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Broker Notes

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price can go even higher

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price may have been on fire this year but could still go 20% higher…

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Broker Notes

Is the worst over for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker thinks the worst is over for the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price and has upgraded…

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Economy

ASX shares watch out: Inflation is coming

| Tristan Harrison

ASX share investors should watch out, inflation is incoming. That’s according to Morgan Stanley’s CIO Lisa Shalett.

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Dividend Investing

Beat low interest rates with these top ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share could help you beat low interest rates...

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Dividend Investing

Which big 4 ASX bank is going to pay the biggest dividend in FY21?

| Tristan Harrison

The big 4 ASX banks of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the others are expected to pay bigger dividends…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that could generate huge returns for investors

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX growth share could provide strong returns for investors in 2021. Here's what you need to…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Technology Shares

2 great ASX payment shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are some really good ASX payment shares that could be worth thinking about. One is buy now, pay later…

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What to make of all this good news?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The good news kept rolling in during a bumper week on the ASX. Hear all about it on the latest…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Industrials Shares

The War in Afghanistan is ending. Which ASX companies supply our military?

| Marc Sidarous

After 20 years, the War in Afghanistan is ending. In commemoration of today’s news, here are the top ASX-listed defence…

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) and these ASX growth shares could be quality options right now. Here's why growth investors might like…

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REITs

Why the Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) share price is on watch next week

| Ken Hall

The Vitalharvest Freehold Trust (ASX: VTH) share price is on watch after Roc Partners' edged ahead in the takeover tug…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 compelling ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this compelling ASX blue chip share could be the ones to buy in April. Here's why...

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Dividend Investing

This underperforming ASX large cap is sitting on a ~10% dividend yield

| Brendon Lau

Treasure hunters seeking dividend gems might find this ASX share particularly enticing as it could be the last of the…

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Technology Shares

Broker calls 80% upside on beaten up Appen (ASX:APX) share price

| Kerry Sun

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is down some 60% in the past 9 months. Citi has made the…

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Bank Shares

Housing prices outpace the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is up 5% this year, less than the increased cost of the average Aussie home.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges higher, Origin crunched, Mineral Resources falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose slightly today. The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price was crunched.

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Resources Shares

Medusa Mining (ASX:MML) share price climbs on Co-O Mine progress

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) share price is moving higher in late afternoon trade. Here's what the company announced…

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Resources Shares

What's been moving the Pursuit (ASX:PUR) share price this month?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Pursuit share price is rising today after completing an $8 million placement and expediting work in its Warrior Exploration…

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A win for the good guys!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Federal Government is apparently dropping its potential opposition to increasing the contribution our employers make to our super accounts.

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares with massive yields over 8% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is one of 2 ASX dividend shares on offer today with a yield of…

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the EMvision (ASX:EMV) share price surging 12% this week?

| Lucas Radbourne

The EMvision (ASX:EMV) share price is rising today, adding to significant gains on the ASX this week. Let's take a…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX small cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Immutep Ltd (ASX:IMM) and these small cap ASX shares have been named as buys by brokers. Here's why they are…

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Gold

Why these 3 ASX 200 gold shares are racing higher today

| Bernd Struben

It's been a good day on the ASX 200 for some of Australia's top gold shares. We look at what's…

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Share Market News

What happened with the Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) made a new all-time high this week, despite some volatility along the way.…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price jumping today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Brainchip share price is rebounding today from its massive slump yesterday, where it lost nearly 10%.

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Share Market News

Strike (ASX:STX) share price freefalls 9% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is sinking today despite announcing a successful capital raise. Here's what the…

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Bank Shares

COVID recovery "far better than expected" says NAB (ASX:NAB) CEO

| Brooke Cooper

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) is seeing clear signs of businesses recovering from the global pandemic that drove 2020's…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Over The Wire (ASX: OTW) shares bounce

| Sebastian Bowen

The Over The Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX: OTW) share price is bouncing around today after climbing more than 8% after…

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Share Fallers

Why Mineral Resources, Origin, Strike, Whitehaven shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Strike Energy Ltd (ASX:STX) shares are two of four ASX shares sinking lower on Friday.....

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Communication Shares

Why the Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price shot up 50% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Field Solutions Holdings Ltd (ASX: FSG) share price is flying after news the company has secured $20 million worth…

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Resources Shares

Why the Prospect (ASX:PSC) share price is sinking 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Prospect Resources (ASX:PSC) share price is sinking today despite the company announcing completion of a strongly supported placement.

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Travel Shares

Why brokers are bullish on the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price

| Kerry Sun

According to these brokers, the Qantas Airways (ASX: QAN) share price could be a COVID recovery play as domestic travel…

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Broker Notes

Can the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price continue to rise?

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price has been tipped to continue its ascent in 2021 by a…

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ETFs

2 outstanding tech ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) and this outstanding ETF could be great options for ASX investors...

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International Stock News

Jeff Bezos just revealed Amazon Prime's latest subscriber number — and it's a doozy

| Danny Vena

In his final shareholder letter, the founder and CEO also shared an important lesson for investors.

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Resources Shares

Why the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price has surged to a 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The Neometals Ltd (ASX: NMT) share price has rocketed to a new 52-week high on Friday after a key new…

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Share Gainers

The Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price surges as Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) overhang lifts

| Brendon Lau

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) share price surged to a more than one-month high as the so-called “Rio Tinto…

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Cryptocurrencies

Forget the Bitcoin price, the Dogecoin price is on fire!

| Bernd Struben

While the Bitcoin price has been garnering most of the financial media attention, the Dogecoin price has gone ballistic. Here's…

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