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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Energy Shares

The Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price is charging up today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Elixir Energy Limited (ASX: EXR) share price is up 4.6% today on news of 3 positive updates in the…

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Resources Shares

Why the St George Mining (ASX:SGQ) share price rocketed 60% on open

| Bernd Struben

The St George Mining share price rocketed 60% at market open. We look at what's driving investor interest in the…

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BNPL shares

Are brokers bullish on the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price after quarterly results?

| Kerry Sun

Big brokers have run the ruler on the soaring Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price. Have Zip shares jumped…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.6%: Zip rises, Resolute rockets, tech shares storm higher

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 index on Wednesday...

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Motley Fool Media

A flat market, earnings season to start in the US, and what's the story with growth and value? Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips on SBS

| Motley Fool Staff

Motley Fool Australia's CIO Scott Phillips joined SBS’ Ricardo Goncalves to discuss the rotation between growth to value stocks, and…

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Energy Shares

What's going on with the Galilee Energy (ASX:GLL) share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Galilee Energy share price isn't making the same big moves as it did following the ASX energy share's last…

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Share Gainers

Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is on the move

| Ken Hall

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price has jumped out of the blocks in early trade after another strong quarter…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is surging 20% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is on fire on Wednesday after releasing a positive update on its Bibiani…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price soaring 15% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price has taken off this morning after the company shared the good news of…

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International Stock News

Analyst: Amazon still has a 70% upside potential over three years

| Rhian Hunt

The retail giant's share price could nearly double by 2024, the firm claims.

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Share Gainers

Why the Universal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) share price is up 6% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Universal Biosensors (ASX: UBI) share price is climbing today, with news of an agreement for its wine testing device…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Capral (ASX:CAA) share price is leaping 20% today

| Ken Hall

The Capral Limited (ASX: CAA) share price has leapt 20% higher in early trade after the company received a private…

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Share Market News

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is breaking out into record highs

| Kerry Sun

The Dubber Corporation Ltd (ASX: DUB) share price is making all-time record highs after launching its features with Zoom

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Share Gainers

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is charging higher on Wednesday following a study update this morning...

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Energy Shares

Why the Empire Energy (ASX:EEG) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

The Empire Energy share price is on watch after going into a trading halt, following a major announcement and pending…

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Broker Notes

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has come under pressure on Wednesday after being downgraded by a leading…

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International Stock News

The Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine halt: here's what investors need to know

| Adria Cimino

Officials are investigating "severe" blood clots in some people.

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Share Market News

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price rises on acquisition speculation

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is storming higher on Wednesday amid news that it is planning a…

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Resources Shares

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is surging 7%

| Brooke Cooper

The Lithium Australia (ASX: LIT) share price is on the move today after the company released good news regarding its…

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BNPL shares

Could this help the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price catch up to Afterpay?

| Kerry Sun

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price surged on Tuesday after a solid quarterly update. Could this key move…

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Share Fallers

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is edging lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price is on the move on Wednesday morning...

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Share Gainers

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is storming 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price has been a strong performer on Wednesday morning. Here's why its shares are…

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Share Gainers

Why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is rocketing 27% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is charging higher on Wednesday after releasing an update on its Akida technology...

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52-Week Lows

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price hits new 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price is one to watch after slumping to a new 52-week low of just…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are some high quality S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) blue chip shares that could be worth buying for the long-term.

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International Stock News

U.S. gives Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine a timeout

| Cory Renauer

Out of an abundance of caution, the FDA and CDC have recommended a pause in the use of the only…

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Dividend Investing

4 reliable ASX dividend shares to buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

There are some really good ASX dividend shares out there rated as buys by experts, including telco Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Capital Raising

Alcidion (ASX:ALC) shares are in a trading halt. Here's why.

| Ken Hall

Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX: ALC) shares are in a trading halt ahead of a planned acquisition and capital raise annnouncement…

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Broker Notes

South32 (ASX:S32) share price on watch after being added to conviction buy list

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price could be heading higher today after being added to a leading broker's conviction buy…

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Resources Shares

Why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Galaxy Resources Ltd (ASX: GXY) share price is one to watch this morning after a reserve update from the…

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Ask a Fund Manager

The stock that I'd hold for the next 5 years: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Hyperion Asset Management's Jason Orthman also reveals the ASX share he's most proud of, and the…

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Dividend Investing

2 high quality ASX dividend shares that smash term deposits

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this ASX dividend share could help you beat low interest rates...

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares for your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Nitro Software Ltd (ASX:NTO) and these small cap ASX shares could be worth watching very closely. Here's what you need to…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with large yields and consistent payouts

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX dividend shares in this article have large yields and consistent payouts. One of those names is Coles…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Growth Shares

2 rapidly growing ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and this ASX growth share could be quality options for investors in April. Here's why...

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Motley Fool Media

A new CEO for AusPost, The upside of closed borders, and a Budget surplus by 2025? Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips on Sky News

| Motley Fool Staff

Motley Fool Australia Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips joins Sky News First Edition to discuss today's key economic issues.

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Growth Shares

2 of the best mid cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Life360 Inc (ASX:360) and this mid cap ASX share could be well worth getting better acquainted with. Here's what you need…

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX shares that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX share could be strong buys right now. Here's what you need to know about these…

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