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Growth Shares

3 outstanding ASX shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares could be great buy and hold options for investors...

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons why Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) is a great ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

There are some good reasons why Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) is a great ASX dividend share to consider for income…

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Growth Shares

5 of the best ASX shares to buy after the Easter break

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares could be quality options for investors to buy after the Easter break...

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Growth Shares

2 impressive ASX shares to buy in April 2021

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few ASX shares that are delivering impressive growth right now, including City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX).

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and this ASX dividend share could be good options for income investors when the market reopens...

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Growth Shares

2 COVID-19 ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that are seeing strong growth during this COVID-19 period, including Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SHL).

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in the Q1 of 2021

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in the Q1 of 2021

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 during the first…

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ETFs

Is this the best ETF that ASX investors can buy today?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) could be the best ETF for ASX investors to buy right now...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Recce (ASX:RCE) share price in the red today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Recce (ASX: RCE) share price is in the red today despite the company releasing positive data from its latest…

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Technology Shares

2 rapidly growing ASX tech shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and this ASX tech share are growing rapidly. Here's why they are highly rated by analysts...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Webjet sinks, Boral climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO went up 0.6% today. The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price fell 5%, whilst Boral (ASX:BLD)…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy in April

| Sebastian Bowen

Dominos Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) is one of the 2 ASX growth shares to buy this April for long-term…

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Share Market News

Why the Urbanise (ASX:UBN) share price reached as high as 17% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Urbanise (ASX: UBN) share price soared in the first 30 minutes of opening trade today, reaching 17% higher. Here's…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy this April

| Sebastian Bowen

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) is one of the two ASX dividend shares that might just be worth buying this April…

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price and weekly news wrap

| Bernd Struben

As the end of the shortened trading week draws to a close, we look at what moved the Commonwealth Bank…

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Resources Shares

Peel Mining (ASX:PEX) share price lifts on high-grade copper hits

| Lucas Radbourne

The Peel Mining share price lifted 2% today after the company discovered more high-grade copper hits in its Wirlong mine…

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Share Market News

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price powered up today

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is rising today after the company announced it would enter the renewable…

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Share Gainers

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price surged 19% in March

| Ken Hall

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price surged higher in March as broader investor sentiment pushed the electronics share…

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Bank Shares

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price jumped 8% in March

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price jumped 8% higher in March, outperforming the ASX 200. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Kangaroo Island Plantation (ASX:KPT) share price is rising today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Kangaroo Island Plantation share price has risen today after the company rejected a $20 million offer to buy its…

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Share Gainers

The Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price finished 77% higher in March

| Kerry Sun

There could be more than meets the eye for the Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) share price that finished 77% higher…

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Share Market News

Why the Acrow (ASX:ACF) share price is running higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Acrow Formwork and Construction Srvc Ltd (ASX: ACF) share price is running higher on the back of a positive…

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Healthcare Shares

Universal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Universal Biosensors share price is rising today after the company signed a Canadian distribution agreement for its wine testing…

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Healthcare Shares

Exopharm (ASX:EX1) share price plunges 17% after animal testing results

| Lucas Radbourne

The Exopharm (ASX:EX1) share price is sliding today after the company's osteoarthritis animal treatments showed no effect on the rats…

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Technology Shares

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price outperformed in March

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price was a positive performer in March and charged notably higher. Here's why investors were buying...

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Share Market News

Creso (ASX:CPH) share price edges higher on product launch

| Aaron Teboneras

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) share price is edging higher following its new CBD-based product launch. Here's what the…

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Cannabis Shares

Here's why ASX cannabis shares are lighting up today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX cannabis shares are rising today after New York state in the US legalised recreational marijuana use. Let's take a…

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Share Fallers

Why Computershare, Macquarie, Race Oncology, & Webjet are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Webjet Ltd (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 value shares still good value? Why these experts are at loggerheads

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 growth shares or ASX 200 value shares? Investors looking towards the next stage of the pandemic recovery may…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Fluence (ASX:FLC) share price surging 12% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Fluence (ASX: FLC) share price is surging today after news of 3 orders for the company's water treatment products…

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Share Market News

The Zimplats (ASX:ZIM) share price is up nearly 93% since January. What's going on?

| Marc Sidarous

The Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM) share price has surged 93% since the beginning of this year. We take a…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price sank 17% in March

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price was out of form and sank notably lower in March. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price soars 40% on Microsoft deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price is skyrocketing after the sanitiser producer announced US approval and supply partnerships.

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rose 11% in March

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price had a top month in March, rising 11%. Here's what went right for…

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International Stock News

Deliveroo shares flop on market debut

| Tony Yoo

There was an omen when several big investors boycotted the gig economy giant over how it treats food delivery drivers.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 boom as Joe Biden unveils massive infrastructure, tax package?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will US President Biden's new infrastructure tax plan be a boon for ASX 200 shares? Here's all the details so…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price is surging today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Identitii Ltd (ASX: ID8) share price is surging 8% in early-afternoon trade following a contract renewal. Here's all the…

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Share Market News

Why the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is going around in circles

| Kerry Sun

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has seemingly gone nowhere since February 2020. Is it time to give the…

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Capital Raising

Why the SG Fleet (ASX:SGF) share price is one to watch next week

| Ken Hall

The SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX: SGF) share price will be on watch when it returns to trade on Tuesday…

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