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Share Market News

Leading broker downgrades Nearmap (ASX:NEA) shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this leading broker has downgraded Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares to a neutral rating this morning...

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Share Market News

Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price falls despite added patent protection

| Daniel Ewing

The Lithium Australia share price has edged lower today despite the company announcing it has filed two patents for its…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

BHP's climate plan is rubbish: shareholder group

| Tony Yoo

Mining giant criticised for not matching BP's promise and using a low-energy 2020 as a reference point for emissions reduction.

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price facing new competitive pressure

| Brendon Lau

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is the latest to muscle in on Afterpay Ltd's (ASX: APT) turf. Should…

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Share Market News

These fund managers are buying the dip, should you?

| Bernd Struben

Fund managers have been snapping up internet and software shares. Is this the right time to for you to buy…

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price higher on major contract win and research agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is pushing higher on Friday after making two positive announcements...

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think would be perfect for a…

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Share Market News

Kleos (ASX:KSS) share price shoots for the stars

| Daniel Ewing

The Kleos share price has rocketed up today after the company announced a new launch date for its satellite space…

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How to invest

What I've learned writing for The Motley Fool

| Lloyd Prout

Writing for the Motley Fool has been a privilege. Here are the biggest lessons that I have learned that will…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.95%: Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) CEO exits, Nearmap (ASX:NEA) sinks lower

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) heads roll, but investors want more

| Tony Yoo

Mining company does stunning backflip the envy of Olympic gymnasts, but shareholders demand permanent attitude change.

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Share Market News

Why the Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) share price is up 4%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG) share price has jumped 4.69% after the company announced it was selling its…

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Share Fallers

Why BrainChip, Evolution, Nearmap, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four that are tumbling notably lower on Friday.…

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Share Market News

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price tumbles 11% following capital raising

| Bernd Struben

Nearmap emerged from a one-day trading halt today after announcing a $90 million capital raising. Here's how investors are reacting.

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Share Gainers

Why IGO, IPH, Jumbo, & Whitehaven shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Friday...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock jumped again on Thursday

| Daniel Sparks

Following a sharp decline in early September, the stock's rebound has extended to another trading day. But shares are still…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest your JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) dividends today

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) is paying its shareholders a 90 cents per share fully franked final dividend today. Here's why…

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5G COMING OUT OF PHONE
International Stock News

Can 5G save the smartphone market?

| Evan Niu, CFA

Global smartphone volumes are expected to drop 11% this year before bouncing back 10% in 2021 thanks to 5G.

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) making progress but shares to remain suspended until 30 October

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price will remain suspended from trade until 30 October. Here's what's happening...

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Share Market News

IGO share price surges on potential sale of Tropicana

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is a rare bright spot on the market today as it considers putting…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend sustainable? This analysts thinks it is

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend could be sustainable and its shares might be bargain buys right now...

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⏸️ Investing for Income

Stock market crash: how I'd make a growing passive income with dirt-cheap dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Buying dirt-cheap dividend shares after the market crash could enable you to generate a growing passive income in the coming…

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Investing Strategies

A guide to using the dollar-cost averaging strategy

| Aaron Teboneras

A guide to using a dollar-cost averaging strategy that will protect your portfolio from market volatility in the current economic…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy these beaten down ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy the beaten down shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) right now? I think you should...

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Share Fallers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) announces CEO exit following Juukan destruction

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is under pressure today after announcing the exit of its CEO in response…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 terrible ASX shares I will never buy

| Lloyd Prout

There are so many great ASX shares to buy. Here are 2 terrible ASX shares I strongly advise investors to…

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Healthcare Shares

Up 9.2% in 1 day, is the Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV) share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price is one to consider buying after jumping 9.2% higher on Thursday.

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⏸️ Investing

2 ASX shares I would buy again and one I regret

| Daryl Mather

Investing in ASX shares can teach you a lot, regardless of whether it is a success or a failure. Here…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

If I were investing $10,000 into ASX shares today, I’d pick the 3 ASX shares in this article including Citadel…

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Technology Shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price a buy in the tech crash?

| Ken Hall

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has been under the pump in recent days. Are the BNPL leader's…

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⏸️ Investor Education

$1.1 billion pot: Do you have lost shares to claim?

| Tony Yoo

Lost stocks, dividends and bank accounts are just sitting there. Here's how to get your hands on your piece of…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Domino's (ASX:DMP) are smashing the market in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are smashing the market in 2020...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This ASX tech share is still cheap to buy

| Tony Yoo

Here's one Australian fintech that's still good value, according to a fund manager. And another that's popular but not worth…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd IASX:NEA) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX growth shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think that Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this exciting ASX growth share are in the buy zone right now…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy Coles (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think income investors should buy Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this top ASX dividend share this month...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 outstanding ASX shares to buy and hold for decades

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares could be great buy and hold options for investors. Here's why I'm a big…

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Bonds

Considering ASX bond ETFs for income? Here's why you should stay away

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you buy ASX bond ETFs like the Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest ETF (ASX: VAF) for income in 2020? In…

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Share Market News

Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price pushes higher as contract secured

| Daniel Ewing

The Perenti share price pushed higher today after it was disclosed that the company had secured an important contract.

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