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Share Fallers

Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) share price tumbles despite positive update

| James Mickleboro

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price is under pressure on Tuesday despite the release of a positive update...

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Resources Shares

Macmahon (ASX:MAH) share price sinks on contract news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX: MAH) share price is sinking in early-afternoon trade despite being awarded a new contract.

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Economy

Are red-hot house prices good for ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are red-hot house prices good for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) and ASX shares? Here's why the RBA isn't too…

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Share Market News

Here's why the 8Common (ASX:8CO) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 8common Ltd (ASX: 8CO) share price is rising following the announcement that it has secured a contract extension. Here's…

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Motley Fool Media

Treasury (ASX:TWE) and Afterpay (ASX:APT) share prices on watch

| Motley Fool Staff

Scott joined Peter Stefanovic on Sky News this morning to talk about the Brisbane lockdown, Afterpay's three-month low and the…

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Share Fallers

Is the Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price really tumbling 70% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price seems to have plummeted today as the company approaches its takeover by WAM Capital. What's…

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Share Market News

BlueScope (ASX: BSL) share price could get cut of Biden's US$3tn boost

| Brendon Lau

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price could get a boost later this week thanks to US President Joe…

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Cleanspace, PointsBet, & Treasury Wine shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Cleanspace Holdings Ltd (ASX:CSX) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

The Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price is slipping today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Air New Zealand (ASX: AIZ) share price is down 1.7% today after the Kiwi airline released its February passenger…

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Share Gainers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price gains: Is the 52-week high next?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is now within reach of its 52-week high. Here's what's pushing Telstra shares…

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Share Market News

Should you be concerned about the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Political concerns for New York sports betting could be why the PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is down…

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Share Fallers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday despite the release of a positive announcement...

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Resources Shares

Wiluna (ASX:WMX) share price at a standstill despite 'outstanding progress'

| Lucas Radbourne

The Wiluna (ASX: WMX) share price is at a standstill this afternoon despite positive updates on its flotation plant construction.

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Share Market News

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price slides after latest announcement

| Marc Sidarous

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price dropped after the Victorian government announced it will block construction of a…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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International Stock News

Amazon scores a big NFL merchandise deal

| Rhian Hunt

The giant retailer will now carry large amounts of NFL merch to supplement its Thursday Night Football partnership.

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Share Market News

US markets just hit an all-time high. Is the ASX 200 next?

| Sebastian Bowen

The US share markets hit new all-time highs overnight. When is the ASX 200 Index going to follow suit? Here's…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) share price just jumped 5%

| Lucas Radbourne

The BCI Minerals Ltd (ASX: BCI) share price is on watch today after awarding up to $90 million contracts related…

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Share Market News

De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price falters despite new gold discovery

| Aaron Teboneras

The De Grey Mining (ASX: DEG) share price is backtracking today despite the company announcing a new shear-hosted gold discovery.

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Share Market News

Why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price is eyeing record highs

| Kerry Sun

The Calix Ltd (ASX: CXL) share price is eyeing record highs after reaching a key milestone for its low emissions…

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Share Gainers

Why the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price has surged 31% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Digital Wine (ASX: DW8) share price is rocketing today after the company shared news of a partnership with Bibendum.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price ring-fenced by Twiggy and its climate targets?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is currently more than triple its previous ten-year high. It is…

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Share Market News

It's official – Why RXP Services (ASX:RXP) shares de-listed from the ASX

| Bernd Struben

Looking for RXP Services shares on the ASX? Here's why you won't find it anymore. And why shareholders banked some…

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Share Market News

Why the Kazia Therapeutics (ASX:KZA) share price is rocketing 11%

| Marc Sidarous

The Kazia Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:KZA) share price is shooting for the moon after the company announced a licence agreement in…

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How to invest

Which is the better investment: An ASX share portfolio or an index fund?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which is better: An ASX share portfolio or just investing in an index fund? Here's the breakdown of which is…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.15%: AGL to split into two, NAB's 86 400 acquisition receives ACCC approval

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are writing the headlines on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX banks are facing millions of cyber attacks each day

| Tristan Harrison

The big ASX banks like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) are facing millions of cyber attacks each…

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Digital Wine, REA Group, & Xero shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four climbing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the CleanSpace (ASX:CSX) share price is diving 50%

| Kerry Sun

The CleanSpace Holdings Ltd (ASX: CSX) share price almost lost half its value following a trading update that signaled lower…

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Share Gainers

The Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price is riding on its latest news

| Brooke Cooper

The Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX: SOR) share price is up after news the company's self-charging batteries can now be made…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) share price on watch after announcing major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MBH) share price will be one to watch after it announced a major new acquisition...

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International Stock News

Facebook poised to shoot 32% higher, says analyst

| Eric Volkman

A Deutsche Bank prognosticator believes the company has several growth levers it can pull.

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Growth Shares

ASX growth shares will be VERY slow to recover. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

From now, even when good news arrives for an ASX growth company, its share price will remain depressed because of…

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Share Market News

Race (ASX:RAC) share price falters despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is struggling in early trade despite the company releasing a positive update. Let's take…

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price higher after ACCC approves 86 400 acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is climbing on Tuesday after the ACCC approved its acquisition of 86…

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BNPL shares

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price on watch after agreement with Worldpay

| Mitchell Lawler

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price is on watch after the payment provider announced a collaborative partnership with…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the AVZ Minerals (ASX: AVZ) share price is jumping 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is pushing higher again on Tuesday following its second announcement in as many…

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Share Gainers

Santos (ASX:STO) share price rises on Barossa final investment decision

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing a final investment decision on the…

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Share Gainers

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price higher on structural separation plans

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing plans to split into two separate…

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Retail Shares

Retail shares: buy what you know, but who owns what you buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

Invest in what you know. Easier said than done for some ASX and US listed retail shares when establishing which…

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