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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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⏸️ ASX Shares

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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Motley Fool Take Stock

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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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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Record Highs

Why the SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price has continued its positive run and charged to a new record high on Wednesday.…

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Record Highs

The real reason the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is at a record high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is charging higher and just hit a new record high on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Mach7 (ASX:M7T) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX: M7T) share price is up 2% today following a positive update on its flagship project.

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Share Gainers

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price is rocketing 20% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The CV Check Ltd (ASX:CV1) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares just hit a record…

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Bank Shares

How big will the ASX bank dividends be in 2021 and beyond?

| Sebastian Bowen

Now we know how much Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)'s interim dividend will be, how does this shape the 2021…

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Share Fallers

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price down despite bigger dividend

| Tristan Harrison

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has fallen despite announcing a bigger dividend in the FY21 interim result.

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⏸️ Income

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX dividend shares in this article may be considered as top ideas for income, including Washington H Soul…

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Growth Shares

5 fantastic ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN), and these ASX growth shares could be top options for investors right now...

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Share Gainers

Why the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price is smoking the market today

| James Mickleboro

The MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) share price is smoking the market on Wednesday after releasing an update on its UK…

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International Stock News

Coca-Cola just launched 100% recycled plastic bottles in North America

| Anders Bylund

The soft drink titan is also changing the look of Sprite bottles to make them easier to recycle.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

The Blackearth Minerals (ASX:BEM) share price is rocketing 150% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Blackearth Minerals (ASX: BEM) share price is off to the races, up 150% in afternoon trading. We look at…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price is wobbling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC) share price is wobbling today following the announcement of a leadership change.

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Share Gainers

Why the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is surging 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is surging 7% higher on Wednesday afternoon. Here's what investors need to know...

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Economy

Here's what low interest rates really means for your cash

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has vowed to keep interest rates lower for longer. Here's what that means for…

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Share Market News

Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) share price falls despite record acquisitions

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Capital share price is flat in morning trade following on the release of the Group's half year results.…

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Share Market News

ASX exec sentenced to jail for WhatsApp market manipulation

| Tony Yoo

Damning WhatsApp messages show Ananda Kathiravelu artificially inflating the share price of the company now known as Weebit Nano.

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Share Market News

The Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price has surged nearly 70% in 3 weeks!

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has surged nearly 70% in the past 3 weeks. Here’s why the…

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International Stock News

Forget Bitcoin, buy PayPal and Square instead

| Trevor Jennewine

These fintech companies have become major players in the bitcoin trade.

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Share Market News

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price has zoomed up 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) share price is tearing higher this morning after announcing its first shipment to…

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