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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields over 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is one of these 3 ASX dividend income shares that offer fully franked yields above…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Proteomics (ASX:PIQ) share price is flying 5%

| Marc Sidarous

The Proteomics (ASX: PIQ) share price was off to a good start today before falling flat on news it has…

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Communication Shares

What's with the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price and other telcos today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The share price of Telstra and other ASX-listed telcos are on the move today following the results of the latest…

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Share Market News

History is on the side of the battered AMP (ASX:AMP) share price as it plans its demerger

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price reacted positively to its demerger plans, but investors are left confused as to…

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Broker Notes

Broker weighs in on the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price after its 20% dive

| Kerry Sun

Morgans weighs in on the Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) share price after its 20% dive. Could there be long-term value…

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ETFs

2 exciting ETFs ASX investors need to know about

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) and this ETF could be worth getting better acquainted with. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price is surging 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) share price has been on fire again on Friday. Here's why it is up…

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Share Market News

Why the Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) share price is soaring 65% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lion Energy Ltd (ASX: LIO) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX today, outpacing almost…

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Share Market News

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price slides on dual-listing update

| Marc Sidarous

The Neometals Ltd (ASX: NMT) share price is edging lower today after the company said it plans to list on…

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is up 70% in 12 months

| Aaron Teboneras

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price has been a strong performer in recent times. We take a…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Centaurus Metals, Kogan, & Youfoodz are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Youfoodz Holdings Ltd (ASX:YFZ) are two of four ASX shares sinking notably lower on Friday...

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Retail Shares

The Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price is down 15% today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

The Youfoodz Holdings Ltd (ASX: YFZ) share price was one of the worst-performing IPOs of 2020. And the numbers just…

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) is the most traded ASX 200 share today

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) shares are the most traded on the ASX 200 Index today. Here's what's been happening at…

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Share Fallers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price crashes 13% on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is crashing 13% lower on Friday after releasing a disappointing third quarter update today...

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Bank Shares

Can Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price beat its record in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price has been booming! If it keeps this up, it could smash…

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price given $40 price target

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) really worth $40 a share? One US broker thinks so. Here's why they are so…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, AMP, De Grey, & Nuix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) are two of four ASX shares charging notably higher on…

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Resources Shares

Brockman Mining (ASX:BCK) share price rockets 240% today

| Brooke Cooper

If you're looking for today's biggest mover, you're probably eyeing the Brockman Mining Ltd (ASX: BCK) share price. Its going…

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Share Market News

Silver Lake Resources (ASX:SLR) share price slips on quarterly update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX: SLR) share price is slipping today despite the miner increasing production and reducing costs.

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Bank Shares

What's happening with the ANZ Bank (ASX:ANZ) share price?

| Ken Hall

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) share price has been surging higher in 2021, but what…

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Resources Shares

Why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is on the move today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Santos (ASX: STO) share price is up and down following an update on the company's bonds offer. We take…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Kogan crashes, AMP's demerger plans, Telstra strengthens 5G network

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's what you need to…

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Record Highs

Hyperion Metals (ASX:HYM) share price hits another record high

| Ken Hall

The Hyperion Metals Ltd (ASX: HYM) share price has rocketed higher for the second straight day after unveiling a new…

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Share Gainers

Why the Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price is rocketing higher

| Ken Hall

The Dimerix Limited (ASX: DXB) share price has shot higher on Friday morning after an update on its COVID-19 European…

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Share Gainers

Why the Prospa (ASX:PGL) share price has surged 7%

| Ken Hall

The Prospa Group Limited (ASX: PGL) share price has lept out of the gate this morning after a strong quarterly…

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Broker Notes

Can the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price climb higher from here?

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has been a strong performer over the last month. Can its shares continue…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) share price pause as M&A battle continues

| Ken Hall

Trading in the Vitalharvest (ASX: VTH) share price has been paused today as the ongoing takeover battle for the agricultural…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price has rebounded 13% since March

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is rebounding following recent developments. We take a closer look in what could…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

Why some of your favourite ASX growth shares are free-falling this week

| Kerry Sun

Classic ASX growth shares such as Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) and Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) have taken a…

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Healthcare Shares

The Antisense (ASX:ANP) share price is surging 7% today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Antisense (ASX: ANP) share price is up 7.5% after the company released a positive report regarding Phase II trials…

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Communication Shares

Pentanet (ASX:5GG) share price jumps after news of 5G deal

| Brooke Cooper

The Pentanet Limited (ASX: 5GG) share price is responding well to news the company secured an exclusive licence to provide…

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Financial Shares

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price will be in the spotlight

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price will be on watch following the launch of another product feature. Here's what…

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Tax

What Biden's capital gains tax changes could mean for the ASX 200

| Marc Sidarous

What could Joe Biden’s latest proposal mean for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). Motley Fool Australia's Scott Phillips breaks…

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Share Fallers

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price lower on first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of the energy producer's…

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Share Gainers

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price charges higher on demerger plans

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) share price is rising today after announcing demerger plans. Here's what you need to know...

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Retail Shares

Why has the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price plummeted 10%?

| Ken Hall

The Kogan (ASX: KGN) share price has plunged 10.4% this morning after the online retailer's latest quarterly business update.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is shooting higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is on form on Friday morning. Here's why its shares are shooting higher…

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Communication Shares

The Harvest Technology (ASX:HTG) share price is on watch. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Harvest Technology Group Ltd (ASX: HTG) share price is on watch after news the company intends to acquire SnapSupport…

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