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⏸️ ASX Shares

What to expect from the Coles Q1 update this week

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be on watch this week. Here's what to expect when it hands…

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Share Market News

Shriro (ASX:SHM) share price pops by 5.7% on update

| Daryl Mather

The Shriro Holdings Ltd (ASX: SHM) share price jumped 5.7% after the company announced improved sales by 14% for the…

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Personal Finance

Here's why superannuation changes could see an ETF boom

| Sebastian Bowen

Government changes to how superannuation is regulated in Australia could lead to a boom in index funds and ETFs. Is…

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International Stock News

3 FAANG stocks to buy right now

| Sean Williams

Despite their outperformance in 2020, these brand-name stocks remain bargains.

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Share Market News

The Quickstep (ASX:QHL) share price is shooting higher today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Quickstep Holdings Limited (ASX: QHL) share price is exploding 4% higher today following the release of its first quarter…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Retail Shares

How did ASX retail shares perform in the latest quarter?

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian retail sector showed some momentum coming into the last quarter. Here's a closer look at how 3 top…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't listen to me. Listen to Charlie Munger…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

When it come to the financial services industry, it pays to remember that the incentives of others don’t always align…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Extreme levels of demand AND future growth prospects. Are you invested in these niche ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

These niche ASX real estate shares have been labelled resilient, essential, valuable, and profitable. Now investors are taking note.

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Share Fallers

Why Adore Beauty, Adairs, Marley Spoon, & Resolute shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

ASX Stock of the Day: MGM Wireless (ASX:MWR) share price soars 23%

| Sebastian Bowen

MGM Wireless Limited (ASX: MWR) is our ASX stock of the day today. The MGM Wireless share price is up…

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Share Market News

Infratril (ASX:IFT) share price up on acquisition bid

| Daryl Mather

The Infratril share price has shot up on news of a potential 60% acquisition of Qscan, a medical diagnosis and…

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Share Fallers

Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price crashes 21% lower following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price is crashing lower on Monday after listing on the ASX boards following its IPO...

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Share Market News

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price jumps 16% on takeover bid

| Chris Chitty

The Coca-Cola Amatil share price soared this morning after the company announced an official takeover bid from Coca Cola European…

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International Stock News

Why is everyone talking about Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock?

| Leo Sun

Amazon's growing cloud and e-commerce businesses easily weathered the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: Coca-Cola Amatil rockets on takeover approach, Westpac's $1.2bn earnings hit

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Growth Shares

I think the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is strong buy

| Tristan Harrison

I believe the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is a strong buy. The infant formula sector problems only…

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Share Gainers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, CSR, Link, & Qantas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four storming higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price is swinging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Adairs Ltd (ASX: ADH) share price is surging 4.4% higher today following the release of its trading update and…

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Share Gainers

5 ASX tech shares that could be the next WAAAX stocks

| Rhys Brock

Here, I take a closer look at the next generation of up-and-coming ASX tech shares vying to become the new…

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Share Gainers

Why the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price is climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) share price is climbing higher on Monday morning following the release of its Q1 update...

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Share Gainers

Is Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) still a buy?

| Rhys Brock

Despite a recent selloff, there is still plenty for growth investors to like about ASX furniture ecommerce company Temple &…

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Share Market News

Market crash 2020 alert: Buying today's cheap stocks could make you a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap stocks today after the market crash may lead to high returns in my view. It could even increase…

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Share Gainers

Why the CogState (ASX:CGS) share price is rocketing 36% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The CogState Limited (ASX:CGS) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after announcing a major agreement with Japan's Eisai...

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Share Market News

5 major ASX 200 events this week

| Daryl Mather

ASX 200 companies continue their AGMs this week, including Q1 results. This is an overview of major events in equities…

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Share Market News

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price fell 4% last week. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The Magellan (ASX: MFG) share price dropped 4% last week, with analysts critical of the company's stake in a start…

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Healthcare Shares

How did ASX cannabis shares perform last quarter? 

| Kate O'Brien

The market for cannabis-based products has continued to grow in 2020 despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher on Monday after the release of a positive update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is crashing 17% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is crashing lower on Monday after returning from its trading halt...

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Share Market News

What zero COVID-19 cases in Victoria means for ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares could be on the move in early trade as Victoria recorded zero new COVID-19 cases for the…

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Share Gainers

Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price sees explosive growth

| Daryl Mather

The Emerge share price has skyrocketed by 136% in a week after announcing 3 million pre-registrations for its new mobile…

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) asset sales part of wealth sector transformation

| Daryl Mather

The trouble at AMP led to a portfolio review to consider asset sales across the business. Moreover, there are many…

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Share Market News

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) in $10 billion takeover bid

| Daryl Mather

News is breaking that Coca-Cola Amatil may be subject to a deal worth up to $10 billion with an announcement…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investors should consider investing $20,000 into Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX share right now...

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after cash earnings update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of an update on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX snaps winning streak… just

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 star ASX shares to buy for the rest of 2020

| Tristan Harrison

If I had to pick 3 star ASX shares to buy for the rest of 2020, I’d choose the 3…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

I'd buy this ASX share this week

| Tristan Harrison

If I were going to buy one ASX share this week then It’d be listed investment trust (LIT) Magellan High…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 high yield ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) and this high yield ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors this week...

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