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ASX 200 down 0.2%: Zip Chair steps down, Worley crashes, Blackmores & InvoCare jump

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price crashed on profit warning

| Brendon Lau

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price took a dive this morning after issuing a disappointing profit update.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Link (ASX:LNK) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK) share price is edging higher today following two positive updates announced to the…

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Share Market News

Silver squeeze next on the list for WallStreetBets, or is it?

| Mitchell Lawler

After brokers restricted trading on GameStop (NYSE: GME) WallStreetBets and others have shifted focus - now a silver squeeze is…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, ResMed, Temple & Webster, & Worley shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today...

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Share Market News

The Vmoto share price tumbles 9% despite some positive sales figures

| Bernd Struben

The Vmoto share price is tumbling today, down 8.7%. We take a look at the company's latest quarterly activities report.

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International Stock News

McDonald's bounces back to growth

| Demitri Kalogeropoulos

The chain just barely managed its seventh consecutive year of growth in the US market.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is heading in the wrong direction on Monday morning. Here's why it is…

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Share Market News

3 steps I'd take to unearth the top shares to buy in February 2021

| Peter Stephens

The top shares to buy in February could be those companies with solid financial positions, low valuations and recovery potential.

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Share Gainers

The Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price zoomed 25% higher in January

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price was a very strong performer in January. Here's why it zoomed 25% higher during the month...

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Share Market News

Why the Vection (ASX:VR1) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vection Technologies Ltd (ASX: VR1) share price is lifting today after announcing its collaboration agreement with HP Inc (HP).

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Share Market News

Why the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is pushing higher on Monday morning. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is on the move on Monday. Here's why this cannabis company's shares are…

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) settles shareholders' lawsuit for $44.5 million

| Tony Yoo

Supermarket unexpectedly downgraded profit forecasts, sending its share price tumbling. Investors accused it of misleading conduct.

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International Stock News

Don't fall for Elon Musk's self-driving car fallacy

| Adam Levine-Weinberg

The Tesla CEO continues to overestimate the long-term profit potential of Tesla's self-driving car technology.

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Share Market News

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price could be hit harder than others today

| Brendon Lau

ASX stocks are already facing a tough start but the Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price could be hit…

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Share Fallers

The Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is already down 30% in 2021

| Rhys Brock

Shares in ASX healthcare company Polynovo Limited (ASX:PNV) have dropped sharply this year, despite strong first-half sales results.

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International Stock News

eBay Earnings: What to watch

| Demitri Kalogeropoulos

The online marketplace announces its latest results in just a few days.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in January...

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in February 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish contributors have compiled a list of some of the ASX shares experts are saying to Buy in February.…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in…

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International Stock News

The worst mistake GameStop investors can make right now

| Chuck Saletta

Recognize the risks inherent in investing in a stock like this one or its options.

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⏸️ Income

3 ASX dividend shares with yields above 5%

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX dividend shares in this article have yields of more than 5%. One of them is furniture business…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Reality (and GameStop) finally hits ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Growth Shares

2 quality ASX growth shares that could be long term market beaters

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and this ASX growth share could be long term market beaters. Here's why...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Leading broker names Nearmap (ASX:NEA) as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price could be in the buy zone according to one leading broker. Here's why...

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⏸️ Income

2 on form ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this on form ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that brokers think are worth investing in today. One pick is Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM).

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 unstoppable ASX shares that keep growing and growing

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that seem unstoppable with their growth. They just keep growing and growing. Share prices don't…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here's why dividend investors should be interested in Brickworks (ASX:BKW) shares

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend investors should want to take a look at Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) for income because of its reliability and growth.

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX growth shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The two ASX growth shares in this article are great and could be worth buying for the long-term including Redbubble…

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price stormed 186% higher in January

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price was a very impressive performer in January and rocketed 186% higher. Here's…

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⏸️ Income

3 reasons why Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) is a strong ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) is an ASX dividend share with a strong record of consistent income increases to investors.

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Speculative

3 growing small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

MyDeal.com.au Limited (ASX:MYD) and these ASX small cap shares are growing quickly and could be worth watching very closely...

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Share Gainers

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price rocketed 37% higher in January

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price rocketed 37% higher in January to become the best performer on…

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⏸️ Income

3 ASX dividend shares with yields above 4%

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX dividend shares in this article have yields of more than 4%. One of those ideas is construction…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Dividend Investing

Don't 'save' for retirement! I'd invest $500 a month in shares for a $25,000 passive income

| Peter Stephens

Saving money for retirement may lead to a disappointing nest egg due to low interest rates. Buying shares regularly could…

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