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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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International Stock News

Why Cryptocurrency stocks like Marathon Digital and Riot Blockchain crashed Today

| Anders Bylund

Coinbase's public offering is probably good news for crypto investors in the long run, but the new stock also shook…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Boral share price is bouncing around in morning trade. We look at the latest from the ASX 200 construction…

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Genex Power (ASX:GNX) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Genex Power Ltd (ASX: GNX) share price is up today following news the company has secured financing to begin…

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IPOs

92 Energy (ASX:92E) shares to debut on ASX today

| Kerry Sun

ASX IPOs have been booming and 92 Energy (ASX: 92E) is about to make its debut. Here's why the 92…

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Share Market News

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price set to surge later this month?

| Brendon Lau

All eyes are on the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price but the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price…

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Share Gainers

Why the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is climbing

| Ken Hall

The Ampol Limited (ASX: ALD) share price is climbing higher after providing unaudited quarterly financials to the market today.

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Share Gainers

Why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is rocketing 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Race Oncology Ltd (ASX:RAC) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday following the release of an update on its…

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International Stock News

GameStop looks to become debt-free with early debt retirement plan

| Rich Duprey

All of its resources will now be focused on its transition to a mostly online retailer.

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International Stock News

Cathie Wood ARK funds buy 750,000 Coinbase shares after IPO

| Rich Duprey

The investment manager already had considerable exposure to cryptocurrencies.

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Capital Raising

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) goes into trading halt for $80m cap raise

| Brendon Lau

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price has gone into a trading halt as the company undertakes an $80…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is crashing 17% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price is in a trading halt whilst it raises funds to acquire a 30%…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price edges higher on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) share price is edging higher following an update on the company's business operations. Here are the…

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Growth Shares

Why the REA (ASX:REA) share price could be in for an 'earnings super cycle'

| Kerry Sun

Morgan Stanley thinks the REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price could see further upside thanks to a roaring property…

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Share Gainers

Why the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price is dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) share price is on the move on Thursday morning. Here's what you need to…

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sinks lower after $400m notes offering

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is under pressure and sinking lower after raising $400 million to support its…

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Share Gainers

Why the Netwealth (ASX:NWL) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price is charging higher on Thursday morning. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

Why the Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price is on watch today

| Brooke Cooper

The Michael Hill International Limited (ASX: MHJ) share price is on watch after news of a growth in sales and…

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International Stock News

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares pop and drop in debut

| Mitchell Lawler

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) hits the public market. The journey has been long, but the crypto exchanges ambitions are just getting started.

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BNPL shares

Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is up 15% this week

| Kerry Sun

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) share price has soared 15% this week. Let's take a look at what's been happening…

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Share Market News

Why the Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price is one to watch

| Ken Hall

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX: VVA) share price is on watch this morning after a quarterly trading update from the…

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International Stock News

What Bernie Madoff taught every investor

| Dan Caplinger

You didn't need to lose money because of the convicted felon's schemes in order to learn valuable lessons.

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Transport Shares

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price will be on watch in early trade after a quarterly update from the…

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Ask a Fund Manager

This ASX telco and bank will go gangbusters: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Hamish Tadgell tells us the two companies his fund has big positions in, anticipating…

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price on watch after solid half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the release of its half year update...

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch closely

| James Mickleboro

Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) and these ASX small cap shares are growing quickly and could be worth watching very closely...

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Real Estate Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for the real estate explosion

| Tony Yoo

Australian property prices are running hot. This is how you can get a piece of the action through ASX shares.

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BNPL shares

Is the Klarna / Flybuys partnership the future for ASX BNPL providers?

| Brooke Cooper

Could buy now, pay later payment provider Klarna Australia's partnership with Flybuys signal a new direction for ASX BNPL providers?

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Growth Shares

Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks these 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Wilson Asset Management LIC WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) has outlined the investment case for 2 ASX shares including Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART).

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Dividend Investing

2 high quality ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share could be quality options for income investors right now...

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ETFs

Is Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) a strong investment idea for diversification?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) be a really good investment for diversification reasons?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares could be great options for ASX investors this week...

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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price edges higher after hydrogen update

| Marc Sidarous

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price ended today higher after the company's news regarding its latest green hydrogen…

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Growth Shares

2 quality ASX shares to buy and hold for a very long time

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and this ASX share could be top buy and hold options for investors right now....

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises above 7,000, Resolute Mining soars, Galaxy jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went above 7,000 again today, helped by Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) jumping 15%.

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Share Market News

Wisr outshines Cash Converters (ASX:CCV) share price on loan book updates

| Mitchell Lawler

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX: CCV) trading update gets outshined by Wisr's own trading update and increasing share price

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 fantastic blue chip ASX shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX blue chip share have been named as buys. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) shares shoot up 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) share price is on fire today, up near 10%. Here's what might be…

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Share Market News

What's keeping ASX 200 investors awake at night?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a terrific run over the past months. So what concerns are keeping investors and fund…

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