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Earnings Results

Ava Risk (ASX:AVA) share price jumps 14% on strong FY21 profit growth & capital return

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Ava Risk's shares...

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Bank Shares

Australia's rising delta recession risk could hit these ASX 200 shares badly

| Brendon Lau

Don't underestimate the risk of a recession in fortress Australia, which could leave many ASX 200 shares vulnerable in its…

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International Stock News

4 reasons Facebook is a compelling buy

| Justin Pope

Facebook could be the technology giant you need in your portfolio.

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price rises amid Amazon's BNPL move

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay shares are off to a great start this week...

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Earnings Results

Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price climbs on record result

| Mitchell Lawler

The online beauty retailer posts a glamorous debut full-year result for FY21...

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Earnings Results

Liberty (ASX:LFG) share price gains on FY21 earnings

| Brooke Cooper

The market is responding well to Liberty's full year results.

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Share Market News

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price jumps 6% on surging revenue

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are rebounding after this month's selloff...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Invictus (ASX:IVZ) share price opened 7% higher this morning

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Invictus share price has had a stellar year thus far, storming 170% since the start of 2021.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Fortescue result and dividend impress, Altium sinks

| James Mickleboro

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

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Earnings Results

Booktopia (ASX:BKG) share price sinks 7% despite 125% EBITDA growth in FY21

| Zach Bristow

Booktopia shares are on the move down despite a robust FY21 performance.

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Earnings Results

Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price fails to fly despite 230% revenue growth in FY21

| Kerry Sun

Tesserent shares are flat in morning trade on Monday despite a robust FY21 performance.

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Share Gainers

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are starting the week strongly...

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend has doubled to record levels

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has rewarded shareholders with a massive dividend.

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Earnings Results

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price rallies 4% on bumper earnings

| Kerry Sun

The Aussie Broadband share price has tripled since listing on the ASX in October last year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price slips following denied betting licence

| Brooke Cooper

Pointsbet's plan to break into Arizona's online sports betting market have hit a wall.

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Earnings Results

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price slides despite 141% EBITDA growth in FY21

| Zach Bristow

Freedom Foods shares are falling in early trade on Monday after a robust FY21 performance.

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Share Fallers

Why the BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price is crashing 13% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BlueBet share price is under pressure on Monday...

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Motley Fool Media

Planes flying by Christmas? And worrying signs from retailers. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott Phillips takes a temperature check on the ASX retail sector and looks to the skies ahead with Qantas

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Share Market News

Temple and Webster (ASX:TPW) share price jumps 13% as revenue soars

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's the details from Temple and Webster's FY21 results...

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Share Fallers

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price wobbles as profit slumps 429%

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie casino operator are edging higher on Monday morning

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Earnings Results

Why Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price jumped when losses deepened

| Brendon Lau

The company's shares are rallying after it unveiled a big jump in revenue but also a big loss.

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Earnings Results

Nuix (ASX: NXL) share price down on realised FY21 guidance

| Brooke Cooper

Nuix's revenue has met the company's most recent FY21 guidance.

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Earnings Results

InvoCare (ASX:IVC) share price jumps 9% after reporting strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare share price is on form on Monday...

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Resources Shares

Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price rockets 10% after acquisition update

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the lithium development company are on the move in early trade on Monday.

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Earnings Results

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price sinks 10% despite 179% profit surge in FY21

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare company had a very strong year...

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Earnings Results

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price on watch following 117% NPAT increase

| Aaron Teboneras

Another outstanding performance by the company could set the tone for Fortescue shares today...

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form right now...

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Share Gainers

Why the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is up 27% in August

| Ken Hall

Domino's shareholders are enjoying a hot and tasty treat this month.

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Capital Raising

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price on watch amid $350m capital raising

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie financial group will be in focus today

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Broker Notes

2 small-cap ASX shares pushing through lockdown pain

| Tony Yoo

There are gems to be found outside the usual ASX names that you always hear. Here are 2 that the…

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Earnings Results

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price on watch after hitting guidance and upgrading outlook

| James Mickleboro

Altium had a strong second half and expects the positive form to continue in FY 2022...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: A mixed bag of earnings dominates ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares I like from reporting season: expert

| Tony Yoo

Are all the financial results making your head explode? One professional has broken down the performance -- and potential --…

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Growth Shares

Why Zip (ASX:Z1P) and this fantastic ASX growth share could be buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be in the buy zone...

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares offer generous yields...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another busy day for the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch closely

| James Mickleboro

Check out these small cap ASX shares...

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ETFs

2 top ETFs for ASX investors in September

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs are highly rated for a reason...

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Bank Shares

How has the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price performed against the banking sector in August?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's see how Westpac's performance compares to its ASX banking brethren this month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Crown (ASX:CWN) share price lifted last time the company reported

| Ken Hall

How have the casino operator's shares reacted in recent earnings seasons?

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