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SEEK Share Price
Share Fallers

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price on watch after naming its new CFO

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price will be one to watch on Thursday after announcing the appointment of its new…

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International Stock News

Apple is killing off the iMac Pro

| Rich Duprey

The onetime king of Apple's hill of powerful computers will soon be no more.

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Record Highs

These 3 ASX shares have just stormed to record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and these ASX shares just stormed to record highs...

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy right now for dividends? It may start…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 excellent ASX shares to buy and hold today

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and this ASX share could be excellent buy and hold options for Australian investors...

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⏸️ Income

This ASX dividend share has a very generous 5.9% yield

| James Mickleboro

Based on the current Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) share price, it is expected to provide investors with a very generous yield…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Early Yallourn power station closure sets the pace for ASX energy sector shakeup

| Mitchell Lawler

Yallourn Power Station set to close 4 years earlier. Energy shares, including Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) fell on the…

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Technology Shares

Is Afterpay (ASX:APT)'s BNPL competition heating up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and other buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers are facing increasing competition in their space. How big…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't make Buffett's $10 billion mistake…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I think I'm jinxed. Or Murphy's Law is real. Or both.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Zip down, Afterpay soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.8% today. The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price fell, but the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share…

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Share Market News

Demoted AMP exec paid $1m bonus for 53 days' work

| Tony Yoo

Former AMP Capital chief Boe Pahari pockets a nice profit share for less than 2 months' work, while other staff…

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Share Market News

Why did the Latin Resources (ASX:LRS) share price bomb 14% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Latin Resources Ltd (ASX: LRS) share price bombed today, despite announcing good news this morning.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price sank 8% today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price was out of form on Wednesday and sank 8%. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

Why this fundie tips Australian Vintage (ASX:AVG) shares

| Bernd Struben

Citing a much higher earnings potential and a shift away from bulk wine to branded wine, this fundie likes Australian…

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Share Market News

Is Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) eyeing up regional broadcaster WIN?

| Marc Sidarous

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price is trending higher today after speculation emerged the company may…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Piedmont (ASX:PLL) share price jumped 10% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Piedmont (ASX: PLL) share price is on the move again, jumping 10% today. Let's look at what Piedmont lithium…

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Speculative

2 buy-rated small cap ASX shares growing rapidly

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and this rapidly growing small cap ASX share are rated as buys right now...

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Share Market News

These 4 ASX shares just got upgraded to a 'buy' rating

| Kerry Sun

From beaten up tech shares to soaring cyclicals sectors, here are 4 ASX shares that just got upgraded to a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price in the buy zone after today's decline?

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price is under pressure on Wednesday after trading ex-dividend. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

Chinese and Russian hack attacks put ASX cybersecurity shares in spotlight

| Bernd Struben

With 2 state sponsored cyber attacks hitting the world in 3 months, ASX cybersecurity shares are in the spotlight today.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Why Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) shares are bouncing

| Sebastian Bowen

The Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has been bouncing around dramatically today, up 16% at one point. Here's the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why Coles (ASX:COL) shares could be perfect for retirees

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares could be a great addition to a retirement portfolio right now...

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Share Market News

Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) share price dips despite production ramp-up

| Kerry Sun

The Fenix Resources Ltd (ASX: FEX) share price is slumping today, despite the company ramping up its production for additional…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Beam (ASX:BCC) share price is trekking upwards

| Aaron Teboneras

The Beam Communications Holdings Ltd (ASX: BCC) share price is jumping higher following another ZOLEO contract order. We take a…

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Share Market News

Auroch Minerals (ASX:AOU) share price plummets 15%

| Brooke Cooper

The Auroch Minerals Ltd (ASX: AOU) share price is plummeting today after the company announced the assay results from its…

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Share Market News

Why the Funtastic (ASX:FUN) share price opened 10% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

The Funtastic Limited (ASX: FUN) share price opened nearly 10% higher today at 11.5 cents before retreating. Let's take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price hit a record high on Wednesday and could still go even…

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Share Market News

Why the Neuren (ASX:NEU) share price is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) share price is treading higher today after announcing strong progress on its milestone targets.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is among the worst performers today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price are the worst…

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Share Market News

Why the Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) share price jumped 29% this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Legacy Iron Ore share price was up 29% in morning trade before giving up some of those gains. We…

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Economy

Lower for longer? RBA dismisses rising bond yields

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has come out today and told investors that it has no plans to raise…

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Share Market News

Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price powers up on government approval news

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price is higher today after the company released an update regarding its Epanko Graphite mine. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price could be great value

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be great value according to one leading broker. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

What's happening with the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the surge in online shopping, the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved after hitting all-time highs in late…

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Share Market News

Why the Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Dimerix Ltd (ASX: DXB) share price is rising ttoday after the company announced its involvement in a trial on…

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Technology Shares

Here are some of the best performing ASX tech shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) are 2 of the best performing ASX tech shares today. Here's what's been…

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Share Market News

Warrego Energy (ASX:WGO) share price rises despite losses increasing

| Marc Sidarous

The Warrego Energy Ltd (ASX: WGO) share price is higher today after the company released its half-year report for FY21.

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Share Market News

Eclipx (ASX:ECX) share price rises on positive business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Eclipx (ASX: ECX) share price is rising today after the company provided investors with a business update. Here are…

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