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Share Market News

US markets hit record high, is the ASX 200 next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Now that the US Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit 30,000 points for the first time ever, what's in store…

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Share Market News

Why the Regis (ASX:RRL) share price is up today despite sliding gold price

| Bernd Struben

The Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) share price is up 3.5% today, following positive results at the company's annual general meeting.

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Cheap Shares

Here's why this broker says the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is cheap

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is cheap according to one leading broker. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Smartpay (ASX:SMP) share price falls 10% on half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Smartpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: SMP) share price is falling today after the company announced its half-year results for FY21.

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⏸️ High Yield

3 ASX shares with large dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are 3 ASX dividend shares with large dividend yields. One of those businesses is Pacific Current Group…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

CBA and Zip were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Share Market News

Why the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price is rocketing 10%

| Daniel Ewing

The Whitehaven share price is soaring higher today despite not releasing any news to the market. We take a look.

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is sliding lower

| Bernd Struben

The Afterpay share price is down nearly 3% in intraday trading. This comes as the company is drawing attention over…

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Share Market News

Stock market crash: why the best high-dividend-yield shares can help you retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-dividend-yield shares after the stock market crash could lead to high returns that improve your prospects of retiring early.

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Share Market News

IOOF (ASX:IFL) accused of butchering its share price

| Daryl Mather

The IOOF share price has risen by nearly 10% in the past five days' trading. Even after a contentious AGM…

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price tumbles 4% after AGM

| Daniel Ewing

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) share price is trading 4.53% lower today after the company held its AGM. Let's…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Gainers

Why Origin, Qantas, Webjet, & Westpac shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX cyclical shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

With the recovery play picking up speed, investors are snapping up quality ASX cyclical shares. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price falls on half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) share price is falling today after the company announced its half-yearly results for…

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Share Market News

The Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price has rocketed up 9% today. Here's why.

| Daniel Ewing

The Alcidion (ASX: ALC) share price is up 7% today on news the company is expanding its partnership with NextGate…

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Share Market News

The 13 ASX shares that could have doubled your money in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX shares are more equal than others... Here are 13 that have doubled in value in 2020, including names…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare impresses, Harvey Norman's profits surge

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) are in the headlines on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Temple & Webster, Xero, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price charged 4% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is charging higher on Wednesday after the release of its AGM presentation...

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Coronavirus News

Recessions do NOT cause more deaths

| Tony Yoo

All those people protesting against COVID-19 restrictions can sit down now. This paper suggests economic recessions actually save lives.

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Share Market News

The Objective Corp (ASX:OCL) share price is up ahead of AGM

| Daryl Mather

The Objective share price is up slightly in early morning trade after the company released it FY21 outlook ahead of…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) share price is in a trading halt whilst it undertakes a $161 million equity…

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Share Gainers

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after announcing a new product launch...

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Share Fallers

Why the Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price is dropping lower following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Share Market News

Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price higher on stellar sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price is pushing higher today after the release of a trading update...

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Share Market News

Fisher & Paykel (ASX:FPH) share price on watch following half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX: FPH) share price could be on the move today following the release of its…

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price a buy? The big four ASX bank recently gave its FY21…

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Retail Shares

Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is underperforming

| Lina Lim

Why has the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price underperformed the ASX 200 in November after its significant share price run…

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Technology Shares

Why has the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price gone nowhere in 6 months?

| Lina Lim

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has pretty much gone nowhere in six months. Why is the ASX…

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Share Market News

New 'all-growth' ETF lists on ASX next month

| Tony Yoo

The provider claims this ETF fund is 'all growth' companies, but a closer look at the portfolio reveals some surprise…

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Resources Shares

Could these ASX renewable energy shares benefit from the Biden win?

| Lina Lim

Could these large cap ASX renewable energy shares benefit from the Biden win and lead the way to a clean…

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Share Market News

Why the Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price could charge higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price could charge higher on Wednesday...

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Record Highs

Why these ASX 200 shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX 200 share have just hit record highs. Here's what you need to know...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) share price a buy? The building products business held its annual general meeting (AGM) yesterday.

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this fantastic ASX growth share could be great options for investors right now. Here's what you need…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why Coles and this ASX dividend share are buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on watch after launching US$600 million notes offering

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price will be in focus on Wednesday after announcing a US$600 million notes offering...

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Growth Shares

2 rapidly growing ASX shares rated as buys

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are two ASX shares that are rapidly growing that are rated as buys. One pick is auto…

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