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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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Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price leapt 5% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is trading 5.45% higher today as Barrenjoey Capital receives its ASX…

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Share Market News

How Mexico could turbocharge ASX cannabis shares

| Bernd Struben

Mexico is a long way from Australia. But select ASX cannabis shares could see a big boost as Mexico reforms…

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Share Gainers

The Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price is up 40% in six months: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is up a sizeable 40% over the last six months. Can…

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Share Market News

Why the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price is pushing higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Clean TeQ (ASX: CLQ) share price is up 3.85% today after the company announced a new contract. We take…

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Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price climbs on government award

| Aaron Teboneras

The Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is climbing today after the company received an update from the government. Here's the…

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⏸️ Income

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares could be worth buying for income, including Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV).

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Why the Hub24 (ASX:HUB) share price is firing up 12% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Hub24 (ASX: HUB) share price is on fire today, rising more than 12%. Here's what's lighting this ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

Triple whammy hammers the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price today

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is underperforming its peers today and for a good reason or…

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Could this be the pin to pop the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) bubble?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin hit new record highs yesterday, trading for a price of more than US$61,500. Could this be the pin to…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price is jumping 13% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX: EM1) share price is surging 13% following an update on its operational performance. Here are…

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How to invest

Newbie share investors: Are you in or are you out?

| Tony Yoo

First-time shareholders who have done well out of the market in the past year will now be experiencing losses for…

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PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price jumps 7% on updated guidance

| Marc Sidarous

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price is surging by more than 7% today as the business software developer upgrades…

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Share Gainers

Why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) share price is surging higher on Monday after being named as a new addition to the…

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares on watch as lithium prices eye 2-year high

| Kerry Sun

Brokers are upbeat for ASX lithium shares which are poised to benefit from higher lithium prices and increased electric vehicle…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is crashing 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is having a terrible start to the week, down more than 5% today. Here's…

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Why the Jupiter Mines (ASX:JMS) share price is down again today

| Brooke Cooper

Jupiter Mines' (ASX: JMS) share price is falling once more as its proposed spinoff company Juno Minerals Limited's IPO is…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is on course to start the week with a solid gain. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Why the Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price is soaring 15% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price is soaring today after the wind and solar infrastructure company received an acquisition proposal.

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What's with the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

The Creso Pharma (ASX: CPH) share price has slipped this afternoon despite a "transformational" acquisition into the psychedelics market.

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Share Fallers

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is trading lower on Monday after releasing an update on its equity…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Altech (ASX:ATC) share price is rocketing 11%

| Bernd Struben

The Altech (ASX: ATC) share price is flying higher today, up 10.9%. We take a look at the ASX tech…

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Why brokers think the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price could fly 17% higher

| Kerry Sun

Brokers are bullish on the Qantas Airways (ASX: QAN) share price following new government stimulus packages and the vaccine rollout.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Fortescue, GWA, & Jupiter Mines are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are two of four ASX shares dropping notably lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price is up 11% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Jindalee (ASX: JRL) share price is up more than 11% after trading in the lithium miner resumed this morning.…

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Share Market News

Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price rockets 15% on 'enormous opportunity'

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vmoto Ltd (ASX: VMT) share price is rocketing 15% in early-afternoon trade following an update that could present a…

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Resources Shares

Do brokers rate the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price as a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

What do brokers think of the BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price? Is the big miner worth buying right now…

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Share Market News

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) hits another record high. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has just topped US$61,000 for the first time ever. What's causing this surge in the cryptocurrency's value? Time…

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The QEM (ASX:QEM) share price has rocketed 119% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The QEM (ASX: QEM) share price has rocketed this morning after the company announced its plans to pursue a hydrogen…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Afterpay sinks, Evolution announces acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

EY praises economy as JobSeeker and JobKeeper supplements wrap up

| Gretchen Kennedy

As the JobSeeker payment changes and the JobKeeper end date approaches, EY believes that the Australian economy is in a…

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Share Market News

Why ASX hemp share Elixinol's (ASX:EXL) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

The Elixinol (ASX: EXL) share price leapt 15% higher on open this morning. We look at the ASX hemp share's…

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