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BNPL shares

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price slides despite positive quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price can't seem to catch a break even after posting a positive March…

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Share Gainers

Why the Respiri (ASX:RSH) share price shot 18% higher today

| Ken Hall

The Respiri Ltd (ASX: RSH) share price has shot 18% higher this morning after an update from the Aussie medical…

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Healthcare Shares

Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price slumps despite 'strong growth'

| Marc Sidarous

The Alcidion Group (ASX: ALC) share price is on the slide today following the company's release of its Q3 results.…

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Share Gainers

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price rises on first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is pushing higher following its Q1 update. This brings its market cap to…

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Share Gainers

Why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is racing higher

| Ken Hall

The Race Oncology Ltd (ASX: RAC) share price is climbing higher this morning after an update from the Aussie healthcare…

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Technology Shares

Life360 (ASX:360) share price climbs on 'accelerating growth'

| Kerry Sun

The Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) share price is on the move again today after the company posted its March quarterly…

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price is surging 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price is climbing 5% in morning trade following a positive update from the company.…

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International Stock News

Is PayPal the Cathie Wood stock for you?

| Jennifer Saibil

The digital payments company has a great year, and there's more coming in 2021.

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Capital Raising

Why the SG Fleet (ASX:SGF) share price is worth watching

| Ken Hall

The SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX: SGF) share price is on watch after a capital raising update from the Aussie…

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Share Fallers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price higher following ASX query

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after providing the market with further details on its…

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Share Gainers

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price higher on CEO appointment

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) share price is on the move on Wednesday after poaching JB Hi-Fi Limited's (ASX:JBH)…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price is shooting 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART) share price is storming higher on Wednesday after outperforming expectations during the third quarter...

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Bank Shares

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price on watch after news its ditching super

| Brooke Cooper

The Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) share price is on watch after news from the company it will be selling…

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International Stock News

Alphabet topped Wall Street's earnings targets by 66%

| Anders Bylund

People around the world are relying on the company's Google searches "more than ever" during the pandemic, said CEO Sundar…

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Capital Raising

The AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price is on watch. Here's why.

| Ken Hall

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX: ADO) share price is one to watch this morning as the company returns to the ASX…

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Resources Shares

Record high iron ore price puts these ASX shares in the spotlight this morning

| Brendon Lau

ASX iron ore miners are poised to outperform the market this morning after the price of the commodity hit a…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX: AFP) share price is one to watch today after the company signed a new US licensing…

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Retail Shares

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price will be in the spotlight today following its latest announcement. Here's what…

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International Stock News

Why Facebook is still great value

| Anthony Di Pizio

The social media giant delivered strong 2020 earnings not only through growth, but also through operational prowess.

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Share Market News

Coles (ASX:COL) share price in focus after Q3 sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be one to watch today following the release of its third quarter…

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Ask a Fund Manager

This fundie has a PhD in healthcare: now she invests in it

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Platinum Asset Management's Dr Bianca Ogden tells how she used to work for the company that's…

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Broker Notes

2 compelling ASX shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article, including Goodman (ASX:GMG) have been rated as buys by brokers and they look…

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Growth Shares

2 highly rated ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX tech share have been named as ones to buy right now. Here's what you need…

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX growth shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) and another ASX growth share are great and have plenty of potential growth over the…

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Share Fallers

What's with the Buddy (ASX:BUD) share price today?

| Ken Hall

The Buddy (ASX: BUD) share price is on watch this morning after the company reported two significant errors to the…

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Share Market News

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is on watch this morning after being slapped with a fine by…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Downer (ASX:DOW) share price will be on focus this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Downer (ASX: DOW) share price could be on the move today following the company's latest announcement. Here are the…

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Share Market News

Raiz Invest (ASX:RZI) share price on watch after Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX:RZI) share price will be one to watch today following the release of its third quarter…

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares for May

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 fantastic blue chip ASX 200 shares for your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and this ASX blue chip share have been named as buys. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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BNPL shares

Affirm shares are surging, why is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price left behind?

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is down 6.9% this week despite US-listed Affirm charging 20% higher in the past…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, BHP rises, Afterpay sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell today. Iron ore miners including BHP Group (ASX:BHP) went up, but Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT)…

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Resources Shares

Up 12% in April – what's driving the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price has had a great month on the ASX. Let's take a deep…

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Share Market News

Pet market entry sends Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price on the move

| Mitchell Lawler

The Tinybeans Group Ltd (ASX: TNY) share price was on the move today following the announcement of its entry into…

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price plunges 12% on quarterly report

| Marc Sidarous

The Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX: NIC) share price has burrowed deep underground after the company's release of disappointing quarterly results.

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Retail Shares

What's going on with the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price is falling at the final hurdle of this month, dropping for the second…

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ETFs

BetaShares launches new ASX banking ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

There is another new ASX ETF in town – the BetaShares Australian Major Bank Hybrids Index ETF (ASX: BHYB). Here's…

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Financial Shares

iSelect (ASX:ISU) share price edges higher on special dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

iSelect Ltd (ASX: ISU) shares are trekking higher after the company announced a special dividend and dividend program. We take…

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BNPL shares

Why has the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price plunged 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is plummeting today and, with no news from the buy now pay…

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