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Record Lows

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is under pressure on Friday following the release of its third quarter update...

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International Stock News

Why Facebook and Apple couldn't lift the Nasdaq Thursday

| Dan Caplinger

Despite impressive performance from the FAANG companies, the index gave up ground.

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How to invest

Why the share market is still the best place to make money

| Tony Yoo

ASX and US stocks are nearing all-time highs. An investment firm explains how there's plenty more juice to squeeze.

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price is a great buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few reasons why the Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price looks like a great buy, including the…

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Resources Shares

How the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price hit a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price has slumped to a 52-week low in a disappointing start to the…

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares are tracking the Aussie economy higher in 2021

| Ken Hall

Two ASX 200 shares whose fortunes are tied to different but important factors driving the Aussie economic recovery right now.

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Gold

Why the OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The OceanaGold Corp (ASX: OGC) share price is one to watch this morning after the $1.6 billion gold miner's latest…

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Financial Shares

Why the Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Janus Henderson Group (ASX: JHG) share price is one to watch after the UK investment manager's latest quarterly update.

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Healthcare Shares

Only 40% of Australians want the AstraZeneca vaccine. What could this mean for CSL (ASX:CSL)?

| Marc Sidarous

Only 40% of Australians are willing to have the AstraZeneca vaccine. What, if anything, could this mean for CSL Limited…

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Broker Notes

Is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price a buy after its Q3 update?

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price was out of form on Thursday and sank lower. Is this a buying…

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Share Market News

7 ASX 200 shares with emission reduction strategies

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 companies have emission reduction targets approved by the independent Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Broker Notes

Top broker slaps sell rating on Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price could be overvalued according to one leading broker. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price on watch following Q3 results

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price will be one to watch closely on Friday following the release of its third…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Janus Henderson Group CDI (ASX:JHG) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Woolworths falls, Fortescue was flat

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose today. However, the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price felt after its quarterly update.

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Growth Shares

2 outstanding ASX growth shares that could be great buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and this ASX growth share could be great buy and hold options for investors. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

Claims of insider trading in JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) shares

| Mitchell Lawler

An industry expert has called for ASIC to act on claims of insider trading following moves in the JB Hi-Fi…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Is there still upside to the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price?

| Kerry Sun

The JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) share price has slumped 10% in the last five trading sessions. Is this a…

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Cannabis Shares

Cann (ASX:CAN) share price continues to rise despite product recall

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) share price is holding its ground today despite announcing a product recall from one…

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Share Market News

Tesla and Coinbase continue to dominate Aussie's US share picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) continued to dominate the US share picks of ASX investors…

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Resources Shares

Ionic Rare Earths (ASX:IXR) share price plummets 19% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ionic Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: IXR) share price is diving today after the company released the results of a…

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Energy Shares

Why ASX 200 oil shares are eyeing US$80 per barrel Brent crude prices

| Bernd Struben

ASX oil shares were crushed in the early months of the pandemic. Now they're roaring back. We look at what…

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Resources Shares

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is charging 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging a sizeable 6% higher on Thursday. Here's what you need…

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Bank Shares

Why ASX bank shares may be facing a big sell-off in the next few weeks

| Brendon Lau

ASX bank shares have been outperforming recently, but one expert is warning that the sector is in for a rude…

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Resources Shares

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

| Lucas Radbourne

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU) share price is rising slightly higher today after the company conducted its 2021 AGM,…

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Share Fallers

Are Woolworths (ASX:WOW) shares too expensive?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price too expensive today? Its P/E ratio, dividend and other metrics might…

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Cryptocurrencies

Is today's soaring Dogecoin price an attractive bargain or a dangerous bubble?

| Bernd Struben

With the Bitcoin price garnering most of the headlines, the Dogecoin price has quietly gone through the roof. Can it…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) fails the pub test with Darwin Dan Murphy's

| Mitchell Lawler

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is stumbling today after its Darwin Dan Murphy's proposal fails its independent…

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Share Fallers

Why Airtasker, Ecofibre, Nuix, & Woolworths shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) are two of four ASX shares sinking lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

QBE Insurance (ASX:QBE) set to face AGM shareholder revolt

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX insurance giant QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) is set to face a shareholder revolt in May over systemic…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Eagle Mountain (ASX:EM2) share price flying 13% today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Eagle Mountain (ASX: EM2) share price is surging higher today after the company released its March quarterly activities report.

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Dividend Investing

What is Macquarie's (ASX:MQG) dividend outlook for 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

What does Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG)'s dividend prospects look like for 2021? Here's what this ASX banking share has…

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Share Gainers

NRW (ASX:NWH) share price rises on Fortescue deal

| Marc Sidarous

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is heading higher today after a massive deal with Fortescue Metals Group…

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Dividend Investing

Why dividend investors should love Brickworks (ASX:BKW) shares

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of reasons why dividend investors should love Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) shares at this share price.

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BNPL shares

Rewardle (ASX:RXH) share price triples on buy now, pay later (BNPL) deal

| Ken Hall

The Rewardle Holdings Ltd (ASX: RXH) share price has shot more than 300% higher after a new buy now, pay…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) share price surging 7% today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Karoon Energy (ASX: KAR) share price is jumping today after the company announced strong oil production in its March…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Maas Group (ASX:MGH) share price has gained 11% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Maas Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: MGH) share price is soaring 12% today after the company shared news of three…

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Share Market News

What are brokers saying about the Coles (ASX:COL) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Brokers weigh in on stabilising sales and consumer behaviour after a rough year-to-date performance for the Coles Ltd (ASX: COL)…

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Share Gainers

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is shooting 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is racing higher on Thursday following the release of its quarterly update...

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