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Share Market News

Some ASX winners and losers from a high Aussie dollar

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) are amongst the winners from a recently…

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Share Market News

De Grey share price rockets 17% higher on new gold find

| Aaron Teboneras

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG) share price has stormed higher in early afternoon trade on the back of…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Sezzle share price crashed 37% lower in just a few days

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price dropped 37% from its high in the space of just three days...

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Share Market News

Why we're on track for more record ASX share prices

| Bernd Struben

Yesterday ASX share prices fell sharply only to rebound strongly today. Here's why you should tune out the daily price…

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, De Grey Mining, Nufarm, & Pointsbet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four storming notably higher on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Gentrack share price higher on announcement of new CEO

| Aaron Teboneras

The Gentrack Group Limited (ASX: GTK) share price is pushing higher today, following the announcement of the appointment of new…

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Share Market News

UBS picks the best and worst ASX stocks from the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

UBS picks the best and the worst ASX stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) coming out of the profit…

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Share Market News

The Digital Wine share price surges up on company update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Digital Wine Ventures Limited (ASX: DW8) share price surged more than 10% this morninbg after the company released a…

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Share Market News

Why the Zip share price is plummeting 15% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is plummeting today, down 11%. What's behind the sell-off, and is this…

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Share Market News

Facebook threatens to block news on its platform

| Chris Chitty

The Facebook share price was slightly higher in US trade despite an ongoing battle over its use of news content…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 1.6%: Afterpay tumbles, IOOF crashes, CBA pushes higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, IOOF, Redbubble, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the IOOF share price is crashing 21% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price is crashing lower on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are down 21% this…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for international growth

| Tristan Harrison

International growth is a key component of delivering strong returns for ASX shares. I think these 3 picks are really…

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Share Market News

Mesoblast share price flat on Australian phase 3 COVID-19 trial news

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is trading flat on Wednesday following an update on its COVID-19 trial...

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Market crash 2020: 3 stock warning signs to watch out for

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding companies with these three weaknesses after the market crash could help to improve your portfolio returns in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Brainchip share price rockets 30% higher on NASA program collaboration

| James Mickleboro

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is rocketing higher after announcing a collaboration with VORAGO for a NASA program...

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Share Gainers

Xero share price higher after chairman buys $400k worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is pushing higher today after its chairman made a large purchase of shares. Should…

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Share Gainers

Nufarm share price charges higher on FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price is on the move today after announcing impairment charges and its earnings guidance for…

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International Stock News

3 reasons why people with disposable income should be investing monthly

| Diane Mtetwa

If you're fortunate enough that COVID-19 hasn't crimped your income, now is the perfect time to start investing.

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International Stock News

This is the one investment Warren Buffett says almost everyone should make

| Christy Bieber

His advice is simple and easy to follow.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The a2 Milk share price sank 12% lower in August: Should you buy the dip?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price fell heavily in August for a couple of reasons. Is this a…

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International Stock News

Can Netflix more than double subscribers by 2030?

| Danny Vena

One analyst is making the case for 159% growth over the coming decade.

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Share Market News

PayPal scares investors in BNPL shares, time to sell?

| Daryl Mather

PayPal has expanded into the buy now pay later market with its Pay in 4 platform. Is it time to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 high quality and growing ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors right now. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Telstra and these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares have fallen to 52-week lows or worse this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the IDP Education share price rocketed 50% higher in August

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price was on form in August and one of the best performers on the ASX 200. Here's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy in September

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that I’d buy in September including investment house Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co.…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

A strange thing is happening with index funds…

| Sebastian Bowen

Index funds and ETFs around the world are becoming ever more concentrated. Here's what it means for ASX investors today.

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Speculative

3 exciting ASX small caps to put on your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and these ASX small cap shares could be great additions to your watchlists right now...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 1.8%, Afterpay drops 8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has fallen 1.8% today, the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has fallen 8% due to…

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Share Market News

Why the Oil Search share price is a great opportunity for long-term investors

| Bernd Struben

Whilst many ASX tech investors have enjoyed huge share price gains, today we look at the Oil Search share price…

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Share Gainers

The Cleanaway share price soared 22% in August. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway share price rose 22% in August. Is it too late to buy Cleanaway today? We take a closer…

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⏸️ International Shares

Apple and Tesla are in the top 5 US shares bought by ASX investors this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Elon Musk's Tesla, Nio and Microsoft Corporation were among the 5 most traded US shares on the ASX last week.

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX blue-chip shares I would buy at today's prices

| Aaron Teboneras

This year has seen some great bargains for ASX blue-chip shares. Here's why I would buy Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

Why it makes sense to invest in ASX tech shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think it makes a lot of sense to invest in ASX tech shares. Names like Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH)…

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) latest interest rate decision exposes the limits to its monetary powers.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 strong ASX blue chip shares with stellar long term growth prospects

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these strong blue chip ASX shares could be great long term investment options...

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Share Market News

How the rising Aussie dollar could drive the Carsales share price to new all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie dollar has gained 30% against the greenback since March. Here's why the Carsales share price could surge.

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