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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 6% today

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) is one of the ASX dividend shares I've found that offers a solid yield of…

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Share Market News

FSA share price surges 16% thanks to positive annual report

| Daniel Ewing

The FSA share price has today stormed higher as the company announced positive results for FY 2020. We take a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.6%, Mesoblast soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by another 0.6% today. The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price went up 39%.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price a buy after reporting its FY20 result to 30 June 2020…

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Share Market News

ASX cannabis shares continue progress despite pandemic

| Kate O'Brien

ASX cannabis shares have reported they've been continuing to work through COVID-19 disruptions as they look to scale their businesses.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Get rich buying and holding these fantastic ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

I think Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares could be great options for buy and hold investors. Here's why...

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

2 fantastic ETFs for ASX growth investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think ASX growth investors should be buying BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ETF right now...

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Share Market News

Why the Class share price is up 41% this week

| Bernd Struben

The Class share price rocketed 41% higher this week. Why are investors snapping up shares in the cloud-based software developer?

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Share Market News

Ryder share price rises 7% on strong full year report

| Daniel Ewing

The Ryder share price is currently moving higher following a strong FY 2020 result reported by the company. Let's take…

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Retirement

Why I would buy Woolworths and this ASX share for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and this ASX share could be great options for retirees right now...

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Healthcare Shares

Why I'd buy today's CSL share price over Mesoblast

| Nikhil Gangaram

Looking to invest in an ASX biotech? As a long-term investor, here’s why I would buy today's CSL share price…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Legend Mining share price is up 15% today

| Chris Chitty

The Legend Mining share price has seen solid gains today after the company announced a positive intersection at its Mawson…

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Share Market News

Top broker tips the Breville share price to rise beyond $30

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price could be heading beyond $30.00 according to one top broker. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Wage growth is plummeting – here are 3 ASX dividend shares to start a second income

| Kate O'Brien

Wages are growing at their slowest rate in 22 years - if you're looking for a second income, take a…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest $2,000 into Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and this ASX growth share right now...

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How to invest

2 important investing lessons you might have forgotten

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 important ASX investing lessons for investors to keep in mind whilst investing in this year of uncertainty…

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Share Market News

Waypoint REIT share price gets a boost from financial guidance upgrade

| Bernd Struben

Investors took note of Waypoint's financial guidance upgrade today, driving the Waypoint REIT share price higher.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy CSL and these ASX 200 blue chip ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these blue chip ASX 200 shares in August...

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Share Market News

What sent the Hills share price flying today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Hills Ltd (ASX: HIL) share price soared more than 13% higher earlier today after the company released a market…

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How to invest

2 easy ASX shares for a beginner to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX: MHH) and 1 other ASX share are perfect investments for a…

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Share Market News

Alicanto share price exploding 20%, here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Alicanto share price is today storming higher despite no major news out of the company, we take a look…

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Why today is a great day to add to your ASX share portfolio

| Bernd Struben

The huge COVID-19 market crash rebound may be over, but plenty of ASX shares are posting big gains.

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Share Market News

Emerald Clinics share price soars 30% on new record

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Emerald Clinics share price has surged nearly 30% in early trade following an expansion announcement from the company today.

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Growth Shares

These exciting ASX tech shares could be perfect buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and this ASX tech share could be great buy and hold options for…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

ASX shares that could take a hit from New Zealand lockdowns

| Toby Thomas

Two well-known New Zealand ASX shares may be too cheap to ignore if further lockdown restrictions send their share prices…

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Evolution, Mesoblast, & Xero shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four zooming higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Brokers just downgraded the Telstra share price and these other ASX 200 stocks

| Brendon Lau

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price and two other ASX stocks just got slugged with a broker downgrade.

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NAB share price lifts on quarterly report

| Chris Chitty

The NAB share price is higher today after the bank released its quarterly report for the 3 months to 30…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: NAB Q3 update, Mesoblast rockets, Newcrest guidance disappoints

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

3P Learning share price explodes 22% on takeover bid

| Daniel Ewing

The 3P Learning share price is soaring today after news of a takeover was announced to the market. We take…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

How investing in ASX shares could help you grow $10,000 into $100,000

| Aaron Teboneras

There are a number of long-term opportunities on the ASX 200. If I had a spare $10,000 to invest in…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Navigator Global, Newcrest, & Whitehaven Coal are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast share price rockets 57% higher on FDA breakthrough

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after making a breakthrough with the FDA in the…

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Coronavirus News

Aussies in lockdown spent more on ASX shares than all gambling combined

| Tony Yoo

COVID-19 has lured many ordinary folk into buying small cap ASX shares, but what risks are they taking?

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Share Market News

AGL share price fall a warning for the LNG sector

| Daryl Mather

The AGL share price has seen its worst day since 2007 after the FY20 report disclosed heavy losses, and a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is the Telstra dividend in danger? This leading broker thinks it's safe

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend in danger of being cut in FY 2021? This leading broker doesn't think…

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Sydney Airport share price down slightly after raising $1.3 billion

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is edging lower today after raising $1.3 billion from institutional investors...

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Resources Shares

Iluka share price on watch as half-year profit falls 17%

| Ken Hall

The Iluka share price is on watch after the miner reported a 17.5% slump in half-year net profit after tax.…

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Share Market News

Newcrest Mining share price lower after FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is dropping lower on Friday after the release of its FY 2020 results…

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