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Share Market News

Why is the AUB Group (ASX:AUB) share price rocketing 8% today?

| Bernd Struben

The AUB Group share price is rocketing today, up 8% in early afternoon trading. We look at the company's latest…

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy dividend shares in 2021 for growth and passive income

| Peter Stephens

Dividend shares can offer strong capital growth in 2021, and a worthwhile passive income, due to a lack of opportunities…

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Share Market News

Why the Alumina (ASX:AWC) share price is dropping today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) share price is dropping lower today after the aluminium producer reported its 2020 full-year results.

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Motley Fool Media

Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips talks to Sky News: Crown's woes continue, a dividend 'supercycle', and falling energy prices

| Motley Fool Staff

Scott Phillips appears on Sky News to discuss the Victorian royal commission into Crown Resorts, the return of dividends, and…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Credit Intelligence (ASX:CI1) share price is soaring 15%

| Bernd Struben

The Credit Intelligence share price is rocketing today, up 15% in late morning trade. We look at what's driving investor…

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Share Market News

What does Citi think about ASX reporting season so far? 

| Kerry Sun

ASX reporting season has exceeded Citi's expectations, especially when it comes to bank earnings and resource company dividends

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Share Market News

MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price edges higher. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX: MME) share price is rising after announcing increased funding commitments from an Australian Bank. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price rises after takeover update

| Tristan Harrison

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is up after announcing an update about the takeover offer for its business.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is down 12% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is down more than 11% today after the company released its half-year results. Here's a…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is rocketing 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price has been on fire again on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are rocketing…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: SEEK CEO exits, Afterpay sold off, BOQ surges higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what's…

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Share Market News

The Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price plummets 8% despite revenue lift

| Bernd Struben

The Superloop share price is falling sharply today, down 8% in late morning trade. We look at the latest financial…

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Share Gainers

The Aquis Entertainment (ASX:AQS) share price is now up 1,000% in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aquis Entertainment (ASX:AQS) share price continues to rocket, rising by more than 80% just today. Here's the latest on…

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, MNF, Oil Search, & Starpharma are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) are two of four ASX shares charging higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) reveals 5-year distribution plan with FY20 result

| Tristan Harrison

Spark Infrastructure Group (ASX:SKI) has just reported its FY20 result, it also revealed its 5-year distribution plan for investors.

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Technology Shares

Broker eyes rapid growth for this small cap ASX tech share

| Kerry Sun

Euroz Hartleys believes small cap ASX tech share Tojee (ASX:YOJ) could solve challenges for the $9 trillion global logistics industry.

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Share Market News

Why the MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Mydeal.ComAu Pty Ltd (ASX:MYD) share price has come under pressure on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are tumbling lower…

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Share Market News

What's with the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The HUB24 (ASX: HUB) share price is trading lower today following its half-year results. Let's take a look at the…

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Share Market News

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price erases gains despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price is falling today despite announcing a lucrative partnership agreement. Here's what we…

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Share Market News

Seek (ASX:SEK) shares sink as founder steps down

| Tony Yoo

Ex-CBA chief becomes the new boss at the job-search website, as it gives its venture capital arm more independence and…

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International Stock News

Microsoft's partnership with European news publishers threatens Facebook and Alphabet

| Keith Noonan

The alliance could spell trouble for some of Microsoft's top tech rivals.

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Share Market News

Why the Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price is rising today

| Bernd Struben

The Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price is shooting higher, up more than 3% in morning trade. We look at the company's…

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Resources Shares

Bell Potter tips the Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price to go lower 

| Kerry Sun

Bell Potter tips the Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price to go lower despite the miner's record earnings and dividend yield.

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Share Fallers

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price tumbles despite guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is under pressure on Tuesday following the release of its half year results. Here's…

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Share Market News

G8 Education (ASX:GEM) share price tumbles as revenue dives

| Gretchen Kennedy

The G8 Education (ASX:GEM) share price is taking a dive today following release of the company's annual results. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of its half year…

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Share Market News

Why the MNF Group (ASX:MNF) share price is jumping 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price is jumping higher today after the release of a strong half year result…

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Share Gainers

Why the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price is rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX:ABY) share price is surging higher today after smashing expectations with its first half results...

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Share Market News

Why the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price will be on watch today following a front-end engineering design contract win. Here's…

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Share Market News

APA (ASX:APA) share price on watch with HY21 report, upgrades distribution guidance

| Tristan Harrison

Infrastructure business APA Group (ASX:APA) has announced its FY21 half-year result. It also upgraded its FY21 distribution guidance.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is up 16% since the start of the year. Is it too late to…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs upgraded these ASX 200 shares after outstanding results 

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs has upgraded Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and 2 other ASX 200 shares after earnings topped expectations.

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and these ASX shares have just raced to 52-week highs or better this week. Here's…

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Growth Shares

2 explosive ASX growth shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and this explosive ASX growth share could be great options for investors right now...

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Speculative

2 buy-rated small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Nitro Software Ltd (ASX:NTO) and this exciting ASX small cap share could be the ones to watch right now...

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⏸️ Income

Smash term deposits with these high yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share could be fantastic options for income investors...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 interesting ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

There are two interesting ASX shares that are rated as strong buys by brokers. One of those is media business…

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Share Market News

New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price on watch on Q2, 48% higher coal prices

| Tristan Harrison

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price will be on watch after delivering its Q2 update, with coal prices…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price on watch on VIC royal commission

| Tristan Harrison

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch tomorrow after news of a Victorian royal commission into…

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