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Share Market News

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price fell 4% last week. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The Magellan (ASX: MFG) share price dropped 4% last week, with analysts critical of the company's stake in a start…

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Healthcare Shares

How did ASX cannabis shares perform last quarter? 

| Kate O'Brien

The market for cannabis-based products has continued to grow in 2020 despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher on Monday after the release of a positive update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is crashing 17% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is crashing lower on Monday after returning from its trading halt...

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Share Market News

What zero COVID-19 cases in Victoria means for ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares could be on the move in early trade as Victoria recorded zero new COVID-19 cases for the…

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Share Gainers

Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price sees explosive growth

| Daryl Mather

The Emerge share price has skyrocketed by 136% in a week after announcing 3 million pre-registrations for its new mobile…

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) asset sales part of wealth sector transformation

| Daryl Mather

The trouble at AMP led to a portfolio review to consider asset sales across the business. Moreover, there are many…

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Share Market News

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) in $10 billion takeover bid

| Daryl Mather

News is breaking that Coca-Cola Amatil may be subject to a deal worth up to $10 billion with an announcement…

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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 Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investors should consider investing $20,000 into Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX share right now...

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after cash earnings update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of an update on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX snaps winning streak… just

| 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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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 star ASX shares to buy for the rest of 2020

| Tristan Harrison

If I had to pick 3 star ASX shares to buy for the rest of 2020, I’d choose the 3…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

I'd buy this ASX share this week

| Tristan Harrison

If I were going to buy one ASX share this week then It’d be listed investment trust (LIT) Magellan High…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 high yield ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) and this high yield ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Growth Shares

3 quality ASX growth shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX growth shares could be top options for investors in November...

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Value Investing

Want to make a million in the next market crash? I'd follow Warren Buffett and buy bargain shares

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s lead and buying cheap shares after the next market crash could lead to high returns. It could…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy these blue chip ASX shares for generous dividends in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this blue chip ASX dividend share could be great options for income…

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Index investing

I'd buy these 2 ETFs for dividends and growth

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 2 ETFs would be good picks for both growth and dividends. One idea is BetaShares Global Quality…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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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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Personal Finance

3 important rules to help you build wealth

| Tristan Harrison

: I think that there are a few important rules to help you build wealth. I’m going to share three…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The best time to invest may feel uncomfortable

| Tristan Harrison

The best time to invest may make you feel uncomfortable about investing. Particularly when it’s during times of market crashes.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why investing money in the best shares at cheap prices can help you to make $1 million

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best shares after the market crash could allow you to access low valuations. Over time, they may improve…

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Growth Shares

5 top ASX shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) could be great places to invest $5,000 right now. Here's why...

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Value Investing

Stock market crash 2020: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

| Peter Stephens

The 2020 stock market crash may prove to be a rare buying opportunity for long-term investors. Taking advantage of it…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Don't worry about low interest rates, just buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects rates to go lower and stay there for some time to come. These dividend shares…

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Growth Shares

Got $1,000? You should buy one of these 8 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If you’ve got $1,000 to invest into ASX shares then I think one of these 8 picks could be good…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here's my top ASX share to buy and hold through the 2020s

| Tristan Harrison

If I were going to buy one ASX share and hold it throughout the 2020s it would be digital donation…

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into $350,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

A $20,000 investment in Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares 10 years ago would have made you a small fortune...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) is a great ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

I think that Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) is a great ASX dividend share for its consistent income growth and diversification…

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Share Market News

Why the Laneway Resources (ASX:LNY) share price popped 14% higher today

| Bernd Struben

While the All Ords slid lower today, Laneway Resources' share price went the other way, gaining 14%. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Why the Finbar (ASX:FRI) share price is moving today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Finbar Group Limited (ASX: FRI) share price was up and down today following the completion of its Riverena apartments.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 was mixed today, it finished down 0.1%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was mixed today. It finished down 0.1%, though the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price…

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Growth Shares

3 sublime ASX growth shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think growth investors ought to buy a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these top growth shares this month...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 key takeaways from the Qantas (ASX:QAN) AGM

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price pushed higher on the day of its annual general meeting. Here are key…

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