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ETFs

These top ETFs could be great options for ASX investors right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why investors should get better acquainted with BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) and this ASX ETF...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares to buy in February 2021

| Tristan Harrison

There are some great ASX shares that could be worth considering in February 2021. One of those ideas is Pacific…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy in February 2021

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX growth shares that could be worth looking at in February. One of those ideas could be…

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Growth Shares

Are value or growth shares best to buy for 2021?

| Peter Stephens

Will growth shares or value shares deliver the highest returns with the lowest risks in 2021 and in the coming…

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⏸️ Income

Two of the best ASX dividend shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why the Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) share price could be an opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

There are some interesting reasons why the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price could be an opportunity for investors today.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price a buy at the moment? Some brokers like Credit Suisse and Morgan…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends 0.6% down, Kogan falls 8.5%, Service Stream soars 10%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended the day lower by 0.6%. The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price fell 8.5% after…

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to buy US shares from Australia right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you have been wondering how to buy US shares from Australia to gain exposure from the highly topical market,…

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Share Market News

Bright day for Sun Cable after inking giant solar farm development deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The private solar development company Sun Cable ticks another box today, as it works towards the planned $22 billion solar…

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Share Market News

GameStop chaos: Real reason Robinhood cut off retail investors

| Tony Yoo

The share trading platform cited extreme volatility for blocking users. But the real motivation is far simpler.

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Share Market News

How COVID-19 has set ASX logistics shares up to outperform in 2021

| Bernd Struben

2021 will see the COVID-19 vaccine delivered. But the e-commerce boom is here to stay, driving demand for ASX logistics…

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Share Market News

Why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is flying higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is up 3.25% today after providing investors with two positive announcements.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price shot 15% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Calix share price closed 10% higher today after a company announcement earlier this morning. Here's a closer look.

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Share Market News

Brace for an IPO resurgence as new floats beat the ASX 200 by ~50%

| Brendon Lau

New ASX stocks are beating the old in 2020 and some experts are predicting that this will trigger an IPO…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this exciting ASX mid cap share have been named as buys...

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Share Fallers

Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price tanks 17% on quarterly report

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price has tanked more than 17% after the company released its report for the…

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Share Market News

GameStop frenzy: 3 shorted ASX shares that could shoot up

| Tony Yoo

The madness going down in America this week could spill over to Australia, says one investor behaviour expert.

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price has been suspended for seven months. Is it coming back soon?

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Share Market News

What's with the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Vulcan ASX:VUL) share price has dropped 3.7% in afternoon trading, despite posting a positive quarterly report. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price explodes 71% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Renergen share price is currently up a whopping 71%. We review Renergen's latest announcement for some insight into this…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

Chamath Palihapitiya defends WallStreetBets GameStop short squeeze

| Mitchell Lawler

Chamath Palihapitiya defends the WallStreetBets community after backlash due to the substantial losses incurred in GameStop short positions.

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Share Market News

European Lithium (ASX:EUR) share price drops despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The European Lithium Ltd (ASX: EUR) share price is dropping today, despite releasing a positive update to the market.

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ETFs

2 excellent ETFs for ASX investors in February

| James Mickleboro

Here's why BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ETF could be great options for ASX investors...

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Share Market News

What to expect from the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) first half result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) half year results next month...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is trading lower on Friday afternoon. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Revenue growth pushes Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is up 2.7% today as the neo lender announced strong growth in its quarterly report.…

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Share Market News

Why the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price is climbing higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is climbing higher today after the company reported winning two contract awards. We…

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is jumping higher

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is jumping higher on Friday following the release of a trading update...

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Share Market News

The Centuria (ASX:CIP) share price climbs on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP) share price is up today after the company announced 2 new acquisitions. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price dips on quarterly update

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Starpharma share price has dipped in morning trade after the company released its quarterly report for 31 December 2020…

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International Stock News

GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock insanity: Here are 4 things you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 4 things investors need to know about the insanity of the GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) stock price over the…

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX stocks to be hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

Our market is rebounding today but not all ASX stocks are joining the party as some got slugged by a…

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International Stock News

I own these 3 potential short-squeeze stocks. Here's what I'm doing

| Jon Quast

Lemonade, Beyond Meat, and iRobot stocks could be poised for big drops after short squeezes end, which is why I've…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Kogan, Lake Resources, & Western Areas shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four sinking lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.6%: ResMed Q2 update, Kogan sinks, NAB acquires 86 400

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is down 10% today

| Ken Hall

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price has continued to slide in early trade despite no news from the Aussie…

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