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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy and hold Altium and these top ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares could be great buy and hold options for Australian…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

What exactly is the ASX 200 telling us today about 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

What exactly is the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) telling us right now? Or the record-high US markets? The answer…

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Share Market News

The Appen share price is down 20% in a week: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price has fallen 20% in the space of a week. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Market News

Here's why the Austral share price zoomed 30% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Austral share price surged 30% this morning following the company's announcement of a potential acquisition. We take a closer…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 of the best ASX healthcare shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this leading ASX healthcare share for the long term...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ Investing

3 top ASX shares I would love to buy this September

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of the 3 ASX shares I'm looking to buy this September for long-term…

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Share Market News

Why the Oil Search share price is slipping lower today

| Bernd Struben

Like most energy shares, the Oil Search share price has suffered from falling energy prices. Now it's facing a new…

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Investing Strategies

The one type of ASX company that outperforms all others

| Tony Yoo

These businesses provide higher returns to investors in the long term, finds Credit Suisse study. Here we take a look…

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Share Market News

How household savings could boost these ASX share prices

| Bernd Struben

The ABS report confirms Australia's GDP tanked by 7.6% in the June quarter. But a silver lining could spur select…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I just bought this ASX share for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I just bought more of ASX share WAM Microcap Limited (ASX:WMI) for my portfolio. In this article I’ll explain why…

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Share Gainers

Why IOOF, SKYCITY, Starpharma, & Telix shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four storming higher...

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Share Market News

CV Check share price storms 35% higher

| Nikhil Gangaram

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price rocketed more than 35% higher in early trade after the company released…

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Share Market News

Starpharma share price jumps 5% on funding for COVID-19 nasal spray

| Chris Chitty

The Starpharma share price has jumped 5% today after it announced a funding award to develop a nasal spray for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1%: Big four banks charge higher, SKYCITY impresses, Xero tumbles

| James Mickleboro

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Perseus, WiseTech, & Xero shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest $3,000 across Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX growth shares right now...

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Share Fallers

Why the Bubs share price crashed 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is back from its trading halt and sinking notably lower on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Eclipx share price pushes higher following positive business update

| James Mickleboro

The Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX) share price is pushing higher on Thursday following the release of an upbeat business update...

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

3 small cap ASX shares I'd buy with $1,000

| Lina Lim

Why Selfwealth Ltd (ASX: SWF) and 2 other small cap ASX shares are hidden gems you could buy with $1,000

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Value Investing

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I think dirt-cheap stocks can make you rich

| Peter Stephens

The recent market crash means there are a number of dirt-cheap stocks available. They could offer higher returns than gold…

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Share Market News

WiseTech Global share price lower after CEO sells $10m of shares and plans even more sales

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is under pressure today after its CEO sold $10 million worth of shares…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

Where I would invest my BHP dividends in September

| James Mickleboro

Will you be receiving BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) dividends in September? Here are two ASX shares that I would reinvest…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Kogan.com share price a strong buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price a strong buy? It has been a great performer for investors since the…

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52-Week Highs

Why Brainchip and these ASX shares just surged to new highs

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and these ASX shares just climbed to new highs. Here's why they are storming higher this week...

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Share Market News

SKYCITY share price on watch after FY 2020 result and positive trading update

| James Mickleboro

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) share price will be on watch today after the release of its FY 2020…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why a recession shouldn't matter for the ASX share market

| Tristan Harrison

It’s official. Australia is in a recession. But I don’t think that should both the ASX share market. Stay invested…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 quality ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share right now if I were an income…

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⏸️ Investing

Will the Medical Developments share price recover?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX: MVP) share price has fallen hard since COVID-19 put the world at a standstill. Can…

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Growth Shares

Why these mid cap ASX shares could be long term market beaters

| James Mickleboro

I think Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) and this ASX mid cap share could beat the market over the long term. Here's why…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

I’d buy the two ASX shares in this article in a heartbeat. One pick is digital donation business Pushpay Holdings…

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Share Market News

QBE's silence triggers shareholder outrage

| Tony Yoo

Insurance giant sacked its CEO this week without any details on the reasons. Now investors and analysts call for transparency…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 1.8%, Afterpay had a volatile day

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 1.8%, though buy now, pay later business Afterpay Ltd’s (ASX:APT) share price was…

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Share Market News

Why the beaten down share price of this ASX blue chip will fly again

| Bernd Struben

Global lockdowns have hit the travel industry particularly hard. Here's why the Sydney Airport share price could be in for…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Adriatic share price rocketed 10% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Adriatic Metals PLC (ASX: ADT) share price has zoomed more than 10% higher today after boosting its silver project…

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Share Market News

The Future Fund is stockpiling cash. Should ASX investors take the hint?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Future Fund is building a massive cash position in its portfolio. Does this mean it sees a market crash…

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Share Market News

The Reject Shop could be a recession-buster after signing new deal

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX: TRS) share price is trading more than 2% higher today after the company signed a…

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX growth shares could be top long term options for Australian investors...

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Cheap Shares

Latest ASX stocks brokers are urging you to buy today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) bounced back today and ASX stocks that are on brokers’ latest buy list are outperforming.

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