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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends down 0.6%, AMP (ASX:AMP) share price jumps 20%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended 0.6% lower today. A star performer was the AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price which…

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Share Fallers

Why the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price dropped 4% today

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price took a tumble on the day of its annual general meeting. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX cannabis shares are falling today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) and other ASX cannabis shares are giving investors a headache today. It's got…

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Share Market News

RBA will cut rates Tuesday, say 67% of experts

| Tony Yoo

Will a rate cut influence the ASX or will the share market influence a rate cut?

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Share Fallers

Why the Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price is tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is tumbling lower on Friday after releasing an update on a licensing…

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Share Market News

Investors rejoice as AMP (ASX:AMP) share price rockets 20% on takeover

| Daryl Mather

A takeover update has today inspired a 20% leap in the AMP share price. However, word from AMP indicates this…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 excellent ASX ETFs you can buy for dividends

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to consider buying Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX:VAS) and these top ASX ETFs for dividends...

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Technology Shares

How did the WAAAX shares perform in the last quarter?

| Lina Lim

The last quarter was marked by volatility for global tech shares. With that in mind, let’s take a look at…

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Resources Shares

The next ASX 200 stock that can pay a special dividend in the near-term

| Brendon Lau

The prospect of a special dividend from this ASX 200 stock is likely to excite investors as we are living…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is falling off a cliff today

| Aaron Teboneras

Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) has revised its FY21 guidance, sending shares in the nickel miner plummeting 17.74% to $1.92.

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Bank Shares

Why I think now's the time to buy bank stocks after ANZ Bank's (ASX:ANZ) shock results

| Brendon Lau

The big crash in profits that sent the Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) share price reeling yesterday…

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 broker updates after quarterly earnings season

| Lina Lim

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) are among 5 ASX 200 shares to receive broker updates…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 9%

| Sebastian Bowen

Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 9% that income investors can…

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Share Gainers

Nutritional Growth Solutions (ASX:NGS) share price rockets 90% higher after its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Nutritional Growth Solutions Ltd (ASX:NGS) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after completing its IPO...

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Share Market News

It's not just Aussie Millennials driving the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price to new records

| Bernd Struben

Afterpay's share price hit a fresh record high on Wednesday. But it's more than just Aussie Millennials driving investor demand.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: iCar Asia (ASX:ICQ) share price explodes on takeover offer

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the iCar Asia Ltd (ASX: ICQ) share price is rocketing today. Hint: it has something to do with…

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Share Market News

Why the Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price is up 125% in 3 days

| Lina Lim

The Credit Clear Pty Ltd (ASX: CCR) share price has run 125% following its IPO this week. We take a…

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Share Market News

The Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price slammed after quarterly report

| Lina Lim

The Cirralto Ltd (ASX: CRO) share price is up 1000% this year but its quarterly report may have stifled its…

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Record Highs

Here's why the Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price hit a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) share price hit a record high on Friday after upgrading its guidance for FY 2021...

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Share Market News

How ASX investors can capture these 'billionaire trends'

| Bernd Struben

There's a reason you keep reading about certain ASX investment trends. They've helped make these billionaires even richer.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Fortescue, JB Hi-FI, & ResMed shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is falling 18% lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is sinking more than 18% lower today following the company's release of…

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Share Market News

The rationale behind the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) takeover bid

| Miles Wu

Coca-Cola Amatil has received a $9.3 billion takeover offer from Coca-Cola European Partners. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price jumped as much as 10% today

| Lina Lim

The Tesserent Ltd (ASX: TNT) share price jumped as much as 10% following strong quarterly results. Here's the run down.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: ResMed smashes expectations, AMP surges on takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Bigtincan, Bubs, Carsales, & Western Areas are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday....

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Share Market News

Could this finally save the Myer (ASX:MYR) share price?

| Daryl Mather

The Myer share price has responded well to the resignation of chair, Garry Hounsell. Yet, major shareholders still want more…

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Share Fallers

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price tumbles lower on sales drop and cash burn

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is dropping lower on Friday after the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

Why I'd stop saving and start buying dividend stocks today to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could offer higher returns than savings accounts in my view. They may also deliver stronger growth in the…

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Share Market News

CBA (ASX:CBA) busted raising credit limit for problem gambler

| Tony Yoo

The customer self-reported his issues but the ASX banking giant kept pumping up his access to debt. Now CBA is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is sinking 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is sinking lower on Friday following the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher today following the release of its third quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price charges higher on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is shooting higher on Friday following the release of its third quarter update this…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price could be set to rocket higher today

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price could be set to rocket higher this morning after it confirmed takeover rumours…

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Bank Shares

Takeover talks puts AMP (ASX:AMP) share price in focus

| Daryl Mather

The AMP share price will be squarely in focus today after news emerged of talks with a US private equity…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price on watch after smashing Q1 expectations

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) share price will be on watch today after it smashed expectations in the first quarter of…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price is a strong buy

| Tristan Harrison

For me, construction business Brickworks Limited’s (ASX:BKW) share price is a high-conviction buy right now. I think its prospects look…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This market dip is the perfect time to buy these 2 forever shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think that the current market dip is an opportunistic time to buy 2 forever shares. Lower prices is really…

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Growth Shares

3 outstanding ASX growth shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be buying Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX growth shares after the market selloff...

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