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Share Market News

Why the Vection (ASX:VR1) share price has jumped another 9.5%

| Daryl Mather

Here's why the Vection Technologies Ltd (ASX: VR1) share price has jumped up by 86% over the past 7 weeks,…

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Share Market News

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) launches tap to pay digital card

| Lina Lim

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price is higher following the launch of its tap to pay product in…

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Share Gainers

Why the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price smashed the market in October

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) share price was a strong performer in October. Here's why its shares smashed the market...

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Skyfii (ASX:SKF) shares shoot the moon

| Sebastian Bowen

The Skyfii Ltd (ASX:SKF) share price is on fire today, climbing by more than 24%. Who is this company, and…

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, Sandfire, Telix, & Treasury Wine shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX:SFR) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Market News

Why brokers are optimistic about the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price after it dropped 17%

| Lina Lim

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) share price slumped 17% on Friday following a weak quarterly report. Here's the rundown.

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Share Gainers

Why Laybuy, Oil Search, PointsBet, & Webjet shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four racing higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Rising jobs and house loans place these ASX shares in focus

| Daryl Mather

ASX shares appear set to benefit from rises in housing prices and rapid growth in job numbers as the economy…

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Share Market News

iSentia (ASX:ISD) share price collapses 30% on cyber incident

| Daniel Ewing

The iSentia share price has plummeted today as the company updated the market on a cyber incident. We take a…

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Share Market News

Why these 5 fintech ASX shares are surging

| Daryl Mather

Fintech ASX shares have come out the gate like a rocket this morning, with several jumping over 5% already. All…

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Share Market News

Why the iCollege (ASX:ICT) share price is flying 8%

| Daniel Ewing

Shares in online trainer iCollege Ltd (ASX: ICT) are soaring higher today as the company announced a completed capital raise.

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Share Market News

Big brokers upgrade Resmed (ASX:RMD) share price target

| Lina Lim

The ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) share price is making a comeback after a strong quarterly update and series of big…

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Financial Shares

Here's how much Westpac's (ASX:WBC) new dividend is worth

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) has just announced its first dividend for 2020. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Summer is coming, and none too soon for ASX retail landlords

| Bernd Struben

Summer is coming, COVID is in retreat, and ASX retailers and their landlords are hoping shoppers will come rushing back.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Melbourne Cup tips inside (yes, really!)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A low-key Melbourne Cup may not stop the nation today, but we've brought our regular tipster Lewy back to share…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 has explosive start to trading ahead of RBA decision

| Daryl Mather

The ASX 200 has risen by 1.3% in early trading, raising a lot of large caps in its wake. The…

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Share Market News

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price lower amid China copper ban rumours

| Chris Chitty

The Sandfire Resources (ASX: SFR) share price dropped today amid rumours that China is set to ban imports of Australian…

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⏸️ High Yield

Macquarie's latest ASX "buy" idea has a 10% yield

| Brendon Lau

It may have been high-growth tech stocks that have dominated but the latest ASX “buy” idea from Macquarie may be…

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX tech shares in October 

| Lina Lim

Audinate Group Ltd (ASX: AD8) and Praemium Ltd (ASX: PPS) delivered the best returns for ASX tech shares in October.…

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Share Market News

Why the Senex (ASX:SXY) share price has rocketed 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) share price is soaring higher today on news the oil and gas explorer has…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers reiterate buy rating on this ASX healthcare share

| Lina Lim

Why ASX healthcare share Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) has received a series of broker upgrades following its trading update

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Share Market News

Why the Brambles (ASX:BXB) share price is surging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) share price is surging 6.2% higher today following the release of its quarterly update for…

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Share Market News

Vortiv (ASX:VOR) share price up 6% on quarterly update

| Daniel Ewing

The Vortiv share price is on the rise today after the company released its quarterly report. We take a closer…

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Investing Strategies

How to prepare your portfolio for economic recovery

| Tony Yoo

Bad times will eventually give way to good times. And this is what you need to do to cash in.

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Share Market News

3 100% franked ASX dividend shares going ex-dividend in November

| Daryl Mather

Several ASX dividend shares are going ex-dividend this month. Here are 3 companies with reasonable returns.

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International Stock News

Better buy: Zoom Video Communications vs. Alphabet

| Leo Sun

Which household tech name will generate bigger returns over the next few quarters?

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Share Market News

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price on watch after new contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price will be one to watch today after the announcement of a new contract…

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Share Fallers

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price tumbled 12% lower in October

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price was a poor performer in October and dropped 12% lower. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

Glory days of ASX bank shares are gone: fundie

| Tony Yoo

The Big Four used to deliver fat dividends and maintain solid stock prices. One expert says those days are past…

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Investing Strategies

Are ASX growth shares the new way to get yield?

| Tony Yoo

Experts say the days of 'set and forget' income investing is over. Now you have to be active and willing…

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Share Market News

What to expect from the NAB (ASX:NAB) FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price will be on watch later this week when it releases its full…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Here's what the US election means for investors

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Nothing... We can't predict the outcome of the US election. So tune out the politics. Save, invest, and buy the…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price jumped 11% higher in October

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price was on form in October and recorded a strong 11.6% gain. Here's why...

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Share Market News

What to expect from the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) Q1 update this week

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price will be one to watch on Thursday when it releases its first quarter…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with 4% yields

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this ASX dividend share currently provide income investors with yields above 4%...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Top broker names Openpay (ASX:OPY) shares as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price could be going higher from here according to one top broker...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy REA Group and this ASX blue chip share

| James Mickleboro

I think REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and this ASX blue chip share could be top options for investors looking for long…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

I would buy the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investors should buy the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these ETFs right now...

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Speculative

2 exciting small cap ASX shares that should be on your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

I think Audinate Group Limited (ASX: AD8) and this exciting ASX small cap share deserve to be on your watchlist. Here's…

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