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Resources Shares

Why is the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price up 12% this month?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Whitehaven share price is up 2.6% today and 14% this month, flying in the face of the Chinese coal…

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ETFs

3 top ETFs for ASX investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Are you wanting to diversify your portfolio? Buying BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these top ETFs could be an easy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 climbs, Crown soars, Mineral Resources drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen after a solid day today. The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price jumped…

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Share Market News

Why the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price sank 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pure Hydrogen Corporation (ASX: PH2) share price was sinking today following the company's completed placement. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Gainers

The Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is up 6% as its chair gets on board

| Brooke Cooper

The Ampol (ASX: ALD) share price is soaring today after its chair more than doubled his personal investment in the…

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Cryptocurrencies

Is Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) the answer to ASX investors' inflation worries?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is down over the past day but still up 94% in 2021. Can Bitcoin be an inflation…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price up after AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in Australia

| Marc Sidarous

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is up today as the Australian government approves use of its COVID-19 vaccine…

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Share Market News

Why did the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price drop today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price was falling today as the company announced it's launching a redeemable notes offering. Here's the…

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Share Gainers

Why the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price is up 150% in just 2 days

| James Mickleboro

The IDT Australia Limited (ASX:IDT) share price was on fire again on Monday and stretched its two-day return to a…

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Dividend Investing

Small and mid cap ASX shares going ex-dividend this week

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 shares tend to steal the spotlight for dividends. Here are the small-mid cap ASX shares going ex-dividend this…

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Resources Shares

Why the Mercury (ASX:MCY) share price is surging today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Mercury share price is up 5.59% today after the 100% renewable energy generator and retailer released its governance presentation. 

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Share Gainers

Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price rockets 22% higher today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

One of the best performers on the ASX market this year has been the Pursuit Minerals Ltd (ASX: PUR) share…

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price falling despite good news

| Brooke Cooper

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) share price is falling today despite news of the Wonmunna Iron Ore Mine's maiden production.

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Broker Notes

Is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price about to sizzle?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price be about to soar over the next 12 months? The buy now, pay…

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Share Fallers

Why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is under pressure on Monday following the floods in NSW and Queensland...

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Share Market News

Why the Horizon (ASX:HRZ) share price rocketed 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The Horizon (ASX: HRZ) share price is up taking off today, up 5% this afternoon. We look at the deal…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Why the Dotz Nano (ASX:DTZ) share price is up 11%

| Marc Sidarous

The Dotz Nano Ltd (ASX: DTZ) share price is up 10.91% after good regulatory news for the company's COVID-19 testing…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Myer (ASX:MYR) share price comeback continues

| Sebastian Bowen

The Myer (ASX: MYR) share price is popping today, up 6%. Here's the tea on this ASX retail department store's…

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Energy Shares

Top broker issues buy alert on Santos (ASX:STO) and these ASX energy shares

| Brendon Lau

The crash in oil-exposed ASX shares is creating a near-term chance to make a quick buck, according to Morgan Stanley.…

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Freedom Foods, QBE, & Singular Health are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) shares are two of four sinking on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) share price has exploded 40% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

The Spacetalk Ltd (ASX: SPA) share price has exploded 50% in a week. We take a look into what is…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price is up 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is rising today after news from the company of a $1.1 million government…

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Share Market News

Netccentric (ASX:NCL) share price soars on Shopify links

| Daniel Ewing

The Netccentric (ASX: NCL) share price is rising today as the company announced a landmark agreement with e-commerce giant Shopify.

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price falls on Greensill update

| Mitchell Lawler

The QBE (ASX: QBE) share price has dropped 2.1% today after the insurer clarified its exposure to the now insolvent…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is sinking 5% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is under pressure on Monday and could have fallen into…

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Share Market News

Why the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Beach Energy (ASX: BPT) share price is up slightly following a gas discovery at one of its wells. Here's…

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Healthcare Shares

Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price rises on new CEO announcement

| Lucas Radbourne

The Oceania Healthcare Ltd (ASX: OCA) share price has risen slightly today after the New Zealand healthcare provider appointed a…

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Travel Shares

What's with the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) share price is rising today, up more than 2.6%. Here's why shares in the travel…

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Share Market News

Retail trade was down 1.1% in February. What does that mean for Coles (ASX:COL) and others?

| Marc Sidarous

Last week, the ABS released data showing Aussie retail turnover was 1.1% lower in February, with food retail taking the…

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Share Gainers

Why AnteoTech, Crown, Dotz Nano, & Galan Lithium are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Galan Lithium Ltd (ASX:GLN) are two of four ASX shares storming higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Is the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price set for a recovery?

| Kerry Sun

Could investors expect a recovery for the Sydney Airport (ASX: SYD) share price in the short-medium term? Here's what the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Buru Energy (ASX:BRU) share price is flying 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Buru Energy (ASX:BRU) share price is flying higher in late morning trade. We take a look at the energy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.35%: Crowns surges, ANZ & CBA settle class actions

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

How much have investors lost on the Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) share price has returned to trading. Here's what the losses look like for…

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Share Market News

Airtasker's ASX debut happens tomorrow, after 24-hour delay

| Brooke Cooper

Airtasker Limited (ASX: ART) will have its first day on the ASX tomorrow, after its $255.4 million initial public offering…

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Share Market News

Why the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price is rocketing 19% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galan Lithium Ltd (ASX:GLN) share price is rocketing higher on Monday morning following the release of a positive update...

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Share Market News

Firebird Metals (ASX:FRB) share price heats up on IPO

| Kerry Sun

The Firebird (ASX:FBR) share price more than doubled on its IPO. Here's why the market is excited over the newly…

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Share Market News

Up 673% in 1 year, why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is lifting again today

| Bernd Struben

The Archer Materials share price is charging higher in morning trade, adding to the ASX tech share's remarkable 1-year gains.

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Share Market News

Stock market rally: is it too late to buy and hold cheap dividend stocks?

| Peter Stephens

Can investors still obtain a potent mix of capital growth and a generous passive income over the long run from…

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