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Energy Shares

Why an AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) demerger might be a problem

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has had a rollercoaster day after the energy company announced plans for…

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Share Market News

Saxo's chief economist warns ASX investors of "galloping inflationary risks"

| Bernd Struben

Saxo's chief economist explains what ASX investors should know about the unintended consequences of massive government spending.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares could be among the best options for investors in April. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

The Mincor (ASX: MCR) share price slid today despite new mine

| Lucas Radbourne

The Mincor (ASX: MCR) share price fell 1.54% today, despite the nickel miner opening its new Cassini Nickel Mine in…

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Share Market News

Why Saxo's global outlook favours ASX commodity shares

| Bernd Struben

Saxo Bank's latest outlook for global share markets puts the spotlight on ASX commodity shares. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, AGL to split in two, NAB's neobank acquisition approved

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell almost 1% today. AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) is going to split into two divisions.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price has fallen 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Freelancer (ASX: FLN) share price has fallen 8% today after the company shared news it has begun trading on…

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Share Market News

'A COVID sized shock every year'. What climate change could mean for the Australian economy

| Marc Sidarous

The impacts of climate change are being felt to this day. Rising temperatures and more extreme weather events. What does…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Moneyme (ASX:MME) shares in the spotlight

| Sebastian Bowen

The Moneyme Ltd (ASX:MME) share price has been outperforming today. Here's what might be behind this ASX financials' gains.

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price is seesawing in afternoon trade after coming out of a trading halt. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Ainsworth Game Tech (ASX:AGI) share price rises after 71% revenue increase

| Lucas Radbourne

The Ainsworth Game Technology share price is rising by 2.5% today after posting a 71% increase in revenue.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price climbed today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) share price was on the move today following the company's launch of its Emersion platform…

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Share Market News

Where should I put my Super?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How do I make sure I’m in the right Super fund? It is a cracking question. For a couple of…

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Share Market News

Airtasker and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Market News

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price lifts on B Corp certification

| Mitchell Lawler

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is edging higher today after the payment technology company announced the receipt of B Corp…

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Broker Notes

Brokers think these 2 top ASX shares are buys in April 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Some of Australia’s leading brokers have got some ASX share ideas that could be buys for April 2021 including Baby…

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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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