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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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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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Here's why the IntelliHR (ASX:IHR) share price is rocketing 15% today

| Bernd Struben

The IntelliHR (ASX: IHR) share price is leaping higher today, up more than 15%. We take a look at the…

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Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is powering up 18% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novonix (ASX: NVX) share price is soaring 18% today after the company announced a partnership with Emera Technologies.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, LiveTiles, OceanaGold, & Woodside shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Vita Group (ASX:VTG) share price up on results, despite Telstra woes

| Mitchell Lawler

The Vita Group Ltd (ASX: VTG) share price is trading up today after the company announced its half-year results. Let's…

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The Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price falls despite positive drill results

| Bernd Struben

The Silver Mines share price is falling today, despite the company delivering positive drill results. We take a closer look.

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Why the Shaver Shop (ASX:SSG) share price just nudged new highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Shaver Shop (ASX:SSG) share price nudged new highs this morning after the company released its half year results. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.6%: Cochlear jumps, Goodman upgrades guidance

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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The Atomos (ASX:AMS) share price is up 15% in a week

| Rhys Brock

The Atomos (ASX: AMS) share price has surged 15% this week. Let's look at what's ahead as the company build…

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Share Gainers

Why Cochlear, Goodman, Lovisa, & Whispir shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Why is the WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price on the rise?

| Bernd Struben

The WAM Capital share price is lifting today. We take a look at the asset manager's results for the first…

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The SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price drops 8% despite revenue leap

| Bernd Struben

The SelfWealth (ASX: SWF) share price is down 8% this morning, despite strong revenue growth. We look at the company's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is surging 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is surging higher today after renewing its agreement with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)...

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3 factors impacting Netflix's next price hike

| Adam Levy

Netflix may want to take extra considerations before raising prices again.

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Share Gainers

Humm (ASX:HUM) share price up on new BNPL for SMEs

| Tristan Harrison

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price is rising after the company announced a new buy now, pay later product…

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Why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) share price is climbing today despite the offload of shares by its co-founders. Here's…

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Share Market News

The 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price plummets 5% today. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The 4DS Memory (ASX: 4DS) share price has plummeted in early trade this morning after the company released its half-year…

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Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price tumbles despite new agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is under pressure on Friday despite announcing a new agreement this morning with Discover...

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Lovisa (ASX: LOV) share price rockets 19% on half year results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price is flying higher today after the jewellery retailer reported its results for the first half…

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Is Chemist Warehouse set to become the biggest ASX IPO in 7 years?

| Brendon Lau

Chemist Warehouse is taking a step closer to an initial public offering (IPO) in what could be the hottest float…

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QBE (ASX:QBE) share price sinks after posting US$1.5bn loss

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price is on the move on Friday after announcing a massive US$1.5bn loss…

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International Stock News

Fortnite maker Epic Games files antitrust lawsuit against Apple in the EU

| Rich Duprey

Epic Games' battle with Apple follows similar lawsuits filed in the US, Australia, and the UK.

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Share Gainers

Why the Goodman (ASX:GMG) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) share price is on the move on Friday after releasing a strong half year result and…

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Share Market News

Why the Anteris (ASX:AVR) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Anteris Technologies (ASX:AVR) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of the company's latest results.

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Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price torn between record results and leadership uncertainty

| Brendon Lau

Will record earnings will be enough to offset the leadership uncertainty hanging over the Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY)…

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Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price in focus after delivering a solid half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price will be on watch after the release of a solid half year update which…

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Share Gainers

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price on watch after broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be going higher from here according to one leading broker. Here's what it…

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CSL (ASX:CSL) share price hit by broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price could come under pressure today after being downgraded by a leading broker this morning...

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'Idiot' ASX directors to be protected in treasurer's new plan

| Tony Yoo

Lawyers and shareholder groups are outraged at the federal treasurer's proposal to dilute ASX continuous disclosure laws.

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2 ASX dividend shares with very generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Why income investors might want to look at Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this high yield ASX dividend share...

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Speculative

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to put on your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) is one of three small cap ASX shares that investors might want to watch closely this year.…

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⏸️ Income

Will Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares really pay an 18% dividend yield in FY21?

| Tristan Harrison

By some projections, Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares could pay an 18% dividend yield in FY21. Is that possible?

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Share Market News

Did you miss the Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) 94% profit growth in HY21?

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) reported its FY21 half-year result yesterday, it showed a 94% increase in its profit as well as…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares halted ahead of potential $1.3bn ME Bank acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price will be halted until late next week as it prepares for the…

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ASX 200 mixed, CSL reports 44% profit growth, TWE soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended the day flat. It was helped by the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) report and Treasury…

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