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Record Highs

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price hits new all-time high on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the iron ore major are ripping into record highs this week.

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Share Market News

Own Santos (ASX:STO) shares? What to look out for this reporting season

| Zach Bristow

Here's what's on the radar for the oil and gas producer.

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is up 7% in a month

| Nikhil Gangaram

There are several reasons that have propelled the share price.

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Share Market News

Prescient Therapeutics (ASX:PTX) share price flat after trial success news

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the clinical stage oncology company have clawed back some ground after falling in early trade this morning

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BlueScope & OZ Minerals updates impress

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Gainers

Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price jumps 14% on solid earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

This healthcare software provider has delivered solid results today...

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Share Market News

Why the Hastings (ASX:HAS) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is set for big things in the coming years.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Travel Shares

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price gained 3% on Tuesday morning

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas is among the ASX travel shares gaining today...

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Healthcare Shares

Japara (ASX:JHC) share price soars 18% on takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

Japara's board is recommending shareholders vote in favour of a takeover offer.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares reporting strong growth

| Tristan Harrison

Both Temple & Webster and Volpara are growing strongly.

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Share Fallers

Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price dives 16% after first-half results

| Kerry Sun

Shares in Freelancer are sinking today following the release of the company's 1H21 results. Here are the details

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Resources Shares

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are expecting more mergers and acquisitions in the months ahead.

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Share Market News

Why the BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price hit a record high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The steel producer is poised to impress investors this earnings season...

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Share Fallers

Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price slides 7% after successful $110 million capital raising

| Kerry Sun

A successful capital raising is dragging the Dubber share price lower on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is racing 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This biotech company is helping fight the Delta strain of COVID-19...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price falls amid reports of ACCC's concerns

| Brooke Cooper

The ACCC is reportedly keeping an eye on the liquor, hotel, and gambling giant's growth strategy.

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Financial Shares

Here's how the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price has performed against the financial sector

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Macquarie compares to its financial sector peers so far this year.

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Earnings Results

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price charges 7% higher on strong FY 2021 result

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer had another strong 12 months...

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Share Gainers

Why the OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is jumping 10% on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

This copper producer had a strong second quarter...

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Share Gainers

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price rises on solid Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This energy producer is performing in line with expectations in FY 2021...

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Motley Fool Media

Lynas share price soars, BHP and Rio on watch, A2 on the naughty list. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Lynas delighted shareholders with a surge in volume and sales, BHP closed at new highs, A2 Milk's China woes continue…

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Record Highs

July has been a great month for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are travelling higher of late...

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price on watch following spin-off IPO update

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium producer is one step closer to spinning off its battery metals projects

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Financial Shares

Here's why the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price is up 27% so far in 2021

| Aaron Teboneras

The insurance group's shares appear to be making something of a comeback in 2021.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is down 35% in 5 years. But have the dividends paid off?

| Brooke Cooper

We've done the math so you don't have to.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Plumbing, health, tech: 3 ASX shares to buy for instant diversification

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: The Montgomery Fund's Joseph Kim reveals how diversified his fund is with companies from all walks…

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Financial Shares

Own IAG (ASX:IAG) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| Ken Hall

Here's some of what investors will be watching for the Aussie insurer in August.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares are growing strongly...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that many brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp and Monash IVF are two ASX shares that a few brokers like.

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New ASX share buy ideas
BNPL shares

Could it be time to consider buying Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Afterpay a buy today?

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares that could be buys in August

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are highly rated right now...

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Medibank (ASX:MPL) shares in July for the dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Medibank a dividend buy today?

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Industrials Shares

Why has the Brickworks share price rocketed up 50% in the last year?

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks shares have performed strongly over the last 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are growing at a solid rate...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with BIG dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares have big dividend yields. One of them is Nick Scali.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Up 70%, the Conico (ASX:CNJ) share price is breaking records today

| Aaron Teboneras

This mineral explorer is soaring to multi-year highs after announcing positive drill results.

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after asset sale blow

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's asset sale took a blow today...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip ASX shares could be worth a look...

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