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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Nuix drops, Elders falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today, though Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) and Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) both fell on news.

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Growth Shares

Why Zip (ASX:Z1P) and this beaten down ASX tech share could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and this beaten down ASX tech share could be in the buy zone now. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Why the Earlypay (ASX:EPY) share price is flying 8% higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Earlypay (ASX: EPY) share price closed 8.6% higher today as the company released record figures in a trading update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price tanks 9% on impending lawsuit

| Marc Sidarous

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX: VVA) share price is in the red after news emerged the gym operator could soon…

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Broker Notes

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price hit by broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price was out of form on Monday after being downgraded by a leading broker. Here's…

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold mining shares that shone today

| Brooke Cooper

Today has been great for ASX 200 gold miners. Gold is at its highest price since February and these 3…

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down almost 25% this month

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has erased some serious gains over the past monht. We take a…

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Bank Shares

Here's why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price sank 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price was out of form and sank 5% on Monday. Here's why its shares…

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ETFs

These 3 ASX ETFs are some of the cheapest on the market

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) is one of the 3 cheapest ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs)…

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Bank Shares

Is there more upside to the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price following recent results?

| Kerry Sun

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares have set another record high today. Where does Macquarie think the CBA share…

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin's next step forward aims to address adoption hurdles

| Mitchell Lawler

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price is falling on Elon Musk's concerns, but the next update in the cryptocurrency might help…

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Share Market News

What inflation wary ASX investors need to know about TIPS

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are waking up to the possibility that maybe inflation won't remain humbly muted for as long as the…

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Growth Shares

2 buy-rated ASX growth shares for investors this week

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX growth shares could be top options for investors this week. Here's what you need to…

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why they are flying high…

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Dividend Investing

Forget Dogecoin! Here are 2 ASX dividend shares to buy for income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why buy Dogecoin when ASX dividend shares like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) can give you a fully franked income…

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Technology Shares

Why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price just hit its lowest level ever

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price hit it lowest point ever today, after media articles questioned the company and…

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Real Estate Shares

HomeCo (ASX:HMC) share price rises on latest acquisitions

| Marc Sidarous

The Home Consortium Ltd (ASX: HMC) (HomeCo) share price is edging higher after it announced $133 million worth of property…

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Share Fallers

Why Carsales, Incitec Pivot, Infinity Lithium, & Nuix shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Infinity Lithium Corp Ltd (ASX:INF) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Monday...

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares are down 50% from their 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares have not had a great month, or year. Here are 4 such shares, including Zip Co Ltd…

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Retail Shares

Two ASX 200 retail shares tipped as Federal budget winners

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 retail shares stand to be among the big beneficiaries of the Federal budget's tax cuts. We take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is zooming 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is zooming higher on Monday. Here's why the lithium explorer's shares are up…

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Resources Shares

Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price edges higher on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Syrah (ASX: SYR) share price is up 1.5% in afternoon trade after the company announced a positive update on…

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Share Fallers

Why is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Telstra Corporation Ltd( ASX: TLS) share price falling today when the ASX 200 is rising? nbn troubles…

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Share Gainers

Why AnteoTech, Aristocrat Leisure, BWX, & Xero shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

What has been happening with ASX copper shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

It’s been an interesting year for the copper price, which broke its all-time record last week. We take a look…

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How to invest

Is ASX 200 share market volatility always a buying opportunity?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is ASX 200 share market volatility always translate into a share buying opportunity? The answer is not as simple as…

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Share Gainers

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price lifts on acquisition rejection

| Brooke Cooper

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is gaining on news the company has rejected Blackstone Group Inc's (NYSE:…

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Share Gainers

The latest ASX shares that top brokers have upgraded to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

ASX shares have kicked off to a positive start for the week but two stand out after brokers upgraded them…

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Share Fallers

Why the Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price is crashing 67% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Infinity Lithium Corp Ltd (ASX:INF) share price has lost two-thirds of its value on Monday. Here's why it is…

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Energy Shares

Federal support package targets Ampol (ASX:ALD) and Viva (ASX:VEA)

| Brooke Cooper

The Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD) share price and one other ASX energy share are in focus with news of a Government funding…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why these 3 experts aren't worried about the tumbling Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is down more than 6% over the past 24 hours and more than 30% from its record…

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Technology Shares

Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price continues to sink

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is under pressure again on Monday. Here's why and why it could be a…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Anteotech (ASX:ADO) share price is soaring 10% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Anteotech (ASX: ADO) share price is soaring today as the company annnounces an important manufacturing contract. We take a…

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Materials Shares

Can China really crash the iron ore price?

| Brendon Lau

Threats by China’s regulators sent the iron ore price crashing, but can the Asian giant really control commodity prices?

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Resources Shares

South32 (ASX:S32) share price lifts after coal fire sale

| Marc Sidarous

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price is rising after the mining giant completed the sale of one of its…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price is up 22% today

| Brooke Cooper

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX: BPH) share price is soaring with news of its subsidiary's Offshore Sydney Basin gas prospect.

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Energy Shares

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is charging higher

| Bernd Struben

The Strike Energy share price is charging higher. We take a look at the latest field results from the ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.45%: Carsales sinks 10%, Aristocrat Leisure jumps

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Ardent Leisure (ASX:ALG) share price is climbing 5%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) share price is up around 5% today following a trading performance update. We…

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International Stock News

This is a surefire sign you shouldn't invest in a stock

| Kailey Hagen

Making this blunder could cost you big.

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