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Why Fortescue, Genworth, Limeade, & Northern Star shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Limeade Inc (ASX:LME) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Here's how much Afterpay (ASX:APT) rival Klarna is worth now

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are known for their dominance of the buy now, pay later (BNPL)…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Reece, & Service Stream shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) are two of four ASX shares racing higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Bell Potter thinks the Appen share price is a hold, even if it's down 20% last month

| Kerry Sun

After sliding more than 60% from its August 2020 highs, Bell Potter thinks the Appen (ASX: APX) share price is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Xtek share price is crashing today following its profit results

| Brendon Lau

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price was shot down as losses in the group widened substantially even though its…

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Share Market News

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price falls as losses grow

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is dropping lower today after the fintech company released its HY21 results. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.5%: Afterpay & Zip jump, Fortescue tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

BNPL providers like Afterpay (ASX:APT) set for increased regulation

| Sebastian Bowen

BNPL providers like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) are set to enjoy heavier regulation under a new code of conduct for…

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Share Market News

Why the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is edging slightly higher today following the announcement of a contract award.…

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International Stock News

Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine wins FDA authorisation

| Eric Volkman

The big pharmaceutical company's jab has some important advantages.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares remain among the most shorted shares on the ASX this…

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Share Market News

Will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price go higher in 2021? Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks.

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs is neutral on the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price despite its strong 1H FY21 result and planned…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) share price sank 22% in February: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price sank 22% in February. Has this created a buying opportunity for ASX investors…

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Share Market News

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price lifts as director resigns

| Marc Sidarous

The Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price is rising today after director John Poynton became the latest member of the casino’s…

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Share Market News

Has the Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price peaked?

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price could have peaked according to one leading broker. Here's what it thinks...

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price be a buy? Some brokers have had their say on the airline…

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Share Market News

Why the Calix (ASX:CLX) share price is surging 8% higher this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Calix (ASX: CXL) share price has lifted this morning following a partnership agreement on energy storage. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Terracom (ASX:TER) share price slumps 7% on deepening loss

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Terracom (ASX:TER) share price is sliding lower this morning after the coal miner posted its 1H21 results. Here are…

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Share Market News

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming today

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming its peers on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has come under pressure and is sinking lower on Monday…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is storming 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of an announcement. Here's whaat…

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is on watch this week

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (MSB:ASX) share price will be on watch this week following the release of its half year results…

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Share Market News

Here's how Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) performed in the first half

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) has just released its half year results. Here's how the embattled food company is performing...

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the CSL (ASX:CSL) dividend

| Regan Pearson

From dividend yield, to payment history, here is the key information you need to know about the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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Share Market News

3 key takeaways from Warren Buffett's latest letter to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

Here are 3 key takeaways for ASX investors from Warren Buffett's letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders for 2021...

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in March 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish contributors have compiled a list of some of the ASX shares experts are saying to Buy in March.…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in February. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Friday carnage ruins last week of ASX earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

How Aldi plans to disrupt many ASX retail shares

| Tristan Harrison

There is talk that Aldi is thinking about a plan to disrupt many ASX retail shares including Woolworths Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in February...

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⏸️ Income

2 reliable ASX dividend shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Why Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors in March...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Got money to invest? Here are 2 ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few ASX shares that could be worth owning in your portfolio for the long-term, such as City…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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ETFs

1 great way for Aussies to get exposure to Tencent and Alibaba

| Tristan Harrison

The ETF called Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) is a great way to get exposure to Asian giants Tencent…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 compelling ASX shares to buy in March 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article look like they could be able to make good investment returns over time,…

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⏸️ Income

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

The two S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares in this article could be worth buying for income, including auto parts stock…

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Share Market News

3 of the best ASX 200 results from last week

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX 200 shares arguably delivered three of the best results from the final week of earnings…

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Speculative

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Booktopia Group Ltd (ASX:BKG) and this ASX small cap share could be worth watching closely in 2021...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy in March 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX tech shares in this article could be solid buy ideas for March 2021. One of the ideas…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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