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Share Market News

Here's why the Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:ACC) share price is up 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Australian Agricultural Company’s share price is up 6% today. We take a look at the company's positive first half…

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ASX 200 rises on mixed Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell on a mixed Thursday. There are some updates from companies like SEEK (ASX:SEK) and…

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The Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is climbing higher today. Here's why.

| Glenn Leese

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price lifted today after the company announced expansion plans into 4 more European countries.

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ASX stock of the day: 8I Holdings (ASX:8IH) shares spike on profit surge

| Sebastian Bowen

The 8I Holdings Ltd (ASX: 8IH) share price has spiked today, rising 8.33%. Here's why this ASX share has been…

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Why the Bionomics (ASX:BNO) share price surged 8% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bionomics share price is marching higher after the company announced that it will exclusively licence its BNC101 drug to…

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Why the Elanor Retail Property Fund (ASX:ERF) share price is up 12% today

| Bernd Struben

The Elanor Retail Property Fund share price is shooting higher today, up 12% in late afternoon trading. Here's why…

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Why the Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price can go higher from here

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price could be going higher from here over the next 12 months...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why ASX bank share dividends might be surging soon

| Sebastian Bowen

Could dividends from ASX banking shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) be on the rise in 2021? We…

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Here's why GUD (ASX:GUD) is acquiring this AMA (ASX:AMA) business for $70m

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX: GUD) is buying the ACAD business from AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) for $70 million. Here's why...

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Share Market News

China is a much bigger threat to the ASX bull run than COVID

| Brendon Lau

ASX bulls have been hanging out for any piece of good news regarding a vaccine for COVID‐19, but it’s China…

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Another major shakeup for Unibail Rodamco Westfield (ASX:URW) shareholders

| Bernd Struben

It's been a turbulent year for shareholders, with a volatile Unibail share price, a 'reset' plan, and major transformations in…

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Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Regional Express (ASX: REX) share price is rising today after the company signed an agreement on funding for its…

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Global fund managers are bullish on these 3 things

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the world's best fund managers bullish or bearish on global markets? Here are 3 areas they are investing in…

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International Stock News

It's official: Like it or not, millions will own Tesla stock soon

| Dan Caplinger

If you have an S&P 500 index fund in your portfolio, you won't have any choice in the matter.

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SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price flat despite FY 2021 guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is trading flat today despite upgrading its FY 2021 guidance at its annual general…

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Get real: 2 ASX dividend shares to boost your income stream

| Bernd Struben

With Australia's wage growth and term deposit rates both negative, in real terms, ASX dividend shares can offer a welcome…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Crown, Immutep, & Suncorp shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Why the Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aventus Group (ASX: AVN) share price is up 2% after an initial drop today on a positive update for…

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Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks these 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Wilson Asset Management LIC WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) has outlined the investment case for two ASX shares including Bapcor Ltd…

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ASX 200 down 0.3%: Altium FY 2021 guidance, Crown drops, insurance shares sink

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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International Stock News

New data shows higher efficacy rate for Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine candidate

| Eric Volkman

The 2 companies plan to submit BNT162b2 for emergency use authorisation in the very near future.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, BlueScope, FlexiGroup, & Perpetual shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday...

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Can Magellan (ASX:MFG) prosper in a market dominated by Macquarie (ASX:MQG)?

| Daryl Mather

The Magellan ASX share price has been flat since announcing it would enter investment banking, an area dominated by Macquarie…

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Why the BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price is surging 6%

| Aaron Teboneras

The BlueScope (ASX: BSL) share price is surging 6% higher this morning after the company released a trading update. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the 5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price is zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price is zooming higher on Thursday after announcing a new acquisition. Here's what it…

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IAG (ASX:IAG) shares halt trading after court rules COVID-19 claims valid

| Tony Yoo

Do insurance companies like IAG have to pay out on COVID-related losses? New South Wales court says yes, and it…

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price is racing higher today after a positive update on its antiviral nasal…

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Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price lower on Vocus NZ IPO plans

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) share price is edging lower today after announcing plans to undertake an IPO of…

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Share Gainers

FlexiGroup (ASX:FXL) share price surges 10% higher on Mastercard deal and trading update

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is surging higher on Thursday after announcing a deal with Mastercard and releasing a…

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Share Gainers

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price pushes higher following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its annual general meeting…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares predicting big growth this decade

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX growth shares aiming for big growth during this decade. Those 2 stocks are Pushpay (ASX:PPH) and Altium (ASX:ALU).

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just stormed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and this ASX share have just stormed to 52-week highs. Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ Dividends

3 ASX dividend shares with large and growing dividends

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are 3 ASX dividend shares that have growing dividends with a big dividend yield. One is Pacific…

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Growth Shares

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price a buy today? Afterpay shares have recently made new all-time highs, but…

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Share Market News

Like oysters? New ASX company forecasts 300% growth

| Tony Yoo

East 33's initial public offering in December will revolutionise a cottage industry, its executive chair says.

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX tech share could be the ones to buy right now...

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Growth Shares

Is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX growth shares aiming for big growth during this decade. Those 2 stocks are Pushpay (ASX:PPH) and Altium (ASX:ALU).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with huge yields

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share offer very generous dividend yields and have been named as buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why...

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