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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Growth Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are three exciting small cap ASX shares that could be worth buying including buy now, pay later…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Best Shares

3 steps I'd take today to find top stock picks for 2021

| Peter Stephens

Analysing a company’s competitive position and the size of its economic moat can increase an investor’s chances of finding top…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to get a passive income of $50,000 per year from ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

How would one build a portfolio of ASX dividend shares to generate $50,000 a year in income? There's no one…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share offer investors generous dividend yields...

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Investing Strategies

$250 a month to invest? Here's how I'd aim to turn it into $1m

| Peter Stephens

A strategy that aims to invest modest amounts regularly in high-quality shares at cheap prices could produce a surprisingly large…

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares could be top options for investors in December...

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Bank Shares

Why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price may be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price may be a buy according to Rhett Kessler from Pengana…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Got money to invest? Here are 3 ASX dividend shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Got some money to invest? Here are 3 ASX dividend shares to consider for income including infrastructure stock APA Group…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Cheap Shares

How I'd find must-own cheap shares in the new bull market

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares for the new bull market could be a profitable move, in my view. Here’s how I’d go…

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Growth Shares

2 stellar ASX tech shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX tech share could be top options for investors next week. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

The meaning of 'diversification' when it comes to ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 'diversification' really mean for ASX shares? Here's why investors diversify across different sectors, and countries, and for what…

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Value Investing

How a stock market recovery could boost my chances of making a million

| Peter Stephens

A stock market recovery could mean improving investor sentiment and stronger economic conditions, in my view. This may make it…

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into $950,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$20,000 investments in Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and these ASX shares would have given your bank balance a boost over the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Got cash to invest? Here's 3 ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have some cash to invest? In this article are three ASX shares that could be worth a spot…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 highly rated ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share come highly rated. Here's what you need to know...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy for 2021

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX growth shares come highly rated right now. Here's why they could be top options for…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) and Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX:SFR) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) shares could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) is an e-commerce ASX share. In this article are three reasons why it could be a buy…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) opens at new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Janus Henderson Group (ASX: JHG) share price is having a top day today. Here's why this fund manager could…

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Share Gainers

Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price rocketed 28% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX:RHY) share price rocketed 28% higher to a record high on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 goes up on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up on Friday by 0.4%. The Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) share price went up 53%…

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Capital Raising

Here's why the Home Consortium (ASX:HMC) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Home Consortium Ltd (ASX:HMC) share price is in a trading halt today whilst it undertakes an equity raising...

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Share Market News

Elixinol (ASX:EXL) share price tumbles on capital raising update

| Brendon Lau

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) share price tumbled after management issued an update to its share purchase plan (SPP)…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

Are ASX stocks about to get an earnings upgrade boost in the new year?

| Brendon Lau

The spectacular 10% jump in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) in November prompted doomsayers to predict an imminent violent crash.

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Share Fallers

Why BetMakers, Medical Development International, Qantas, & Zip are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday...

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Share Gainers

The Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price zoomed 69% higher following its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) share price has been in sensational form since landing on the ASX boards this afternoon...

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Share Market News

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is edging higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside (ASX: WPL) share price is up slightly today after the company pre-empted FAR's sale of its Senegal energy…

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ) share price is on the rise today. It may have something…

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Share Gainers

Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price rockets 37% higher after its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after completing its IPO. Here's what you need…

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International Stock News

3 reasons Mastercard is a buy

| Trevor Jennewine

Despite recent headwinds brought on by the pandemic, Mastercard still offers plenty of opportunity for investors.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: Premier Investments update, big four banks rise, gold miners tumble

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Goldman says buy the Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price ahead of next week's results

| Brendon Lau

The Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) share price is outperforming after Goldman Sachs reminded investors why they should be buying the…

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