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Share Market News

These were the best-performing ASX IPOs in 2020

| Tony Yoo

Were you lucky enough to get a piece of these companies during their IPOs? Well done. Looking at these stellar…

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares that delivered the best returns in 2020

| Lina Lim

These ASX mining shares delivered the best returns in 2020 after iron ore, copper and gold soared to multi year…

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Share Market News

Warning: 2021 is going to be difficult

| Tony Yoo

An expert warns the coming year will be a hard slog for share market investors. Read why he's so pessimistic.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive 2021 yields

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share are expected to provide investors with attractive yields this year...

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

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have some money to invest for producing income? Here are three ASX dividend share ideas including Pacific Current…

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Share Market News

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price sank 15% lower in 2020: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price was out of form in 2020. Is this a buying opportunity in 2021?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares to buy that are growing rapidly

| Tristan Harrison

This article is about 2 ASX shares that are growing rapidly that are worth looking at, including Temple & Webster…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 1.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up around 1.5% today. However, the Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price fell…

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The right sort of optimism for an investor

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The challenges of last year will continue into 2021, but that doesn't mean it's game over. We can be realistic…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Broker names 2 ASX 50 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX 50 share have been named as buys by Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

How the Domino's Pizza (ASX: DMP) share price rocketed over 60% last year

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Domino's Pizza share price went crazy during 2020. We talk about how Domino's managed to achieve such massive gains.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and this ASX growth share could be ones to buy in January. Here's why they are rated highly...

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Share Market News

The Artemis (ASX:ARV) share price has soared 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX: ARV) share price is soaring higher today following an update on the company's Carlow Castle…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Gainers

The top performing ASX 200 tech shares of 2020 

| Lina Lim

COVID-19 has accelerated tailwinds for many ASX 200 tech shares. Here we take a look at which 4 delivered the…

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) and this ASX retail share came out of 2020 in good health

| Mitchell Lawler

JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) and 1 other ASX brick-and-mortar retail share made it through the challenges of 2020. We take…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price is zooming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is zooming higher on Monday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

My biggest regrets from 2020

| Tony Yoo

Professional investors reveal which ASX shares caused them grief last year and why. See if you held any of these…

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Investing Strategies

Is it better to buy 2020's best or worst ASX shares?

| Brendon Lau

Much has been said about buying last year’s worst performers for their “cheap valuation”, but history shows you might be…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price rocketed 45% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price has been on fire on Monday. Here's why it is up 45% in…

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International Stock News

3 coronavirus stocks poised to soar in 2021

| Keith Speights

They're risky but could deliver huge returns in the new year.

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Retail Shares

Can the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price continue its run in 2021?

| Lina Lim

The Redbubble (ASX: RBL) share price was among the best performing ASX e-commerce shares of 2020 on the back of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is surging 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX:CHN) share price is surging 11% higher on Monday. Here's why...

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52-Week Lows

Why the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price is climbing today

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has lifted 1.3% higher off a 5-year low in a positive start…

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Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) share price up 1% but Collection House (ASX:CLH) crashes 66% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) share price is pushing higher but the Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) share price has…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Passive income investors: How I'd invest in dividend stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Investing in a diverse range of dividend stocks with defensive characteristics could be a sound means of obtaining a passive…

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Share Market News

Why the De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price is blasting 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG) share price is performing positively on the first trading day of the new…

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Resources Shares

Will the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price double again in 2021?

| Ken Hall

The Fortecue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price more than doubled in 2020 but what's in store for the…

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Share Gainers

Why BetMakers, Emerge Gaming, Infratil, & Tyro shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) and Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX:EM1) shares are two of four pushing higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Chesser (ASX:CHZ) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Chesser Resources Limited (ASX: CHZ) share price is up 4.1% higher today following a change in management. Here's the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: CBA storms higher, Link sinks, tech shares rise

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 today...

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International Stock News

Why Moderna stock fell 32% in December

| Beth McKenna

Investors in the COVID-19 vaccine maker took some profits last month.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Could the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price make a comeback in 2021? 

| Lina Lim

The Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price struggled to outperform in the second half of 2020. Could 2021 be a better…

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Share Gainers

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price gets fresh COVID boost

| Brendon Lau

If you thought COVID‐19 was “so 2020”, think again as the Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) share price surged higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Corporate Travel Management, Link, Strike Energy, & Sydney Airport are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Market News

Why the Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price is trading higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price is trading up today. We take a look at the latest announcement to…

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Share Gainers

The NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price smashed the market in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price smashed the market in 2020. Here's why it recorded a gain of 86%....

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Share Gainers

Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price is rocketing 33% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX: EM1) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after the release of an update...

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is surging higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price is up 5.8% today following the company's record fourth-quarter performance.

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