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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 outstanding blue chip ASX shares to buy in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this ASX blue chip share could be ones to buy for 2021. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Why the Resource Development (ASX:RDG) share price is one to watch

| Bernd Struben

The Resource Development share price dropped 1.9% in the closing moments today in the wake of an acquisition announcement.

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Cheap Shares

Brokers just upgraded these two ASX stocks to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The market is in retreat today but there are two ASX stocks bucking the downtrend after getting upgraded by leading…

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3 top ASX shares rated as buys by fund managers

| Tristan Harrison

This article includes 3 ASX shares rated as buys by fund managers. One of those picks is discount shop Reject…

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Share Market News

Shriro (ASX:SHM) share price hits multi-year high today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) share price is rocketing higher today after the company released a positive trading update.

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Resources Shares

Broker upgrades the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price on game changing acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price could find favour with investors when it resumes trading after a broker upgraded…

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Share Market News

Strong growth potential for Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price: fundie

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Resources share price has soared 111% higher so far in 2020. But this fund manager sees more growth…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Fallers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price crashed 33% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price has crashed 33% lower on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price shoots 22% higher following takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) share price has had a wild day, spiking more than 20% before being placed…

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Share Market News

Why the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Renergen (ASX: RLT) share price is climbing 4.5% higher today after the company announced an innovative transport solution for…

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International Stock News

Better buy: Amazon vs. Peloton

| Jennifer Saibil

Amazon and Peloton are two high-growth companies with strong pandemic tailwinds.

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⏸️ Famous Investors

No savings at 40? I'd follow Warren Buffett's advice to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s long-term approach and buying high-quality stocks at low prices could lead to early retirement, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX tech share rally can run well into 2021

| Bernd Struben

Having had a stellar run in 2020, some analysts forecast that the ASX tech share rally is over. But these…

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Share Market News

WAM Global (ASX:WGB) share price jumps on dividend guidance

| James Mickleboro

The WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WGB) share price is storming higher today after providing guidance for its dividend in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sliding 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is falling 11% lower today after a disappointing trading update to the market.…

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Share Gainers

Why Asaleo Care, Fortescue, Perpetual, & Starpharma shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) faces class action lawsuit

| Sebastian Bowen

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) is now facing a classs action lawsuit, on top if its already massive pile…

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Share Market News

The two ASX stocks most impacted by the dangerous rise of the Aussie dollar

| Brendon Lau

The Aussie looks poised to push to new 28-month highs and that spells bad news for some of the most…

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International Stock News

Is Moderna stock a hold?

| Cory Renauer

An analyst downgrade put one of the year's top-performing stocks under pressure.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price seemingly gone nowhere this year?

| Lina Lim

Compared to 2019, the CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price has seemingly gone nowhere in 2020. Why has the healthcare…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Appen downgrades guidance, Fortescue hits a record high

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, McPherson's, Northern Star, & PWR shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday whilst it undertakes a $124 million…

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price ticks green for year-to-date returns

| Lina Lim

What's next for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price after hitting positive year-to-date returns?

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International Stock News

How PayPal is helping usher in a cashless society

| John Ballard

Its new QR code technology could be a game changer for digital payments adoption.

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Share Gainers

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price jumps 15% after COVID-19 nasal spray update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is surging higher on Thursday after an update on its COVID-19 nasal spray...

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Share Market News

Why the Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price is leaping 11% higher

| Bernd Struben

The rocketing Michael Hill International share price is one to watch today following on the company's trading update this morning.

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Share Market News

The PWR Holdings (ASX:PWH) share price dips on market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) share price has dipped in early trade today after a market update on its…

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Share Fallers

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price tumbles lower despite Crush Creek acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is sinking lower despite announcing an acquisition this morning...

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Share Market News

How to get free Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares

| Tony Yoo

Australian online broker Stake is giving away the hottest IPO stock this year. Here's how you can grab your Airbnb…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price flat on lithium project update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is trading flat despite an update on its lithium plans...

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Share Market News

Why the McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price is sinking lower again

| James Mickleboro

The McPherson’s Ltd (ASX:MCP) share price is on the move today after revealing the sudden departure of its CEO after a…

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International Stock News

Apple stock could surge 61% to $200, according to this analyst

| Danny Vena

Is he right?

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that have delivered strong returns in 2020

| Rhys Brock

These three ASX tech shares have managed to shrug off the many business challenges posed this year and deliver strong…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price has doubled in 2020: Too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has doubled in value in 2020. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

New 'equal weight' ETF lists on ASX: What it means

| Tony Yoo

Worried that technology stocks are overvalued? This fund might be the way to mitigate that risk.

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Share Market News

Link (ASX:LNK) share price in focus after takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch after releasing an update on the SS&C Technology…

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Growth Shares

3 compelling ASX payment shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

This article is about 3 ASX payment shares that seem compelling and could grow pleasingly, including Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH).

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Retirement

How to protect your super fund when you're approaching retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

It can be difficult to balance potential superannuation returns with a lower tolerance for volatility. Here are some tips for…

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