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ASX 200 up 0.8%: Metcash update, tech shares rebound, PointsBet acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

What's with the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Clean TeQ holdings share price is flat this morning despite a second major contract announcement. We look at the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is up 10% today.

| Brooke Cooper

The Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is flying today after the company's new drug delivered positive results in its latest clinical…

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3 ASX Healthcare shares feeling a little under the weather

| Mitchell Lawler

These 3 ASX healthcare shares have been out-of-form over the past month. We take a look at what could be…

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is charging higher on Tuesday following the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price sinks on shock CEO exit

| Aaron Teboneras

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price nosedived at market open following the surprise exit from its CEO. Here's…

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Share Market News

The Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price surges on cancer testing milestone

| Kerry Sun

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price has surged 6% higher on Tuesday as the company takes a step…

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Share Market News

Why the Clover (ASX:CLV) share price is climbing 5% this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clover (ASX: CLV) share price is up 6% in early trading following the release of the company's first-half results.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming notably higher on Tuesday morning. Here's why...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that are rapidly growing

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares outlined here are growing rapidly and could be worth keeping an eye on, including Pushpay Holdings…

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Share Market News

The BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price eyes record highs after positive research results

| Kerry Sun

The BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) share price is eyeing a new record high today after positive results from…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after releasing an update on its Balama operation...

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Share Market News

Should you buy BHP, Fortescue, or Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares today?

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Share Market News

Share market on watch over AstraZeneca vaccine fears

| Marc Sidarous

The AstraZeneca vaccine has been suspended from use by at least 16 nations. What impact, if any, could this have…

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Retail Shares

Why the Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) share price is one to watch after a trading update and change in dividend policy…

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Financial Shares

Why the Pendal (ASX:PDL) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Pendal Group (ASX: PDL) share price is one to watch in early trade after the investment group announced a…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX shares that just stormed to new 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) and these ASX shares have just climbed to new highs...

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Share Market News

We'll get 7.8% yield from ASX this year, says investment pro

| Tony Yoo

Plato Investment makes a bold bet on dividends in 2021 and reveals which sectors will contribute the most for income-hungry…

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Share Market News

Chinese factory output is up an astonishing 35%

| Marc Sidarous

Reuters reported output in China was up 35.1% in the January/February period compared to a year earlier. How does this…

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⏸️ Income

Got money to invest for dividends? Here are 2 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have some money to invest ASX shares for dividends? One idea could be shoe business Accent Group Ltd…

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Share Market News

Why all eyes will be on the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price today

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday morning after announcing an important acquisition...

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Growth Shares

2 outstanding ASX shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and this outstanding ASX share could be quality buy and hold options for ASX investors. Here's why...

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2 small cap ASX shares you need to know about

| James Mickleboro

Nitro Software Ltd (ASX:NTO) and this small cap ASX share could be the ones you need to know about right now.…

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2 top ASX shares to buy according to WAM

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager Wilson Asset Management (WAM) has unveiled two ASX shares that it likes, including Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ).

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⏸️ Income

2 top ASX dividend shares to buy for your income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this top ASX dividend share could be great options for your income portfolio. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and this ASX growth share could be excellent options for investors right now...

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Resources Shares

Mining companies with ESG strategies are at the front of the pack

| Brooke Cooper

A report on mining companies has dropped, in it is a picture of the mining industries' future and the importance…

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Share Market News

Are SPACs coming to the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles (SPACs) coming to the ASX? A new report says the ASX is under pressure to…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Struggling to ride the wave of constant investing news?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Too much information coming at you? Here's how not to miss the (investing) forest for the trees.

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Share Market News

What happened with the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Hazer (ASX: HZR) share price closed slightly lower today after the company announced new commencement of works. We take…

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Share Market News

Why did the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price and 2 other BNPLs fall today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is down today along with 2 other BNPL shares. What's making the BNPL share…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 recovers, Evolution Mining acquisition, Afterpay sinks

| Tristan Harrison

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) recovered after an initial selloff in the morning. Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) announced an acquisition.

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Share Market News

Could this have moved the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price edged higher today as the news media bargaining code starts to take effect. Let's…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that could be fantastic buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and this ASX share could be great buy and hold options for Australian investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Two ASX recovery shares with room to run higher

| Bernd Struben

The COVID recovery trade kicked off with the global vaccine announcement in November. Could these 2 ASX recovery shares run…

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3 small cap ASX shares to watch in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Booktopia Group Ltd (ASX:BKG) and these ASX small cap shares could be the ones to watch in 2021. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX:AGI) shares rise 11%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price was on fire today, up 11%. Here's the latest from this gaming…

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Share Gainers

Why the Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price has just hit a 52-week high. Can the health supplements company's shares go higher?

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Share Market News

ECS Botanics (ASX:ECS) share price slumps 10% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The ECS Botanics (ASX: ECS) share price has dropped 10% today after the company announced a capital raise. Let's take…

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