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Share Market News

What you need to know about the ABS data on Australia's unemployment rate

| Bernd Struben

With Victoria slowly emerging from lockdown and social distancing in place across the nation, how did Australia's unemployment rate fare…

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Share Market News

ASX dividend share WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) flags dividend boost

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX dividend share WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE) has just announced guidance for a 2021 interim payout. Are WLE shares a…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price hits a 52-week low: Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has come under pressure and hit a 52-week low on Thursday. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Gainers

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price hits record high after broker lifts its price target

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price hit a record high on Thursday after Goldman Sachs lifted its…

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Share Market News

Why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is on the move today

| Daniel Ewing

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is up today as the company announced a partnership with competing BNPL provider…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The pitfalls of investing in infrastructure in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX infrastructure investments still worth a look in 2020 after dividend cuts from Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) and others?

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Share Market News

Why City Chic, Fortescue, Nearmap, & Zip shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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International Stock News

Coronavirus vaccine trial adverse event was probably unrelated to treatment

| Brian Orelli, PhD

The paused clinical trial has already resumed.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to buy before this window of opportunity closes

| Bernd Struben

With the US Fed locking in low interest rates for years to come and ASX tech shares having retreated, investment…

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Cheap Shares

Why the lagging Worley (ASX:WOR) share price could be at COVID turning point

| Brendon Lau

Everyone loves a good underdog story and the underperforming Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price could prove to be a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.8%: Fortescue (ASX:FMG) tumbles, Afterpay (ASX:APT) sinks lower

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Nusantara (ASX:NUS) share price rises on financing deal

| Daniel Ewing

The Nusantara share price is rising today as the company announced a breakthrough for its financing agreement.

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Scentre, Splitit, & Temple & Webster shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is underperforming its peers today

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks are following the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) lower this morning. But the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG)…

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International Stock News

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock will soar 24% to $140, according to this analyst

| Joe Tenebruso

Is she right?

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Share Market News

Leading fund managers name Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and these shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these leading fund managers are buying Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and other global shares right now...

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International Stock News

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) boosts dividend by 10%

| Joe Tenebruso

The tech titan is rewarding its investors with larger cash payouts.

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Share Market News

Why the Next Science share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price is dropping lower today after completing its institutional placement. Here's what you need…

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Share Gainers

Laybuy share price zooms higher after positive trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) share price has been a strong performer on Thursday. Here's why the buy now pay…

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International Stock News

Overwhelming demand made Warren Buffett-backed Snowflake the biggest software IPO ever

| Danny Vena

The data-warehouse software stock more than doubled on its first day of trading.

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International Stock News

Better buy: Amazon vs Netflix

| Rick Munarriz

The middle children of the FAANG family fight it out. Let's see who wins.

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Share Market News

Netwealth share price on watch after strategic investment in Xeppo

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price will be on watch today after the announcement of a strategic investment in…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Bolster your portfolio with these outstanding ASX blue chip shares

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX blue chip shares could be a great way to bolster your portfolio in September...

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International Stock News

Investors should avoid getting burned by complex ETFs

| Marc Patterson

Although returns may appear lucrative, many will not even recoup their initial investment in these exotic ETFs.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX tech shares that are still in the buy zone

| Tony Yoo

If you think ASX tech shares are now overvalued, here are some less-known ones that might take your fancy.

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Share Gainers

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) and this ASX share have more than doubled in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and this ASX share have more than doubled in 2020 despite the pandemic. Here's why they are on…

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Share Fallers

Is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price a cheap buy?

| Ken Hall

Why the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price could be a good buy after being beaten down by the…

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Technology Shares

Is the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price a bargain?

| Ken Hall

Is the Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price a strong buy as the BNPL share slumps more than 20%…

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Share Fallers

Is the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price cheap enough to buy?

| Ken Hall

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price has been smashed in 2020 but is the ASX energy share cheap…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why you should invest $5,000 into these ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be investing $5,000 into Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares in September...

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Growth Shares

2 of the best ASX tech shares to buy and hold until 2025

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 2 ASX tech shares are top buy and hold options until 2025. 1 of my favourite picks…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Interest rates to stay low for years? Buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

With interest rates likely to be on hold for years, I would buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend…

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Capital Raising

Why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is on watch

| Aaron Teboneras

The Next Science Ltd (ASX: NXS) share price has been placed on a trading halt today following the announcement of…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 1%, SEEK (ASX:SEK) jumps 9%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 1% today. The leading business today was SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), its share price…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

If I were investing money today I’d buy the two ASX shares in this article in a heartbeat. One pick…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX shares I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the 3 ASX shares I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole for my…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 top ASX dividend shares I would buy for income this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would choose Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and 1 other ASX dividend share for income in 2020…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is up 180% in 2020: Is it still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has been in sensational form in 2020. Is it too late to buy the…

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

3 retirement myths you can't afford to believe

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are at least 3 retirement myths that you can’t afford to believe when it comes to aiming…

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