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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is trading lower following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Retail Shares

Aussie dollar breaking to new 30-month high will boost these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar surged to a fresh two and a half year high and is at a point that will…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price good value?

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price has been a positive performer this year. Is it still good value?

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Share Gainers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price pushes higher on Facebook deal

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is on the move on Friday after announcing a deal with social media…

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Capital Raising

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price shot up 18% in early trade today

| Ken Hall

The IGO Limited (ASX: IGO) share price has rocketed 18% higher today as it returns to trade after its $1.9…

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Share Fallers

Why this broker thinks it's time to buy Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares

| Rhys Brock

As state borders re-open to domestic tourism, this broker thinks it could be time to start buying Qantas Airways Limited…

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International Stock News

Facebook allegedly crossed a line in buying up the competition

| Evan Niu, CFA

The FTC and 46 attorneys general believe the social media specialist violated antitrust laws.

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Cheap Shares

How I'd turn cheap shares into a lasting income stream

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of cheap shares that have reliable and growing dividend payouts could lead to a lasting passive…

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Share Market News

ASX retail shares gear up for Christmas boom

| Miles Wu

Retail data suggests shoppers are going to spend up big over Christmas. Here are two ASX retail shares with both…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Could this be why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is underperforming?

| Lina Lim

Could this be why the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is down 50% from its August highs and…

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Share Market News

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price hits record all-time high, here's what brokers think

| Lina Lim

Here's what big brokers are thinking after the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price hit a record all-time…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch after terminating COVID-19 vaccine trial

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch today after it terminated trials of its COVID-19 vaccine...

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Share Market News

Australian ETFs just smashed multiple records

| Tony Yoo

Local exchange-traded funds (EFTs) are killing it at the moment. Here are the best performing funds right now.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX tech shares have been tipped as the ones to buy. Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and this ASX dividend share offer investors attractive yields in this low interest rate environment...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX shares you can buy today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares have been named as ones to buy right now. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

The 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price moves on shipment update

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price was on the move today following an update on a vital shipment.…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Immutep (ASX:IMM) shares blast up 60% on trial news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is up almsot 60% today after some pleasing results from the biopharma company's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops on Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped back on Thursday. The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price fell around 10% after an…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 outstanding blue chip ASX shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this ASX blue chip share could be ones to buy for 2021. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Why the Resource Development (ASX:RDG) share price is one to watch

| Bernd Struben

The Resource Development share price dropped 1.9% in the closing moments today in the wake of an acquisition announcement.

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Cheap Shares

Brokers just upgraded these two ASX stocks to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The market is in retreat today but there are two ASX stocks bucking the downtrend after getting upgraded by leading…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX shares rated as buys by fund managers

| Tristan Harrison

This article includes 3 ASX shares rated as buys by fund managers. One of those picks is discount shop Reject…

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Share Market News

Shriro (ASX:SHM) share price hits multi-year high today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) share price is rocketing higher today after the company released a positive trading update.

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Resources Shares

Broker upgrades the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price on game changing acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price could find favour with investors when it resumes trading after a broker upgraded…

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Share Market News

Strong growth potential for Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price: fundie

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Resources share price has soared 111% higher so far in 2020. But this fund manager sees more growth…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Fallers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price crashed 33% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price has crashed 33% lower on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price shoots 22% higher following takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) share price has had a wild day, spiking more than 20% before being placed…

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Share Market News

Why the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Renergen (ASX: RLT) share price is climbing 4.5% higher today after the company announced an innovative transport solution for…

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International Stock News

Better buy: Amazon vs. Peloton

| Jennifer Saibil

Amazon and Peloton are two high-growth companies with strong pandemic tailwinds.

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⏸️ Famous Investors

No savings at 40? I'd follow Warren Buffett's advice to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s long-term approach and buying high-quality stocks at low prices could lead to early retirement, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX tech share rally can run well into 2021

| Bernd Struben

Having had a stellar run in 2020, some analysts forecast that the ASX tech share rally is over. But these…

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Share Market News

WAM Global (ASX:WGB) share price jumps on dividend guidance

| James Mickleboro

The WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WGB) share price is storming higher today after providing guidance for its dividend in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sliding 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is falling 11% lower today after a disappointing trading update to the market.…

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Share Gainers

Why Asaleo Care, Fortescue, Perpetual, & Starpharma shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) faces class action lawsuit

| Sebastian Bowen

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) is now facing a classs action lawsuit, on top if its already massive pile…

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Share Market News

The two ASX stocks most impacted by the dangerous rise of the Aussie dollar

| Brendon Lau

The Aussie looks poised to push to new 28-month highs and that spells bad news for some of the most…

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International Stock News

Is Moderna stock a hold?

| Cory Renauer

An analyst downgrade put one of the year's top-performing stocks under pressure.

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