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Integral Diagnostics (ASX:IDX) share price lifts on strong half-year results

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Integral Diagnostics share price is up today after the company reported strong half-year results. Here's a closer look.

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Here's why the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is sliding today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ampol (ASX: ALD) share price is down 2.45% this morning following release of the company's annual results. Let's take…

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Share Market News

Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price higher on earnings mixed bag

| Sebastian Bowen

The Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is pushing higher today after the company released its full-year earnings. Here are the…

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International Stock News

Facebook vs Australia feud escalates as government pulls ads

| Tony Yoo

The spat that all of the world is watching has just stepped up to the next level. Read what the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: Macquarie upgrades guidance, Costa impresses, NIB surges higher

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Resources Shares

Broker rates these 3 small cap ASX shares as a speculative buy 

| Kerry Sun

Missed the surging Province Resources Ltd (ASX: PRL) share price last week? Here are 3 small cap ASX shares tipped…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Lovisa, OZ Minerals, & Tyro shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) are two of four ASX shares racing notably higher today...

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Share Market News

Why the Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price is shooting higher

| Bernd Struben

The Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price is shooting higher today, up more than 6% in morning trade. We take a…

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Share Market News

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price down despite positive CEO news

| Tristan Harrison

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price has fallen despite positive news that the CEO will be sticking around in the…

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Share Market News

Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price higher as company moves to delist

| Bernd Struben

The Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price is edging higher after the company released its half-year results and prepares to de-list from…

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) to raise $1.35bn to acquire ME Bank

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price remains in a trading halt whilst it raises $1.35 billion to acquire…

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Share Market News

Why the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price shot up 6% this morning

| Tony Yoo

The advertising company released some unflattering financial results for 2020. So why is the oOh! Media share price rocketing up?

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Share Market News

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price slides on results

| Aaron Teboneras

The BlueScope (ASX: BSL) share price is down almost 3% following the company's release of first-half results. Here are the…

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Share Market News

Why the Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price is slipping today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) share price is sliding lower this morning following the release of the company's half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is pushing higher on Monday following the release of its half year results…

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Share Market News

Why broker downgraded these 2 ASX 200 shares last week

| Kerry Sun

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) and Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) were ASX 200 shares slapped with sell ratings by Goldman Sachs…

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4 ASX hydrogen shares powering forward in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

Hydrogen shares are having their moment in the spotlight. We take a look at 4 shares that are benefitting from…

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Share Gainers

Why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price is charging 4% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price is pushing higher today after upgrading its guidance just two weeks after issuing…

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Why the Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of its half year…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Booktopia (ASX:BKG) share price is in focus today

| Gretchen Kennedy

All eyes will be on the Booktopia (ASX: BKG) share price today following the release of the company's half-year results.…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few compelling reasons why the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be a buy, including its continuing…

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Share Market News

Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) share price in spotlight as it unveils 82% profit surge

| Brendon Lau

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price should react positively to its profit news but a sombre outlook could…

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Dividend Investing

How I'd start earning passive income to replace my wages

| Peter Stephens

Buying dividend shares with growth potential over the long run could be a sound means of obtaining a passive income…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares remain among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

Bell Potter thinks the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is 'mouthwatering' 

| Kerry Sun

Why Bell Potter thinks the Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) share price could go 13% higher in the next…

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Share Market News

Costa (ASX:CGC) share price in focus after its results smash expectations

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will be on watch today after it smashed expectations in calendar year…

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Share Market News

Facebook news ban to devastate ASX: expert

| Tony Yoo

Share market liquidity and efficiency are under threat from social media giant Facebook's blocking of news in Australia.

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Share Market News

6 high profile ASX 200 shares reporting results this week 

| Kerry Sun

Here are the most traded and popular ASX 200 shares reporting highly anticipated financial results this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX lower despite bumper dividends

| 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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Ask a Fund Manager

My friends now ask me about shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Forager's Chloe Stokes explains how there are many shares out there that are both value and…

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Growth Shares

2 outstanding ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why growth investors might want to look at Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) and this highly rated ASX growth share...

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Share Market News

Up 35% in February, can the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price go higher?

| Tristan Harrison

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price has gone up 35% in February, could the share price rise even further?

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⏸️ Income

2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors right now. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy? Some brokers like Credit Suisse have…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX growth shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX growth shares are highly rated. Here's why they could be in the buy zone for…

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

| Tristan Harrison

If you have some cash to invest then the 2 ASX shares in this article could be worth thinking about,…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

3 little known ASX growth shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX growth shares aren’t well known but could still be able to make good returns, including Audinate Group…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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