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Small Cap Shares

3 growing small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) and these small cap ASX shares could be worth watching very closely. Here's what you need to…

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Healthcare Shares

The Chimeric (ASX:CHM) share price drops despite cancer trial news

| Aaron Teboneras

An update on its cancer therapy trials fails to spur the Chimeric Therapeutics (ASX: CHM) share price today

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be a buy for income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Rural Funds Group is one of 2 ASX dividend shares that could be a buy for robust shareholder income right…

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Gold

The Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price hits record high today

| Brooke Cooper

The Chalice Mining (ASX: CHN) share price hit a new all-time high today. Could it be linked to the rising…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up, Zip rises, Aristocrat Leisure reports

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.2% today. Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) revealed some acquisitions, sending the share…

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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and this growing ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's what you need to know...

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Technology Shares

The Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is down 15% this month

| Rhys Brock

The Nearmap (ASX: NEA) share price has been in the wars recently, falling heavily after a short-seller report and legal…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 blue chip ASX shares that analysts rate highly

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and this ASX blue chip share could be worth a closer look. Here's why they are…

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Resources Shares

Are ASX 200 iron ore shares in for a rough ride?

| Brooke Cooper

The commodity's price is continuing to slide amid early speculation of a slowdown in China's building boom.

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Share Fallers

Why is the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price falling again today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The AMP share price is near its all-time low. So what's going on?

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Share Market News

Why smaller ASX shares could outperform this year

| Bernd Struben

While it's important to invest in a diverse mix of ASX shares, both larger and smaller, small-caps could outperform in…

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is pushing higher on Monday. Can the BNPL provider's shares keep on climbing…

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Blue Chip Shares

Could the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price be worth looking at for its FY21 dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is expected to pay a sizeable FY21 dividend. Could the Telstra share price worth jumping on?

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How to invest

How to tell if an ASX 200 share is risky

| Sebastian Bowen

Hint: Warren Buffett's 'a bird in the hand' maxim applies.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

I might be getting old, but it has its benefits

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

From little things, big things grow. The analogy is the same for investing in ASX companies as it is for…

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Share Fallers

Why AnteoTech, Fortescue, Synlait, & TPG shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Monday....

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Capital Raising

The MyState (ASX:MYS) share price is frozen today. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The MyState (ASX: MYS) share price has entered a trading halt today after the company announced a capital raising. We…

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Bank Shares

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price hits new record highs

| Bernd Struben

Up more than 1% in afternoon trading, the CBA share price looks poised to close the day for a new…

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Technology Shares

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price tops performance on ASX Tech Index in 2021

| Brooke Cooper

The communications technology company is defying the tech stock downturn in 2021 to fly higher.

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Broker Notes

Morgans picks small cap ASX shares with near-term share price catalysts

| Brendon Lau

The market looks caught in a fairly tight trading band since April as bulls and bears look to see who…

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price keeps falling, could it be an opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

The share price of BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) is down again today. Could the resources giant be a leading opportunity…

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Share Gainers

This beaten-up sector has some of the top performing ASX shares this year

| Kerry Sun

ASX aged care shares have emerged as top performers this year after slumping as much as 80% between 2016 and…

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Broker Notes

Where next for the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has fallen heavily in 2021. Where are its shares going from here?

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Real Estate Shares

ASX shares in this sector are pushing towards 52-week highs

| Kerry Sun

Goodman Group and 3 other ASX shares in the real estate sector are all close to their 52-week highs. Here's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has halved in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

The former market darling is not having a great time of it in 2021. Let's take a look at what's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Keytone Dairy Corporation (ASX: KTD) share price has broken its downward trend to lift 7% in early-afternoon trade. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is sizzling hot today

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is storming higher on Monday. Here's why its shares are rising...

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Cimic share price (ASX:CIM) edging lower today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group (ASX: CIM) share price is down 1.8% today despite a major new contract announcement. We take a…

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Cryptocurrencies

China's crackdown on Bitcoin mining sends crypto prices plummeting

| Kerry Sun

China ups the ante on its stance on cryptocurrency, causing Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ethereum prices to continue plummeting.

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Share Gainers

Why the AVZ (ASX:AVZ) share price is jumping 10%

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is jumping 10% higher on Monday. Here's why investors are buying the lithium…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Caspin Resources (ASX:CPN) share price exploding 40%?

| Lucas Radbourne

The mineral resources explorer is having a bumper day after announcing new copper, nickel and iron discoveries.

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Cryptocurrencies

Would you pay 10% more for a 'green Bitcoin'?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin has been taking heat for the massive amounts of energy it requires. Now some Bitcoin is going green, for…

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Technology Shares

Why the Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price is up 5% today

| Kerry Sun

A new acquisition and fresh funding has tipped the Freelancer Ltd (ASX: FLN) share price 5% higher on Monday

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Share Gainers

Why Corp Travel, Domino's, Kogan, & Zip shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four storming higher on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of compelling reasons why the Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price could be worth…

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Materials Shares

Ridley Corp (ASX:RIC) share price jumps after latest sale

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the stock feed producer are responding positively to the company's latest news.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price rises on half-year results

| Marc Sidarous

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) share price is higher after the release of its half-year results. Here's why.

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Share Market News

TPG (ASX:TPG) shares whacked by cyberattack

| Tony Yoo

The telco's customer data has been exposed, but the company says the damage was isolated with few impacted.

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Broker Notes

Expert says buy these ASX expensive defensives as market momentum is peaking

| Brendon Lau

Predictions that the cyclical momentum is peaking is prompting another broker to urge investors to add ASX expensive defensives to…

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