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Share Gainers

Why the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price is storming 19% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This company could be about to help Australia fight back against COVID-19...

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are on the move today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are the most active on the ASX 200 today.

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Retail Shares

Which ASX 200 shares are winners from the latest retail trade figures?

| Kerry Sun

What do the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics retail turnover figures tell us about ASX 200 retail shares?

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Share Market News

What will Soul Patts' (ASX:SOL) portfolio look like post-Milton merger?

| Sebastian Bowen

Two of the ASX's oldest companies look to be on the brink of a merger. We delve into what this…

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is flying 8% higher

| Brooke Cooper

Pilbara Minerals' shares are flying off the shelf today.

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Small Cap Shares

2 highly rated small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of highly rated options at the small side of the market...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price higher on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

This telco may not be on the ASX boards for much longer..

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Bank Shares

Why this broker reckons Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares are a buy

| Sebastian Bowen

Could there be more in the tank for BOQ shares?

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Communication Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good day on the sharemarket for the Aussie telco. We take a closer look

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ETFs

2 exciting ETFs for ASX growth investors

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be worthy of your attention...

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Resources Shares

The top performing ASX 200 mining shares of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at the mining companies that have been taking the ASX 200 by storm this year

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Share Market News

A2 Milk and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Demand was strong for these ASX shares last week...

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Technology Shares

Here are the best performing ASX 200 tech shares so far in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

These tech shares have been doing the best so far this year

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, IGO, Milton, & Openpay are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are shining brightly on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Up another 6%, Oneview (ASX:ONE) share price hits 10-bagger status today

| Kerry Sun

Additional contract information sends this healthcare tech company to the moon.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price is plummeting 9%

| Brooke Cooper

Sayona's bid for North American Lithium is being contested.

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Share Market News

Zero ASX brokerage? Popular broker Stake is launching ASX share trading

| Sebastian Bowen

A new way to buy ASX shares might be coming soon...

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Share Market News

Ignore the 'death cross'…here's why the Bitcoin price is crashing

| Bernd Struben

This may be the real reason for the Bitcoin price crashing

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Red 5 (ASX:RED) share price is surging today

| Aaron Teboneras

Red 5 shares have bucked their 2021 trend today on the back of a company announcement

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Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin just tanked again!

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have endured another nasty sell-off overnight...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX: CBA) tech hiring to amp-up as it nears $200 billion valuation

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA gets ready for a tech hiring binge...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's driving the Propel (ASX:PFP) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The death care services provider is stepping up its attempts to shake its external management company

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.3%: Soul Patts-Milton merger, IGO jumps

| James Mickleboro

It has been a much better day for the ASX on Tuesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Milton share price rockets 14% after Soul Patts merger news

| Brooke Cooper

One of the ASX's most consistent dividend producers is planning a new merger.

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Healthcare Shares

3 top ASX shares in sector selling at 30% discount: expert

| Tony Yoo

The stock market is reaching new heights but there's still one industry unloved by investors. Here's how to take advantage.

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Share Market News

BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price lifts on wagering milestone

| Kerry Sun

In a win for Betmakers, the US state of New Jersey is just one step away from legal fixed odds…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price jumps even as it pours water on M&A rumours

| Brendon Lau

The Iluka share price is surging but it may not have much to do with divestment rumours than this other…

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International Stock News

If you thought these 2 big Nasdaq winners were done, think again

| Dan Caplinger

On a strong day for the Nasdaq, two highfliers stood out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The furniture retailer's shares are continuing their ascent in 2021...

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Resources Shares

Why the Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price is marching higher

| Bernd Struben

Behind every successful project you'll find an engineering team...

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Share Gainers

Why the Acrux (ASX:ACR) share price is rocketing 39% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The US FDA just gave this biotech the thumbs up...

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Materials Shares

Why the Talga (ASX:TLG) share price is up 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Talga shares could be on the move today...

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International Stock News

Is Cathie Wood selling Netflix stock at the worst possible time?

| Rick Munarriz

The ace stock picker has sold shares of the streaming video service four times since May in her popular ETF.…

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Broker Notes

Top broker says the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price is still overvalued

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares may be expensive according to one leading broker...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is racing 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This clean energy focused mining company is close to completing its lithium deal...

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BNPL shares

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price shoots higher on UK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider has just expanded its operations in the UK with an acquisition...

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International Stock News

Amazon, major retailers embrace crypto payments

| Isabelle Korman

ZoidPay is targeting mass adoption of crypto payments, integrating with Amazon and 40 million other retailers, using its native ZPAY…

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Cedar Woods (ASX:CWP) share price is in focus

| Kerry Sun

The real estate developer has just announced it's achieved record presales across its Australian properties.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why we avoid mining and biotech ASX shares: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: 1851 Capital's Martin Hickson also reveals the telecommunications company that gets paid to build its products.

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