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Share Market News

Rural Funds share price rises on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

Rural Funds share price has increased after delivering solid FY20 results driven by its expansion and independent valuations of assets.

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Oil Search share price rises after interim half year result

| Chris Chitty

The Oil Search share price was higher today after the company released its interim result for the half year to…

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The Scentre Group share price is up today. Here's why

| Daryl Mather

Despite damage inflicted on shopping centres by the coronavirus pandemic, the Scentre Group reveals it is well-positioned for future growth

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Share Market News

This rising sentiment is spurring the share market's bull run

| Bernd Struben

Technology share prices in US markets and on the ASX are again breaking record highs on rising sentiment. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, MNF Group, Nanosonics, & Seven West Media are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX on Tuesday...

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Starpharma share price bolts 14% on COVID-19 nasal spray

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Starpharma share price has bolted more than 14% after the company provided an update on its nasal spray for…

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ASX 200 up 0.7%: Big four banks storm higher, Blackmores disappoints, Xero acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Nanosonics share price is taking a steep dive today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) share price is under pressure today, after the medical technology company released its full-year results.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, BINGO, Scentre, & Westpac shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Alumina share price jumps 6% on half year results

| Matthew Donald

The Alumina share price is rising following a rosier outlook due to a supply disruption in Brazil helping offset a…

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Ampol share price falls as it releases half year result

| Chris Chitty

The Ampol share price dropped lower today as half year financial results reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the transport…

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Coronavirus News

3 million Aussies could be given $5,000 to buy shares

| Tony Yoo

Government urged to help vulnerable Australians who accessed emergency cash during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Western Areas share price charges higher after delivering strongest profit in 7 years

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX: WSA) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after delivering its strongest full year profit…

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Hub24 share price tumbles despite a big profit and dividend increase

| Brendon Lau

The Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price fell this morning even after it reported an increase in profits and dividend…

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Share Fallers

MNF share price sinks lower despite record profit result

| James Mickleboro

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price has come under pressure on Tuesday despite the release of a record profit…

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Propel Funeral Partners share price rising following FY20 Results

| Matthew Donald

The Propel Funeral Partners share price is on the rise this morning following the company's release of resilient earnings in…

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Xero share price hits record high following $80 million Waddle acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing the $80 million acquisition of Waddle...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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