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Cheap Shares

Have $3,000 to invest? Try these 2 dirt-cheap ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of 2 dirt-cheap ASX shares worth considering for solid, long-term returns

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers are urging investors to buy these ASX stocks today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is racing higher, but it isn't too late to join the party as brokers pick…

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Share Market News

Why Fortescue's share price has surged 72% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue's share price has rocketed 72% higher so far in 2020. Here's why the iron ore producer and explorer has…

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⏸️ Investing

Even after the meteoric rise in the Marley Spoon share price, here's why it remains a core holding for one leading fund manager

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Marley Spoon share price has surged 1200% in 2020. Given this meteoric rise, should the company be a core…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investing $20,000 into a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and this growing ASX share could lead to strong…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Coles share price a post-earnings buy for ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price a buy for ASX dividend income after the company's FY2020 earnings…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

US markets at record highs! Here's what it means for ASX investors

| Sebastian Bowen

US markets like the NASDAQ are at all-time highs. Here's what that might mean for ASX investors as we navigate…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Treasury Wine share price is getting hammered today

| Toby Thomas

The Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE) share price has been bludgeoned in today's trade, down as much as 17%. Here's…

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Share Market News

Catapult share price surges on award of record contract

| Toby Thomas

The Catapult share price is up more than 5.7% today after the sports data provider announced a record contract win.

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Share Market News

Tech shares race to record highs as Bank of America tips BHP and Rio shares

| Bernd Struben

Aussie tech shares are surging higher as the US Nasdaq hits new record highs. But don't count out the miners...

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Share Market News

5G Networks share price falls 6% on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

The 5G Networks share price has fallen 6% following the release of the company's FY20 results that fell short of…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy CBA and this ASX dividend share for income

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX dividend share for income right now...

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Share Gainers

Why Cochlear, Kogan, Megaport, & Northern Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four charging higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Westpac share price slides 4% after third quarter result

| Chris Chitty

The Westpac share price is lower today after the company released its quarterly result to 30 June 2020 and its…

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Share Market News

Money3 share price sinks as COVID-19 squashes profits

| Kate O'Brien

The Money3 share price has sunk more than 7% today after the automotive lender released full year results below expectation

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.2%: Westpac cancels dividend, Treasury Wine hammered, Coles impresses

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett is dumping banks and buying gold, should you?

| Glenn Leese

Warren Buffett has dumped his entire position in Goldman Sachs shares in exchange for Barrick Gold shares. Should be buying…

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Share Market News

Ingenia Communities share price lifts on record FY20 earnings

| Matthew Donald

The Ingenia Communities share price is trading higher following the release of its FY20 results, revealing growth despite challenging conditions.

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Share Market News

The Monadelphous share price rockets 16% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) share price has rocketed more than 16% today after the company posted its FY20…

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Share Fallers

Why Tyro, Virtus Health, Webjet, & Westpac shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four that are dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Virtus share price falls 5% as earnings plummet

| Kate O'Brien

The Virtus share price has fallen 2.8% this morning after the IVF provider released its full year results. We take…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Investors call for AMP Capital CEO's head

| Tony Yoo

Under-siege Australian finance company criticised for its handling of serious sexual harassment allegations.

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How to invest

New investors should do this before investing in ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

Why new investors should put their finances in order and have an emergency fund before buying into the ASX share…

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Share Fallers

Tyro Payments share price sinks on heavy FY 2020 loss

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday after posting a heavy loss in FY 2020…

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Share Market News

Mercury share price rises on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

The Mercury share price is lifting in early trade, despite a difficult FY20 for the company due to drought and…

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International Stock News

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals some surprise moves

| Howard Smith

A recent SEC filing shows that company got out of more than just the airlines in the second quarter.

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Share Gainers

Why the Saracen share price is shooting higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) share price is shooting higher on Tuesday morning...

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Share Market News

Why the Abacus Property share price is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Abacus Property Group (ASX: ABP) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its FY 2020…

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52-Week Highs

ARB share price rallied to a two-year high on profit results and outlook

| Brendon Lau

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARB) share price surged to a two-year high this morning on the back of its…

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Share Market News

Fisher & Paykel share price on watch following FY21 trading update

| Matthew Donald

The Fisher & Paykel share price could be on watch following the release of its FY21 trading update. Strong demand…

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Share Gainers

Is the Beach Energy share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) rocketed higher in yesterday's trade but is there time to buy the ASX energy…

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Share Market News

Megaport share price on watch following release of latest product innovation

| Kate O'Brien

The Megaport share price is on watch this morning after the network-as-a-service provider announced the release of Megaport Virtual Edge.

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Share Market News

Coles share price on watch after strong FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be on watch this morning after the release of a strong full…

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Technology Shares

Nextdc and 2 other thriving ASX tech shares to buy

| Ken Hall

Check out a few of the top ASX tech shares like Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) that I'm keen on despite…

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Share Market News

Lendlease posts disappointing FY20 loss and strong forecast growth

| Daryl Mather

Construction giant LendLease posted a disappointing FY20 result, but revealed a strong strategic position for future growth. Could this be…

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Share Market News

Netwealth share price on watch as net profit surges 22%

| Ken Hall

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) share price is on watch after reporting strong earnings growth in its FY20 annual…

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Resources Shares

BHP share price on watch as final dividend slashed by 30%

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is one to watch after cutting its final dividend by 29.5% to…

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Share Market News

Cochlear share price on watch after COVID-19 profit collapse

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price will be on watch today after reporting a collapse in profits because of the…

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Share Market News

Bluescope Steel shows strength amid 90% profit fall

| Daryl Mather

The Bluescope Steel share price saw a rise of over 2% on Monday after delivering a 90% reduction in FY20…

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