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Share Market News

Why stock market crash round 2 could be a rare chance to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares in the next stock market crash could lead to impressive long-term returns. It may even help you…

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Cryptocurrencies

Are gold and bitcoin both 'safe havens'?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are gold and bitcoin both 'safe haven' assets? They are both more similar, and more different, that you'd think! Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price a buy? The digital travel business has been rising in recent weeks after…

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Share Market News

Is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price flying closer to recovery?

| Lina Lim

The Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price has surged in November on vaccine hopes and reopened borders. Could better…

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10 fantastic ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are two of ten fantastic ASX shares to buy in December...

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Growth Shares

4 great ASX growth shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 ASX growth shares that are rated as buys including the exchange-traded fund (ETF) Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These ASX dividend shares offer yields of at least 4%

| James Mickleboro

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) and this ASX dividend share offer income investors dividend yields of at least 4%...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

Are near-zero interest rates the reason the ASX 200 is surging in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are low interest rates the only thing keeping the ASX 200 and the Dow Jones high? That's the question we'll…

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX cybersecurity ETF is a buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK) a buy today? Analysts at the Motley Fool think so. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) share price soars 12% after AGM

| Daniel Ewing

The Envirosuite share price is soaring today as the company announced its AGM for 2020. We take a closer look.

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ASX 200 drops on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped on Friday. The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) sank on news of Chinese tariff…

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Share Market News

Why the New Century (ASX:NCZ) share price shot up today

| Daniel Ewing

The New Century share price is surging higher today after the company announced it completed a share placement. We take…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX blue chip dividend shares with yields over 4% today

| Sebastian Bowen

With term deposits offering very little in returns, here are 2 ASX dividend shares that offer yields of 4% or…

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Share Market News

Why the Dorsavi (ASX:DVL) share price is flying 22% higher today

| Bernd Struben

Wearable sensor technology company Dorsavi's shares are up over 32% in intraday trading. We look at why...

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Share Market News

Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price soars 7% on AGM update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price is soaring higher today following the release of the company's annual general meeting…

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2 ASX blue chip shares tipped as buys

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this ASX blue chip share could be the ones to buy right now. Here's what you need…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How some people got a 10-bagger, despite COVID-19

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Want to snare a 10-bagger? Don't run away when the ASX market stumbles. Stay optimistic. Buy quality shares. And hold…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is it too late to buy the surging Bega (ASX:BGA) share price?

| Brendon Lau

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price is among the top performers today but the stock could have further…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

2 ETFs that are very popular with ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ETF are very popular with ASX investors...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Fund managers have been buying Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and this ASX share recently. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

The Aussie dollar is near a 2-year high. Here's what it means for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie dollar is nearing a 2-year high against the US dollar. Here's what that means for ASX shares and…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why the Tali Digital (ASX: TD1) share price has rocketed 40% today

| Lina Lim

A closer look at what could be pushing the TALI Digital Ltd (ASX: TD1) share price up by a whopping…

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Value Investing

Forget retiring early with Bitcoin! I'd invest money in bargain shares today to get rich

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in bargain shares could lead to higher long-term returns than holding virtual currencies such as Bitcoin in my…

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Share Market News

The Native Mineral (ASX:NMR) share price leaps 17% higher. Here's why…

| Bernd Struben

ASX newbie Native Mineral Resources' share price is rocketing higher today following drilling results. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price moves higher on market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Air New Zealand Limited (ASX: AIZ) share price is rising today following the release of the airline's October traffic…

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International Stock News

Here we go again: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple are skyrocketing

| Sean Williams

The "Big Three" of crypto have gained between 187% and 356% over the past eight months. Is this sustainable?

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Share Market News

Why the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price just hit a 52-week high

| Daniel Ewing

The Lynas share price reached a 52-week high yesterday as the company released positive drill results. We take a closer…

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Share Fallers

Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price crashes 11% lower on China tariff news

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price is crashing lower on Friday after China announced tariffs on Australian wines...

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Share Market News

Can these fund managers drive the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price 10% higher?

| Bernd Struben

Coca-Cola Amatil's share price leapt 22% higher following October's takeover offer. Can these shareholders get a better deal?

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Bravura, Flight Centre, & Treasury Wine shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Market News

Why is the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price in trading halt today?

| Lina Lim

The Douugh share price is in a trading halt today as the company announces a proposed new partnership and seeks…

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Share Market News

Why the Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price is charging 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd (ASX: MNS) share price is rising today after the company announced a signed three-party MoU…

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Share Gainers

Why Air NZ, Bega Cheese, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, & Galaxy are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares are two of four jumping higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) is brewing up some solid support

| Sebastian Bowen

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MBH) company is attracting some big-name investors. Here's what's been happening at this food…

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Share Market News

Why investors should look beyond ASX shares for outsized gains

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of great performing shares on the ASX. But investors would be wise not to limit themselves…

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Share Market News

Why the Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price is tumbling lower on the day of its AGM. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.35%: Bega Cheese jumps, Flight Centre & Webjet tumble lower

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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