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Share Market News

The ASX sectors hardest hit by COVID-19 in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

ASX sectors such as travel and leisure have been hit hard by COVID. Here's a look at some ASX shares…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 1.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 1.4% today. The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price fell 1% after giving…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and this ASX dividend share offer yields above 4% at present. Here's what you need to know…

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3 small cap ASX shares to buy for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 small cap ASX shares in this article could make big returns in 2021 and beyond. One of those…

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⏸️ Investing

2020 ASX recap of the year we'll never forget

| Mitchell Lawler

2020 was one eventful year for investors and the world. We take a look at a handful of the significant…

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Growth Shares

4 of the best ASX shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) and these ASX shares could be among the best options for investors in 2021. Here's what you…

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Speculative

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch in 2021

| James Mickleboro

PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) and this ASX small cap share could be worth watching closely in 2021...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares to buy for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX dividend shares in this article could prove to be solid income ideas. One of those businesses is…

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⏸️ How to Invest

How I'd find the best shares to buy now

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on company fundamentals and assessing the outlook of specific industries may lead to finding the best shares to buy…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 newly listed ASX shares to watch in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) and this newly listed ASX share will be ones to watch in 2021. Here's what you need…

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International Stock News

Moderna's stock has surged 488% in 2020: Is it a buy for 2021?

| Sushree Mohanty

This smaller biotech company attracted a lot of attention in 2020, but is it still worth an investment?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX shares in this article could be good buys for 2021, one of those ideas is e-commerce business…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and these ASX shares as sells this month. Here's why they are bearish...

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 top ASX share picks for 2021 from NZ brokers

| Regan Pearson

Brokers in NZ are picking some surprising names to outperform in 2021, including fallen star A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Gainers

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price wobbles on $2.2 billion sale news

| Ken Hall

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is on the move in early trade after announcing a strategic sale…

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Share Market News

Here's how the S&P/ASX All Technology Index fared in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

How has the S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) fared in 2020 after debuting in March? Here are some of…

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Growth Shares

2 quality ASX growth shares to buy for 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX growth share could be top options for growth investors in 2021...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 exciting ASX mid cap tech shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) and this mid cap ASX tech share come highly rated. Here's what you need to know about…

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Share Market News

The one overlooked warning sign ASX investors should watch for in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The pieces are in place for ASX stocks to keep rallying into 2021, but there’s one risk factor that’s been…

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Share Market News

How does fiscal stimulus impact ASX share prices?

| Gretchen Kennedy

Join us as we assess how ASX share prices react to fiscal stimulus packages - from here and abroad.

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Share Fallers

Why BetMakers, Flight Centre, Monash IVF, & Sydney Airport are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Market News

Why the New Energy Solar (ASX:NEW) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The New Energy Solar Ltd (ASX: NEW) share price is climbing higher today following the company's decision to sell its…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.6%: Flight Centre sinks, big four banks lower, Ramelius jumps

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

As we bid farewell to 2020, don't miss this lesson…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We made it to the end of 2020! Just don't waste the lessons...

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Galaxy, Oil Search, & Ramelius shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday...

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

2 fantastic ETFs to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this popular ETF could be fantastic options for ASX investors in 2021...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

What happened to the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price in 2020?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a volatile year for the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price in 2020. Here's what you need to know about the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price has rocketed 415% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

he Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price has rocketed 415% higher in 2020. Here's why it is on fire this year...

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Resources Shares

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price slumped 33% in 2020

| Ken Hall

Why the Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price and other ASX oil and gas shares have been smashed in…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) share price will be on watch this morning following the launch of a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 tech ASX shares in this article could be worth buying for 2021, one of those picks is tech…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I'd make a growing passive income with cheap dividend stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap dividend stocks today could lead to a growing passive income in 2021 and in the long run, in…

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Share Fallers

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is down 18.5% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has been out of form in 2020 and is down 18.5% since the…

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International Stock News

The U.K. authorizes AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine for emergency supply

| Cory Renauer

The first authorization of its vaccine could be the only green light it receives for several months.

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Share Gainers

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is up 24% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price has been a strong performer in 2020 and has smashed the market...

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Share Gainers

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price has smashed the market in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price has been a positive performer in 2020 and is smashing the market...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Rain or shine for these 3 ASX agricultural shares

| Mitchell Lawler

These 3 agriculture focused ASX shares have had mixed results this year. We take a look at the performance and…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Smash term deposits with these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) and this ASX dividend share will help you beat the low interest rates on offer with term deposits...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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