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Share Market News

Chimeric (ASX:CHM) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Chimeric (ASX: CHM) share price is down 6% today despite the company announcing progress on its phase 1 CLTX…

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How to invest

Don't fall into the 'rotation trap'

| Tony Yoo

Inflation could pop up as the economy recovers. But here's why you shouldn't throw out all your ASX growth shares…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Ionic Rare Earths (ASX:IXR) share price is up 190% YTD

| Brooke Cooper

The Ionic Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: IXR) share price has had a momentous year so far, after a run of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's what you need to know about this…

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Share Market News

Why the Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is rocketing 25%

| Bernd Struben

The Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is rocketing today, up 25%. We take a look at what's driving interest in…

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Share Market News

Decmil (ASX:DCG) share price lifts on $25 million contract win

| Mitchell Lawler

The Decmil Group Limited (ASX: DCG) share price is lifting today following the announcement of another $25 million contract win.

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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price edges higher on strategy update

| Kerry Sun

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is edging higher after the company advised it is focusing on initiatives to reduce costs…

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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel Management, Silver Lake, Volpara, & Vulcan are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX:SLR) and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) are two of four ASX shares pushing higher today...

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Share Market News

Why the PlaySide (ASX:PLY) share price leapt 8% this morning

| Bernd Struben

The PlaySide (ASX: PLY) share price is on the rise. We look at what news the ASX game developer announced…

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Share Market News

Why the Strike Resources (ASX:SRK) share price is leaping 12%

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Resources Limited (ASX: SRK) share price is flying today after the company made a major iron ore announcement.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.15%: Westpac asset sale, Webjet update, gold miners jump

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Bailador (ASX:BTI) share price is lifting this morning

| Brooke Cooper

The Bailador (ASX: BTI) share price is lifting today after the technology investment company shared acquisition news on its subsidiary.

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group (ASX:CIM) share price is flat today despite the company announcing a new contract from the Queensland Government.

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Share Market News

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price headaches continue with Veolia lawsuit

| Bernd Struben

The Cleanaway Waste (ASX:CWY) share price is slipping in morning trade. We take a look at the company's latest acquisition…

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower despite announcing another asset sale

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is trading lower on Thursday despite simplifying its business with another asset sale...

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Share Market News

Victoria to tax electric vehicles? What this could mean for ASX lithium shares

| Marc Sidarous

As the Victorian government gets set to introduce a world-first tax on electric vehicles, we look at what it may…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price is storming higher on Thursday after releasing study results from the second…

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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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