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Share Market News

Leading broker names the emerging ASX shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and this emerging ASX share as the ones to buy in 2021.…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

What are the best dividend shares to buy now for a passive income?

| Peter Stephens

The best dividend shares to buy now are likely to be financially sound and have growth potential that leads to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX share picks for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of ASX shares that James Gerrish thinks would be top picks for the upcoming year. One…

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Growth Shares

2 of the best ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this ASX share could be top options for investors this month. Here's why they are rated as…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors next week...

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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 bullish…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Speculative

2 small cap ASX shares growing at a rapid rate

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and this small cap ASX share are growing at a rapid rate. Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ High Yield

3 ASX dividend shares with yields above 5%

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX dividend shares in this article have yields of more than 5%. One of them is furniture business…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The ASX 200 stock facing a day of reckoning at the February reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Next month’s ASX profit reporting season should be a relatively pleasing one but there’s one large cap stock that’s facing…

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Share Market News

This ASX sector is facing a tough 2021

| Brendon Lau

The ASX bull market continues its golden run into the new year, but there’s one sector at risk of falling…

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Share Market News

Leading broker names the ASX healthcare shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH) and this ASX healthcare share as the ones to buy in 2021.…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These ASX dividend shares have 10% and 4% yields

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share offer investors yields of over 4% at present...

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Bank Shares

4 reasons why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are four reasons why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price could be a buy according to fund manager Rhett Kessler…

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International Stock News

Better buy: McDonald's vs Costco

| Lawrence Rothman, CFA

Which of the two established companies offers a more attractive return?

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these stellar ASX shares could be among the best options for investors in January...ac

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 compelling ASX shares to buy in January

| Tristan Harrison

This article is about 2 compelling ASX shares that may be worth considering in January. One of those ideas is…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Interest rates could be at ultra low levels for years, so buy this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects interest rates to remain at ultra low levels for some time to come, so buy…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 top ASX dividend shares in this article could be worth buying. One of those ideas is auto parts…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

Passive income investors: how I'd make $1,000 a month without working

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-quality dividend shares at cheap prices could lead to high returns in the long run, as well as a…

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into $225,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$20,000 investments in NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares in 2011 would have made you wealthy today. Here's how…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX growth shares to buy for January

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX growth shares in this article are great and may be worth considering in January. One of the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.7% on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by around 0.5%. The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price rose 3% after…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 high quality blue chip ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Why SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and this ASX blue chip share could be great long term options for investors right now...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX mining shares are top risers today

| Gretchen Kennedy

These three ASX mining shares posted big gains today. Let's take a closer look at what they've got going on.

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Share Market News

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price could be facing more pressure in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB) share price could come under further pressure this year on rumours that it needs a…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Why these leading ASX gold and tech shares could rally on through 2021

| Bernd Struben

2020 saw leading ASX gold and tech shares deliver some outsized gains. We look at why 2021 could see more…

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Share Market News

Why did the Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price storm 9% higher today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Australian Ethical share price was storming higher today despite no obvious news out of the company. We take a…

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Share Market News

Why the KGL (ASX:KGL) share price is up 37% this week

| Aaron Teboneras

The KGL Resources Ltd (ASX: KGL) share price is continuing to soar higher today, reflecting strong gains made over the…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price jumped 15% today

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is jumping notably higher on Friday. Here's why its shares are on the rise...

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Speculative

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) and this ASX small cap share could be worth watching closely in 2021...

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Share Market News

ASX company stops Kakadu uranium production

| Tony Yoo

Nuclear fuel was first mined there 40 years ago. Will the culturally and environmentally significant area now be restored properly?

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Share Gainers

Why the Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price surged to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Doctor Care Anywhere Ltd (ASX:DOC) share price has continued its positive run and surged to a record high today...

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Share Market News

Why the Silex (ASX:SLX) share price is soaring 25% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Silex (ASX: SLX) share price is reaching new multi-year highs today after the company announced a major update around…

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Share Market News

Why the Lycopodium (ASX:LYL) share price is on the rise today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Lycopodium share price shot up over 6% today. We look at the company's recent financial performance and new projects.

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Share Market News

Why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price has surged 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Firefinch Ltd (ASX: FFX) share price is reaching new highs today following the release of the company’s quarterly gold…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Citi picks the best international share markets that can beat the ASX in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The ASX is starting 2021 on a positive footing as it builds on last year’s gains, but those looking for…

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