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Earnings preview: What to expect from the Costa Group half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will be on watch this week when it releases its half year…

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Share Market News

2 top ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2026

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares with strong long term growth prospects: Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) and…

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Share Market News

Why the Baby Bunting share price is up 26% in August

| Bernd Struben

The Baby Bunting share price has leapt 26% in August, placing the specialty nursery retailer near the top of the…

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Share Market News

Why the Ampol share price is lower today

| Toby Thomas

Ampol shares dropped 3.5% this morning after the company announced a property trust deal for 203 of its convenience retail…

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Share Market News

Magellan's top fundie Hamish Douglass names August share picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd's (ASX: MFG) Hamish Douglass has just released which companies his fund managers are buying this August.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares offering generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors right now. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

Why Warren Buffett would never buy Afterpay shares

| Tony Yoo

The world's fourth-richest person avoids innovative companies, although he admires "fresh ideas".

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Argo share price rises following profit slump

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo Investments Ltd (ASX: ARG) has just reported FY2020 earnings, which included a 22% drop in profits and a dividend…

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy Afterpay and this quality ASX tech share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and this ASX tech share for the long term...

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Share Market News

2 five-star ASX growth shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Why I think Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) and one other are quality ASX growth shares worth adding to your…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.85%: JB Hi-Fi impresses, Altium shoots higher, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank sinks

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares are making headlines on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

The Wisr share price has soared 230% since March

| Rhys Brock

Let's take a look at the drivers behind the recent rally in the Wisr share price and whether the ASX…

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett is buying gold shares and top fundies assess ASX share price moves

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys $785 million of Barrick Gold shares as ASX gold share prices have soared.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Kogan, NAB, & Treasury Wine are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Insiders are snapping up these ASX industrial shares

| Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign of undervalued shares. Here are 2 ASX industrial shares that insiders recently snapped up

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Resources Shares

Is the Silver Mines share price a sleeping giant?

| Aaron Teboneras

The silver spot price has been storming higher this year and companies like Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) are reaping…

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Share Market News

GWA share price sinks 10% following annual result

| Chris Chitty

The GWA share price has fallen 10% today after the company released its results for the year to 30 June…

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Share Gainers

Why Altium, Beach, JB Hi-Fi, & Starpharma shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

Up 230% in a year! Is the Mesoblast share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

After a rollercoaster week for the Aussie biotech company, is the Mesoblast share price back in the buy zone despite…

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Share Fallers

Why I like the Santos share price over Woodside

| Ken Hall

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price has slumped 29.4% but I still think it could be a good relative…

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Share Market News

Viva Energy share price lifts despite half-year profits slumping 32%

| Kate O'Brien

The Viva Energy share price is on the move this morning after the group reported a 32.6% fall in profits…

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Share Market News

ASX shares to buy with $10,000 in August

| Daryl Mather

ASX share investors need to consider the withdrawal of JobKeeper in September. Now is a good time to reposition your…

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Bank Shares

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price craters as net profit slumps 49%

| Ken Hall

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) shares are on watch after reporting a 48.8% drop in full-year net profit…

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Share Gainers

Here's why I think the Whispir share price is a buy

| Rhys Brock

Cloud-based communications developer Whispir has seen its share price double recently. But I think the Whispir share price is still…

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Share Market News

Lynas announces FY 2020 results and $425 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price is in a trading halt on Monday after releasing its FY 2020 results…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

Beach Energy share price on watch as production misses guidance

| Ken Hall

Why I'm watching the Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price after the energy group narrowly missed its FY20 production…

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Share Fallers

Kogan share price lower despite stunning FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is dropping lower on Monday despite delivering a very strong full year result for…

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Resources Shares

Evolution Mining and 1 other ASX gold share in the buy zone

| Ken Hall

Why I like the Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price and one other ASX gold share in the midst…

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi share price on watch following 33% increase in profits

| Kate O'Brien

The JB Hi-Fi share price is on watch this morning after the electronics retailer delivered its full year results. We…

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Gold

Why November could be the best time to re-join the gold bull run

| Brendon Lau

The world’s most popular trade points to further upside for ASX gold miners although you may have to wait till…

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Share Market News

These were the highlights of ASX reporting season last week

| Kate O'Brien

ASX reporting season continues to deliver, revealing the impact of coronavirus on share price bottom lines

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Technology Shares

Can these two ASX buy now, pay later companies become the next Afterpay?

| Rhys Brock

The ASX buy now, pay later share sector is a lot bigger than just Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT). Here are…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Want exposure to battery technology? Buy this ASX ETF

| Glenn Leese

Want exposure to battery technology and lithium? This ASX ETF gives investors access to companies involved in the transition to…

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Share Market News

Altium share price on watch after FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price will be one to watch today after the tech star released its full year…

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Share Market News

Take a look at last week's worst performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian share market recorded modest gains last week. Here we take a look at five of the worst performing…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

I'd buy this ASX share this week

| Tristan Harrison

If I were going to buy just one ASX share this week I’d pick technology business Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL)…

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Share Market News

Take a look at last week's best performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The share market recorded modest gains last week. Here, we take a look at some of the best performing shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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