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Share Market News

Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) share price on watch after earnings halve due to a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) update

| James Mickleboro

The Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX:SM1) share price could be hammered on Monday after halving its FY 2021 guidance due to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Got cash to invest? Here are 2 ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares could be interesting ideas to consider if you have cash to invest. One of the picks…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the Hipages (ASX:HPG) share price could be going 36% higher from here

| James Mickleboro

The Hipages Group Holdings Limited (ASX:HPG) share price has been tipped to jump notably higher from here by a leading…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 top ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX dividend shares could be top options for income investors today...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Retirement

Buy these ASX blue chip shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) and this ASX blue chip share could be top options for a retirement portfolio....

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Share Market News

Why today's top stock picks could soar in 2021

| Peter Stephens

The low prices of today’s top stock picks could mean they offer capital appreciation potential in 2021 and in the…

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Growth Shares

2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy for 2021 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX growth share could be the ones to buy for strong returns in 2021 and beyond...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Value Investing

Stock market crash 2020: how I'd capitalise on a rare chance to get rich

| Peter Stephens

The 2020 stock market crash could provide a buying opportunity in my opinion. It could improve an investor’s long-term outlook.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects rates to stay low until at least 2023. But don't worry, these dividend shares offer…

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Growth Shares

3 recovery ASX shares to buy for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The three ASX shares in this article are poised to benefit from a recovery from COVID-19. One of those ideas…

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How to invest

How useful is the P/E ratio in assessing ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some do's and don'ts when it comes to using the popular metric, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, to assess…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

4 rock-solid ASX dividend shares to buy for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The four ASX dividend shares in this article have proven to be reliable income options. One of the picks is…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 great ASX shares in this article could be worth watching for the long-term. One of the picks is…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here's how Nuix (ASX:NXL) and these recent IPOs are performing since listing

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) and these ASX shares have been performing since completing their IPOs...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX blue chip share could be top options for income investors next week...

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price in 2020?

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price has been on a rollercoaster ride in 2020. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why I'd invest money in the best shares at cheap prices to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in the best shares while they trade at low prices could lead to impressive returns over the long…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares instead of term deposits

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend offers a vastly superior yield to term deposits. Here's what you need to know...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I'll find the best dividend stocks for 2021

| Peter Stephens

Buying dividend shares with high yields, affordable payouts and long-term growth potential could be a sound income investing strategy, in…

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Growth Shares

4 leading ASX growth shares to buy for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The four ASX growth shares in this article could be solid buys for the long-term, including EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML).

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into over $250,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$20,000 investments in Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and two other ASX shares in 2010 would have made you wealthy...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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How to invest

How to invest in US shares in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

How does an ASX investor buy popular US shares like Apple or Amazon.com? Here are some different ways to invest…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 reasons why Brickworks (ASX:BKW) shares are a compelling idea

| Tristan Harrison

There are at least three reasons why Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) shares are compelling as an investment option.

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Share Market News

The Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is flat today despite announcement

| Daniel Ewing

The Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price has stalled despite the company revealing the US radiology company behinds its major contract renewal.

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Share Market News

Why the Hills (ASX:HIL) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hills Ltd (ASX: HIL) share price is falling today following an announcement on the company’s impairment plans as well…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 1.2% on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by around 1.2% today. The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price fell around…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls on sale of its US bricks business

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price lost ground on Friday after it announced the sale of its US joint…

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Share Fallers

Not even this could stop the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price dropped lower on Friday despite the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares for 2021's zero interest rate world

| Bernd Struben

With Australia's interest rates effectively zero – or even negative – ASX dividend shares are in the spotlight for 2021.

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Share Market News

Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) share price soars to new all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ) share price is reaching a new all-time high today following an announcement it…

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Resources Shares

UBS unveils its latest ASX "buy" idea for 2021

| Brendon Lau

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) share price is surging higher after it became the latest "buy" idea from UBS.

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Share Market News

US fundie predicts 25% share market gain in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we be seeing a 25% gain for US shares or the ASX 200 next year in 2021? This US…

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Share Market News

Tyro (ASX:TYR) on notice for illegal acts

| Tony Yoo

The payment fintech company sent more than 150,000 illegal messages over email and SMS. Now it's submitted to a court-enforceable…

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Share Market News

Why is the Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price sliding 6%?

| Daniel Ewing

The Integrated Research share price is falling lower today after the company provided an update on its earnings for the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is still down materially from its high. Is this a buying…

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