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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It's the first day of winter and a bleak day of trade is expected...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Nuix sinks, Link declines

| Tristan Harrison

It was a negative day for the ASX 200, with Nuix (ASX:NXL) plunging again.

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Growth Shares

2 quality tech options for ASX investors in June

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX tech options that have caught the eye in 2021...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How might Australia's WTO battle with China affect this ASX share?

| Brooke Cooper

This could be the ASX share to watch while Australia goes face to face with China over barley tariffs.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 ASX 200 blue chip shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Blue chips are popular with investors, but which ones are popular with analysts?

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Financial Shares

How does Raiz (ASX:RZI) stack up against its old friend Acorns?

| Mitchell Lawler

It's like comparing apples, oranges and Acorns, when it comes to these investing apps.

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) and these exciting small cap ASX shares could be worthy of a spot on your watchlist...

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Share Market News

2 excellent ETFs for ASX investors in June

| James Mickleboro

Here's why iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:IVV) and this ETF could be excellent options for ASX investors in June...

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Cheap Shares

3 reasons why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There might still be a few reasons to like the fallen infant formula giant.

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ESG

The ASX is attracting anti-ESG money. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

An American anti-ESG firm is also looking to setup base here in Australia

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Share Market News

Why the Noxopharm share price rocketed 22% today

| Daniel Ewing

The biotech company's shares bolted today on good news out of its current trial. Here's a closer look.

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Share Market News

Alliance (ASX:AQZ) share price retreats on debt facility update

| Aaron Teboneras

New long-term fixed loans have now replaced the debt facilities.

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to avoid this costly ASX investor trap – it's harder than you think

| Bernd Struben

Emotional investing is one of the most common mistakes people make. Here's how to avoid it.

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ETFs

Why everyone is talking about the BetaShares Crude Oil ETF (ASX:OOO)

| Sebastian Bowen

Massive dividend distributions are getting investors very interested in this oil ETF.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and this ASX dividend share offer attractive yields for income investors. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Don't play the game you can't win…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The best advice is not always found in investment textbooks. Here's why.

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Financial Shares

IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price rises as it completes MLC purchase from NAB

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the $2.5 billion financial firm lifted today after it completed the takeover of MLC Wealth from NAB.

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Motley Fool Media

Where to for interest rates, GDP and the rest of the economy? Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Motley Fool Staff

At the start of a bumper economic week, here's what Scott had to say on the headline issues.

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Share Market News

Why the Mastermyne (ASX:MYE) share price is surging 6% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining services company is having a bumper day after announcing a major contract award.

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Technology Shares

2 beaten-up ASX shares that could be buys in June 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Two ASX shares have been knocked down, but they might get up again.

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Share Fallers

Why BetMakers, Domain, Link, & Nuix shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Monday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Tassal (ASX:TGR) share price slips on facility gas leak incident

| Mitchell Lawler

The Tasmanian salmon group's share price is down after a workplace safety scare.

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Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have dropped 50%. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Bitcoin price halved in just a fortnight?

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Gold

ASX gold miners are going gangbusters on the ASX 200 today

| Sebastian Bowen

It never gets old, talking about gold. Let's see why the yellow metal is shining today.

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Technology Shares

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price slips following latest trading update

| Kerry Sun

The fintech company's shares hardly flinched on news of another lockdown for Victoria. But Tyro shares are heading south today.…

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Resources Shares

Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price dips as it onboards a lithium expert

| Brooke Cooper

A new appointment fails to ignite the lithium processing company's share price.

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Real Estate Shares

The Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price is in the green today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

The DEXUS Property Group announced an upgrade to its FY21 guidance today. Let's take a look at how it and…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that could be buys in June 2021

| Tristan Harrison

June 2021 could be a good month to find some growing ASX shares.

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Travel Shares

Could more offers like Qantas' speed up the Australian vaccine rollout?

| Brooke Cooper

Is the promise of Qantas incentives enough to get vaccination numbers soaring?

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Record Highs

Mandrake Resources (ASX:MAN) share price rockets 23%, breaks all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The mineral exploration company has advised it now has permission to start new drilling operations.

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Communication Shares

News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price slides amid FOX Bet rumours

| Marc Sidarous

The media giant is not having the best day on the ASX after rumours circulated it's looking to enter the…

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Broker Notes

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is pushing higher today following the release of bullish broker note out of Morgan…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips huge returns from the Inghams (ASX:ING) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) share price is on form and has been tipped to climb materially higher from here…

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Cryptocurrencies

The surprising connection between Bitcoin and cannabis

| Bernd Struben

These 2 prominent assets have one increasing similarity with each other.

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Share Market News

The Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is in a trading halt today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

After its recent share price surge, the financial lender is planning a capital raise. Let's take a look

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Share Market News

IGO (ASX:IGO) and Regis (ASX:RRL) shares rise on Tropicana news

| James Mickleboro

The IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) and Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) shares are pushing higher after completing their Tropicana deal...

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Dividend Investing

How much is Transurban's (ASX:TCL) dividend worth today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What is the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price worth in terms of dividend distributions today? The answer isn't too…

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Motley Fool Media

COVID Lockdown, Changes to Super… and Scott in an Akubra?

| Motley Fool Staff

Will Aussie workers see a sting as superannuation increases? Scott discussed this and more yesterday on Weekend Sunrise.

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Share Market News

Why Bravura, Costa, Inghams, & Propel shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) and Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX:PFP) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

These ASX shares are the newest "buy" recommendations from leading brokers

| Brendon Lau

The market is pushing further into record territory this morning and those bitten by the FOMO buy will be pleased…

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