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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Looking for some big dividend yields? Check out these shares...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were among the biggest movers today

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at 3 ASX shares that attracted a lot of attention today...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin slammed as "least favourite asset for investment"

| Bernd Struben

The notorious volatility of cryptocurrencies is on display today, with most major cryptos spiralling sharply lower.

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BNPL shares

The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is up 4,000% in the past year

| Sebastian Bowen

4,000% in the past 12 months? That's the increase long term IOUpay shareholders have enjoyed.

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Share Gainers

Why the WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price stormed 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech company going to outperform expectations in FY 2021?

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors were buying last week

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors till can;t seem to leave AMC shares alone...

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Motley Fool Media

Takeovers, credit cards and an AAA credit rating confirmation. Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Hear from Scott on the latest economic news, including Aussie credit card spending and ASX takeover talks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Evolve (ASX:EVO) share price dips lower on trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The childcare centre operator has had a bumpy road in 2021.

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price among the ASX 200's top performers of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

Here's a closer look at Boral's growth this year.

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Share Market News

2 excellent ASX tech shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares have large market opportunities to grow into in the future...

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Share Market News

BetMakers and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Demand was strong for these ASX shares last week...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price is jumping 10% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer is shining brightly today...

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Bank Shares

What's happening with CBA (ASX:CBA) shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Flush with more cash than they're required to hold, Australia's big 4 banks are back in the limelight.

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Healthcare Shares

What's been happening with the Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in healthcare company Sigma have been trending downwards lately. Let's take a look.

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ETFs

2 good ETFs that might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs can be a really good way to invest, like Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.

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Motley Fool Media

A big week of data — and high hopes for the ASX. Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Numbers, numbers everywhere! From payroll numbers to credit card spending, here's a look at the big economic week ahead.

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Broker Notes

Best ASX value buys for the commodities supercycle

| Brendon Lau

Those hunting for ASX share bargains that are leveraged to the commodities boom should be looking at this sector instead.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, ASX Ltd, Galaxy, & Imugene shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a disappointing day for these four ASX shares...

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Capital Raising

Why the Ora Banda (ASX:OBM) share price is sinking 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner's share are continuing to fall this year...

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Healthcare Shares

The Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is stumbling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The pharmaceutical company's shares are losing ground. Let's look at its new contract award.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price has gained 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The company's shares are up today, as is the number of people using its platform.

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Share Gainers

Why the MNF (ASX:MNF) share price is racing higher again today

| James Mickleboro

This technology company's shares are rising again on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company has doubled in value over the last 12 months. Here's why the gains may not be…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares that brokers reckon might be dividend traps

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX dividend shares could be an income trap in 2022 and beyond?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The battle for Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) shares isn't over yet!

| Bernd Struben

With institutional investors increasingly interested in agricultural assets, the competition for Vitalharvest is heating up.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mad Paws (ASX:MPA) share price wagging its tail on acquisition news

| Mitchell Lawler

Barking with joy following acquisition...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX 200 shares with exposure to cloud computing

| Kerry Sun

COVID-19 has accelerated the demand for cloud services.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is marching higher today

| Bernd Struben

While the world is focused on COVID, the search for better cancer treatments continues apace.

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Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, Contact Energy, EML, & OM Holdings are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

S&P Global gives ASX bank shares the thumbs up

| James Mickleboro

The big four banks are in favour with this ratings agency...

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Motley Fool Media

The mining boom is digging us out of recession, but where to for the BHP share price?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The ties that bind: a closer look at our booming resources sector and its impact on the economy.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could this be the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender?

| Brooke Cooper

El Salvador plans to increase its population's financial freedom by naming Bitcoin an official currency

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Energy Shares

The AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) old dog with green new tricks

| Mitchell Lawler

AGL Energy has green plans for Liddell power station...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Superloop (ASX:SLC) shares remain halted amid cap raise and acquisition

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares won't be going anywhere until tomorrow after it revealed a $100 million capital raising and telco acquisition.

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Capital Raising

Why the National Storage (ASX:NSR) share price is frozen

| Aaron Teboneras

The self-storage operator announced some big news today...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) just made it a bit more expensive to buy a house with higher interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac is the latest bank to increase the interest rate for potential buyers.

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How to invest

Is the ASX 200's stellar 2021 performance normal?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the ASX 200's stellar 2021 performance normal?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: Tech shares rise, Ansell names new CEO

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the market on Tuesday...

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Energy Shares

Ampol (ASX:ALD) partners with startup developing hydrogen power banks

| Brooke Cooper

Ampol's newest partner is delivering hydrogen energy solutions.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are recommending investors sell these ASX shares...

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