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Dividend Investing

Why do ASX dividend shares underperform the market?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors love a good dividend share. But many actually underperform over time. Here's why, and some proof to back…

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Healthcare Shares

The Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price is soaring today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Atomo (ASX: AT1) share price is up 4.8% today on news the company will be expanding access to its…

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Resources Shares

Why the VRX Silica (ASX:VRX) share price is lifting today

| Bernd Struben

The VRX Silica share price is charging higher today. We take a look at the ASX resource explorer's latest activity…

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Share Gainers

Why Coles, Nickel Mines, Nitro, & Regis Resources are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Nitro Software Ltd (ASX:NTO) are two of four ASX shares storming notably higher on Thursday...

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BNPL shares

Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price rockets 27% on Afterpay deal

| Marc Sidarous

The Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) share price is an incredible 27% higher after the company struck a partnership with Afterpay…

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Share Market News

The Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price lower on third quarter update

| Kerry Sun

The Credit Clear Ltd (ASX: CCR) share price is struggling to impress the market despite a seemingly positive third quarter…

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price jumping today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) share price is rising significantly today, adding to strong yearly gains, after the company released…

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Share Market News

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is rising on new partnership

| Kerry Sun

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price has surged 5.80% after announcing a partnership with owner of shop.com, Market America…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: Woolworths and Fortescue lower on updates, Newcrest impresses

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are among the ASX 200 movers and shakers today...

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Share Market News

Why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH) share price is up 2.3% today after the company announced a positive update. Here are…

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Real Estate Shares

The Cedar Woods (ASX:CWP) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Cedar Woods (ASX: CWP) share price is up 4% as the company acquires a 40-hectare property and shares its operational…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher on Thursday following the release of its Q3 update...

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Gold

Why ASX gold miner Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

The Regis Resources share price is gaining today. We take a look at the ASX gold miner's latest quarterly activities…

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International Stock News

Amazon on track to beat Walmart as biggest U.S. retailer by 2025

| Rich Duprey

But it will need an asterisk to make the claim stick.

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Share Gainers

Why the Envirosuite (ASX: EVS) share price is climbing

| Ken Hall

The EnviroSuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has jumped higher in early trade after adding further expertise to its leadership…

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Financial Shares

What's happening with the IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The IOOF (ASX: IFL) share price is sliding lower today despite the company revealing funds under management have increased by…

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Share Gainers

Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is rocketing 6%

| Ken Hall

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price has rocketed higher on the back of yet another strong trading update from…

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Gold

The Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price has slumped 5%. Here's why.

| Ken Hall

The Dacian Gold Ltd (ASX: DCN) share price has been smashed in early trade following a weak quarterly trading update…

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International Stock News

Could the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) share price make it the first $3 trillion company?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could the Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) share price rally to make Apple the first $3 trillion company? Here its latest…

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Resources Shares

Why is Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price higher today?

| Kerry Sun

The Australian Strategic Minerals Ltd (ASX: ASM) share share price has underperformed in 2021 despite its list of operational achievements

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Share Gainers

Why this top broker just upgraded the battered St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The embattled St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price is catching a break after Citigroup upgraded the gold miner following…

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Share Fallers

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is crashing 12% lower

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is under significant pressure on Thursday following the release of its third quarter update...

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Technology Shares

Why the Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price is racing 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhipe Ltd (ASX: RHP) share price is racing higher after the company provided investors with a positive update. We…

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International Stock News

Netflix's downbeat earnings explained

| Parkev Tatevosian

Netflix reported better-than-expected earnings. So why did share prices fall nearly 10% after the report?

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Share Gainers

Why the Nitro (ASX:NTO) share price is surging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nitro Software Ltd (ASX:NTO) share price is on the move on Thursday after announcing strong first quarter growth...

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Share Fallers

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lower on third quarter sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is on the move on Thursday morning following the release of its third…

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The iron ore giant's shares are sliding today despite it reporting strong iron ore prices during Q3 of FY 2021.

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Bank Shares

What to expect from the Westpac (ASX:WBC) half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on the move next week when it releases its half year…

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Share Gainers

The Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price has gained 30% in 12 months

| Rhys Brock

Despite coming under attack from short-sellers earlier this year, the Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price has continued to climb.

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REITs

The GPT (ASX:GPT) share price is on watch today. Here's why.

| Ken Hall

The GPT Group (ASX: GPT) share price is on watch this morning after the Aussie REIT's latest update on market…

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International Stock News

Facebook earnings just obliterated expectations

| Daniel Sparks

Net income nearly doubled as advertisers ramped up their spending across the company's social networks.

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Resources Shares

Why the Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) share price is on watch after the Aussie gold miner's latest quarterly production and…

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Economy

Move out of ASX shares into overseas stocks NOW: expert

| Tony Yoo

Australia could suffer a 'lost decade' of low growth, says Nucleus Wealth strategist David Llewellyn-Smith. You've been warned.

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Ask a Fund Manager

4 healthcare share tips from a fundie with a health PhD

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Platinum Asset Management's Dr Bianca Ogden picks 2 medical stocks still under the radar, plus 2…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price is one to watch this morning after an acquisition update from the Kiwi…

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Defensive Shares

4 ASX shares to boom when inflation goes up: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Want to protect yourself against rising prices and interest rates in the post-COVID world? Here are 4 ASX shares that…

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price on watch as Bunnings buys Beaumont Tiles

| Marc Sidarous

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price is on watch as its subsidiary, Bunnings, announces the purchase of Beaumont Tiles.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal (ASX: ASB) share price could be on the move today following an update late yesterday. Here's what the…

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Bank Shares

What to expect from the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price will be on watch next week when it releases its…

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Share Market News

Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) share price on watch following market update

| James Mickleboro

The Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the release of a market…

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