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The PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) share price is up 100% since its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) share price has doubled in value since completing its IPO earlier this month...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.8%: Big four banks and tech shares drag the market lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are under pressure on the ASX 200 on…

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International Stock News

Forget Tesla. Facebook is a better buy now

| Lawrence Nga

Facebook is a safer bet for long-term investors.

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Share Market News

Cooper Energy (ASX:COE) share price falls despite progress report

| Bernd Struben

It's been a difficult year for Cooper Energy shareholders, with the share price down 39% in 2020. We look at…

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Share Gainers

Why the Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price rocketed 39% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX:SOR) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday and was up as much as 39%. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is down 45% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has crashed lower in 2020...

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 shares hardest hit by COVID-19 in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

Some ASX 200 shares were hit harder than others by COVID-19 in 2020. We take a look at some of…

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Resources Shares

Is the surging Bitcoin an existential threat to ASX gold miners?

| Brendon Lau

The rocketing value of Bitcoin appears to be coming at the expense of the gold price – and that can’t…

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Share Gainers

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price jumped 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Immutep Ltd (ASX:IMM) share price is storming higher on Wednesday....

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International Stock News

Amazon makes bank from marketplace seller ads

| Rhian Hunt

The giant retailer's advertising segment is leaving its other sectors in the rearview mirror.

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Share Fallers

Why the Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price crashed 9% lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price is crashing lower on Wednesday morning...

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Resources Shares

Will ASX iron ore shares continue running in 2021? 

| Lina Lim

Could ASX iron ore shares keep running higher after iron ore prices hit a record 7-year high in 2020? Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Wilson Asset Management thinks these 2 small cap ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks that these 2 small cap ASX shares are worth a buy, 1 is…

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Cheap Shares

How I'd find cheap shares to buy right now

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on unloved sectors with tough near-term outlooks could be a means of finding cheap shares to buy right now.

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Energy Shares

Here's how ASX renewable energy shares have performed in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

How have ASX renewable energy shares like Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) performed in 2020? Here's a breakdown of this…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

What next for the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Lina Lim

Could you call the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price a cheap growth stock after it slumped to…

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Share Gainers

Why the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price has stormed 43% higher in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price has been on fire in 2020 and is up 43% since the turn of…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

What's in store for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price in 2021? 

| Lina Lim

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price has surged more than 275% in 2020. Here's a little of what investors can…

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Share Market News

Smile! 2021 will be an awesome year

| Tony Yoo

Low interest rates, political stability and COVID-19 vaccines could mean the share markets could go gangbusters in the next 12…

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Growth Shares

2 explosive ASX growth shares to buy for 2021

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX growth share could be great options for investors. Here's what you need to know...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These ASX dividend shares offer investors attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) and this ASX dividend share offer income investors attractive dividend yields...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 0.5% today in a fairly quiet day on the ASX. Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT)…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares that were unlikely winners in 2020

| Mitchell Lawler

2020 provided some business opportunities to ASX shares. We go through 3 asx shares that benefitted from the circumstances.

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Share Market News

Why the Peninsula (ASX:PEN) share price is jumping 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The United States approved the Omnibus budget bill which has excited domestic uranium producers. Here's why the Peninsula Energy Ltd…

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Share Market News

Why the Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is up 78% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

The Oz Minerals share price up 78% to round off an exceptional year, making the South Australian miner an ASX…

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Growth Shares

2 growing mid cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and this ASX growth share have been rated as buys. Here's what you need to know...

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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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