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Share Market News

Vital Metals (ASX:VML) shares halted pending capital raise

| Kerry Sun

The Vital Metals Limited (ASX: VML) share price will be on watch tomorrow after the company entered a trading halt…

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Share Market News

Why the Unibail (ASX:URW) share price is edging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX:URW) share price is edging lower despite the company finalising the sale of its French office buildings.

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher after appointing a former Tesla executive to its board...

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and these ASX small cap shares could be the ones to buy right now. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price lower following update

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday following the release of an update on new agreements...

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Growth Shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is down 7% in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been very volatile in 2021. Here's what shareholders need to know right now...

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Share Market News

Why the Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price is in focus

| Aaron Teboneras

The Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price will be in focus this morning after the company announced a long-term contract with a…

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Share Market News

Vaccines have begun, what might this mean for ASX airport shares?

| Brooke Cooper

As of today 0.79% of Australians have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Let's take a look at what this might mean…

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Share Market News

Why this fund likes these 3 exciting ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The fund Clime Capital Ltd (ASX:CAM) has identified a number of ASX shares that it likes the look of, including…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

How I'd build a 'best stocks to buy now' list

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on the quality and prices of companies from a diverse range of sectors could make it easier to build…

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ETFs

How to invest in the Nasdaq Index on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to invest in the Nasdaq Index for your ASX share portfolio? Here are some ins and outs of how…

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Sector

Revealed: 4 least profitable industries in Australia

| Tony Yoo

Be aware of the risks if you hold shares in these sectors. Some companies might return to profit, but some…

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Travel Shares

Why Webjet (ASX:WEB) got kicked out of ASX All Tech index

| Tony Yoo

The online travel agency will no longer be in the group of elite Australian technology companies. Did it shrink, or…

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Share Market News

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price will be on watch today following the company's announcement of a completed vessel delivery.

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Share Market News

Is the new CBA BNPL service bad news for Afterpay and Zip shares?

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is launching a BNPL service. Is this bad news for Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and…

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares with generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share are highly rated and offer generous dividend yields...

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX tech shares to buy for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX tech shares could be great long term options for investors. Here's why they are highly…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is Coles (ASX:COL) a dependable ASX share to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) is one of the largest supermarket businesses on the ASX. Is it a dependable ASX share…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Technology Shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price a buy now or buy later?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price be a buy now, or is it a buy later? Leading brokers…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares with BIG yields

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX dividend shares revealed here have really big dividend yields that could go even higher. One is Nick…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, CBA launches BNPL, Fonterra reports

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.5% today. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has announced a BNPL product.

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Small Cap Shares

Brokers name 2 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) is one of two small cap ASX shares that investors might want to take a closer look…

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Share Market News

The Kleos (ASX:KSS) share price launched 6% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Kleos (ASX: KSS) share price was charging higher today. However, with no news out we take a look at…

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Share Market News

Why the Kyckr (ASX:KYK) share price surged 19% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Kyckr (ASX: KYK) share price surged 19% higher today after a positive new partnership was announced. Here's the rundown.

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Healthcare Shares

Bring your portfolio to life with these fantastic ASX healthcare shares

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX healthcare share could bring your portfolio to life. Here's what you nee to know about…

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Share Market News

Why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price has rocketed today

| Marc Sidarous

The Metalstech (ASX: MTC) share price rocketed higher today on news the miner would spin off its lithium assets.

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Share Market News

Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price will be on watch on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the release of an announcement after…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares with ethical values are seeing returns in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

Wondering whether investing ethically will lessen profitability? Here are 3 ethical Australian companies making coin on the share market.

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Share Market News

Should ASX investors own Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) as a defensive investment?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price, still near record highs, remains notoriously volatile. Should ASX investors embrace it as a defensive asset?

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Share Market News

Is the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price a buy or hold?

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is slipping today, but remains well in the black for the year. Are Commonwealth Bank…

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Cheap Shares

Why the Elders (ASX:ELD) share price is outperforming the ASX today

| Brendon Lau

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) is defying the market gloom today as it’s one of the few handful of stocks…

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Share Gainers

How much have investors made (or lost) on Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much have ASX investors gained (or lost) on the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price? It depends when they…

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Share Market News

Brokers are bullish about these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Kerry Sun

Brokers see upside in ASX 200 shares including Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) and AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)

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Travel Shares

Where is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price going in 2021?

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price looks set to have an eventful 12 months as the travel…

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Share Market News

Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price sinks 6% on collaboration news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novatti (ASX: NOV) share price is down 6.4% in mid-afternoon trade despite announcing its collaboration with LITT.

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Resources Shares

Goldman rates the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price as the best ASX iron ore producer

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs believes the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is the best iron ore major to buy, driven…

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How to invest

2 ASX investing strategies that could give young people an advantage

| Brooke Cooper

There are many benefits young people have when investing in the share market. I mean, Warren Buffett made his first…

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

There are some great ASX shares that are rated as buys by brokers right now, including discount retailer Reject Shop…

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Share Market News

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic (ASX: CIM) share price is in the red today despite announcing a new contract award. Here are the…

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