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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price on watch after stellar Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be on watch on Wednesday following the release of its Q1 business update...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 Warren Buffett ASX dividend shares to buy in November

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 2 ASX dividend shares are two of the best Warren Buffett type ideas for November 2020 including…

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Index investing

Is the A200 ETF (ASX:A200) the best ASX ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX:A200) the best ASX exchange-traded fund (ETF) to own for exposure to ASX shares?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy these ASX dividend shares if the RBA cuts rates again

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy BWP Trust (ASX: BWP) and this ASX dividend share if the RBA cuts interest rates...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Speculative

3 ASX small cap shares you must add to your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investors must add Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) and these small cap ASX shares to their watchlists right…

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Gold

Forget the gold price! I'd buy crashing shares to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Crashing shares have long-term recovery potential in my view. They could outperform other popular assets such as gold.

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after revealing $528 million earnings hit

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after revealing a $528…

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Share Fallers

Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price tumbles lower following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price was out of form and dropped lower on Tuesday despite the release of…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Ainsworth Game (ASX:AGI) share price gained today

| Bernd Struben

The Ainsworth Game Technology share price gained nearly 2% today, even as the All Ords dropped by nearly 2%. We…

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Share Fallers

Why the Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) share price sank 7.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price was the worst performer on the ASX 200 on Tuesday with a…

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 sank almost 2% today

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped almost 2% today. Among the worst performers was Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD).

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Share Market News

$418 million logistics deal confirms strong outlook for REITs like this one

| Bernd Struben

Logos' $418 million transaction highlights the strength of the Australian logistics sector, confirming a strong outlook for select REITs.

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Tax

Do you have to pay tax on your ASX shares? – A common question answered

| Sebastian Bowen

Wondering if you have to pay tax on your ASX shares? Here are some answers to this common question about…

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Share Market News

Why the Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price is flying 9% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Atomo Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: AT1) shares are up more than 9% today following a market update about the company's COVID-19…

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Share Market News

FBR (ASX:FBR) share price is flat on new project completion

| Aaron Teboneras

The FBR Ltd (ASX: FBR) share price is trading flat today despite a positive announcement. Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

Why the Evans Dixon (ASX:ED1) share price is up 7% as the All Ords slides

| Bernd Struben

The Evans Dixon share price is bucking the wider selling trend on the All Ordinaries today. Here's what you need…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price a buy for growth or dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price a buy today? If so, is it growth, dividends or both that…

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Share Market News

Why the Probiotec (ASX:PBP) share price is trading higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Probiotec (ASX: PBP) share price is climbing higher today as the company announced the results of its AGM. We…

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Share Gainers

Why investors should keep an eye on Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) shares

| Miles Wu

While the aviation industry faces unprecedented challenges, the Alliance Aviation share price has increased in value by more than 200%…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Douugh and Ioupay were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) and Ioupay Ltd (ASX:IOU)  shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last week.

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Share Market News

Why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is falling today

| Daniel Ewing

The Next Science share price is falling today as the company released its quarterly report. We take a closer look.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles (ASX:COL) or Woolworths (ASX:WOW) shares a better ASX dividend buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) or Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) — which offers the better ASX dividend share today…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Why these 7 ASX 200 shares received broker upgrades this week

| Lina Lim

A number of ASX 200 shares in the healthcare, construction, materials and travel sectors received broker upgrades this week.

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Share Market News

Why is the Bravura (ASX:BVS) share price dropping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) share price has dropped more than 4% today following the announcement of a new…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) surges 170% on new self-charging battery

| Sebastian Bowen

Strategic Elements (ASX: SOR) is our ASX stock of the day today. Read about this company's exciting new battery technology…

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Share Market News

Do Australian companies pay more tax than our neighbours?

| Tony Yoo

Are Australian businesses slugged more company tax than their overseas counterparts? New research settles this question once and for all.

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Share Market News

Here's how Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) and these new IPOs have fared since listing

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and these IPOs have fared since listing on the Australian share market this…

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Share Market News

Will COVID-19's second wave crash share markets a second time?

| Bernd Struben

With trillions of dollars of stimulus measures stalled in the US and the virus spreading rapidly, what can ASX share…

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Share Market News

Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price storms higher on update

| Daniel Ewing

The Alcidion share price is storming higher today as the company released a positive quarterly report. We take a closer…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price

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⏸️ Famous Investors

A look into Mike Cannon-Brookes' share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look into which shares billionaire Atlassian founder Mike Cannon-Brookes holds in his share portfolio, including Zoom and Apple.

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Share Market News

The LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is falling today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price has fallen 3.8% today despite the release of a positive first quarter update…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Blackmores, Boral, & CogState shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday despite the market selloff...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.2%: Blackmores jumps, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's update, Zip sinks

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price surges after announcing a US$1bn transaction

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price is one of the best performing stocks on this dismal trading day thanks…

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International Stock News

Tesla knocks Q3 earnings out of the park

| John Bromels

Success speaks for itself, but Elon Musk had a few things to add.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, LiveTiles, PointsBet, & Santos shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday...

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Bank Shares

How annuity style businesses will drive Macquarie (ASX:MQG)'s future in a post COVID-19 economy

| Miles Wu

A closer look at Macquarie Group's business model, and how it has managed to emerge from COVID-19 relatively unscathed.

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