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Share Market News

Meet Afterpay (ASX:APT)'s latest BNPL challenger

| Daryl Mather

There are already many ASX shares in the buy now, pay later space. Several big players like Paypal have also…

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Cheap Shares

Attention value investors: These ASX shares could be very cheap

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and this ASX share could be cheap and great options for value investors…

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Share Fallers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price crashed 40% lower in October

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price was out of form and crashed 40% lower in October. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the CSR (ASX:CSR) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) share price is moving 4.6% higher today following the release of its FY21 half-year results.

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers just upgraded the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price and this other ASX stock

| Brendon Lau

Leading brokers just upgraded two ASX stocks to their buy list even as we enter what could be the most…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares that received broker upgrades last week

| Lina Lim

Big brokers have upgraded their outlook in Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) and other ASX200 shares

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Share Market News

Why the Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price jumped 10% on open today

| Glenn Leese

The Novatti share price jumped this morning following a deal for Google Pay and Samsung Pay to support its Prepaid…

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Share Market News

Why the Pharmaxis (ASX:PXS) share price has rocketed up 48% today

| Daryl Mather

The Pharmaxis share price has shot up by 47.73% this morning after positive news about the product pipeline and short…

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Share Market News

Takeovers will continue to rock ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

ASX shares were rocked by 2 major takeover bids within 4 days last week. Here's a closer look at takeover…

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Share Gainers

Why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price rocketed 22% higher last month

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price was a strong performer in October and rocketed 22% higher. Here's why...

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Share Market News

RBA taps bank partners for crypto Australian dollar project

| Tony Yoo

Digital Australian dollar research steps up to the next level with major banks collaborating on a wholesale Etherium solution.

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Share Market News

Which small cap ASX shares were the best performers in October?

| Lina Lim

Why Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT) and 3 other small cap ASX shares were able to deliver triple digit returns…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Fallers

The Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price sank 16% lower in October: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price was a poor performer in October and crashed notably lower. Is it time to…

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Technology Shares

These were the 3 best-performing ASX 200 tech shares in October

| Lina Lim

Here's why Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) and Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) were among the best performing ASX 200 tech…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy CBA (ASX:CBA) and this ASX share for their dividends

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

These were the 5 best performing ASX shares last week

| Daryl Mather

Last week was filled with surprise takeovers and solid first quarter results. Here are the top 5 ASX shares from…

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Share Gainers

3 reasons the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price smashed the market in October

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was on fire in October. Here are three reasons its shares smashed the market…

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Share Market News

The Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price has rocketed up today. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

The amaysim share price will be one to keep an eye on following its announcement regarding the sale of its…

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Share Market News

6 major events for ASX shares this week

| Daryl Mather

After the takeover surprises of last week, ASX shares could be moved by a range of events during this week,…

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SEEK Share Price
Share Market News

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price drops 5% after responding to Blue Orca short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is under pressure today after responding to a short seller attack by Blue Orca...

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Share Market News

The Austal (ASX:ASB) share price has dipped despite positive news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price has dipped today following the announcement of a completed vessel delivery.

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Share Market News

RED 5 (ASX:RED) share price in focus as gold production nears

| Daryl Mather

The Red 5 share price dropped in early trade today as the award of the process plant contract to MACA…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 has another shocker as US election approaches

| 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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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) posts 62% cash earnings decline in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch this morning after posting a sharp decline in its…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX blue chip shares to buy for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are some great ASX blue chip shares to buy for dividends including fund manager Magellan Financial Group…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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Bank Shares

What to expect from the Westpac (ASX:WBC) FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch on Monday when it releases its full year results.…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy in November. Here is what the team have…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 in October

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200…

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Gold

Is it time to buy ASX gold shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to buy gold, since the gold price has pulled back substantially from its highs? I think there…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

3 rules that helped me 10x my money with Altium (ASX:ALU) shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 rules that helped me 10x my money with Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares. Hopefully they can help guide…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 in October

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Share Market News

How La Nina will create unexpected ASX stock winners and losers

| Brendon Lau

The La Nina weather phenomenon will create several winners on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO). Some of these ASX stocks…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

4 outstanding ASX 200 shares to buy with $4,000

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX 200 shares could be great options for a $4,000 investment in November...

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX tech shares to buy after the recent market turmoil

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX tech share are trading notably lower than their 52-week highs. Here's why this could be…

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Growth Shares

Is the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX:ABY) share price in the buy zone after falling 15% since its IPO?

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