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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that could be worth looking at this weekend

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares might be interesting ideas to look at this weekend, including Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW).

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Retail Shares

Retail sales rose 1.1% in April, but some ASX retail shares are selling off in May

| Kerry Sun

Some ASX retailers are giving back share price gains seen last month...and some aren't.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price ends lower amid continuing China trade woes

| Brooke Cooper

One of the mining giant's senior execs is warning of the risk to the Aussie economy of ongoing trade tensions…

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Share Gainers

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price lifted higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) share price ended the day firmly in the green after announcing an outcome…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and this ASX blue chip share could be great options for investors right now...

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Share Gainers

The Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is set to mint a new rich lister

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cettire share price is set to mint a new young rich lister, after the company's shares surge to a…

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Resources Shares

The Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is dropping 4% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is down more than 4% following an underground incident. Here is what…

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 shares cashing in on the rising gold price this week

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX gold miners have had a great week, with the price of the yellow metal climbing.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Kogan sinks, EML soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today. The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price sank, but EML payments Ltd (ASX:EML)…

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX shares with long runways for growth

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and this fantastic ASX growth share have been named as buys by leading brokers...

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Bank Shares

What happened with the Commonwealth Bank share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

With the Commonwealth Bank share price trading near record highs, we look at what moved shares in the week gone…

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Share Fallers

Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price crashed 14% to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price was well and truly out of form on Friday. Here's why it crashed to…

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ETFs

Why this ASX ETF is trouncing the index today

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords is edging into positive territory, paring earlier losses. But one ASX ETF is up far more on…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are…

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) hikes interest rates. Is the RBA wrong?

| Sebastian Bowen

CommBank has just lifted interest rates on its fixed-loan products.

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ETFs

2 outstanding tech ETFs for ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this tech ETF could be great options for ASX investors...

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Resources Shares

Encounter (ASX:ENR) share price rockets 30% on BHP copper joint-project

| Marc Sidarous

BHP will run the new project with Encounter maintaining a 25% stake.

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Broker Notes

Here's 1 stock this fundie prefers over Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The Allan Gray Investment Forum held in Brisbane on Wednesday gave an alternative to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA)…

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Healthcare Shares

2 quality ASX healthcare shares this leading broker rates highly

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and this ASX healthcare share are highly rated and could be in the buy zone now...

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Dividend Investing

Are ASX dividend ETFs worth investing in for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it worth investing in ASX dividend ETFs like the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)? There's never…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price has halved from its all-time highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The e-tailer was a major beneficiary of the pandemic but has fallen from grace in recent times.

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Share Gainers

3 top-performing ASX shares this week

| Kerry Sun

Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) and Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) are among some of the best performing ASX shares this…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Make up for lost time…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A dollar saved today has the same potential future yearly gain for all of us.

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International Stock News

Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: Which is the better buy?

| Jason Hawthorne

Transparency and momentum tip the scales in favor of one cryptocurrency.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price is frozen. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The beaten down food company's shares are halted pending further news regarding a capital raising.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Kogan, Nufarm, & Red 5 shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday...

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Industrials Shares

Why the Cimic share price (ASX:CIM) is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group share price is rising during early afternoon trade after announcing the issuance of Eurobonds. Here are the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is up 10% this week

| Kerry Sun

A resurgence in buy now, pay later shares and a tech index comeback could be helping the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Market News

Should ASX investors be fearful of greed in the face of inflation?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are turning their attention to the potential risks and rewards as rising inflation fears present some opportunities.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price among the worst performers and sinking a disappointing 6% lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price leads the ASX 200 banks this week

| Brooke Cooper

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) share price gained 2% this week, ahead of the other…

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Share Fallers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price sinks 12% on profit downgrade

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are hitting the sell button on the e-commerce giant's shares following today's business update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price up 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price is recovering strongly today from its 52-week low after receiving some…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) slammed for enabling identity theft

| Tony Yoo

Australia's largest telco just can't get a handle on mobile phone number porting and how scammers can hijack the process.

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Cryptocurrencies

Billion dollar losses expose dangers of leveraged Bitcoin investing

| Bernd Struben

The 30% Bitcoin price crash this week saw many crypto investors lose money. But those who took leveraged bets really…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Oceania (ASX: OCA) share price has slipped 1.5% this morning. We look at the latest results from the aged…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could offer yields of 5% or more today

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles and Telstra are both offering fully franked yields of 5% or more today

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, EML Payments, Webjet, & Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Friday...

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