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Resources Shares

The Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) share price is falling today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Iluka Resources share price is sliding after news the company's subsidiary is taking a half-year break. Here's the lowdown.

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Cryptocurrencies

Crypto crash sends Bitcoin 30% lower to under US$40,000

| Kerry Sun

It seems Elon Musk's move away from Bitcoin, China's hard stance and margin calls have all conspired to send cryptocurrency…

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BNPL shares

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price pushes higher following update

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is charging higher on Thursday following the release of a product update...

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price takes off following market update

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is taking off on Thursday after the release of a market update...

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Share Market News

Nufarm (ASX:NUF) share price up 5% after doubling half year earnings

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) share price is on the move on Thursday after doubling its earnings during the first half...

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Growth Shares

2 fast-growth ASX shares that are being sold off

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares, Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML), are rapidly growing. However, they’re being significantly sold…

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Broker Notes

Morgans picks ASX stocks with upcoming "buy" catalysts

| Brendon Lau

Inflation fears and other macro drivers are holding our market back from hitting fresh record highs, but Morgans thinks these…

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Growth Shares

Down 24% this month, is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price has fallen by 24% during this month. After dropping so much, is the BNPL…

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How to invest

Want to sell your shares? Avoid this BIG mistake

| Tony Yoo

Read this advice before you exit from an investment position. You'll want to avoid a common psychological trap.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The 6-bagger ASX share that I now regret selling: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Medallion Financial's Michael Wayne also reveals the Aussie tech company still flying under the radar.

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX growth shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this exciting ASX growth share have been rated as buys...

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Growth Shares

Got cash to invest? Here are 2 ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

If you have some cash then these 2 ASX shares could be really good picks to own for the long-term,…

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Dividend Investing

2 high quality ASX dividend shares with yields above 4%

| James Mickleboro

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks, EML plunges, Appen soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank today. The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price plunged, whilst Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) jumped.

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Dividend Investing

2 highly rated ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors. Here's why they are rated as…

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares that could be destined for big things

| James Mickleboro

Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and these ASX small cap shares could have big futures ahead of them. Here's why...

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ETFs

2 high quality ASX ETFs to buy

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) and this high quality ETF could be worth considering this week. Here's why...

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International Stock News

Should ASX iron ore producers worry as China plans to up its own production?

| Brooke Cooper

Is China planning to leave ASX iron ore producers in its dust by mining the mineral domestically? Let's take a…

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Blue Chip Shares

3 top ASX 200 shares that could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX 200 shares could be top options for investors. Here's why they could be in the…

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Technology Shares

Why the Janison (ASX:JAN) share price is nearing its multi-year high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX: JAN) share price is close to breaking its multi-year high today following a positive…

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Economy

What does zero wage growth mean for the ASX 200?

| Marc Sidarous

Real wage growth in Australia over the last quarter was 0%. What does this mean for ASX 200 shares and…

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Energy Shares

Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) and ASX oil shares face a new threat

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX oil shares like Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) might be under pressure from Iranian oil coming to market, Here's…

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX growth shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX growth shares could be quality options for investors right now...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high quality ASX 50 shares given buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX 50 share have been given buy ratings. Here's why they could be top options for…

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ETFs

ESG investing? Demand for ASX ethical ETFs is on the rise

| Sebastian Bowen

Ethical ETFs are rising in popularity for ASX investors, especially millennials, keen to tap into ESG concerns. Here's what the…

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares withstood today's selloff?

| Kerry Sun

Some ASX 200 shares like Afterpay (ASX: APT) and Appen (ASX: APX) held up well today despite the broader market…

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Bank Shares

Consumer sentiment is down 5% this month: Westpac

| Brooke Cooper

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price is in the red today as the bank announces consumer sentiment has…

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Small Cap Shares

2 growing small cap ASX shares you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Here's why you need to know about Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and this small cap ASX share...

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Growth Shares

2 little known ASX growth shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 little-known ASX growth shares have lots of growth potential. One of them is Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT).

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Share Market News

These iron ore miners are outperforming the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in 2021

| Kerry Sun

With iron ore prices well above US$200 per tonne, here are 3 iron ore miners outperforming the BHP (ASX: BHP)…

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Materials Shares

Why the Titomic (ASX:TTT) share price is storming 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Titomic Ltd (ASX: TTT) share price is shooting 10% higher today following a change in its leadershipe team. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Is the worst over for the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is it onwards and upwards from here for the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price after a difficult 12 months? Here's…

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Industrials Shares

ASX construction giants under fire over cost blowouts, lack of competition

| Lucas Radbourne

Why the Macquarie (ASX: MQG) share price and other Australian construction giants are under fire in a report from the…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) share price on fire today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is on fire today, up more than 6%. Why is this company…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How on earth do you justify Australian house prices?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's a question usually asked, rhetorically, in exasperation by those trying to buy their first homes, or by others worried…

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Bank Shares

Aussies' financial wellbeing at all-time high: CBA (ASX:CBA) report

| Brooke Cooper

Despite a bad day for the Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) share price, the banking giant says our financial wellbeing is…

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Materials Shares

Odyssey Gold (ASX:ODY) share price freefalls 20% despite update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX: ODY) share price is in freefall today, down 20% despite announcing exciting gold results. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price to race 20% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price could race 20% higher from here over the next 12 months according to one top broker...

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Motley Fool Media

Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips looks to the week ahead on Nine News (and a stock for the bottom drawer)

| Motley Fool Staff

Scott talks about the volatility facing investors this week, a company he thinks you can put in the bottom drawer,…

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