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Why the A2 milk share price gained 38% in the first half of 2020

| Daniel Ewing

The A2 Milk share price has risen an impressive 38% this year. Let's take a look at what's driving these…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest your first $500 into ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Looking to invest your first $500 into the share market? Then you might want to consider Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares I'd love to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares that I’d love to buy right now for my portfolio. One pick is food-related REIT…

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Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares to buy and hold for the long term: Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps almost 2% today, Afterpay rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up almost 2% on higher confidence about the economy. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share…

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How to invest

The dangers of investing in managed funds

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investing in ASX managed funds instead of ETFs can be dangerous and why some funds are more equal…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy these blue chip ASX 200 shares this week

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and these ASX blue chip shares could be great long term investment options for Australian investors. Here's why...

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⏸️ How to Invest

3 things millennial investors should do in this ASX bull market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 things that I think millennial investors should do in the ASX share market in 2020. Instead of…

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Share Market News

Broker warns Afterpay and these ASX stocks are caught in an overcrowded trade

| Brendon Lau

There’s a risk that the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price could be trampled in a stampede during next month's…

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Share Market News

Stock of the day: Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price climbs 6% on clinical data

| Kate O'Brien

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price climbed 6% today following promising results from a trial of its osteoarthritis drug.

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Share Market News

Ansell and 1 other quality ASX 200 share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX 200 shares to potentially add to your share portfolio: Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP)…

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Retirement

3 outstanding ASX 200 shares for retirees to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these outstanding ASX 200 shares would be great options for retirees right now...

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Is the Xero share price heading to $100?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price hit $100? I believe Xero's growth and powerful tailwinds can and will…

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX growth shares I'll buy if the ASX crashes again

| Tristan Harrison

If the ASX crashes again I’ve got my targets picked out. I’d buy these 3 top ASX growth shares. One…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying TechnologyOne and this ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) and this ASX 200 share this month. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Senex Energy share price on the move after solid quarterly report

| Matthew Donald

The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) share price rose by as much as 8% today after releasing a positive quarterly…

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Growth Shares

4 excellent ASX growth shares to buy in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and these excellent ASX growth shares could be great options for investors in FY 2021. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why these are the top performing ASX 200 shares over the past year

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX 200 is down nearly 10% over the past year. But not all shares have been beaten down. Let's…

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Cheap Shares

Leading brokers pick the latest ASX 200 stocks to buy today

| Brendon Lau

Big ASX miners are in demand but there are other value buys outside of the sector. Here are the latest…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Instantly diversify your portfolio with these quality ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) to diversify...

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What history tells us about investing through COVID

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It seems strange to say, but at some future point we’ll forget most of the events of this current COVID…

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Share Market News

Amplia Therapeutics share price up 16% in 2 days as former Macquarie CEO takes substantial stake

| Chris Chitty

The Amplia Therapetics Ltd (ASX: ATX) share price has risen16% since Tuesday following an announcement that a former Macquarie CEO…

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Share Market News

Origin Energy share price flat on non-cash charge of $1.2 billion

| Matthew Donald

Origin Energy has announced a massive non-cash charge of between $1,160 million to $1,240 million as a result of the…

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Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares with stellar growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 emerging ASX tech shares with strong growth potential: Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) and Redbubble Ltd…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should you buy Webjet and these beaten down ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these beaten down ASX 200 shares right now? Here's what I would recommend...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, ELMO, Oil Search, & Paradigm shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) shares are two of four racing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Could Fortescue and BHP shares climb higher in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) shares hit a new all-time high today. Is there still room to climb in…

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Share Market News

1st Group share price storms 150% higher on Openpay partnership

| Nikhil Gangaram

The 1st Group Limited (ASX:1 ST) share price stormed more than 150% higher in early trade following its partnership with…

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Share Market News

What moved the Wesfarmers share price in June?

| Daniel Ewing

In this article we take a look at what caused the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price to grow an…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 1.3%: Big four banks drop lower, Afterpay up after U.S. update

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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This ASX share has surged 40% in 3 weeks

| Nikhil Gangaram

With fears of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic looming, this ASX share has surged more than 40% in…

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Share Fallers

Why De Grey, Openpay, Woodside, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why the Electro Optic Systems share price fell 16% in June

| Daniel Ewing

The Electro Optic Systems share price fell 16.6% in June. Here, we take a look at the factors that caused…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the Boral share price next to be hit by M&A action?

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price is in the spotlight as it's likely to be hit by corporate action…

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Share Fallers

Is the Southern Cross Media share price cheap right now?

| Ken Hall

The Southern Cross Media share price has taken a hammering and is down 80% this year but is it cheap…

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Share Gainers

Openpay share price on the move after record quarterly growth

| Ken Hall

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price surged to a new record high in early trade after a strong…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Zip Co share price bounces wildly following FY 2020 update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been very volatile on Wednesday following the release of its Q4 and…

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX medical device shares are making promising developments

| Kate O'Brien

Here are two ASX medical device shares with promising developments on products that save and improve the lives of patients.

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Matthew Donald

Investing in quality companies at attractive prices is crucial. Here are 3 ASX 200 shares I would buy and hold…

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