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Share Market News

Nine share price drops after reporting 17% fall in profit

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nine share price has fallen today after the company reported its full-year earnings for FY2020. Here we take a…

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, De Grey Mining, Northern Star, & Reece are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares thriving in COVID-19 economic conditions

| Rhys Brock

Despite tough market conditions, these 3 ASX retail shares have seen their profits soar during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Zip share price plummets 8% despite strong FY 2020 result

| Phil Harpur

The Zip share price is falling today after releasing its full year results for FY 2020. This follows a 27%…

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Share Market News

Link Administration share price slides 6% on "challenging" FY20

| Matthew Donald

The Link Administration share price has fallen by more then 6% this morning, after the company reported challenging trading conditions…

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Share Fallers

LiveTiles share price drops lower on $31.6 million loss

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has come under pressure on Thursday after releasing its results and revealing a $31.6…

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How to invest

New to investing? Here's how I would make my first $100,000

| Aaron Teboneras

There are so many places to park your money in this day and age. Here's why investing in ASX shares…

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price on the rise after delivering promising FY20 results

| Rhys Brock

The Mesoblast share price is on the rise this morning after the company delivered positive FY20 results and sets itself…

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care share price pushes higher following FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after releasing its full year results...

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand reports first loss in 18 years as pandemic bites

| Kate O'Brien

The Air New Zealand Limited share price is on watch this morning after the airline reported a loss in its…

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Share Market News

Appen share price on watch after delivering a strong half year result and reaffirming guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price will be on watch today after the release of its half year results for…

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Share Market News

Flight Centre share price on watch after FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

The Flight Centre share price is on watch this morning after releasing its FY20 results and announcing a $849 million…

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Share Market News

City Chic share price on watch after FY20 results

| Kate O'Brien

The City Chic share price is on watch after the womenswear retailer revealed strong revenue growth in its full year…

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX tech ETF can ride the market gains higher

| Ken Hall

Why this one ASX tech ETF could help investors investing in booming international tech stocks without putting their eggs in…

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Share Market News

Woolworths share price on watch following FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price will be on watch after it posted a decline in profits during FY…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to turn $10,000 into $100,000

| Daryl Mather

Turning $10,000 into $100,000 in ASX shares needs a compound growth rate of ~30%. I believe these 3 companies are…

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Share Market News

Accent share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

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

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price in focus after stellar FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be on watch today after the release of another very strong full year…

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA share price could surge this morning

| Ken Hall

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price could be on the move as ASIC dropped its investigations into…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These ASX 200 shares could help you grow your wealth

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares could help you grow your wealth over the long term. Here's why I…

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Index investing

What is the best ETF for Aussie investors?

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie investors may be wondering what's the best ETF to pick, for me it's BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX:QLTY).

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Share Market News

2 top ASX results you might have missed on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) and this top ASX share performed in FY 2020...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors right now...

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Share Market News

Reece share price on watch after delivering solid FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) share price will be on watch after it delivered solid growth in FY 2020 despite the…

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy these exciting mid cap ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) and this mid cap ASX share could be quality options for investors right…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 small cap ASX growth shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these small cap ASX growth shares are some of the best ideas right now for the long-term. One…

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Share Market News

Platinum share price on watch after FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the after hours release of…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.7%, Zip rises 27.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) declined 0.7%. However, the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price jumped 27.5% today after launching…

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Share Market News

Australian Ethical share price rises after reporting record inflows

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (ASX: AEF) share price is up more than 4% today after the company reported its…

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Coronavirus News

ASX giants say cutting staff hours will save jobs

| Tony Yoo

Employer body welcomes new JobKeeper rules, while unions reluctantly accept in light of the COVID-19 recession.

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Share Market News

Why Codan's share price has leapt 33% higher so far in August

| Bernd Struben

Codan Limited's share price has gained more than 33% so far in August. We take a look at what's driving…

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⏸️ Diversification

2 ASX ETFs to buy for instant portfolio diversification

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think you can add BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) and 1 other ETF for instant…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy these blue chip ASX shares for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this blue chip ASX share could be top long term investment options for…

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Share Market News

Ridley share price flat after annual result

| Chris Chitty

Investors showed little interest in the Ridley share price today after the livestock feed producer released its financial results for…

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Growth Shares

How to become rich by investing $1,000 into ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

I believe that investing $1,000 into Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX share could make you rich in the future....

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Share Gainers

Moneyme share price rockets 21% higher on strong FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Moneyme Ltd (ASX:MME) share price rocketed as much as 21% higher on Wednesday following the release of its FY…

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Share Gainers

Objective Corp share price rockets to record high on strong FY 2020 result and positive outlook

| James Mickleboro

The Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) share price stormed to a record high this afternoon after revealing a strong FY 2020…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I think AGL is a perfect retiree dividend share today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) is a perfect ASX dividend income share for a retiree portfolio…

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Share Market News

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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