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Share Gainers

Why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price is jumping 7% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price is jumping higher on Tuesday and has just hit a record high. Here's why…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price rockets on US update

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on fire on Tuesday. Here's why the payment giant's shares are smashing the…

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International Stock News

Why Facebook stock gained 14% last month

| Jeremy Bowman

The social media giant looks like a winner in the economic recovery.

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Share Gainers

Why the SG Fleet (ASX:SGF) share price surged 10% today

| Ken Hall

The SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX: SGF) share price has rocketed higher in a strong return to the ASX boards…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price is soaring 9% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cleanaway (ASX: CWY) share price is soaring today as the company enters an agreement to acquire Suez in a…

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Share Market News

Think Childcare (ASX:TNK) share price rockets 33% on latest takeover bid

| Marc Sidarous

The Think Childcare Ltd (ASX: TNK) share price is surging 33% today after the company received a revised offer for…

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Motley Fool Media

House prices flying, fixing your home loan, and where to find a job

| Motley Fool Staff

Motley Fool Australia CIO Scott Phillips joined Weekend Sunrise to talk about fixing your home loan, plus the surprising news…

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Share Market News

Here's why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is edging higher after announcing its subsidiary has been awarded a letter…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.9%: Cleanaway jumps, tech shares rise, Incitec Pivot sinks

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and Zip Co Limited (ASX:Z1P) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Los Cerros (ASX:LCL) share price is rocketing 20% today

| Bernd Struben

The Los Cerros share price is off to the races today, up 25%. We look at the company's latest gold…

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Share Gainers

The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The IOUpay Limited (ASX: IOU) share price is up as IOUpay shared news its agreed to integrate its BNPL service…

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Share Fallers

Why the Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price tumbled 10% this morning

| Ken Hall

The Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL) share price has slumped lower in early trade after further outages at its Waggaman…

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Resources Shares

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) share price has surged higher at the open after an update on a key…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Gainers

These ASX retail shares continue to surge higher

| Rhys Brock

After being hit hard during COVID-19 lockdowns, these ASX retail shares are all racing to new record highs as economies…

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Share Market News

Why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price dived 64% today

| Kerry Sun

What on earth is happening with the 88 Energy Ltd (ASX: 88E) share price that surged more than 700% in…

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Share Market News

Up 390% in 1 year, why the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price is seesawing today

| Bernd Struben

The Pure Hydrogen share price is on the move today and is currently up 390% in 1 year. We take…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Calidus Resources (ASX:CAI) share price?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold share Calidus Resources' share price has yet to react to the company's latest financing announcement. We look at…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Codan, Cleanaway, & Webjet shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) are two of four ASX shares surging notably higher today...

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52-Week Highs

Why the Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price is surging this year

| Ken Hall

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) share price has surged to a new 52-week high as an investment consortium looks…

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Share Market News

Why the Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price is up 6% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Anson Resources (ASX: ASN) share price is surging today after good news regarding its Paradox Project in the United…

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Share Market News

Fundie says that this ASX share is a misunderstood compelling opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

A fundie thinks that there’s a particular ASX share that’s an opportunity to buy. It’s the legal IP services outfit…

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Share Market News

Alliance (ASX:AQZ) share price flies on latest deal

| Marc Sidarous

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ) share price is taking off after announcing a new deal with Santos Ltd…

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Share Market News

Why the FINEOS (ASX:FCL) share price is climbing this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The FINEOS (ASX: FCL) share price is lifting this morning on news of a new contract for its platform. Here…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is charging higher on Tuesday following the release of a positive update...

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Share Fallers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price was suddenly sold off in March 

| Kerry Sun

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price suddenly plunged before the end of March. Should investors be concerned?

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares are all trading near their lowest prices in months

| Rhys Brock

After surging to new highs during last year’s lockdowns, these ASX tech shares have now all plunged to their lowest…

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Share Market News

Why the Fleetwood (ASX:FWD) share price is rising this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fleetwood Corporation Limited (ASX: FWD) share price will be on watch this morning after announcing the appointment of its…

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Share Gainers

Why the Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX:SYA) share price is charging higher on Tuesday following the release of a positive announcement this…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is surging 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Noxopharm Ltd (ASX:NOX) share price is charging higher on Tuesday morning following the release of a positive…

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Share Market News

The Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price is on watch after NBCU deal

| Brooke Cooper

The Sky Network Television Limited (ASX: SKT) share price is on watch after the expansion of the company's deal with…

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Communication Shares

Why the Chorus (ASX:CNU) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) share price is one to watch this morning after a revised maximum allowable revenue (MAR)…

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX mid cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) and this ASX mid cap share could be quality options for investors right now. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the IOUpay (ASX: IOU) share price tumbled 40% in March 

| Kerry Sun

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) share price slumped 40% in March. Should investors be worried about the emerging South East…

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Growth Shares

2 beaten down ASX tech shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and this ASX tech share could be top options for investors looking for exposure to the beaten down…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are quite a few reasons why the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price could be such a good one to…

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) leads Zip by 40% on one critical measure

| Tony Yoo

Network effect seen in the buy now, pay later space. Plus proof that it's no longer just a generation Z…

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Share Market News

Is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has fallen heavily from its March high. Is this a buying opportunity for investors…

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Share Market News

How housing policy and retiree wealth are shifting the super conversation

| Lucas Radbourne

Public debate over housing policy and the age pension are changing government attitudes towards superannuation. We investigate how this could…

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Growth Shares

2 explosive ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and this ASX growth share could be great options for investors this month. Here's what you need to…

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