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Share Market News

3 ASX results you might have missed on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Did you see the results of Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) and these ASX shares on Wednesday?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy Telstra and this ASX dividend share today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share tick a lot of boxes for income investors…

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Share Market News

Catapult share price in focus after strong FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price will be in focus on Thursday after delivering strong growth in FY…

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Share Market News

Brambles share price on watch as its ~$660 million profit carries a sting in its tail

| Brendon Lau

The Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) share price will be under the spotlight tomorrow after it unveiled its full year profit…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy and hold these ASX healthcare shares until 2040

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy and hold Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and this ASX healthcare share until 2040...

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price on watch after upgrading FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the payments company upgraded its FY 2020…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The smartest 7 ASX shares to buy if you have $2,000

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have $2,000 to invest? I think these are the smartest ASX shares to buy if you’re looking to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.7%, CSL soars 6.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.7% today. The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price grew by 6.4% after reporting.

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Share Market News

Webjet share price on watch after reporting $143.6 million loss

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the release of its FY 2020 results…

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Share Market News

How will the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine impact ASX share prices?

| Bernd Struben

ASX share prices have soared since their late March lows. What impact will a COVID-19 vaccine have on share prices?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Is it time to break up Big Tech (and our banks)?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Australia has long been the land of the duopoly (two dominant players) and oligopoly (a handful of dominant players). So…

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Share Fallers

Northern Star share price drops lower despite record profit and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price dropped lower on Wednesday despite announcing a record profit and special dividend...

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Share Market News

The REA Group share price is closing in on its record high

| Glenn Leese

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price is testing the heights again today as the company closes in on…

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Healthcare Shares

Is this ASX biotech share the next CSL?

| Aaron Teboneras

Choosing a medical share that can develop a drug from lab to commercialisation is akin to finding the holy grail.…

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Growth Shares

I think the A2 Milk share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

I think that the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is a buy after reporting its FY20 result to…

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Share Market News

4 ASX tech shares surging higher today on strong FY 2020 earnings

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at WiseTech Global and 3 other ASX tech shares surging higher today after reporting strong…

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Share Market News

Woolworths share price higher on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is pushing higher today after announcing a major new investment. Here's what it…

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Share Market News

This ASX fund manager is going back to value in a post-COVID world. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

The fund manager at Allan Gray is eyeing a value-style investing strategy in a post-COVID world. Here's what ASX share…

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Share Market News

4 market experts' opinions as US shares hit record and WiseTech share price soars 33%

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 gaining today and the US Nasdaq and S&P 500 at new record highs, what are the…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

2 ASX 200 healthcare shares to watch in August

| Lina Lim

Here we take a look at why I think these 2 ASX 200 healthcare shares, Nanosonics and Fisher & Paykel,…

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Share Gainers

Why the WiseTech Global share price rocketed 37% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why investors are fighting to buy its…

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Share Market News

Data#3 share price lifts on record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Data#3 Limited share price has moved modestly higher today after the technology company reported a record result for FY20

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 Warren Buffett ASX dividend shares you can buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 3 top Warren Buffett ASX dividend shares are worth buying for your portfolio including Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW).

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How to invest

A LIT time: LITs, LICs prove popular with ASX investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Listed investment company's (LICs) and listed investment trusts (LITs) are proving remarkably resilient in the volatile year 2020 has been

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Share Market News

Michael Hill share price falls but targets growth

| Daryl Mather

The Michael Hill share price has fallen after poor full year earnings. However, this may be a great opportunity to…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Enegex share price has surged 103% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Enegex Ltd (ASX: ENX) share price has surged 103% higher today following the announcement of a successful capital raising.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Can the US election impact the ASX? You bet!

| Sebastian Bowen

How will the US Presidential election in November shape the ASX 200 and the broader share market? That's what we're…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Invocare share price wobbly following half-year results

| Toby Thomas

Invocare Limited (ASX: IVC) announced its half-year results for 2020 this morning. How did it perform and are Invocare shares…

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Share Market News

Nearmap share price slides 13% on release of financial results

| Bernd Struben

Aerial imagery technology company Nearmap's share price slumped 13% today. Here's why I think it's worth watching

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Share Market News

Scout Security share price soars 91% on new Amazon deal

| Phil Harpur

The Scout Security share price surged 91% today before being placed in a trading halt. This followed news of a…

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Share Market News

AMP to release sexual harassment details, won't sack anyone

| Tony Yoo

Finance company will reveal what the board read before deciding Boe Pahari should be promoted to AMP Capital CEO.

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Share Fallers

Resolute share price crashes lower amid Mali military mutiny

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price has come under pressure on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in Mali...

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Share Market News

Fiji Kava share price explodes 71% after company lands partnership to supply to China

| Chris Chitty

The Fiji Kava share price flew higher today after the company announced a partnership allowing it to sell its products…

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International Stock News

Most investors are taking these steps to prepare for financial disaster

| Christy Bieber

Don't let yourself get caught off guard when the bad times happen in your life.

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Share Market News

Reject Shop share price dives 12% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reject Shop share price has dived 12% after the company reported its results for FY20. We take a look…

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Share Market News

Pact Group share price up as dividend restored

| Sebastian Bowen

Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) has just reported its FY2020 earnings, which included the resumption of dividend payments in…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Kogan, Nearmap, & Resolute shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Investing Strategies

Are inverse ETFs risky or the best thing ever?

| Tony Yoo

Are you prepared to gain when others lose? We explore inverse ETFs: the how, the why and the dangers.

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building share price sinks 3% on disappointing FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Fletcher Building share price has fallen more than 3% in morning trade following a disappointing FY 2020 earnings release…

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