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Share Market News

5 steps to start building your portfolio now

| Kate O'Brien

Whether you’ve just entered the share market or have been investing for years, here are 5 tips to boost your…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Technology Shares

2 compelling ASX payment shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX payment shares look like compelling ideas at the moment, including donation company Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH).

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

ASX dividend aristocrat? Here's an ASX dividend share that has a shot

| Sebastian Bowen

While the ASX has many great dividend shares, not one can call itself an aristocrat. But Washington H. Soul Pattinson…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares with yields over 4% right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is one of three ASX dividend shares offering a fully-franked yield of 4% or greater…

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Technology Shares

Is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price could be going a lot higher from here according to one leading…

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Share Market News

ASX coal shares mixed as operations resume after flooding

| Marc Sidarous

Prices were mixed for these 2 ASX coal shares today as coal mining returned to full operations after the New…

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Coronavirus News

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial data results in revised efficacy rate

| Mitchell Lawler

AstraZeneca PLC (LON: AZN) has revised its COVID-19 vaccine efficacy rating after concluding a more extensive study previously done.

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Share Market News

Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price dips despite finalising $205 million sale

| Marc Sidarous

The Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) share price is down today despite finalising a long drawn out sale of one…

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Share Fallers

Mineral Commodities (ASX:MRC) share price plummets 25% as CEO sacked

| Brooke Cooper

The Mineral Commodities Limited (ASX: MRC) share price spent today in freefall after the termination of its CEO. Why did…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Food Revolution (ASX:FOD) share price jumped 8% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Food Revolution Group Ltd (ASX: FOD) share price is in a very healthy position today after deals with Coles,…

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 keeps climbing, TPG drops on Teoh departure, AMP still has a CEO

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose 0.5%. TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) lost its chairman, but AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) still has…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 travel shares poised to see pent up travel demand unleashed

| Bernd Struben

Though they've come back strongly from the initial COVID panic selloff, ASX 200 travel shares are eager to see air…

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Dividend Investing

Where to reinvest your Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividends

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to reinvest your Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividends into the share market? Then take a look at these top…

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Retirement

2 outstanding ASX shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and this ASX share could be top options for a retirement portfolio. Here's what you need to know…

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Share Market News

Top broker urging investors to take profit now on this outperforming ASX share

| Brendon Lau

The Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price is zooming higher but this could be the perfect time to lock in…

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Share Market News

Did the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price fly too high too fast?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price has slipped again over the past 24 hours, down 1.2%. We take a look at what the…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying SEEK (ASX:SEK) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

What moved the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price this week

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) share price is down 0.64% in late afternoon trading. We look at what moved the…

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Share Market News

A review on the meteoric rise of the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price

| Aaron Teboneras

The Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) share price is on the rebound today, climbing 8.8%. We take a closer look at…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) tops the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is on fire today and is topping the ASX 200. Here's why…

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IPOs

Mad Paws (ASX:MPA) IPO hooked Qantas and Airtasker

| Brooke Cooper

The Mad Paws (ASX:MPA) share price is surging 18% today, delivering pleasing gains to ASX bigwig investors such as Qantas…

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Share Fallers

Why Galilee Energy, Hansen, Polynovo, & TPG shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price just hit a 7-month high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has just hit a 7-month high. What is driving investors into the company's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is rocketing 39% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Immutep Ltd (ASX:IMM) share price has been on fire on Friday and is rocketing 39% higher. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price jumps 9% on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fatfish (ASX: FFG) share price is up 9.5% today following an update on its insurance tech investee company, Fatberry.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price takes wild ride on CEO's future

| Marc Sidarous

The AMP (ASX: AMP) share price crashed yesterday and has rebounded today on speculation regarding the future of CEO Francesco…

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Share Gainers

How eBay has sent the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price up 50%

| Brooke Cooper

The Digital Wine (ASX: DW8) share price has surged 50% today after news the company intends to partner with online…

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Share Gainers

Why Galaxy, HUB24, Paradigm, & Telstra shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are two of four ASX shares storming higher on Friday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Cyprium (ASX:CYM) share price slumps 6% despite positive news

| Brooke Cooper

The Cyprium Metals Limited (ASX:CYM) share price is down today, despite good news from the company regarding favourable assay results.

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Share Fallers

The Atrum Coal (ASX:ATU) share price has plunged 85%. What went wrong?

| Brooke Cooper

The Atrum Coal Ltd (ASX: ATU) share price is likely to be in for a poor day's trade after the…

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Resources Shares

How much is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend worth today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) dividend is worth a whopping 12.31%. We dig a little deeper into this massive…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price is rising today

| Bernd Struben

Up 265% in 1 year, the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: ASM) share price is gaining in late morning trade. We…

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ETFs

2 top ASX ETFs to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) is one of two ASX ETFs to buy today for ASX share portfolio…

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Broker Notes

3 attractive ASX shares currently in a dip

| Tony Yoo

Australian stocks are in 'a sweet spot', says Aberdeen Standard. Which companies has it bought to take advantage?

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Share Market News

Why the CIMIC (ASX:CIM) share price is lifting this morning

| Brooke Cooper

The CIMIC (ASX: CIM) share price is up this morning after the company announced a new performance bond facility.

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Share Gainers

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is charging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is charging notably higher on Friday afternoon...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Oneview (ASX:ONE) share price is rocketing 14%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Oneview (ASX: ONE) share price is rocketing 14% in late morning trade following a significant certification award.

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