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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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Speculative

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch closely in 2021

| James Mickleboro

It will be worth watching Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) and this ASX small cap share closely in 2021. Here's why...

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Ask a Fund Manager

Ask a fund manager: Nikko AM's Darren Langer and Chris Rands share their insights on fixed income investing

| Bernd Struben

In today's fund manager interview, Nikko AM's Australian Bond Fund portfolio managers talk about fixed income investing.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy for big returns in 2021

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and this ASX growth share could be the ones to buy for big returns in 2021...

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs names Healius (ASX:HLS) as a value share to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price could still go a lot higher from here according to one leading broker...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive yields to buy

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share offer investors attractive yields right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 fantastic ASX healthcare shares to buy for 2021

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX healthcare share could be top options for Australian investors in 2021 and beyond...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up again on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up again on Wednesday. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) gave some divestment news,

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why 'ASX dividend king' Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) is a top income share for 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX dividend king Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL), or Soul Patts, is a top ASX dividend…

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Share Market News

What can ASX investors expect in 2021? AMP Capital's top thinkers offer their insights

| Bernd Struben

What can ASX investors expect in 2021? In a webinar this morning, AMP Capital's top thinkers highlighted the opportunities and…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Investing advice from a teenager

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A school motto offers a timely reminder for investors to keep striving in challenging times, and embrace the future with…

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