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Japara Healthcare shares sink on $292 million loss

| Kate O'Brien

The Japara Healthcare Ltd share price has fallen 4% today after the aged care provider revealed a $292 million loss.

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Lovisa share price falls as fashion retailer reports sharp drop in profits

| Kate O'Brien

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) shares have fallen more than 3% today after the retailer released its full year results.

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What's sent WiseTech's share price up 36% so far in August

| Bernd Struben

Logistics software provider WiseTech Global's share price has gained more than 36% so far in August. Here's why...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

This ASX dividend share offers a 9% fully franked yield

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how WAM Research Ltd (ASX: WAX) can offer a grossed-up dividend yield of 9.73% to income investors today. Too…

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Share Fallers

Polynovo share price sinks lower despite doubling sales in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is dropping notably lower on Wednesday despite doubling its sales in FY 2020...

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2 top ASX shares I would buy now for shareholder value and dividend growth

| Aaron Teboneras

Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) and one other are top ASX shares in the buy zone right now.

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Apple shareholders are either correcting a mistake… or making one

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

$500 billion. That’s the extra ‘value’ that’s been created in Apple shares over just the last 20 or so trading…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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New research sheds light on consumer spending outlook

| Bernd Struben

New research from AMP Capital's Econosights provides revealing insights into the outlook for Australian consumer spending.

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

| James Mickleboro

Hydrix Ltd (ASX:HYD) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Fallers

Why APA, Bravura, Jumbo, & Whitehaven shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Whitehaven Coal share price crashes to 52 week low following annual result

| Chris Chitty

The Whitehaven Coal share price plunged more than 12% lower today after the company released it results for the 2020…

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Share Market News

'Destroyed': AMP faces more sexual harassment allegations

| Tony Yoo

A former junior staffer alleges systemic molestation, bullying and silencing at the investment giant.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 into Zip shares in March, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

How much would a $10,000 investment in Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares in March be worth today? And are…

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⏸️ International Shares

How to boost your share market gains

| Bernd Struben

If you've been limiting your share investing to ASX shares, you could be missing out on some big gains. Here's…

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How to invest

Should you wait for a market crash to invest, or just use dollar-cost averaging?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is dollar-cost averaging (DCA) the best strategy for investing in ASX shares? Let's look at the pros and cons of…

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ASX 200 down 1.25%: Big four banks tumble, Cleanaway impresses, Whitehaven disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Cardno shares tank 11% despite beating guidance

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Cardno Limited (ASX: CDD) share price has tanked more than 11% in early trade despite the company beating guidance…

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Flexigroup share price in trade halt ahead of capital raise

| Toby Thomas

Trade in the Flexigroup share price has halted today after the buy now, pay later provider announced FY20 results and…

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Cleanaway, Worley, & Zip Co shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday...

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Jumbo share price drops lower on flat FY 2020 profits

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is dropping lower today following the release of its full year results for…

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Zip share price surges 20% on eBay partnership

| Phil Harpur

The Zip share price has soared by 20% in morning trade following the company's announcement of a new major partnership…

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APA Group share price dips despite FY20 earnings growth

| Chris Chitty

The APA Group share price is falling today, despite the company reporting earnings growth in the 2020 financial year.

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Cleanaway Waste share price climbs after earnings, dividend up

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price is on the climb today after the company released its earnings…

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Coronavirus News

ASX company boss forced into COVID-19 hotel quarantine

| Tony Yoo

After fleeing the madness of Melbourne, he will be detained in Queensland after losing permission to avoid isolation.

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan share price storms higher on strong FY 2020 result and guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is storming higher on Wednesday after releasing a strong FY 2020 result and…

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2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Why I think JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) and 1 other are quality ASX shares to add to your portfolio…

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Share Fallers

Whispir share price drops lower despite smashing forecasts in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday despite smashing all its key forecasts in FY 2020...

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3 ASX growth shares that could help you retire rich

| Daryl Mather

If you want to retire rich then you have to own some growth shares. Here are my top 3 picks…

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Investors to look beyond Worley's big jump in earnings and dividend

| Brendon Lau

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price could be well supported after it posted a big lift in profits. But…

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The Afterpay share price is up 1,000% in 6 months

| Glenn Leese

The rise of the Afterpay share price is fast becoming the success story of 2020. The BNPL giant’s shares have…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 big surprises from the CSL full year results

| Regan Pearson

Let's take a deeper look at the CSL share price, after company results last week revealed some surprising facts

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Bravura Solutions share price on watch after strong FY 2020 growth but cautious guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday following the release…

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Technology Shares

Spark New Zealand share price on watch after hitting FY20 guidance

| Ken Hall

The Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK) share price is on watch after reporting strong full-year growth and providing FY21…

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Seven Group share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Seven Group share price is on watch today following the release of the company's full year financial results. We…

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Betmakers share price on watch as revenues rocket 39%

| Ken Hall

The Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) share price is on watch after reporting a 39% jump in revenue amid…

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Steadfast share price on watch as dividends jump 13%

| Ken Hall

The Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX: SDF) share price is on watch after increasing dividends and projecting further growth in FY21.

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Jumbo Interactive share price on watch after signing Tabcorp deal

| Ken Hall

The Jumbo Interactive share price is one to watch after inking a 10-year deal with a fellow Aussie wagering group,…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat ultra low interest rates with these top ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share can help investors beat low interest rates...

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