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Capital Raising

Could the Galaxy (ASX:GXY) share price be next to raise capital after Zip (ASX:Z1P)?

| Brendon Lau

The surge in the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) share price to a three-year high should prompt investors to ask…

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is slipping today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Fortescue share price has dipped today amid news the company met Jordanian officials to discuss hydrogen energy.

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REITs

Why the Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) share price is up 21% in 2021

| Marc Sidarous

The Vitalharvest Freehold Trust (ASX: VTH) share price is shooting like a beanstalk in 2021. Here is a look at…

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Broker Notes

Is it time to jump on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Could it be time for investors to jump on the current Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price? One broker thinks…

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International Stock News

The Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) debut price has been announced

| Sebastian Bowen

Coinbase Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) is about to list on the Nasdaq exchange. And we've just found out what price it…

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Capital Raising

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been on a wild road on Wednesday. Here's why it has ended…

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Cheap Shares

3 latest ASX shares that top brokers have upgraded to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The path of least resistance is up for our market and top brokers have just boosted these ASX shares to…

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Share Market News

Bitcoin price hits new record high as Bitcoin ETF tops $1.3 billion

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price broke into record territory as many Aussie slept the night away. And North America's first Bitcoin ETF…

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Novonix share price is jumping today, with the lithium producer rebounding after falling for the past two days. 

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Growth Shares

Why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price may be up strongly in 2021, but it could still be a growth…

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Share Gainers

The Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price has rocketed 9% today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price is up 9% today following the company's reveal of a pilot plant to extract…

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Tax

How does tax on ASX shares in Australia work?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tax on Australian shares? With tax time fast approaching, here are some taxation tips to remember for your ASX share…

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Resources Shares

Top fundie picks this ASX 200 resource share for the EV revolution

| Bernd Struben

Electric vehicle growth is poised to take off, driving demand for lithium. This ASX 200 resource share is "ideally positioned"…

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX shares rated as top buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article are quality and rated as top buys by brokers including retailing stock Baby…

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Retail Shares

Why is the Candy Club (ASX:CLB) share price falling today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Candy Club share price is falling today after the company raised $20 million via private placement and debt financing.

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, Fortescue, Webjet, & Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Wilson Asset Management to launch new LIC

| Sebastian Bowen

Wilson Asset Management is set to launch an eight Listed Investment Company (LIC) in 2021 – WAM Strategic Value. Here's…

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Resources Shares

Buru Energy (ASX:BRU) share price jumps 6% on Canning Basin project

| Lucas Radbourne

The Buru Energy share price is rising today after the company confirmed its drilling rig for the 2021 Canning Basin…

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IPOs

Propell (ASX:PHL) share price flying 18% on ASX debut

| Kerry Sun

The Propell Holdings Ltd (ASX: PHL) share price got off to a flying start this morning following the company's ASX…

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Resources Shares

Why's the Magnetite Mines (ASX:MGT) share price up 34% this week?

| Brooke Cooper

The Magnetite Mines Limited (ASX: MGT) share price is up 34% since the start of this week, leaving investors scratching…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock soared higher on Tuesday

| Daniel Sparks

One analyst thinks Wall Street is underestimating the electric automaker's earnings per share potential.

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BNPL shares

How does Afterpay's (ASX:APT) growth rates compare to peers?

| Mitchell Lawler

Revenue growth is heavily influential on the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price. We compare it with peers after Zip's record…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price sours amid international student uncertainty

| Marc Sidarous

The A2 Milk (ASX: A2M) share price is turning sour today as reports emerge Australia may not accept international students…

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Share Gainers

Why BrainChip, Dubber, Galaxy, & Resolute shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are two of four charging higher on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

The DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price is up 30% this week

| Nikhil Gangaram

The DigitalX Ltd (ASX: DCC) share price has surged almost 30% this week after the company reported a positive monthly…

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Motley Fool Media

Our CIO joins ABC Nightlife for an in-depth chat about investing in a low-interest rate world

| Motley Fool Staff

In a wide-ranging chat, Scott Phillips and Betashares’ David Bassanese talked about shares, property and Bitcoin, as well as taking…

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Technology Shares

This could be boosting the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price is rocketing today, up 4%. Here's the reason Kogan shares could be pushing…

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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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