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Share Market News

Why ASX banks are licking their lips right now

| Tony Yoo

CBA, NAB report surge in real estate activity, while an industry expert predicts a 25% increase in property transactions next…

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Growth Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

If you’ve got some cash to invest, then you could consider the 3 ASX shares in this article including A2…

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Share Gainers

Wesfarmers and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better this week. Here's why....

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX shares that keep growing their dividends every year

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX shares in this article keep growing their dividends every year including Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co.…

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX tech shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX tech shares could be great options for investors in 2021...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

This article is about 3 ASX growth shares that are worth monitoring for your portfolio including Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and this ASX dividend share offer investors attractive yields...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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How to invest

With the high Aussie dollar, is now a good time to buy US shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie dollar is trading at a 2-year high. Does this mean its a good time to buy US-listed shares…

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Share Market News

Sheffield (ASX:SFX) share price whizzes 34% higher, hitting 52-week-high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sheffield (ASX: SFX) share price hit a 52-week high today after the company gained approval for a joint venture…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares rated as buys by fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Fundie NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities (ASX:NAC) has discussed three ASX shares that are rated as a buy including Objective Corporation (ASX:OCL).

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Share Market News

Why Meteoric Resources (ASX:MEI) share price is soaring 6% higher

| Bernd Struben

Bucking the wider falling market, Meteoric Resources' share price has surged up 6.35% today. We take a look at why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls on Tuesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price rose after a partnership with Harvey Norman Holdings…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) budget flights to exceed pre-COVID levels by March

| Tony Yoo

With a new monopoly, Jetstar is putting on so many domestic flights that it'll soon be flying more than it…

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International Stock News

This is Jeff Bezos's most important investing lesson

| Jeremy Bowman

It's got nothing to do with numbers, technology, or disruption.

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Share Market News

Why the Cardiex (ASX:CDX) share price, up 73% in 2020, is gaining again today

| Bernd Struben

The CardieX share price is up 73% so far in 2020. And it's up another 2% in afternoon trading. We…

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Share Gainers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is now up 96% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price continued its remarkable run and surged 9% higher today. This means it is now…

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Share Market News

Why the Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price is rocketing up 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC) share price is surging today following a research agreement with Monash University for combating COVID-19.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Creso Pharma and Nuix were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors are buying

| Sebastian Bowen

AirBnB Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) were amongst the US shares that ASX investors were buying last…

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is leaping higher today

| Bernd Struben

The DroneShield share price is leaping higher today, up nearly 3%, even as the All Ordinaries slides lower. We take…

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International Stock News

Can Tesla Q4 production meet soaring demand?

| Danny Vena

Musk cites "high-class problem" of demand being higher than production.

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Share Fallers

Cannabis share Althea (ASX:AGH) sinks 11% on capital raising and Aphria selldown

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price sank as much as 11% this morning after returning from a trading…

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Share Market News

Why the Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price is on the rise after the company announced it has received new customer…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Will China's trade war torpedo the Rio, Fortescue and BHP share prices?

| Bernd Struben

China's trade ructions with Australia show few signs of abating. Will the trade war torpedo the Rio, Fortescue and BHP…

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Share Market News

Magellan (ASX:MFG) launches new ETF offerings

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG) has just launched a new range of 'Core' ETFs. Here's a breakdown of the new…

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Share Gainers

Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after the release of an operational update this morning...

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International Stock News

Amazon's driverless electric vehicle is coming

| Howard Smith

Autonomous vehicle start-up, Zoox, was acquired by Amazon in June 2020.

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Share Gainers

Why Amaysim, Orocobre, Pacific Smiles, & Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Downer (ASX:DOW) share price edges higher on divestment news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Downer Limited (ASX: DOW) share price is edging higher today after the company announced the divestment of its WA…

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) buyout makes ACCC anxious

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket giant's acquisition of food services company is now under a cloud over watchdog concerns about how it could…

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Share Market News

SILK Laser (ASX:SLA) share price up 6% after completing IPO

| James Mickleboro

The SILK Laser Australia Limited (ASX:SLA) share price has completed its IPO and hit the ASX boards this morning. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: APRA removes bank dividend restrictions, Fortescue slides, Zip higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Althea, Altium, Fortescue, & Retail Food Group are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

Forget oil stocks: Renewable energy stocks are better long-term buys

| Matthew DiLallo

Even in a best-case scenario, oil's best days appear to be in the rearview mirror.

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Share Market News

What would more stimulus mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have surged in 2020 but what would more stimulus mean for share…

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Share Market News

Forget gold: I'd buy today's top stock picks to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Today’s top stock picks could offer superior returns than gold over the long run, in my opinion. They could help…

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Share Market News

APRA removes dividend restrictions for the banks

| James Mickleboro

APRA has told Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the rest of the big four banks that they will no…

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price dips following joint-venture agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) share price is on watch after the bank announced a joint-venture…

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