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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises on Christmas Eve

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose on Christmas Eve, with A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) announcing an acquisition.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX growth share could be top options for investors in 2021...

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Retirement

2 high quality ASX shares to buy for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and this ASX share could be top options for your retirement portfolio in 2021...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Merry Christmas, and here's to a brighter 2021…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's been a tough year, but the future is still bright... And yes, as the most reprinted editorial in history…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 top ASX dividend shares for a better retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking to use ASX dividend shares to retire? Here are 3 income shares to consider, including Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Market News

Is Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) a hidden COVID-19 winner?

| Miles Wu

Amid the turbulence of 2020, some shares have enjoyed tailwinds. Is Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) a hidden COVID-19 winner?

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⏸️ Investing

Why this major broker thinks Home Consortium (ASX:HMC) is a 'buy'

| Rhys Brock

Major broker Goldman Sachs believes a recent restructure of the Home Consortium (ASX:HMC) business has unlocked extra growth potential.

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Share Gainers

Why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price rocketed 27% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has rocketed 27% higher on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Monash IVF, Netwealth, & Reece shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) and Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Market News

The Resonance Health (ASX:RHT) share price has rocketed up 9% today. Here's why.

| Daniel Ewing

The Resonance Health (ASX: RHT) share price is soaring up today after the company announced a deal using its artificial…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.5%: BHP Samarco update, A2 Milk's acquisition, Credit Corp rockets

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

What's moving the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price is lifting today after the release of an announcement regarding the Waitsia…

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Share Market News

Primewest (ASX:PWG) share price falling despite asset addition

| Daniel Ewing

The Primewest (ASX: PWG) share price has slipped 1.6% today despite news the REIT has added two new shopping centres…

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Share Market News

Why the Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) share price is surging 19% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX: CCP) share price is surging higher today. This comes after the company announced an…

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Share Gainers

Why AVZ Minerals, BrainChip, BSA, & Credit Corp shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday...

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

10 incredible quotes that sum up investing in 2020

| Regan Pearson

Here are the quotes that defined what investing in 2020 was really like, from Warren Buffett to Howard Marks.

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Share Gainers

Why the CIMIC (ASX:CIM) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of an announcement...

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Share Market News

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price is edging higher today. This comes after the company provided an update…

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⏸️ Investing

Why this major broker thinks the hipages (ASX:HPG) share price is a 'buy'

| Rhys Brock

Despite its recent lacklustre performance, the hipages (ASX:HPG) share price has at least one fan in broker Goldman Sachs.

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Share Market News

No savings at 50 and worried about retirement? I'd buy dividend shares for a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dividend shares today could lead to a growing passive income over the long run – even from…

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Resources Shares

Iron ore prices poised to hit US$180 next month: Westpac

| Brendon Lau

The Chinese government’s attempt to cool the iron ore price has not stopped some experts from predicting another surge as…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares for growth, income, and value investors

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares could be top options for investors looking for growth, income, and value shares...

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after Samarco update

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price will be on watch today after the release of an update on its…

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⏸️ Investing

Robinhood phenomenon lures Gen Z and Millennial investors, but will it continue?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Robinhood phenomenon has surged in 2020, with young investors leading the charge. We shine a light on the reasons…

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Technology Shares

The NBN is finally finished. Is Telstra (ASX:TLS) waiting in the wings?

| Sebastian Bowen

The National Broadband Network (NBN) is finally finished. Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:T LS) might buy it back and…

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Share Market News

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price on watch following major announcements

| Aaron Teboneras

The BrainChip (ASX: BRN) share price is on watch today as it comes out of a trading halt on the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Got cash to invest? Here are 3 ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have some cash to invest? There are 3 ASX shares in this article that look compelling to buy…

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Share Market News

Why the BSA (ASX:BSA) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BSA Limited (ASX: BSA) share price is on watch this morning on news the company has secured a major…

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Investing Strategies

What to do when your shares are heavily shorted

| Tony Yoo

If the professionals are betting against you, how should you react? Panic? Hide in a hole? Fight? Here's some advice.

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Share Market News

Why the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after announcing an acquisition...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 of the best ASX healthcare shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this ASX healthcare share could be the ones to buy in 2021 and beyond...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share look set to yield generous dividends in 2021...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends 0.7% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended the day higher by 0.7%. Challenger Ltd’s (ASX:CGF) share price rose 4.5% after an…

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Cheap Shares

2 dirt cheap ASX shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are as expensive as Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN). Here are some value options to…

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Speculative

2 exciting small cap ASX tech shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) and this ASX small cap tech share have been named as shares to buy. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Are these the 2 best ASX shares to buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

As 2020 draws to a close, investors looking to end the year with a bang are seeking out the best…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields over 7% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares on offer today with a grossed-up…

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Share Market News

With the ASX tipped to outperform in 2021, shares in this sector could rocket

| Bernd Struben

In a year dominated by the pandemic and unprecedented stimulus spending, are ASX shares over or undervalued heading into 2021?

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