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Share Market News

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price is climbing higher today after the company started Phase 2 drug trials.

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Share Market News

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price hits record high after delivering strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price is on the rise today after the release of its half year results...

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Share Market News

Is the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has been a strong performer this week. Is it too late to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares growing their dividend every year

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX dividend shares growing their dividends every year. One of those stocks is agricultural REIT Rural Funds Group…

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price on watch after FY 2021 trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price will be on watch today after the release of a strong trading update...

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price on watch after major update

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be one to watch today after the release of a major announcement...

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⏸️ Dividends

Brickworks (ASX:BKW) hasn't cut its dividend for over 40 years

| Tristan Harrison

Construction business Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) hasn’t cut its dividend in over 40 years in an income record that dates back…

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Index investing

2 tech ETFs generating big returns

| Tristan Harrison

Two technology exchange-traded funds (ETFs) covered in this article are generating big returns like Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ).

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Share Market News

These ASX dividend shares smash term deposits

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share beat term deposits with their yields. Here's what you need to know...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX tech shares growing strongly in 2020

| James Mickleboro

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) and this ASX tech share are continuing to grow strongly in 2020 despite the pandemic...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

InvoCare (ASX:IVC) share price on watch after acquisition announcement

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the release of an after-market acquisition announcement...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges again on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shot higher again on Wednesday. Oil companies like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) surged again.

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Share Market News

Can the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price go higher from here?

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price was on form on Wednesday and has been tipped to go even higher…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Axiom (ASX:AXI) shares spike on sale news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Axiom Properties Ltd (ASX: AXI) share price has spiked today, rising as much as 75% after open. Here's why…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX 50 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and this ASX 50 share have been named as ones to buy right now...

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Share Market News

Latest ASX stocks to be hit by a broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

The market is extending its rally following the US presidential elections, but brokers have downgraded some ASX stocks to the…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX growth share have been named as buys by experts...

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Share Gainers

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price jumped 13% to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price zoomed 13% higher to a record high on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are…

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Investing Strategies

The irresistible urge that costs retail investors 3% a year

| Tony Yoo

Losses will be even greater in 2020 because of COVID-19 market volatility. So how can you overcome natural human tendencies…

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Share Fallers

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price sinks lower on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday after being downgraded by a leading broker...

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Share Market News

Why the Botanix (ASX:BOT) share price is 15% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: BOT) share price shot up 15% higher today on news of a positive update in…

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Share Market News

Why the Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) share price was lower today

| Chris Chitty

The Synlait Milk share price was lower today after the company announced a capital raising, and emerged from its trading…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares that have been rated as buys by brokers. One of the buys is Charter…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Defensive Shares

One ASX infrastructure share to consider for dividend income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Magellan Infrastructure Fund (ASX: MICH) a 'safer', more diversified dividend option than other infrastructure shares right now?

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Growth Shares

Where you could invest $20,000 into ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and this ASX share have been tipped by brokers as shares to buy right now...

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price higher on Q1 and loan deferral update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has been a strong performer on Wednesday. Here's why it is charging…

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Share Market News

How high-yield dividend stocks could make a generous passive income

| Peter Stephens

High-yield dividend stocks could offer a more attractive passive income than other popular assets that grow over the long term,…

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Share Fallers

Why Bingo, Evolution, JB Hi-Fi, & Super Retail shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares analysts rate as a 'buy'

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers and Soul Patts are 2 ASX dividend shares recommended by analysts here at the Motley Fool. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Why the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price is up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX: EOS) share price is up 2% today after an update on its EM…

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Share Market News

Ausnet (ASX:AST) share price higher following half year results

| Chris Chitty

The Ausnet share price was higher today after the company released its results for the 6 months to 30 September…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.3%: CBA Q1 update, tech shares rebound, JB Hi-Fi sinks

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX small cap RXP (ASX:RXP) is up 54%: Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Australian small fish to be swallowed by a French big fish in a massive deal for existing shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, Straker, Woodside, & Xero shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four surging notably higher today...

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Share Market News

This under-the-radar ASX tech company's shares are up 150% since March

| Rhys Brock

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) share price has zoomed 150% higher in recent months. Could more gains be on the…

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Resources Shares

The Resources & Energy (ASX:REZ) share price dived 33% on open today. Here's why.

| Lina Lim

The Resources & Energy Group Ltd (ASX: REZ) share price took a 33% dive following the release of its drill…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is jumping higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is jumping higher on Wednesday following the release of a promising announcement...

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Share Market News

Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price shoots 6% higher on upgraded guidance

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX: SKT) share price is shooting higher today following the release of an upgraded guidance…

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