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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 high quality ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

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

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Cheap Shares

Forget gold! I'd buy dirt-cheap shares now and hold them forever

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap shares today and holding them for the long run could produce higher returns than buying gold,…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have some cash to invest into some ASX shares right now? VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX:MOAT)…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 reasons why Xero (ASX:XRO) shares could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are at least 3 reasons why Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares could be worth buying for investors considering the tech…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This fund manager names 2 surging ASX shares to watch

| Tristan Harrison

Spheria Emerging Companies (ASX:SEC) has revealed 2 ASX shares that could be worth watching including Fletcher Building Limited (ASX:FBU).

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks these 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Wilson Asset Management LIC WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) has outlined the investment case for two ASX shares including Ingenia Communities…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends flat on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended flat on Friday. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price continued to rise today.

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Share Market News

What's behind the sleepy Somnomed (ASX:SOM) share price?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Somnomed share price dipped more than 2% lower today. We look at the company's current position and consider the…

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Share Market News

The Energy Technologies (ASX:EGY) share price has charged 9% higher. Here's why.

| Daniel Ewing

The Energy Technologies (ASX: EGY) share price soared today on the back of winning a government grant. We take a…

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Share Market News

Why the Cue Energy (ASX:CUE) share price is soaring 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Cue Energy Resources Limited (ASX:CUE) shares are up 9% today on news the company has started oil production from Mahato…

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Share Market News

Why the Northern Star and Saracen Mineral merger is getting closer

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) merger took a step closer today. Here's why...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 fantastic ASX shares to buy and hold until 2031

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX share could be fantastic buy and hold options for investors right now...

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Share Market News

Joe Biden unveils massive US$1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

| Sebastian Bowen

US President-elect Joe Biden has just unveiled a massive US$1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package to boost the US economy.

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Share Market News

What's in store for the ASX tech sector in 2021?

| Kate O'Brien

The tech sector managed to record substantial growth in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. What does 2021 have in store…

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Growth Shares

2 super ASX tech shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX tech share could be the ones to buy right now. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

4 ASX shares that helped this fund outperform in December

| Lina Lim

Here are the ASX shares that Wilson Asset Management funds such as WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) owned to beat…

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Share Market News

Top fundie Hamish Douglass warns of ASX share market FOMO

| Sebastian Bowen

Top ASX fund manager Hamish Douglass of Magellan (ASX: MFG) has warned investors not to get too carried away with…

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Share Market News

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price still in limbo. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Douugh share price remains in a trading halt as the company responded to an alleged breach of ASX listing…

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Share Market News

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price is edging higher today following the acquisition of United States-based AI company…

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Growth Shares

3 blue chip ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these blue chip ASX growth shares could be quality options for investors right now. Here's why...

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⏸️ Investing

2 ASX ETFs to buy for 2021 and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Asian Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) is one of 2 ASX ETFs to consider for good returns in…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Chalice Mining (ASX: CHN) share price flat on upsizing

| Mitchell Lawler

The Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is trading sideways today, after it announced the details of its share purchase plan…

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New ASX share buy ideas
Cheap Shares

Brokers are urging you to buy these 2 newly listed ASX stocks today

| Brendon Lau

Our market continues to build on gains for 2021 and those looking for new buying opportunities will want to read…

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Share Market News

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price dips lower despite positive news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is dipping lower today, despite the company winning a new contract. Let's take…

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Healthcare Shares

Singular Health IPO, another medical imaging contender?

| Mitchell Lawler

New year, new IPO! The Singular Health IPO will see the 3D medical imaging provider hit the ASX. We take…

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Share Fallers

Why Advance Nanotek, Polynovo, Resolute, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the FBR (ASX:FBR) share price surged 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The FBR Ltd (ASX: FBR) share price shot up 10.4% in early trade following the company’s announcement of a pilot…

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price hits record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price has been on fire on Thursday and Friday and hit a record high. Is it too…

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Share Market News

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is hitting record highs

| Lina Lim

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is finalling hitting new highs after going nowhere for 6 months.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Appen (ASX:APX) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Resources & Energy Group (ASX:REZ) share price sinks 7%

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Resources & Energy Group share price has dipped 7% in morning trade, after boosting 20% higher yesterday on the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is hitting new highs today. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

The Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) share price is shooting up today. We take a look at why its racing higher…

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Bank Shares

This broker calls ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares as the preferred bank pick

| Lina Lim

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Grp Ltd (ASX: ANZ) share price has emerged as Credit Suisse's preferred bank pick

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Share Fallers

Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price crashes 12% on short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price is crashing lower again on Friday after being attacked by a short seller...

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Share Market News

IOOF (ASX:IFL) execs accused of sexual harassment

| Tony Yoo

Serious allegations come to light in court papers served on finance giant, reminiscent of AMP's troubles last year.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.4%: Afterpay hits record high, bank shares rise, Resolute disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are helping to drive the ASX 200 higher on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, BHP, Objective, & Pro Medicus shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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