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Share Market News

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming today

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming its peers on Monday. Here's why...

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Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has come under pressure and is sinking lower on Monday…

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Here's why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is storming 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of an announcement. Here's whaat…

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Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is on watch this week

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (MSB:ASX) share price will be on watch this week following the release of its half year results…

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Here's how Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) performed in the first half

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) has just released its half year results. Here's how the embattled food company is performing...

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the CSL (ASX:CSL) dividend

| Regan Pearson

From dividend yield, to payment history, here is the key information you need to know about the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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3 key takeaways from Warren Buffett's latest letter to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

Here are 3 key takeaways for ASX investors from Warren Buffett's letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders for 2021...

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Top ASX shares to buy in March 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

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

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in February. Here's why...

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Friday carnage ruins last week of ASX earnings

| 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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How Aldi plans to disrupt many ASX retail shares

| Tristan Harrison

There is talk that Aldi is thinking about a plan to disrupt many ASX retail shares including Woolworths Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in February...

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2 reliable ASX dividend shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

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

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Got money to invest? Here are 2 ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few ASX shares that could be worth owning in your portfolio for the long-term, such as City…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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ETFs

1 great way for Aussies to get exposure to Tencent and Alibaba

| Tristan Harrison

The ETF called Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) is a great way to get exposure to Asian giants Tencent…

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2 compelling ASX shares to buy in March 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article look like they could be able to make good investment returns over time,…

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2 ASX 200 shares to buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

The two S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares in this article could be worth buying for income, including auto parts stock…

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3 of the best ASX 200 results from last week

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX 200 shares arguably delivered three of the best results from the final week of earnings…

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2 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Booktopia Group Ltd (ASX:BKG) and this ASX small cap share could be worth watching closely in 2021...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy in March 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX tech shares in this article could be solid buy ideas for March 2021. One of the ideas…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares could be perfect for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) shares could be perfect for income investors right now...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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3 ASX shares that doubled their profit in reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

There were some ASX shares that reported very strong profit growth in the reporting season we’ve just seen, including Adairs…

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ETFs

2 top ETFs to buy in March

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be top investments to buy, including the popular choice of iShares S&P 500 ETF…

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ETFs

2 tech ETFs for ASX investors to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) and this other fantastic tech ETF could be great options for ASX investors...

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Growth Shares

2 outstanding ASX growth shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX growth share could be among the best buy and hold options on the Australian share…

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Materials Shares

Why outperforming ASX resources shares will be in the hotseat on Monday

| Brendon Lau

Negative leads from Wall Street are likely to pressure our market on Monday and outperforming ASX resource shares could take…

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2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers for March

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares that are rated as buys by several brokers including retail stock Baby Bunting Group Ltd…

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2 small ASX shares that just reported big dividends

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 small ASX shares in this article just revealed some big dividend payments, including Pengana Capital Group Ltd (ASX:PCG).

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Growth Shares

3 strong growth areas that may mean the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price could be a buy thanks to 3 strong growth areas within the business,…

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Do brokers think the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is a buy or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

After reporting, do brokers think that the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is now a buy or a…

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This fantastic ASX dividend share will help you beat low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking for a way to beat low interest rates, then you might want to take a look at…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's why...

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Forget the ASX 200! Another market crashed this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite the ASX 200's not so good week, another market is raising red flags for investors. Here's what that means.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy in March 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX growth shares in this article could be solid buys during this period of market instability. One idea…

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2 top ASX dividend shares to buy in March

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX dividend shares in this article could be worth buying for income in March 2021. One idea is…

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ASX 200 sinks 2.4%, Afterpay plunges, AMP jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank by 2.4% today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price plunged, but AMP Limited (ASX:AMP)…

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