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Share Market News

Why is the Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price halted?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares have been in a trading halt before yesterday's session.

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Share Market News

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price sinks 8% on quarterly results

| Aaron Teboneras

The buy-now, pay-later provider is set to finish the week in the red

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Record Highs

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price hits another record high after quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Mineral Resources share price has hit a new record high every week for the past eight weeks!

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International Stock News

3 investing mistakes to avoid in your 30s

| James Brumley

This time in life is key to setting you up for long-term success.

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Share Gainers

Why the BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price is storming 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares have now doubled since their IPO...

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International Stock News

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) share price drops 7% despite growth

| Mitchell Lawler

Amazon falls on its latest quarter results...

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Motley Fool Media

Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price booms, IRESS gets a takeover offer. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott looks at a takeover bid for software company IRESS and how BNPL player Z1P just keeps bouncing back.

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls as Seven wins takeover and outs chair

| Brooke Cooper

Control of Boral has been passed to Seven Group and the changes have already begun...

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Share Market News

Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price jumps 9% to multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager was on form during the second quarter...

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is dropping on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast share price continues to slide...

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International Stock News

3 ways Netflix can make gaming work –and 1 way it can't

| Taylor Weldon

Big tech companies have a track record of failing in gaming, but Netflix's free-to-play mobile games could be different.

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Share Fallers

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price crashes 8% on $2.2bn charge and FY 2022 guidance

| James Mickleboro

This energy company's shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price has only gained 10% in 5 years. But have the dividends paid off?

| Aaron Teboneras

We do the math to see if it has been worth investing in ANZ shares over the long term...

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BNPL shares

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

| Kerry Sun

Afterpay typically reports on the last week of August. Here's what to look out for.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price on watch after company's quarterly update

| Marc Sidarous

The company's cash position decreased by $8.5 million in the quarter

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⏸️ Dividend Yields

Should you buy CBA (ASX:CBA) shares in July 2021 for the dividend yield?

| Aaron Teboneras

Australia's largest bank is set to report its dividend next month.

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch as ASIC starts legal action

| Tony Yoo

The corporate regulator is suing the finance giant in the Federal Court, accusing it of charging customers who had already…

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Energy Shares

Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price falls on $7m funding for EV fast charging

| Brooke Cooper

Ampol has received $7 million to put towards building electric vehicle fast-charging stations across Australia

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International Stock News

Why the Tesla share price jumped 5% on Thursday

| Rich Smith

Might Tesla soon sell a $20,000 electric vehicle?

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price on watch after announcing $2.5bn buy-back

| James Mickleboro

The recent lockdowns aren't stopping this banking giant from returning capital to shareholders...

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price on watch after NBN news

| Tristan Harrison

The Telstra share price is on watch on NBN news.

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Travel Shares

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

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a tough financial year for Qantas. Here's what might come of it.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| Ken Hall

What lies ahead for the Aussie wealth manager in August?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) shares? Here is its FY 2021 result preview

| James Mickleboro

It has been a terrible 12 months for this infant formula company...

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Dividend Investing

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price under spotlight with BIG FY21 dividend forecast

| Tristan Harrison

The Fortescue share price is on watch for its expected large FY21 dividend.

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Cryptocurrencies

3 reasons why new 'Britcoin' will drive Bitcoin higher

| Tony Yoo

Will the new UK cryptocurrency bring down decentralised currencies? One expert reckons it will actually have the opposite effect.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these dividend shares highly...

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Share Market News

Is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Sezzle share price is one to think about after a recent decline.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 end a solid week on a positive note?

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX 200 dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these dividend shares highly...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Share Market News

Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price on watch after mixed Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This meal kit company's growth is slowing...

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Share Market News

Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price slumps on quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

It wasn't a great day for Race Oncology shares. We take a look at what the pharmaceutical company announced

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price struggles amid NZ duopoly concerns

| Mitchell Lawler

Regulatory concerns weigh on the Woolworths share price on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Fortescue up, Airtasker climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today, with Fortescue’s quarterly update capturing headlines.

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Share Market News

Venturex (ASX:VXR) share price continues its strong run, up 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are looking to end the week on a strong note.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price good value ahead of earnings season?

| James Mickleboro

Are this banking giant's shares good value?

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price rises on Macquarie's IPO review verdict

| Brooke Cooper

Macquarie has reportedly conducted an internal review into Nuix's float, finding nothing out of the ordinary

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Financial Shares

Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price rocketed 9% today

| Marc Sidarous

A 234% increase in revenue is seeing investors rush to the non-bank lender.

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Share Market News

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price flying 14% higher on funding update

| Nikhil Gangaram

What was announced in the funding update?

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