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International Stock News

Prospective Bezos replacement to leave Amazon

| James Brumley

Jeffrey Wilke, CEO of the e-commerce giant's worldwide consumer business, is retiring after two decades with the company.

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Share Market News

Seven West Media share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This is where I'd invest $1,000 right now into ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If I were investing $1,000 right now into ASX shares then I’d pick Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) or Vitalharvest Freehold…

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International Stock News

Analyst says Tesla best-case scenario could see share price spike 70% to $3,500

| Rich Duprey

Demand in China for the Model 3 sedan looks to be huge.

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Record Highs

Why the Xero share price can crack $100 per share in 2020

| Ken Hall

Why the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price could still be a strong buy despite the tech share hitting a…

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Share Market News

Integral Diagnostics share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Integral Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: IDX) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full year…

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Share Market News

Blackmores share price in focus after sharp profit decline in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price will be in focus today after it posted a sharp decline in profit in…

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Share Market News

Qube share price on watch as underlying profit slumps 15%

| Ken Hall

The Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price is one to watch this morning after the logistics group saw earnings…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares to buy before it's too late

| Daryl Mather

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares all paying yields above 6%. Investors will need to act quickly, they start to…

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Share Market News

Ansell share price on watch after COVID demand drives strong FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) share price will be on watch today after demand for COVID related safety products drove strong…

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Record Highs

Why the Carsales share price is a recession-proof buy

| Ken Hall

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price has rocketed to a new record high but I think it still has…

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Share Market News

Perenti share price on watch after posting record revenue result

| Ken Hall

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is one to watch after a delivering a record revenue result and…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy Coles and this ASX dividend share today

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 big surprises from the a2 Milk Company full year results

| Regan Pearson

A2 Milk Company released its full year results last week. Here we take a deeper look and reveal some surprising…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX shares that could give investors a stock split in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

After the high-profile stock splits of Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA), could these ASX shares be the next to split…

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Share Market News

Nearmap share price rebounds to gain 32% in August to date

| Bernd Struben

The Nearmap share price is up 32% in August so far, following a 12% surge in today's trading.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here's why I would buy CSL and this ASX blue chip share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX blue chip share would be great options for Australian investors right…

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Share Market News

Buddy share price leaps 18% following letter to shareholders

| Bernd Struben

The Buddy Technologies share price leapt 18% higher today following a letter to shareholders from the company's CEO.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

What are dividend shares and how do you find them?

| Kate O'Brien

Dividends are one of the great benefits of holding shares, providing shareholders with passive income. So where to find them?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.3%, Afterpay up on European plans

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.3% today. It was helped by the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why you shouldn't just focus on dividend income from ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you only focus on ASX dividend income from your ASX shares? Here's why that might be a problem for…

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Share Market News

iSentia share price takes a 10% hit on FY20 results

| Chris Chitty

The iSentia share price plunged more than 10% lower today after the company released its annual result for the year…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest $2,000 into Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX growth share right now....

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Share Gainers

Ramelius share price pushes higher after delivering 420% profit increase in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) share price pushed higher on Monday after delivering a massive 420% increase in profits...

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Share Market News

Is the Altium share price in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

Is the Altium share price in the buy zone in light of its recent financial results? Here, we take a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 leading ASX shares for a blue chip portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

If you’re building a blue chip portfolio then I think these 2 leading ASX shares that are worth owning including…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

AMP still looking pretty sick even after sackings

| Tony Yoo

Chair resigns from board and controversial promotion of harassment-accused executive is reversed. But this doesn't fix underlying problems.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Is this ASX 200 market too greedy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX share market investors becoming too greedy? Here's why I think that greed is taking over from rationality

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Record Highs

On a day when the ASX 200 is going nowhere, these popular "coronavirus shares" are hitting record highs

| James Mickleboro

"Coronavirus shares" such as Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) are racing to new record highs despite a subdued…

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Share Market News

Why reporting season isn't the bloodbath we expected

| Tony Yoo

COVID-19 was supposed to have mortally wounded listed companies and investors. But "hell on earth" didn't eventuate this reporting season.

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Share Market News

4 exciting ASX tech shares surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

It has been a strong day for a number of ASX tech shares. Here are 4 quality ASX tech shares…

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Share Market News

The Archtis share price soars on new contract

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Archtis Ltd (ASX: AR9) share price has surged more than 9% after the company announced a new services contract…

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Share Market News

Brainchip share price up 1000% in 5 months. Is it the next big thing?

| Aaron Teboneras

After rising 1000% in just 5 months, is the Brainchip share price the next big ASX tech share to take…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

3 ASX shares to buy and hold through COVID-19

| Lina Lim

Why ASX shares such as Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR), Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS) and People Infrastructure…

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Share Market News

Identitii share price has rocketed on Mastercard agreement

| Phil Harpur

The Identitii Limited (ASX: ID8) share price soared 77% higher this morning after the company signed a deal with Mastercard.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Could these 2 ASX growth shares that crashed last week be a buy?

| Lina Lim

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) and Audinate Ltd (ASX: AD8) share prices fell last week. Could today be…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to buy for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) is one of the 2 ASX shares I would buy today…

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Share Market News

Top fund manager sees sharp fall in global dividend payouts

| Phil Harpur

Leading fund manager Janus Henderson has reported a sharp fall in global dividends declared in the June quarter.

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