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Economy

Cyber attacks a growing risk to our financial security, says Reserve Bank

| Brooke Cooper

A Reserve Bank of Australia report has found cyber attacks to be one the most worrying threats to Australian financial…

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this excellent ASX dividend share could be quality options for income investors. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

Candy Club (ASX:CLB) share price flat despite 192% revenue increase

| Lucas Radbourne

The Candy Club share price remains flat today despite the company reporting significant revenue and customer increases in its Quarterly…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price wobbles on plasma and vaccine update

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has been in the spotlight in recent memory. We take a closer look…

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lower despite natural gas update

| Marc Sidarous

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is falling today despite announcing a new gas field, expected to supply…

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Growth Shares

2 highly rated ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and this ASX growth share could be top options in 2021 and beyond. Here's why they are highly…

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Cryptocurrencies

Aussie fintech lets ANYONE receive salary in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC)

| Tony Yoo

Living Room of Satoshi joins getpaidinbitcoin.com.au in allowing punters to get paid their hard-earned in cryptocurrency instead of cash.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) shares top ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX: ADO) share price is on fire today, topping the All Ordinaries Index. Here's why investors are…

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Share Market News

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price in the buy zone after today's third quarter update. Here's what the experts think…

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Energy Shares

Why the Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) share price is falling

| Marc Sidarous

The Meridian Energy Ltd (ASX: MEZ) share price is tanking today as a clean energy ETF dumps massive amount of…

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Resources Shares

Why the QEM (ASX:QEM) share price catapulted 37% today

| Brooke Cooper

The QEM Limited (ASX: QEM) share price is rising after news of a new project management specialist for the company's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) shares days are numbered

| Ken Hall

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) shares are set to finish up on the ASX as the NSW Supreme Court approved…

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price plunged 7% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX: LIT) share price is sinking today after the company announced plans ahead of its joint…

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Resources Shares

Kingwest (ASX:KWR) share price finally rising on gold drilling success

| Lucas Radbourne

The Kingwest share price is rising today after the company reported extensional drilling success in its Menzies Gold Project (MGP).

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BNPL shares

650,000 Aussies sign up for Afterpay (ASX:APT) Mastercard

| Tony Yoo

Customers are going nuts over a new feature that allows buy now, pay later to be used with a simple…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Challenger, Lynas, & Sydney Airport shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Why the Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) share price is on the move

| Lucas Radbourne

The Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) share price is edging higher after the company outlined plans for a new drilling program Argentina.

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BNPL shares

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price slides on Q4 trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price is sinking today following the release of a trading update. We list…

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Communication Shares

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is a buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) a buy today? Some investors think so, and here's why they are bullish…

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Travel Shares

Experience Co (ASX:EXP) share price jumps 6% on latest update

| Marc Sidarous

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX: EXP) share price is climbing higher today after the company announced its latest acquisitions. Click…

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price climbs on Rincon construction update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX: AGY) share price is climbing today following a construction update at the Rincon Lithium Project.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Bank of Queensland, Freelancer, & Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares pushing notably higher on…

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Economy

Westpac (ASX:WBC) reports 'extraordinary' Australian consumer confidence

| Lucas Radbourne

Australia's economic growth is vastly outpacing its counterparts and, according to Westapc (ASX:WBC), our consumer confidence is surging.

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Share Market News

Treasurer outlines federal budget focus as IMF upgrades Australian outlook

| Lucas Radbourne

Treasurer Josh Frydenburg has outlined the government's focus for the upcoming federal budget, amid a stronger-than-expected economic recovery following the…

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International Stock News

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest only owns 4 Dow stocks, and they aren't what you think

| Daniel Foelber

These holdings show that ARK sees value in the industrial sector.

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Energy Shares

Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) share price falters on third quarter update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Genesis Energy (ASX: GNE) share price has failed to lift following release of the company's third-quarter results. We take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers weigh in on Galaxy (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre (ASX:ORE) merger

| Kerry Sun

What do brokers think about the $4 billion Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) and Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) merger?

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Share Gainers

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is charging higher today for a couple of reasons. Here's what you…

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price: Is a US listing a game changer?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price head higher if it lists on the US markets? Here's a breakdown…

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Share Fallers

Why the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is trading lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is under pressure on Tuesday following the release of its latest…

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Financial Shares

Hub24 (ASX:HUB) share price slides despite record growth

| Marc Sidarous

The Hub24 (ASX: HUB) share price has pulled back after the release of the company's Q3 results for FY21. Let's…

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Financial Shares

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price has lost its magic

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price been underperforming over the past year? Fund performance might…

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Resources Shares

Why the Magnum (ASX:MGU) share price soared 16% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited (ASX: MGU) share price is up with news the company will power its facility…

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) chair signals 'rational' responses to curb booming housing market

| Lucas Radbourne

The NAB share price is falling slightly today. We look at what its Chair, Phil Chronican, had to say about…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price is rising today

| Brooke Cooper

The EcoGraf Limited (ASX: EGR) share price is up after news the Australian Government re-announced its facility's Major Project Status.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Afterpay delivers stellar Q3 growth, Rio Tinto Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Record Highs

Why the Money3 (ASX:MNY) share price just hit an all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Money3 Corp Ltd (ASX: MNY) share price is on the rise today, reaching a record high. Here's why the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price opened 23% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

The Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd (ASX: KTD) share price is soaring today after the company's annual revenue report was released.

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Share Fallers

Declining birth rates could threaten the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| Kerry Sun

Credit Suisse believes declining birthrates could mean the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price recovery never gets back…

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