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Share Gainers

Why the Avita (ASX:AVH) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Avita Therapeutics Inc (ASX:AVH) share price is charging higher on Monday. Here's why the Avita share price is on…

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Share Market News

Why the Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price has plunged 63% today

| Chris Chitty

The Dimerix share price fell today after the company released results from the phase 2 study of its DMX-200 drug…

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Global technology shares
⏸️ Investing

3 ASX ETFs tapping into future ASX trends

| Rhys Brock

From AI to biotech to environmental sustainability, these 3 ETFs are tapping into tomorrow’s ASX trends.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Citadel (ASX:CGL) share price rockets 39% higher on $450 million takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after revealed that it has received a takeover…

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International Stock News

The surefire vaccine winner following AstraZeneca's COVID-19 trial pause

| Keith Speights

Hint: It's not Moderna.

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Share Fallers

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price plummets 7% today. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway share price is tumbling today. Is this a buy, sell or hold opportunity for Cleanaway shares? We take…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

How this new red tape could send the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price tumbling

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders in Afterpay and other ASX buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares could get stung by more red tape.

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Share Fallers

Auscann (ASX:AC8) share price up 6% on phase I study results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AC8) share price has smoked the market today, thanks to the results of its…

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Share Market News

ASX welcomes $180 million tech player on Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

Sydney company is already taking on the world, and retail investors are set to gain access this week.

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Cheap Shares

The latest ASX 200 stocks that top brokers just upgraded to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

There are two S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stocks that are capturing attention after they were upgraded by brokers.

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Share Gainers

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price jumps on COVID-19 nasal spray update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is storming higher on Monday after providing an update on its COVID-19 nasal…

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Share Market News

How the China rift could spur these ASX tech share prices to new records

| Bernd Struben

After posting stellar gains, ASX tech shares lost ground again last week. But here's why the outlook remains strong.

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Share Market News

3 warning signs for the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here are three warning signs that the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price could underperform in the near term...

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Share Market News

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is moving today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price is up 2.85% to $3.25 in early morning trade after the shipbuilder bought…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.4%: Macquarie guidance disappoints, Cleanaway sinks on CEO behaviour reports

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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International Stock News

What if more than one company wins the coronavirus vaccine race?

| Alex Carchidi

The ability to globally distribute a vaccine is as important as the vaccine itself. To the best-equipped victors go the…

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Share Gainers

Why Althea, BrainChip, Rio Tinto, & Starpharma shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four storming higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) could pull a shock move to end crisis

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders are still fuming even after 3 executives were sacked. But one massive change could bring permanent change to its…

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Share Fallers

Why Cleanaway, De Grey, Macquarie, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday. Here's…

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International Stock News

Coronavirus vaccine race: 7 key things you'll want to know

| Keith Speights

Here are the answers to your top questions about where things stand with the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Share Market News

2 cheap small cap stocks

| Glenn Leese

Choosing cheap small cap stocks can be a real challenge. Here are two that I believe are showing more promise…

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Growth Shares

Why now is a good time to buy ASX defence shares

| Aaron Teboneras

As geopolitical tensions rise among global powerhouses, there has never been a better time to invest in ASX defence shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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International Stock News

Did Apple and Tesla stock splits signal the stock market top?

| Bradley Freeman

Gaging the historical impact of a stock split on share value.

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Cheap Shares

Is the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price a cheap buy?

| Ken Hall

The Sydney Airport share price has been smashed in 2020 but is it a strong buy for the future? We…

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Share Fallers

Why the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price tumbled 13% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) share price has come under pressure after announcing a $100 million capital raising...

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Share Gainers

Can IDP Education bounce back stronger after COVID-19?

| Rhys Brock

Prior to COVID-19 disruptions, FY20 was shaping up to be a breakout year for IDP Education Limited (ASX: IEL). But…

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Value Investing

Why stock market crash round 2 could be a rare opportunity to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap stocks in a second market crash could lead to high returns in the long run that improve your…

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Share Fallers

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price sinks lower on FY 2021 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price is sinking lower on Monday after providing guidance for FY 2021...

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Share Market News

3 booming ASX shares for the new space age

| Daryl Mather

These 3 ASX shares are playing an outsized role in the global space industry. Each high performing company is a…

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Share Gainers

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price rockets 24% higher on Akida update

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is charging higher this morning after validating its AI technology...

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Share Market News

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price higher on U.S. expansion news

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing its launch into another U.S.…

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Share Market News

Turn $6k into $60k, a guide to growth investing

| Daryl Mather

Growth investing requires selecting companies that are likely to increase the initial investment by ten times or more.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price still a buy for dividends?

| Ken Hall

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price has a 10.4% dividend yield right now, but is it still a…

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Defensive Shares

How to position your ASX share portfolio for a downturn

| Ken Hall

Investors are worried about how their ASX shares will perform in 2021. Here are a few ways to position your…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Boral (ASX:BLD) share price back in the M&A spotlight as Stokes buys another 45m shares

| Brendon Lau

Growing speculation on corporate action could move the dial on the Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price this morning.

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Share Market News

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) secures BP funding

| Daryl Mather

The acquisition of the BP Portfolio will increase the weighted average lease expiry, and increase the resilience of the Long…

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Share Market News

ESG investing after the Rio (ASX:RIO) resignations

| Daryl Mather

ESG investing can be very profitable. After shareholder activism claimed the head of the Rio Tinto CEO , other companies…

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Share Market News

3 simple ways to save more cash to buy ASX shares today!

| Ken Hall

If you want to invest more in ASX shares but don't know where to start, here are a few easy…

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