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Share Market News

Key risks and rewards for ASX share investors heading into 2021

| Bernd Struben

Whatever your feelings on 2020, it was certainly an exciting year for ASX share investors. We take a look at…

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Best Shares

What are the best shares to buy now for 2021?

| Peter Stephens

The best shares to buy now could be those companies with solid financial positions, competitive advantages and long-term growth potential,…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 of the best ASX 50 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

This is why a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and this ASX 50 share have been named as ones to buy right…

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Share Market News

Why the Pharmaxis (ASX:PXS) share price jumped 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pharmaxis Ltd (ASX: PXS) share price is up 6% during early afternoon trade. We look at the announcement driving…

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Share Gainers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is up 82% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has been on fire in 2020 and is up a massive 82% year to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

4 ASX shares with sturdy balance sheets

| Mitchell Lawler

The rollercoaster year reminded investors of the importance of a healthy balance sheet. We take a look at 4 well-capitalised…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2020 was good for investors, will 2021 be even better?

| Sebastian Bowen

With 2020 being a surprisingly good year for the ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO), what does next year have in store…

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Share Market News

Why Beach (ASX:BPT) and Cue Energy (ASX:CUE) shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Cue Energy Resources Limited (ASX:CUE) shares are sinking lower on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price jumped over 600% this year

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Rhythm Biosciences share price has soared over 600% this year. We take a closer look at what the company's…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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International Stock News

If you put $1,000 into Mastercard stock last January, here's how much you'd have now

| Bram Berkowitz

The company took a hit earlier this year when payment volume dropped due to the coronavirus pandemic, but has since…

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Share Market News

Here's why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is climbing 6%

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp (ASX: RAP) share price is climbing higher today after the company released a positive update. Here's what ResApp…

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Speculative

2 growing small cap ASX shares to watch in 2021

| James Mickleboro

MyDeal.com.au Limited (ASX:MYD) and this ASX small cap share could be worth watching closely in 2021...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.65%: Big four banks rise, tech shares charge higher, Flight Centre jumps

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

This ASX share was the best IPO of 2020: fundie

| Tony Yoo

This year saw a lot of new ASX listings -- some rubbish and some gems. A fundie tells us which…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Adacel, Dusk, & Nuheara shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Nuheara Ltd (ASX:NUH) shares are two of four charging higher today. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA, IDP Education, Over the Wire, & Viva Energy shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH) and IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) share price is rocketing 14% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Dusk Group share price is rocketing higher today after the home fragrance product retailer provided a market update. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Nuheara (ASX:NUH) share price is rocketing 23% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nuheara Ltd (ASX:NUH) share price is rocketing 23% higher this morning following the release of two announcements...

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is jumping 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price share price has rocketed higher today following a government agency order. Here's the…

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International Stock News

FAANG stocks make their case to lead the Nasdaq in 2021

| Dan Caplinger

Investors are still excited about these strong performers.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

2 star stocks for your ASX retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX share could be great options for a retirement portfolio in 2021 instead of…

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Share Gainers

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price is surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is surging higher on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price is up 85% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price has been one of the best performers on the ASX 200 in 2020. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch on Tuesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Income

How I'd invest $250 a month to earn a passive income for life

| Peter Stephens

Investing modest amounts of money in high-quality shares on a regular basis could lead to a growing passive income over…

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International Stock News

The top streaming stocks to buy in 2021

| Leo Sun

Roku and two other stocks are great long-term plays on the secular growth of streaming services.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 small cap ASX shares in this article are exciting and could be worth a spot in a portfolio.…

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Technology Shares

What Goldman likes about the Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) share price

| Rhys Brock

The Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) share price has underperformed this year, but this major broker believes it could take off next…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors in this low interest rate environment...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX shares have smashed the market in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and this ASX share are smashing the market in 2020...

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Cheap Shares

Stock market recovery: I'd buy dirt-cheap shares now and hold them forever

| Peter Stephens

Buying dirt-cheap shares now could lead to high returns in the long run. They may benefit from a likely stock…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX healthcare shares could be the ones to buy right now. Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

2 fantastic ETFs for ASX investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ETF are popular with ASX investors...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy and hold until 2030

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX tech share could be quality buy and hold options for ASX investors...

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International Stock News

Is McDonald's stock a buy?

| James Brumley

The fast-food giant continues to reign supreme, but there's one noteworthy worry.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares have been named as ones to buy right now. Here's what you…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 recent ASX IPOs to watch

| James Mickleboro

SILK Laser Australia Limited (ASX:SLA) and these recent IPOs could be worth watching closely in 2021...

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