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ETFs

2 top ETFs to buy and hold

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that could be worth owning such as VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX 200 results from last week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX 200 share may have delivered two of the best results last week. Here's what you…

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Don't make the same mistake I made

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Please, learn from my biggest mistake...

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ETFs

2 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) and this ASX ETF could be quality options for investors in February. Here's why...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for growth

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that are generating high levels of growth right now, including Bapcor…

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Share Market News

Spheria Asset Management names 3 ASX small cap cash flow kings

| James Mickleboro

Spheria Asset Management names 3 ASX small cap cash flow kings for investors to look at. This includes Monadelphous Group…

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Value Investing

Why I'd grab today's cheap shares before it's too late!

| Peter Stephens

Today’s cheap shares could experience a long-term recovery. I’d buy them now before their valuations potentially rise.

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⏸️ Income

3 ASX shares that keep growing the dividend every year

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that just keep growing the dividend every year, including Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co.…

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⏸️ Income

3 little-known ASX dividend shares offering big income

| Tristan Harrison

The three ASX dividend shares in this article have large dividend yields. One of them is fund management investor Pacific…

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Share Gainers

3 reasons the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

Here are three reasons this leading broker believes the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be in the buy zone…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article have been rated as strong buys by brokers, including discount retailer Reject Shop…

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⏸️ Income

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for your income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this buy-rated ASX dividend share could be good options for income investors next week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy according to WAM

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX shares in this article are rated as buys according to WAM, including McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX: MMS).

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) and Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why the EML (ASX:EML) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few different reasons why the EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price could be a buy for growth…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 1.3%, Cochlear soars, TWE sours

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 1.3% on Friday. The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price climbed around 9%.

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Share Market News

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price plummeted 17% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price was 17% lower at market close today. Let's take a look at what happened.

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Share Market News

Why the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price is 31% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The MGC Pharma (ASX: MXC) share price flew up more than 35% higher today, cementing gains after an exclusive supply…

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Share Market News

Why the Ainsworth (ASX:AGI) share price surged 15% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ainsworth (ASX:AGI) share price rocketed more than 15% today. Let's take a look at why, and how the company…

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Share Market News

Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what your fellow Aussies said

| Bernd Struben

It's been over a year now since COVID-19 became a household name. Now that it's available, how many Aussies will…

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Share Market News

ASX retail shares in focus as Aussies spend big in January

| Mitchell Lawler

ASX retail shares might get a second look by investors after the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed an 11% increase…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is dropping lower today following the release of its half year results...

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Why the OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price is slumping 9%

| Nikhil Gangaram

The OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price is tanking nearly 9% in today's trading session after the company released its full-year report.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FGG) share price is charging 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Fatfish (ASX:FGG) share price has been charging higher again on Friday and is now up 300% since the start…

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Share Market News

Why the Genex (ASX:GNX) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Genex (ASX:GNX) share price is rising today following the release of the company's Kidston Hydro Project update. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Inghams (ASX:ING) share price is on the rise today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Inghams share price is up this afternoon following the company's half year results. Here's a closer look at the…

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Share Market News

What's driving the Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price 35% higher?

| Bernd Struben

The Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price is off to the races today, up 35%. We take a look at the…

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52-Week Highs

Aquis Entertainment (ASX:AQS) share price boosts 365% in second day of triple-digit gains

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aquis Entertainment Ltd (ASX: AQS) is rocketing higher today, despite no news out from the company. We have a…

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Share Market News

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price sinks 5% despite new deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Woodside (ASX: WPL) share price is sinking today despite announcing a supply agreement. Here are the details.

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International Stock News

Amazon buying AMC isn't as crazy as you think

| Rick Munarriz

The world's leading online retailer has done a lot of things that don't make sense at first glance. Let's look…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is storming 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is storming 6% higher again on Friday and could still go even…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The PWR (ASX:PWH) share price is on fire today, up 6%. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The PWR (ASX: PWH) share price is racing higher today after the company reported a massive surge in profits.

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Share Market News

MyState (ASX:MYS) share price falls despite 'outstanding first half'

| Nikhil Gangaram

The MyState (ASX:MYS) share price is sliding today after the company released its report for the first half of FY21.…

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Share Fallers

Why the Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) share price is down 7%

| Tristan Harrison

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has fallen 7% in reaction to news of the departure of a…

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What 'Facebook vs. The Rest' means for you

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Will Google get enough value for the money it’s paying? Will the media companies lose too many eyeballs by being…

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban (ASX:TLS) share price is avoiding the market weakness

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price is edging higher today despite the ASX 200 tumbling notably lower. Here's why...

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Value Investing

Stock market recovery: Why I'd still buy shares today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

A plan to buy shares when they trade at cheap prices could make it easier to make a million in…

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