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Share Market News

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

| Ken Hall

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is one to watch this morning after the Aussie investment group's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 blue chip ASX shares to buy for 2021

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and this ASX blue chip share could be great options for investors in 2021. Here's why they are…

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These were 2 of the worst performing IPOs of 2020

| Lina Lim

These two ASX initial public offerings (IPOs) have flunked right from the get-go. Here's a closer look at the companies…

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US Congress finally confirms more stimulus. Higher markets to follow?

| Sebastian Bowen

The US Congress has just agreed on another round of stimulus measures, including direct cash payments. How will this affect…

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Why the Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price could be one to watch today

| James Mickleboro

The Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after making a big acquisition in Sydney...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy for 2021

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and this ASX tech share have been rated as buys. Here's what you need to know...

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Why shares are less risky now than 30 years ago

| Tony Yoo

Tesla is now as big as 8 biggest petrol car makers and Afterpay is larger than Coles. How can this…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to buy that are growing rapidly

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article are growing really quickly. One of those stocks is Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP), but…

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Share Market News

New BNPL enters ASX: How it promises to be different

| Tony Yoo

There's another buy now, pay later provider on the market. Here's how it's different from Afterpay, straight from the co-founder's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares with huge fully franked yields

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and this ASX dividend shares are expected to pay generous dividends in FY 2021...

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The City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price has been tipped to jump 21% higher from here

| James Mickleboro

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price rocketed higher on Monday but has been tipped to go even further...

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Here's why the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price continued its positive run and hit a new record high on Monday...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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US "mum and pop" investors leaving the pros in the dust in 2020 stock rally

| Brendon Lau

Retail investors in the US are shaping up to be better stock pickers than the professionals during the COVID‐19 rebound…

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Why the McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price could charge higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The McPherson's Ltd (ASX:MCP) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday following an after market update today...

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3 top ASX retail shares for your 2021 portfolio

| Bernd Struben

It's time to put 2020 behind us and look ahead to 2021. Here's why these 3 ASX 200 retail shares…

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ASX 200 ends slightly down

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell slightly on Monday. One highlight was the City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) acquisition of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price surged 4% higher today

| Ken Hall

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) share price has lifted 4.1% higher in today's trade after an early morning market…

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Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is down slightly, despite a positive announcement today about its subsidiary Ventia…

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Best Shares

5 top ASX cannabis shares in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

We take a closer look at the 5 top ASX cannabis shares in 2020 and how they delivered for shareholders…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here's why this fundie thinks City Chic (ASX:CCX) is an attractive ASX share

| Tristan Harrison

City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX) is a good ASX share according to this fundie. This article will explain why, including its…

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Why the Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price surged 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Weebit Nano (ASX: WBT) share price was surging today after the company announced it will file two new patents…

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Share Fallers

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is sinking 6% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has come under pressure on Monday. Here's what you need to know...

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Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is jumping higher

| Ken Hall

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price has been jumping higher today after the company's latest R&D update for…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the WhiteHawk (ASX:WHK) share price has rocketed 26% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WhiteHawk Ltd (ASX:WHK) share price is rocketing 26% higher on Monday. Here's what you need to know...

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What does China have to do with the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been sliding. We look into what China could have to…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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International Stock News

What will happen when Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) joins the S&P 500 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) will officially join the United States' S&P 500 Index tonight. Here's how that works and…

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Why the Allegra (ASX:AMT) share price is rocketing 20% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Allegra Orthopaedics Ltd (ASX: AMT) share price is surging today after the company announced an update on its flagship…

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Under attack! Why the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price is down 9%

| Sebastian Bowen

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price is under fire today after a new short-seller attack. Here's the latest…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) share price jumped over 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is driving the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price over 7% higher on Monday...

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Technology Shares

The most crazy ASX chart of 2020

| Regan Pearson

From AfterPay (ASX:APT) to the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price, we look at one chart that sums up the year: ASX…

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Why the Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price just soared 12% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vmoto Ltd (ASX: VMT) share price is soaring today. This comes after the company announced a profit guidance for…

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Why the Think Childcare (ASX:TNK) share price is up 2% today

| Bernd Struben

Childcare owner and operator, Think Childcare's share price is climbing higher today, up 2%. We take a look at why…

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Share Fallers

Why Elixinol Global, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, & WiseTech shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price falls 4% despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The iCandy (ASX: ICI) share price has dropped 3.7% today, despite a partnership announcement to launch into China. Let's take…

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Why the Elixinol Global (ASX:EXL) share price is getting smoked today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) share price is being smashed today, down 14.3%. Here's why this ASX cannabis company…

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ASX 200 down 0.4%: NIB jumps, a2 Milk rebounds, WiseTech sinks lower

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Here's how rich Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares have made shareholders

| Sebastian Bowen

How rich have Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares made their shareholders exactly? Here is a breakdown of this FOMO-inducing question…

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The Pensana (ASX:PM8) share price shot up 14% higher today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Pensana share price is rocketing higher in morning trade. Here's why investors are buying shares in the rare earths…

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