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Share Market News

5 of the best ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are two of five that could be great options for ASX investors next week...

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Growth Shares

11 top ASX shares that WAM thinks will make great buys

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager Wilson Asset Management has revealed a number of ASX shares that it thinks will make good returns for…

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Value Investing

I'd listen to Warren Buffett's advice to buy undervalued shares today

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s focus on buying undervalued shares could prove to be a successful long-term strategy – especially in today’s stock…

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into $650,000 in 5 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Investments in Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares five years ago would have made you very wealthy. Here's how…

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How to invest

Why it's a great time for ASX investors to buy US shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Thinking about buying US shares for your ASX portfolio? Here are some reasons why it might be a good time…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares with huge growth potential

| James Mickleboro

Whispir (ASX:WSP) and this small cap ASX share have huge growth potential. Here's what you need to know about these exciting…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Technology Shares

2 compelling SaaS ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 SaaS ASX shares could be compelling buys for the long-term, including enterprise software business TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE).

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Dividend Investing

When dividends can be a bad thing for an ASX share

| Sebastian Bowen

Is no dividend ever a good dividend for an ASX share? Here's when a shareholder payout can be a bad…

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International Stock News

Amazon expands road testing of Rivian electric delivery vans

| Howard Smith

San Francisco is the latest location that will see the electric delivery vans on the road.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, Sydney Airport falls, AGL rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dipped today. The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price dropped and AGL Energy…

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Share Market News

The Oneview Healthcare (ASX:ONE) share price rockets 650% this year

| Brooke Cooper

The Oneview Healthcare (ASX: ONE) share price is going gangbusters this year, up 650%. Let's look at what the company…

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Share Market News

Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price lifts on partnership agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Field Solutions Holdings Ltd (ASX: FSG) share price was on the rise in late afternoon trade after the company…

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Economy

The Australian population is decreasing, what does that mean for the ASX?

| Brooke Cooper

Are you wondering how the declining Australian population could affect your ASX linvestments? Find the answer here. Plus how to…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares benefitting from a booming property market

| Mitchell Lawler

These 3 ASX shares with exposure to the property market have been skyrocketing while property prices continue to move higher.

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Share Market News

Japan's $103 million pot stock hypocrisy unmasked

| Bernd Struben

If you condemn the use of cannabis, should you invest in it? We look at the Japanese government pension fund's…

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Dividend Investing

Are Coles (ASX:COL) shares a must-buy for income investors?

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price could generate strong returns for investors over the next 12 months. Here's why...

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Share Market News

How the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price moved this week

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is down 1.5% in late afternoon trading. We look at how shares moved during the…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Has CBA found its Afterpay-killer?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) has finally taken on buy now, pay later giant Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)…

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Share Market News

Can you manipulate the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price?

| Bernd Struben

We all know small-cap ASX share prices can be impacted by larger investors. But can you manipulate the price of…

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Share Market News

Sun shines on the Advance Nanotek (ASX:ANO) share price today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Advance Nanotek share price has risen 7% today. We take a look at the company's recent TGA approval for…

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Share Market News

Why the Flexiroam (ASX:FRX) share price opened 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Flexiroam (ASX:FRX) share price jumped higher this morning after the company announced an agreement to expand its partnership network.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 fantastic blue chip ASX shares that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and this blue chip ASX share could be strong buys right now. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

Why the Red 5 (ASX:RED) share price is crashing 16% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Red 5 Limited (ASX:RED) share price is crashing lower on Friday after announcing the completion of the institutional component…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Kinetiko (ASX:KKO) share price is up 18% today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Kinetiko share price is rising after successful gas exploration results in its Amersfoort coal bed project in South Africa.

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Share Market News

The Worley (ASX:WOR) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Worley (ASX: WOR) share price is up today after the engineering company announced a new contract in The Netherlands.

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Share Market News

Why COVID-19 is launching the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price 65%

| Brooke Cooper

The IDT Australia (ASX:ITD) share price is soaring on news the company has been asked whether it is capable of…

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Record Highs

Why the Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price has hit a record high on Friday. Here's why the KFC operator's shares…

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Share Market News

Medusa Mining (ASX:MML) share price drags lower on leadership change

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) share price is down 3.5% this afternoon following a leadership change. Here are the…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Audio Pixels (ASX:AKP) shares shoot up 8%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd (ASX:AKP) share price is having a stellar day today, up 8%. Here's why we could…

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Blue Chip Shares

3 reliable ASX blue chip shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX blue chip ASX shares could be reliable picks for the long-term, including Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Bapcor…

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Share Fallers

Why Paladin Energy, Red 5, Woodside, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares sinking on Friday. Here's why...

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ETFs

2 ETFs to buy today for future-proof ASX diversification

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK) is one of the funds you can use to achieve future-proof ASX diversification…

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Share Market News

Morgan Stanley bullish on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Kerry Sun

Morgan Stanley is bullish on the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price after its two announcements this week

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Resources Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price falls during investor-led climate change charge

| Lucas Radbourne

Woodside share price falls amid slumping oil prices as the gas producer allows an investor vote on its 2022 climate…

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Resources Shares

Rarex (ASX:REE) share price up 915% in a year as rare earth heats up

| Lucas Radbourne

The RareX share price is rising as Australia's rare earth miners become a global focus, while Lynas shares fall amid…

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) and other BNPL shares face looming prospect of regulation

| Marc Sidarous

BNPL shares Zip and Afterpay are lower today following the US tech sell-off and hints the RBA is once again…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price has had a top week

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra (ASX: TLS) share price is having a good week so far. Here's why the ASX's largest telco might…

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