fell after an update.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX mid cap growth shares rated highly

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and this mid cap ASX share could be quality options for investors. Here's why they are rated…

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Share Market News

Fund managers are buying EML Payments (ASX:EML) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this ASX share . Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) shares are up 4% today. Has a bottom been found?

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price is one of the best performing shares on the S&P/ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These 3 shares are this week's biggest fallers of the ASX 200

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good week for S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares. The index has gained 2.05% since Monday. But these…

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Share Market News

3 ASX growth stocks running higher this week

| Kerry Sun

While classic growth stocks such as Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) are going sideways, here are 3 ASX growth shares surging…

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Broker Notes

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price tumbles 5% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is under pressure on Friday after Bell Potter downgraded its shares...

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How to invest

Sell ASX 200 shares in May and go away? Not a good idea in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

That old stock market adage 'sell in May and go away' tends to crop up around this time of year,…

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Resources Shares

The Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price is soaring 7% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Andromeda (ASX: ADN) share price is up today on an agreement that will see its kaolin processed into high…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is edging higher

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in shipbuilder Austal are on the rise today after the company announced its newest vessel has completed acceptance trials.

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Share Market News

Why BetMakers, CSR, EOS, & Fisher & Paykel Healthcare are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) and CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) shares are two of four tumbling on Friday...

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ETFs

2 ETFs that could be buys for strong diversification

| Tristan Harrison

The exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in this article might be ideas to think about for strong diversification, such as iShares S&P…

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Resources Shares

Why the Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price is plummeting 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Peninsula Energy shares are taking a tumble as investors digest the company's impending share dilution.

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Industrials Shares

Here's why the Downer (ASX:DOW) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Downer shares are lifting today following a positive announcement about the company's joint venture. Here's the lowdown.

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Record Highs

Breaking! ASX 200 hits another record share market high

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has hit another record, all-time high today. Here's how we got here

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Blue Chip Shares

2 top ASX 200 shares that might be buys today

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares could be buys today. One of those ideas is Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SHL).

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ETFs

An ASX guide to Cathie Wood and ARK Invest ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

ARK ETFs like ARKK are a popular choice for tech investors. Here's what they're all about

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Technology Shares

What happened at the Appen (ASX:APX) AGM today?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is pushing higher following the release of its AGM update. Here's what happened...

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Share Market News

What's with the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

The Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price is flat after announcing more details for its Iron Bridge magnetite project.

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International Stock News

Cathie Wood thinks Bitcoin could reach $500,000. Is she right?

| Jeremy Bowman

The ARK chief was prophetic in her Tesla call. Can she do it again?

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Industrials Shares

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price sinks 8% following AGM

| Kerry Sun

The defence contractor's shares are well in the red today despite it forecasting strong revenue growth.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

This BNPL just saw stronger UK growth than Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Tony Yoo

In just 12 months, the ASX-listed Kiwi upstart has tripled its active customers in Britain, to lay down the gauntlet…

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International Stock News

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to formally step down, turn reins over to Andy Jassy

| Danny Vena

The iconic leader chose a day of special significance for his departure.

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Communication Shares

Why the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price is lifting today

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in Aussie Broadband are running higher today after the company released some positive news. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares hitting 52-week highs this week

| Kerry Sun

While the ASX 200 Index has been chopping back and forth in May, these 3 ASX shares have cruised to…

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Share Gainers

Why Inghams, Latitude, Rio Tinto, & Tabcorp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.1%: Tabcorp receives $4bn offer, KKR wants Link's PEXA business

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX…

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International Stock News

Tesla Model 3 losing top safety designations

| Eric Volkman

Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety both strip the model of prestigious titles.

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Share Market News

Why is the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price tumbling today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cann Group (ASX: CAN) share price is down 2.2% following a revised revenue guidance for FY21. We take a…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price falls on plummeting profits

| Marc Sidarous

The Select Harvests (ASX: SHV) share price is down 2.6% today after the company posted a 93% drop in net…

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Broker Notes

Can the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price keep climbing?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is pushing higher on Friday. Can it keep on climbing? Here's what this…

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International Stock News

Why GameStop stock is still wildly overpriced

| Will Healy

Even though GameStop investors have scored share price victories recently, they will probably struggle to win long term.

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Broker Notes

Is the Costa (ASX:CGC) share price a bargain buy after its selloff?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is rebounding after a huge selloff yesterday. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Financial Shares

Why the Latitude (ASX:LFS) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Latitude are in the green today after the company released an update showing improved business performance. Here's the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price sinks on Tabcorp takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is sinking on Friday after announcing a takeover proposal for Tabcorp's Wagering…

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