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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and this blue chip ASX dividend share could be the ones to buy this…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why all eyes will be on the ELMO Software (ASX:ELO) share price on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price could be one to watch on Thursday morning...

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International Stock News

Why I'll never sell my Square stock

| Will Healy

The financial services and mobile payments company has positioned itself squarely on changing its industry.

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why Kogan (ASX:KGN) shares could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This article is about 3 reasons why e-commerce ASX share Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) could be a buy for a growth-focused…

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Share Market News

With the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price up 222% this year, what's next?

| Bernd Struben

The Archer Materials share price has seen gains of 222% since the first trading day of 2020. Here's the latest…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy today for solid,…

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Share Market News

Are ASX energy shares the best pandemic recovery play in 2021?

| Bernd Struben

Heading into 2021, all eyes are on the 'recovery trade'. Could these 2 ASX energy shares be big gainers from…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.7% on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up on Wednesday. Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) announced the merger of Lendi and Aussie Home…

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International Stock News

Costco's big earnings beat points to further upside

| Adam Levine-Weinberg

The warehouse club operator delivered another massive earnings increase last quarter, as sales growth accelerated further into double-digit territory.

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Share Market News

Why the BSA (ASX:BSA) share price has surged 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BSA Limited (ASX: BSA) share price is climbing higher today after the company announced a new significant contract with…

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Share Market News

Ex-ASX company exec jailed for blocking ACCC investigation

| Tony Yoo

Former BlueScope Steel general manager was sentenced but released after entering into a recognizance for 2 years.

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Share Gainers

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price was on form on Wednesday and climbed higher...

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Share Gainers

Why the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price continued its positive form and hit a new record high on Wednesday...

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International Stock News

Amazon stock: Buy, sell, or hold going into 2021?

| Daniel Sparks

The e-commerce specialist's stock has gone nowhere since July. Is it time to buy?

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) shares rocket more than 20%

| Sebastian Bowen

Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX: EM1) sahres are up close to 20% today. Here;s why this eSports company is in investors'…

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Share Market News

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price lower despite supply agreement news

| Lina Lim

The Creso (ASX: CPH) share price is falling lower today despite the company announcing a supply agreement to sell its…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here's what these popular ASX dividend shares plan to pay investors in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's what dividend shares such as BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) plan to pay shareholders in 2021...

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Share Market News

Should I care about this week's mid-year economic and fiscal outlook?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO) is scheduled to take place tomorrow. Here's why you might want to tune…

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Share Market News

REX told off for blabbing to media rather than ASX

| Tony Yoo

Airline's deputy chair revealed a $200 million plan to fly between capital cities to a newspaper, instead of the market.…

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Share Market News

Why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price is surging 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Codan Limited (ASX: CDA) share price is up 5% higher today after the company announced robust trading results. Let's…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ACCC hauls Facebook to court for 'deceptive' conduct

| Tony Yoo

Consumer watchdog accuses social media giant of misleading Australians in its promotion of a smartphone app. Here's the rundown.

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Share Market News

Here's why Ellume is making big news today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Brisbane-based Ellume has reportedly developed a highly effective COVID-19 test which has just gotten approval from the FDA.

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Share Market News

3 key takeaways from the ANZ annual general meeting

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is pushing higher today following its AGM update...

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International Stock News

3 things you'll want to know when Nike announces earnings

| Parkev Tatevosian

The athletic apparel company reports second-quarter fiscal 2021 earnings on 18 December.

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Pilbara Minerals, Pushpay, & Retail Food Group shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Brokers warning high iron ore prices are unsustainable

| Brendon Lau

Most analysts believe the iron ore price is set to tumble from current levels. Should investors in ASX mining stocks…

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Share Market News

Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price falls despite NBN agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Service Stream Limited (ASX: SSM) share price is edging lower today despite the company announcing a new multi-year agreement…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.1%: ANZ AGM, Resolute jumps, travel shares soar

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Why the Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

The Uniti Group share price is on watch today following the company's asset acquisition announcement. Here's what you need to…

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Share Gainers

Why Beacon Lighting, Flight Centre, REX, & Resolute Mining are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are two of four shooting higher today...

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International Stock News

Tesla has a high-class problem

| Daniel Sparks

This old problem for the electric-car company just doesn't seem to go away.

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⏸️ Income

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

This article is about 3 ASX dividend shares that are paying solid income payments to investors including Service Stream Limited…

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Share Gainers

Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price is soaring 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX:REX) share price is soaring on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Fallers

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price crashed 17% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price crashed 17% lower this morning after completing the institutional component of its equity…

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Bank Shares

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price is climbing higher today. Here's why.

| Ken Hall

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) share price has jumped more than 1.4% in early trade after making its latest strategic…

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Bank Shares

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price is jumping higher today

| Ken Hall

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX: BEN) share price is pushing higher as a key neobank rival retreats from the…

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Share Market News

The Global Health (ASX:GLH) share price is lifting today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Global Health Limited (ASX: GLH) share price up today on news the company is experiencing strong demand for its…

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Share Market News

SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price higher on successful launch of US trading

| Lina Lim

Could the successful launch of US trading set the stage for a rebound in the SelfWealth Ltd (ASX: SWF) share…

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