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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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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares are top ideas to own for income, including retailer Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV).

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price down, facing shareholder revolt this week

| Mitchell Lawler

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price is in focus as the company faces a shareholder revolt against the remuneration…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Volt Resources (ASX:VRC) share price surging 20% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Volt Resources (ASX: VRC) share price is soaring today after news the company's acquiring 70% of Zavalievsky Graphite in…

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Materials Shares

Here's why the SciDev (ASX:SDV) share price is on the rise today

| Aaron Teboneras

The SciDev Ltd (ASX: SDV) share price is in the green in late-afternoon trade following an announced contract award. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Province Resources and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Province Resources Ltd (ASX:PRL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Investing has a problem…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investing has a problem. Actually, to be more specific, investors have a problem. See, humans are drawn to things that are…

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Growth Shares

2 high-quality ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this other S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) share are high-quality and could be worth owning.

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Share Gainers

Why the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX:ABY) share price is on form Tuesday and charging higher. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Atlas Arteria, Audio Pixels, & Nickel Mines shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX:NIC) are two of four ASX shares sinking lower on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Ansarada (ASX:AND) share price flying 14% today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Ansarada Group Ltd (ASX: AND) share price is rocketing today after the company released its latest quarterly report and…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Magnum (ASX:MGU) share price is rising 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magnum Mining and Exploration Ltd (ASX: MGU) share price is climbing after announcing progress on becoming a green steel…

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP Group (ASX:BHP) share price worth a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price a buy today? This ASX resources giant has run in recent…

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Share Gainers

Why Bingo, Life360, Tabcorp, & Vulcan shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) and Life360 Inc (ASX:360) are two of four ASX shares storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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