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International Stock News

Amazon to pay $61.7 million in FTC settlement over driver tips

| Rich Duprey

The e-commerce giant took the drivers' tips and used them itself.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price slips as royal commission extended

| Marc Sidarous

The 'Crown' jewel of the operation, the Melbourne casino, is back in the spotlight – and for all the wrong…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers think of these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price bounces back above $100

| Kerry Sun

Afterpay shares appear to be staging a comeback in June and are on the rise today...

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Industrials Shares

Why the AML3D (ASX:AL3) share price is soaring 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The advanced 3D parts manufacturer's shares received a welcomed boost today...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Good things happen to good companies

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A Friday reminder: When you find a winning company, guard it zealously. Because good businesses tend to make good things…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Altium, AVITA, & Domino's shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note...

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price is up more than 10% this week

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks is benefiting from the booming conditions for property.

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International Stock News

Tesla stock: Headed to $1,000?

| Daniel Sparks

Here's why this analyst thinks the growth stock could soar.

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Share Market News

Iress (ASX:IRE) share price tips lower despite positive update

| Kerry Sun

The company reveals a number of initiatives to drive its growth story and deliver improved shareholder returns

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.2%: Tech shares rise, Domino's expands

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful final day of the week for the ASX 200...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price is soaring 14%

| Marc Sidarous

Investors have reacted favourably to some positive news from the medical technology business.

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Share Gainers

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on broker upgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The BlueScope share price could be heading for new multi-year record highs if Macquarie is on the money.

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Healthcare Shares

Blue chip ASX healthcare share "really attractive": top analyst

| Bernd Struben

Everyone needs a good night's sleep. This company helps people achieve that.

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International Stock News

Why shares of Novavax crashed 37.7% in May

| Alex Carchidi

Delays frustrated investors.

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Retail Shares

Why the Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price just hit a record high

| Kerry Sun

A strong trading update sends the company's share price to a new all-time high.

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Share Fallers

The Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price has fallen 14% in the last 5 days

| Frank Tzimas

After hitting a record high in May, Imugene shares slid 14% this week. Let's take a look.

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Share Gainers

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price is rocketing 38% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is having a very strong finish to the week...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this graphite producer is on the rise on Friday...

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International Stock News

Moderna files for FDA approval of its COVID vaccine in teens

| Todd Campbell

The company hopes to secure Emergency Use Authorization for its vaccine in children ages 12 to 18.

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International Stock News

7 golden rules for crushing your crypto investments

| Isabelle Korman

Buying crypto is risky if you don't use the right tools. These trusted crypto hacks are what you've been missing.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price rises on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

This pizza chain operator's global expansion continues...

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Share Fallers

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price lower despite key new appointment

| James Mickleboro

AMP has named its new CEO of the key AMP Capital business...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares just got hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

These ASX shares could be facing come profit taking as we head to the financial year close after brokers downgraded…

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Bank Shares

Hot ASX sector with 'easily' 10% to 15% upside in coming months: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Stocks in this industry have climbed up since November -- but one fund manager reckons there are 'still legs'.

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How to invest

How many of your shares should make money?

| Tony Yoo

Do losses on the stock market feel like a dagger through your heart? Here's some advice on what to do.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises again, Domino's orders an acquisition, Premier sales boom

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose again today, with Domino’s making an acquisition.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles (ASX:COL) share price is down 10% this year

| Brooke Cooper

2021 hasn't been kind to the supermarket giant.

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Ask a Fund Manager

What I regret about my Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Sage Capital's Sean Fenton also reveals why everyday investors shouldn't expect perfection.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality ASX 200 shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Both Brickworks and Webjet are seeing a recovery. They could be quality picks.

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Travel Shares

SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price on watch after FY 2021 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This casino and resorts operator has returned to form in FY 2021...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares this broker likes

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker has named a couple of dividend shares that could be worth looking closely at...

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Broker Notes

How high can the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price climb?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares have doubled in value over the last 12 months...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the last day of trade before the long weekend...

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Growth Shares

Here are 2 mid cap ASX shares to watch closely

| James Mickleboro

These mid cap ASX shares could be worth watching closely...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 highly rated blue chip ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

There are many blue chip options for investors on the ASX. Are these among the best?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Extrapolation, contrarianism… and an investing short-cut

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Why buy when everyone else is excited and the share price is already sky-high? It can pay to be contrarian.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These 3 ASX shares were the most actively traded on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies had a busy day on the ASX boards.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Woolworths acquisition approved, Austal in rough waters

| Tristan Harrison

It was another day of growth for the ASX 200.

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Economy

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) expects RBA to act on low-interest rates earlier than planned

| Mitchell Lawler

Low interest rates might not be quite so low in a couple of years...

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