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Share Market News

Costa share price in focus following half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will be on watch on Friday following the release of its half…

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REITs

Why I like the Vicinity Centres share price today

| Ken Hall

The Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price slumped 5.0% lower yesterday but I think there's some upside in the Aussie…

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Share Market News

2 top ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I think WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and one other are quality ASX tech shares to buy and…

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Index investing

How ETFs can be a nightmare at tax time

| Tony Yoo

These shares are popular with retail investors, but experts caution the tax man won't treat them the same way as…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy Coles and this quality ASX dividend share for income

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this high quality ASX dividend share for income...

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price on watch as losses increase 243%

| Ken Hall

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is on watch as full-year net losses surged amid a weak pricing…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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Share Market News

Ainsworth Game Technology share price on watch after $34m loss because of COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price will be on watch today after posting a disappointing $34 million loss…

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Share Market News

2 ASX results you might have missed on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and this ASX share were climbing higher on Thursday after the release of their respective…

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Share Market News

NEXTDC share price on watch after hitting the high-end of its guidance in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price will be on watch on Friday following the release of an FY 2020 that…

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International Stock News

Netflix stock hits all-time highs as subscribers plan to stay post-pandemic

| Danny Vena

Most viewers who joined in recent months will stick around, according to a survey.

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Share Market News

Marley Spoon share price on watch after upgrading revenue guidance

| Matthew Donald

The Marley Spoon share price could be on the move tomorrow, following upgrading its revenue guidance in its half year…

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International Stock News

Why Facebook stock surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday

| Joe Tenebruso

Investors are excited about the social media giant's push into e-commerce.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.2%, Afterpay reports FY20 result

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by around 0.2% today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price rose 0.5% after…

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Share Market News

Domino's share price gain of 17% in August a good slice of news for shareholders

| Bernd Struben

The strong Domino's share price performance today was enough to deliver a 17% share price gain so far in August.

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Share Market News

Experience share price explodes on FY20 result

| Daniel Ewing

The Experience share price has rocketed 15% higher today after the company released it results for FY20. We take a…

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International Stock News

Tesla stock split: Should you buy now or wait?

| Daniel Sparks

Shares have soared ahead of the electric-car maker's planned stock split next week. What should investors do?

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Share Market News

Afterpay reckons this 1 number shows its 'moat'

| Tony Yoo

One metric shows stark difference between the Australian company and both its old school and buy now, pay later rivals.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 great ASX shares I'd buy for income and growth

| Tristan Harrison

I’d buy the 2 ASX shares in this article for income and growth. One of the picks is technology software…

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Share Gainers

Is the Afterpay share price heading to $200, or is this the ASX's biggest bubble?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Afterpay share price is yet again at an all-time high. Is this growth share going to $200 and the…

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Share Market News

Alcidion share price drops despite FY20 revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The Alcidion share price dropped today despite reports of revenue growth in its FY20 results. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Volatile day for the Citadel share price following FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price was volatile on Thursday following the release of its full year results for…

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Share Market News

Top ASX 200 gold shares have plummeted over the month with Resolute Mining leading the way down

| Bernd Struben

The Resolute Mining share price is down 23% over the past month. That makes the gold producer the third worst…

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Share Market News

Mach7 Technologies share price is up 5% on first full year profit result

| Matthew Donald

The Mach7 Technologies share price has surged after the company delivered its first full year profit result and a positive…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Reinvest your Coles dividends in these top ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest my Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) dividends into these top ASX shares....

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Defensive Shares

3 defensive ASX shares I'd buy for safety

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 defensive ASX shares I’d buy for a reliable portfolio including telecommunications giant TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG).

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Share Market News

Damstra share price sinks 5% despite strong FY20 revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The Damstra share price is dropping lower despite the workplace management provider delivering strong revenue growth in FY20. We take…

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Share Fallers

Clinuvel share price sinks lower following disappointing FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has dropped lower on Thursday following the release of a disappointing FY 2020…

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Share Market News

Life360 share price surges 9% on strong growth results

| Matthew Donald

The Life360 share price has jumped 8.92% after delivering strong revenue and user growth and an optimistic outlook going forward.

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Share Fallers

What Prospa's share price reaction and profit results mean for ASX banks

| Brendon Lau

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) share price and profit results show that the battle between fintech and ASX banks…

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Share Market News

ANZ share price lower after announcing the retirement of Chairman David Gonski

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is dropping lower today after announcing the retirement of its…

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International Stock News

Is Apple's market cap headed to $3 trillion? One analyst thinks so

| Danny Vena

The upgrade cycle to 5G iPhones has him believing the best is yet to come.

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Share Gainers

Starpharma share price rockets to 52-week high on full year update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price rocketed to a 52-week high on Thursday. Here's why...

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Gold

Is it finally time for ASX investors to buy gold?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why it might be time to take another look at gold and gold-backed assets. The recent pullback in the…

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Share Market News

The Sezzle share price is up a sizzling 52% in August and still going strong

| Bernd Struben

Sezzle's share price is up more than 51% so far in August. What's driving the buy now, pay later disruptor's…

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Share Market News

Ardent Leisure share price falls as Dreamworld owner reports $136 million loss

| Kate O'Brien

The Ardent Leisure share price has dropped this morning after the theme park operator revealed a $136 million loss in…

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Share Market News

Where to invest in a 'rip-roaring' share market rebound

| Bernd Struben

With growth shares outperforming traditional value shares, where should you invest as share markets rocket higher?

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⏸️ How to Invest

Warning: I'd start preparing for stock market crash round 2 today

| Peter Stephens

A number of risks could mean that a second stock market crash is ahead. However, this could also represent a…

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Link, LiveTiles, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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