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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Piedmont Lithium, ResApp, & Santos are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) are two of four ASX shares charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is jumping 11% today

| James Mickleboro

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) share price is jumping 11% on Friday. Here's why this lithium miner's shares are on…

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Share Market News

Will half-price flights save Australia's S&P credit rating?

| Gretchen Kennedy

While some Australians gear up to take advantage of half-price flights, Standard & Poor’s is watching Australia’s credit rating.

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Share Market News

Nine (ASX:NEC) share price edges higher on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price is edging higher following a positive update. Here are the…

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price higher following APRA update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is on the move on Friday after APRA announced that it has closed…

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Share Gainers

ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price jumps 19% on AstraZeneca deal

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price is jumping on Friday after announcing a deal with AstraZeneca...

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Share Fallers

Breville (ASX:BRG) share price drops after CEO's $8.7 million share sale

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price has come under pressure on Friday after revealing that its CEO has sold…

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Technology Shares

Brokers rate these 3 ASX tech shares as a Buy

| Kerry Sun

Brokers have run the ruler over which ASX tech shares are a 'Buy' after they took a beating in the…

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Technology Shares

The Appen (ASX:APX) share price has fallen 60% from its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

The Appen (ASX:APX) share price has continued to slide on underwhelming financial results and an uncertain outlook. Let's take a…

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ETFs

Why VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX:MOAT) could be the best ETF

| Tristan Harrison

VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX:MOAT) could be one of the best exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to think about.

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Share Market News

435,000 Aussies bought their first shares during the pandemic

| Tony Yoo

Thanks to COVID-19, the stock market's now in the public consciousness. But how many rookies are throwing money around carelessly?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 exciting small ASX shares to watch after strong results

| Tristan Harrison

There are some interesting small ASX shares that are worth watching after they reported good results according to Naos Asset…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 of the best ASX 50 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX 50 share have been named as buys. Here's why they could be among the best…

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Travel Shares

Can the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price recover in 2021?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price has had a turbulent 12 months. Could it be poised…

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Share Market News

2 not-so-obvious ASX shares to cash in on the property boom

| Tony Yoo

Would you believe two media companies could see their shares rise because of a buoyant real estate market? Read how.

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How to invest

Here's what you likely won't learn from the ASX Sharemarket Game

| Mitchell Lawler

The ASX Sharemarket Game has already started, but here are some things that you likely won't learn from playing it.…

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Share Market News

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price could shoot higher in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price could be going 20% higher from here according to one leading broker. Here's…

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Share Market News

Software and bikes: 3 ASX shares ready to explode

| Tony Yoo

Last year's growth darlings are sinking, so here are 3 alternative stocks that Forager Funds is excited about.

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Speculative

2 small cap ASX shares to watch closely in 2021

| James Mickleboro

MyDeal.com.au Limited (ASX:MYD) and these ASX small cap shares could be ones to watch very closely. Here's what you have to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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⏸️ Income

2 ASX dividend shares with 5% fully franked yields

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share offer yields of 5%+. Here's why they could be in the buy…

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) share price could be a great buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few different reasons why the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price could be a really good buy right…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 outstanding blue chip ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX blue chip share could be outstanding options for ASX investors. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 copper shares are eyeing ultracheap Chinese EVs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 copper shares are likely to enjoy a healthy tailwind as cheaper EVs drive growth in the global demand…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 unmoved, Flight Centre soars, Afterpay keeps falling

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was flat, but the ASX travel sector got a big boost of more government support…

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Share Market News

Could the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) camera hack lift ASX cybersecurity shares?

| Bernd Struben

With private hackers joining state sponsored cyber attacks, ASX cybersecurity shares could see more demand for their services.

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International Stock News

Here's why billionaire Warren Buffett's net worth is surging

| Sebastian Bowen

Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett's net worth has just surged above US$100 billion, while Elon Musk's has fallen. Here are…

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Dividend Investing

3 blue chip ASX shares with dividend yields over 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) is one of 3 blue chip ASX dividend shares offering fully franked yields of more…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the Bravura (ASX:BVS) share price could be in the bargain bin

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price has come under pressure this year. Here's why Goldman Sachs thinks it could be…

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Share Market News

Why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price climbed 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Little Green Pharma (ASX: LGP) share price climbed higher today after the company announced it has delivered its first…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price sank 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price came under pressure on Thursday after releasing an update on the Education Australia…

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Share Market News

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price hits all-time high

| Kerry Sun

The Aussie Broadband Ltd (ASX: ABB) share price just hit an new all-time record high despite recent market volatility and…

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) selling assets too cheaply warns Macquarie

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price is under a cloud as a broker warns that it’s selling assets too…

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price down as it savours potential Oakridge Wines purchase

| Marc Sidarous

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is down slightly today as reports emerge the retailer is looking to purchase…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is up 23% in 2021: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is up 23% in 2021 but could still go even higher from here according…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Wide Open Agriculture (ASX:WOA) share price is up 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Wide Open Agriculture (AXS: WOA) share price is surging today after the company provided investors with an update. Here's…

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price rises as it inks office deal with AMP (ASX:AMP)

| Marc Sidarous

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) share price is up 0.23% today, as news broke that the bank will…

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy immediately

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX growth share could be fantastic options for investors in March. Here's why they are rated…

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Share Market News

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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⏸️ ASX Shares

Freshly listed Climate Change ETF (ASX:ERTH) making the ASX greener

| Mitchell Lawler

The ASX just got a little greener with the latest addition of the Climate Change Innovation ETF (ASX: ERTH). We…

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