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Share Market News

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price edges higher despite losing US patent dispute appeal

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is edging higher on Tuesday despite losing its US patent dispute appeal...

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is sinking 11% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price rises on Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) partnership

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing a partnership with Harvey Norman…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish contributors have compiled a list of some of the ASX shares experts are saying to Buy in 2021.…

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International Stock News

Here are the 4 biggest consumer trends to look for in 2021

| James Brumley

Technological advancements and a COVID-driven mental reset are prompting big changes in how customers are making purchasing decisions.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Should you buy the Appen (ASX:APX) share price dip?

| Lina Lim

Could the Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price be a buying opportunity after its recent selloff? We take a look…

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International Stock News

Why Berkshire Hathaway is a retiree's dream stock

| James Brumley

The fund's lackluster performance lately is rooted in a cyclical preference for growth. That doesn't change the value of Berkshire's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is not the only rising star this year

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has rocketed higher in 2020 but there are more rising stars to keep…

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Healthcare Shares

These are 8 of the best performing ASX healthcare shares of 2020 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX healthcare shares have had a very interesting 2020! Here are some of this sector's biggest winners for the year,…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price in the buy zone after announcing the sale of its TASKING business?

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Investing Strategies

How the 21st century actually started in 2020

| Tony Yoo

The new economy is here. So you better put your money on shares that will thrive this century, not the…

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Share Market News

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price on watch after market update

| James Mickleboro

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of a market update...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Austin (ASX:ANG) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austin Engineering (ASX: ANG) share price will be on watch this morning after the company announced it has received…

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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 Limited (ASX:WAM) has outlined the investment case for two ASX shares including Infomedia (ASX:IFM).

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Share Market News

Why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price is in a trading halt on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Investing Strategies

Sell now or hold forever? What to do with shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Tony Yoo

Congratulations – you picked an absolute winner! But now what? Here's the stuff to think about to figure out your…

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Share Fallers

Here's why Bubs (ASX:BUB) and this ASX share are underperforming in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and this ASX share have been underperforming the market in 2020...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares with generous dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) and this ASX dividend share offer investors generous dividends. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

Better Buy: Square vs. Visa

| Matthew Frankel, CFP

Which fintech giant is right for you?

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Share Market News

Why ASX oil stocks could replace the ASX tech boom in 2021

| Brendon Lau

You might think it’s a bid of a bold call, but some experts believe ASX oil-exposed stocks could replace the…

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International Stock News

Shopify stock's 166% rally in 2020 isn't sustainable

| Adam Levine-Weinberg

A surge in e-commerce demand has lifted Shopify stock to new heights this year. However, many of its customers are…

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Share Market News

The Cellnet (ASX:CLT) share price has rocketed up 21% today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cellnet (ASX: CLT) share price has rocketed up 20.97% today after the company released a positive trading update for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today in a strong start to the week. Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) announced the…

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Share Market News

Why the BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) share price reached a multi-year high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BCI Minerals share price achieved a multi-year high today following the approval of a $450 million loan for its…

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Retirement

2 high quality ASX shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX share could be top options for retirees looking for a source of income in…

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Share Gainers

Why the Webjet (ASX: WEB) share price is climbing higher

| Ken Hall

The Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price stumbled in early trade but is climbing higher towards the close as a…

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International Stock News

Better buy: Amazon vs. GameStop

| James Brumley

Plenty of consumers love video games, but they don't love how they've traditionally been bought.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares to buy for 2021 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX healthcare share could be top options in 2021. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why energy shares Woodside (ASX:WPL) and Santos (ASX:STO) plan to go green with gas

| Bernd Struben

Solar and wind power continue to gain traction. But Woodside and Santos plan to go green with Australian gas.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Is the share market starting to look like it did in 1999?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just had a few years of massive gains. It's starting to look a little similar…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 little-known ASX dividend shares offering big income

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX dividend shares in this article are not well known, but they have large dividend yields including Pengana…

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Record Highs

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has just hit a new record high and is now up 82% year to…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Afterpay (ASX:APT) hits yet another new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) has hit yet another new record high today. Here's why 2020 has been such a good…

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International Stock News

Where will Moderna be in 5 years?

| Alex Carchidi

Will the biotech be large, or will it be huge?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why I'm sticking with my Afterpay shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment Partners' Jun Bei Liu reveals why investing is an art and why her Alpha…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Zelira (ASX:ZLD) share price just rocketed to a new high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD) share price is rocketing higher today after announcing a new licencing agreement with Alternative…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Capital Raising

Why everyone's watching the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price

| Ken Hall

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price has surged higher in 2020 but remains in a trading halt ahead…

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Share Market News

AI-Media (ASX:AIM) share price is up 3% on US acquisitions update

| Glenn Leese

The Ai-Media (ASX: AIM) share price has lifted 3.5% today on news the company has completed 2 strategic acquisitions in…

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