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Here's why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price is climbing higher today following the release of its half-year results for…

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International Stock News

Is eBay stock a buy?

| Will Healy

Can the online auction giant continue attracting bids?

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Share Market News

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price surges on new results

| Daniel Ewing

The Mesoblast (ASX: MSB) share price is trading higher today as the company released a positive update on its drug…

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Share Fallers

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price sinks 7% on scathing short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is sinking on Thursday after becoming the latest company to be targeted by overseas…

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Share Market News

Why is the BARD1 Life Sciences (ASX:BD1) share price rocketing 78%?

| Bernd Struben

The BARD1 Life Sciences share price is up an eye-popping 78% in early afternoon trading. We look at what's driving…

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ASX 200 down 0.1%: Telstra update impresses, AMP sinks, Newcrest jumps

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Newcrest, Sezzle & Telstra shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are two of four racing higher on Thursday...

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Why the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is tumbling 9% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price opened sharply lower today following the release of the company's annual results. Here's what you…

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Why is the ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price slipping today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price is slipping in early morning trade, down 2%. We look at the company's latest…

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Ecofibre, Magellan, & Vita shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Why the Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) share price is up 5%

| Bernd Struben

The Newcrest Mining (ASX: NCM) share price opened strongly higher in morning trade, up 5%. We take a look at…

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Share Fallers

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is tumbling 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price is tumbling lower on Thursday after releasing its half year results...

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd buy stocks now and hold them forever

| Peter Stephens

An investment strategy that seeks to buy stocks now and hold them for the long term could be more profitable…

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is sliding today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is sliding today following the release of the company's half-year results for FY…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is surging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price is surging higher on Thursday following the release of a positive announcement by…

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Share Fallers

Why the Vita (ASX:VTG) share price is crashing 31% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) share price is crashing lower after being dealt a huge blow by Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is jumping 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is charging higher again on Thursday after the release of an announcement...

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Share Gainers

Why the Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) share price is up 67% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX:AQZ) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after more than doubling its first half…

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International Stock News

Why I'm never selling my Square shares

| Jim Halley

Square is a classic growth company that's constantly innovating and finding new sources of revenue, making its shares a keeper.

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4 steps to pick winning ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Selecting ASX shares has dire consequences compared to choosing an ice cream flavour. Here's how to avoid emotion-dictating decision making.

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price on watch after maintaining half year dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the release of its half year…

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Share Market News

Why the GUD (ASX:GUD) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The GUD (ASX: GUD) share price will be on watch this morning following the company's update regarding a number of…

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⏸️ Income

Got money to invest for dividends? Here are 3 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If you have money to invest in ASX shares for dividends then there are some contenders like Pacific Current Group…

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Share Market News

Here's why all eyes will be on the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price will be on watch this morning following yesterday's late market update. Here…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and this ASX tech share have been named as ones to buy right now. Here's what…

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3 reliable ASX blue chip shares to own

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX blue chip shares in this article are reliable businesses which are doing well during COVID-19, including Macquarie…

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Growth Shares

2 outstanding ASX growth shares that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why growth investors might want to take a closer look at Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) and this highly rated ASX growth…

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⏸️ Income

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this blue chip ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 small cap ASX shares that are growing quickly

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 small cap ASX shares in this article are growing very quickly, including Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT).

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX shares in this article are rated as strong buys by brokers, including tech stock FINEOS Corporation Holdings…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why...

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2 rapidly growing small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and this small cap ASX share are growing rapidly. Here's why they are rated as buys...

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The banks are playing silly buggers with your savings

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If your bank is your favourite charity, then by all means accept a crappy interest rate for your loyalty. If…

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Share Market News

GameStop lessons for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

GameStop news has been lighting a fire under Australia's retail investors. Saxo Capital's CEO shares his advice for ASX investors.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for growth

| Tristan Harrison

This article is about 2 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that could be working buying for growth, including Bapcor Ltd…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.5%, CBA reports, Crown deemed unsuitable for Sydney

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.5% today. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) reported its HY21 result.

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Share Market News

Nasdaq at record high! Here's what it means for the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nasdaq Index has just hit a new all-time high. Here's what that might mean for S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO)…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX shares invested in Bitcoin before Tesla (NASDAQ:TSL)

| Gretchen Kennedy

Some ASX shares were investing in Bitcoin long before Elon Musk decided Tesla would invest US$1.5 billion. Here's a look…

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International Stock News

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) earnings: Call of Duty is more than just a game

| Demitri Kalogeropoulos

The developer has a clear roadmap to building several more billion-dollar gaming franchises.

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Share Market News

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is climbing higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is edging higher today after announcing an update on its prescription-only software…

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