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Share Market News

Why is the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price gaining today?

| Bernd Struben

The Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price is on the rise this morning following an update regarding the company's proposed acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is storming 11% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is storming higher on Monday after announcing its expansion into a new market...

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Share Market News

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is inching lower

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium (ASX: ALU) share price is slipping today after the release of its FY21 half-year results. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Incitec (ASX:IPL) share price falls on performance update

| Ken Hall

The Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price is on the slide after a major projects and business performance update from the…

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Share Market News

Why I won't forget the 2020 market crash when buying stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

The speed and scale of the 2020 market crash provides an ongoing reminder to buy financially-sound businesses in 2021, in…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX travel shares were smashed on Friday

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares like Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) were smashed on Friday as tightening coronavirus restrictions sparked investor fears.

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Share Fallers

Why the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher today following a couple of announcements. Here's what you need…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price is storming 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of its…

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Share Market News

Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is surging 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is surging higher following the release of a response to a short seller report…

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Share Market News

Why the Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price is one to watch after a profitable first half of the…

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Energy Shares

Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) share price on watch after updates

| Ken Hall

The Contact Energy Ltd (ASX: CEN) share price will be one to watch after a January 2021 trading update and…

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price?

| Rhys Brock

Despite the Catapult share price plunging 75% at the height of the COVID-19crash, the ASX sports tech company has fared…

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Share Market News

Here's what's likely to supercharge ASX logistics demand in 2021: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Jesse Curtis, fund manager Centuria Industrial REIT, explains what's been driving logistics demand, and what ASX investors can expect in…

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price on watch after latest oil market forecasts

| Ken Hall

The Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) share price was under pressure last week as OPEC and the IEA released their…

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price on watch after bumper profit and dividend growth

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price will be on watch on Monday following the release of a very strong…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX cools on earnings reality check

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have some money to invest? Then the 3 ASX shares in this article could be worth considering, including…

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Speculative

3 very exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

MyDeal.com.au Limited (ASX:MYD) and these ASX small cap shares could be ones to watch very closely. Here's what you have to…

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX growth shares that could be market beaters

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and this fantastic ASX growth share could be great options for investors right now...

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⏸️ Income

2 reliable ASX dividend shares to buy for your income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this reliable ASX dividend share could be great options for your income portfolio...

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ETFs

2 ETFs offering unique investment exposure

| Tristan Harrison

The two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in this article are have the potential to offer unique investment exposure to Aussie investors.

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ASX Small Caps
Growth Shares

Wilson Asset Management thinks these 2 small cap ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks that the 2 small cap ASX shares in this article are a buy,…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's what you…

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX shares you can buy right now

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares could be some of the best shares to buy right now. Here's what you…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price could be a buy because of a number of different reasons, including cloud offering…

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⏸️ Income

2 high quality ASX dividend shares with generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors...

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Value Investing

Stock market recovery: I'd buy value shares now and never sell them

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in value shares could be a sound means of capitalising on a likely long-term stock market recovery.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few good reasons why the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price could be a buy. One of them…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price be a buy for its dividend? Its trailing yield is 10.5%,…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week. Here's what you…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Wilson Asset Management thinks these 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager Wilson Asset Management thinks the 2 ASX shares in this article are worth buying, including Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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Travel Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has been falling this week. Could it be a buy right now at around…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 excellent blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and this ASX 200 blue chip share could be in the buy zone right now. Here's why...

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⏸️ Income

2 ASX dividend shares to boost your income

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share could help boost your income. Here's how...

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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 (ASX:WAM) has outlined the investment case for 2 ASX shares including Bega Cheese Ltd…

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Speculative

2 exciting small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Booktopia Group Ltd (ASX: BKG) and this exciting ASX small cap share could be ones to watch in 2021. Here's why...

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⏸️ Income

2 ASX dividend shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX dividend shares in this article have been rated as strong buys by brokers. One of those income picks…

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Share Market News

2 standout ASX results from last week

| James Mickleboro

Did you see the recent results from Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX share? Here's what you missed...

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