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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) grew by 0.4% on Thursday. Buy now, pay later operators like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) jumped…

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Are they really profiting from JobKeeper?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Companies aren't profiting from JobKeeper in the way many think... It's tricky, but in our circular economy, growth begets growth.

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These ASX shares are growing at a rapid rate in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) and this ASX share are growing rapidly in FY 2021...

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Are these 2 beaten-up ASX shares turnaround ideas?

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article have been beaten up over the past year. One is Altium Limited (ASX:ALU)…

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International Stock News

US decides against delisting Tencent and other Chinese giants

| Sebastian Bowen

Chinese giants like Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE: BABA) will not be delisted from American share markets. Here's what that…

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Share Market News

Why the Cyclopharm (ASX:CYC) share price popped 6% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Cyclopharm share price went soaring today as the company announced a market update. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Why the Odyssey (ASX:ODY) share price is up a whopping 60% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX: ODY) share price is one of the few star performers on the ASX today. This…

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Share Market News

Signal share price? An Elon Musk tweet and a WhatsApp controversy

| Mitchell Lawler

The Signal share price may have mistakenly rocketed on the back of Elon Musk's tweet, but what's behind the real…

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Share Market News

Why the Nanollose (ASX:NC6) share price is shooting higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nanollose Ltd (ASX: NC6) share price is rocketing even higher today following a joint patent application with Grasim Industries…

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2 ASX 50 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and this ASX 50 share could be in the buy zone right now. Here's why...

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3 reasons we might see higher ASX share prices in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

How will ASX shares fare in 2021? Here are 3 reasons why we could see another great year for investors…

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Share Market News

Does the ASX care that Donald Trump has been impeached, twice?

| Gretchen Kennedy

US President Donald Trump has been impeached twice. Do the markets care when Donald Trump is being impeached?

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Bank Shares

Why this broker likes ANZ (ASX:ANZ), NAB (ASX:NAB), and Westpac (ASX:WBC)

| James Mickleboro

Here's why National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are driving the ASX 200 higher today...

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Share Market News

What's next for WAAAX shares in 2021? 

| Kate O'Brien

How have WAAAX shares fared in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and will 2021 be a more promising year?

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: AVA Risk Group (ASX:AVA) share price rockets 30%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Ava Risk Group Ltd (ASX: AVA) share price is rocketing today, up 26% at the time of writing. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price has surged 235% higher this week

| James Mickleboro

The Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX:SYA) share price has rocketed 235% higher this week thanks to its deal with Piedmont Lithium…

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Share Market News

Bell Financial (ASX:BFG) share price rising on full year results

| Daniel Ewing

The Bell Financial share price is rising today after the company announced its unaudited full year results. We take closer…

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Bank Shares

Does Xinja's downfall mean neobanks are dead?

| Sebastian Bowen

Neobank Xinja is officially closing its doors today. Are neobanks dead, or is this an isolated case in the banking…

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Resources Shares

These ASX stocks just got a big upgrade on the back of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

| Brendon Lau

There’s one group of ASX stocks that just got a big valuation boost by the analysts at Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Share Market News

Either Rex or Virgin will perish: Qantas boss

| Tony Yoo

There's not enough room for 3 airlines, says Alan Joyce. And history probably proves him right.

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Share Gainers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price jumps 10% on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is surging higher on Thursday after being the subject of a bullish broker note...

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Share Market News

Why the Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price has soared 15% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vmoto Ltd (ASX: VMT) share price is surging higher today after the company announced it has secured a significant…

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Got money to invest for income? Here are 3 ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX 200 dividend shares that can provide a reasonably high level of dividend income. One pick is…

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Why the Meridian (ASX:MEZ) share price is dropping lower today

| Daniel Ewing

The Meridian (ASX: MEZ) share price is down 1.49% today as the company announces a new contract with mining giant…

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Share Market News

Forget Bitcoin! I'd listen to Warren Buffett and invest in cheap shares to retire rich

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s advice and buying cheap shares could be a better way to build for retirement than investing money…

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3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX 200 shares come highly rated. Here's why...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Why the Envirosuite (ASX: EVS) share price bumped up 6% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Envirosuite (ASX: EVS) share price is up today off the back of the company's second quarter results. Let's take…

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Share Fallers

Why BrainChip, Pilbara Minerals, Premier Investments, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is rocketing 23% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price is one of the best performers on the market today. This comes after…

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Why the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is flat today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Ampol (ASX: ALD) share price is barely budging today, after the oil refiner announced its fourth quarter results for…

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Share Gainers

Could this be why Afterpay (ASX:APT) and other BNPL shares are soaring today?

| Lina Lim

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price and other ASX buy now pay later shares have surged today. This could…

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Technology Shares

Why this top broker thinks the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price could surge ~40%

| Brendon Lau

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has been a disappointing performer but at least one broker sees big…

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Healthcare Shares

Why this broker sees little upside to the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price right now

| Lina Lim

Bell Potter has cut its Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price target after the company missed its growth forecasts. Here's…

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Share Market News

BHP, Rio Tinto's new copper mine under threat

| Tony Yoo

Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP have a lot riding on this new venture, but now face a lawsuit from…

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ASX 200 up 0.3%: Afterpay surges, Pro Medicus rockets on $40m contract, Whitehaven rises

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are causing a stir on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

What does 2021 hold for ASX retail shares?

| Kate O'Brien

After the challenges of COVID-19 in 2020 caused a tough year for ASX retail shares, what does 2021 hold for…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Australian Ethical, Pro Medicus, & Sezzle shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are two of four charging higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price is surging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price is up 4.7% in morning trade. We take a look at what's…

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