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Small Cap Shares

2 growing small cap ASX shares to watch closely

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Booktopia Group Ltd (ASX:BKG) and this growing small cap ASX share could be worth watching very closely...

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Dividend Investing

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend still safe from a cut?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the telco's shareholders expect their full dividend in 2021? Here's what Telstra has said.

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares roar higher, puts ASX 200 index in the shade

| Bruce Jackson

Alcidion and Whispir shares roar higher, Costa wilts.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 blue chip ASX 200 shares analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts think that ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and this blue chip ASX 200 share could be top options for investors...

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Share Gainers

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price soared 20% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Carpentaria Resources are climbing after the company revealed positive news about its flagship iron ore project. Here's what…

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Share Fallers

Why the Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) share price tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price tumbled lower on Thursday after announcing a major acquisition in the UK...

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Share Market News

Mosaic (ASX:MOZ) admits dodgy ads on hand sanitiser, masks

| Tony Yoo

Retail conglomerate pays $630,000 penalty for making false claims about its COVID-19 personal protective products.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Resources Shares

Why the Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price is sliding 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold exploration company is failing to shine today on the back of its equity raising announcement.

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Cryptocurrencies

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) job ad sparks Bitcoin rumours among enthusiasts

| Mitchell Lawler

Is Apple looking to integrate Bitcoin as a form of payment? That's the question people are asking following a job…

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Share Market News

ANZ and BHP among ASX 200 shares aiming for 40% female leadership

| Brooke Cooper

ASX giants ANZ and BHP put gender diversity in leadership on the table.

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Share Fallers

The Costa Group (ASX:CGC) share price is down 22%. Could it be a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in fruit and vegetable company Costa have been smashed today. We look at what that could mean for investors

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Broker Notes

2 compelling ASX shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares are compelling and could be buys according to leading brokers. One idea is dairy business Bega…

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares are charging up today

| Kerry Sun

After a sharp pullback in the past two weeks, ASX lithium shares are on the rise again.

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Healthcare Shares

What's with the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The smartphone-based medical imaging company announces European approval for its AI skin scanner.

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Share Market News

The RBNZ could hike rates in 2022. Will the RBA follow suit?

| Sebastian Bowen

The RBA says it will not raise interest rates until at least 2024. But could a possible rate rise across…

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Technology Shares

Up 49% in 2021: Can the Life360 (ASX:360) share price keep climbing?

| James Mickleboro

The Life360 Inc (ASX:360) share price has been on fire in 2021. Can it keep climbing higher from here? Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why the Recce (ASX:RCE) share price is surging 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price is surging higher on Thursday following a promising update...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

I made 2% the other day. Break out the champagne?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Paying too much attention to short term share market movements can be counterproductive. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Magellan (ASX:MFG) is launching a new retirement fund. Here's what we know

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has finally released details about its new retirement-focused product. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Why ALS, Costa, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, & Ramsay shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and these ASX shares are dropping on Thursday...

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Share Market News

The Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) share price lifts on 419% profit news

| Kerry Sun

The Champion Iron (ASX: CIA) share price is up 4% today after delivering an outstanding 419% jump in profits. Here's…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price is pushing higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The defence tech company is on the move after announcing a partnership deal with a German manufacturer.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX growth shares that might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX growth shares could be good buys at the current prices, including Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT).

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Share Market News

Here's why the Gentrack (ASX:GTK) share price is rocketing 14% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Gentrack share price is rocketing higher, up 14% in morning trade. We look at the what's driving ASX investor…

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Share Market News

Why AMP, Champion Iron, EOS, & Vulcan shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) shares are two of four storming higher today...

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Resources Shares

The Element 25 (ASX:E25) share price is in focus today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The manganese producer is gearing up to make its first shipment from the Pilbara.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: Costa crashes & Fisher & Paykel Healthcare tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is soaring 16% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Douugh shares are on the rise today after the fintech company revealed a partnership agreement. We take a look at…

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International Stock News

Stock markets stay strong; can Ford and Tesla both win?

| Dan Caplinger

Wall Street seems increasingly comfortable with the current environment.

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Share Gainers

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price sprints 5% higher on FY21 results

| Frank Tzimas

The sports analytics company's shares have shot out of the gate this morning.

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price higher on digital banking update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is pushing higher today after releasing a digital banking update...

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Resources Shares

Up 5%, here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is running higher

| Kerry Sun

The Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) share price is climbing today after the company announced another key milestone for its Zero…

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IPOs

Swoop (ASX:SWP) share price rockets 130% after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Swoop Holdings Limited (ASX:SWP) share price is rocketing higher after completing its IPO this morning. Here's what's happening...

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Share Fallers

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price lower on terminal outage update

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price is trading lower on Thursday after providing an update on its terminal outages...

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International Stock News

Tesla dumps radar in lower-cost models

| Lou Whiteman

The company's Autopilot driver-assist system will soon rely solely on cameras.

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Share Market News

Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price pushes higher on FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its full…

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Share Fallers

Costa (ASX:CGC) share price crashes 23% on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is on the move following the release of its annual general meeting…

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Dividend Investing

The ASX dividend party's here: how to get yours

| Tony Yoo

Income investors rejoiced in the first quarter of 2021. There's more to come for the rest of this year, but…

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