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Share Market News

Why the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price slumped despite new tourism campaign

| Brendon Lau

The Australian government is ramping up efforts to support the domestic holiday industry, but ASX travel stocks aren’t responding.

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4 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

In this article I’m going to reveal 4 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers. 1 of those picks…

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⏸️ Investor Education

Here are 10 years of ASX 200 historical returns

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered what kinds of returns the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) offers over 10 years? Well, here's your answer,…

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Growth Shares

My top 5 ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) are two of five ASX growth shares that I would buy right now...

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Share Fallers

Why the Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price is sinking 9% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

New WAM Alternative Assets LIC appoints portfolio manager

| Sebastian Bowen

Blue Sky Alternatives Access Fund Ltd (ASX: BAF) is about to have some new owners. What does WAM's new portfolio…

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Share Gainers

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price firms as its UK hospitals reopen to private patients

| Brendon Lau

The Ramsay Health Care Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs (ASX: RHC) share price gained ground after its UK hospitals were…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's why the Stemcell United (ASX:SCU) share price nearly doubled today

| Daryl Mather

A new joint venture has boosted the Stemcell share price by over 80% today. The new JV will focus on…

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Share Market News

The Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price has rocketed 11% today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) share price is storming higher today following the release of its Q1 FY21…

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Share Market News

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price edges higher following acquisition

| Daryl Mather

The Bigtincan share price is edging higher today after the company announced completion of its acquisition of a sales enablement…

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International Stock News

What is the biggest financial regret since the pandemic?

| Dave Kovaleski

And how can you avoid a similar regret in the future?

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price broke its record high today

| Bernd Struben

If Afterpay shareholders needed anything else to celebrate this year, AUSTRAC just delivered it. Here's what you need to know…

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Share Gainers

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price rocketed 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why it jumped 16% today...

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Technology Shares

The niche ASX shares critical to fuelling the tech boom

| Bernd Struben

With the pace of new technology adoption accelerating, tech shares continue to lead markets higher. These ASX shares play a…

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Share Market News

Why the Clearview (ASX:CVW) share price is surging up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clearview Wealth Ltd (ASX: CVW) share price has climbed higher today following a positive update on its Q1 FY21…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top global ASX dividend share ideas

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 global ASX dividend share ideas to grow your income without relying on Australia. 1 pick is Pacific…

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Share Market News

How I'd make a passive income with just $100 a month

| Peter Stephens

Making a generous passive income from dividend shares in older age may be possible through a regular modest investment, in…

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EML (ASX:EML) share price rockets up 8% on investor briefing

| Daryl Mather

The EML share price has jumped 8.5% after releasing an investor briefing on the company's performance, technology, and investment program

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Flight Centre, Whitehaven, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on…

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Why the Shaver Shop (ASX:SSG) share price is up 8% today

| Chris Chitty

The Shaver Shop share price is almost 8% higher today after the company released a business update for the September…

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Angry staff at ASX company take industrial action

| Tony Yoo

Union claims insurance giant AIG has gone back on pay and conditions agreed to before COVID-19 struck.

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ASX 200 flat: Bank of Queensland impresses, CSL guidance update, AUSTRAC clears Afterpay

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bank of Queensland, EML, & Sonic shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Here's why the IPH (ASX:IPH) share price is edging higher

| Daryl Mather

The IPH share price is edging higher after the company released a positive annual report. It has delivered solid results…

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Share Gainers

Why ASX gambling shares like PointsBet (ASX:PBH) have surged in 2020

| Ken Hall

ASX gambling shares like PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) have been on fire in 2020 and the latest government research…

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Share Gainers

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price pushes higher on FY 2021 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after providing an update on its guidance for FY…

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Share Market News

Why the James Hardie (ASX:JHX) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price has edged higher today following an upgraded guidance for FY21.

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Share Gainers

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price higher after COVID-19 driven Q1 profit surge

| James Mickleboro

The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) share price is pushing higher today after COVID-19 testing underpinned a Q1 profit surge...

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Is it $80 or $100 next for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price? 

| Lina Lim

Could the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price surpass $100 or will it take a breather after running 23% this…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Why rare earth miners could be the next ASX shares to boom 

| Lina Lim

Could rare earth miners such as Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) be the next ASX shares to boom?

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Share Gainers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price lower despite explosive Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday despite the release of a strong first quarter…

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Share Gainers

Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) share price springs to life after quarterly update

| Brendon Lau

You might not think it, but the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t good news for the Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX: PFP)…

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Share Fallers

Resolute (ASX:RSG) share price drops lower despite positive update

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is on the move today following the release of an update on its…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Could this small cap ASX telco become the next Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price? 

| Lina Lim

Could the growth and scale from Spirit Telecom Ltd (ASX: ST1) make it the next Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS)…

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price higher following FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is on the move today following the release of its full year…

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Technology Shares

Top ASX tech shares to buy in October 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX tech shares to buy in October. Here is what the team…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that pay dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares don't normally have a reputation for providing meaningful dividend income. But here are 3 tech shares bucking…

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Share Market News

Challenger (ASX:CGF) share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price will be on watch today after the release of its first quarter update...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why it's always a good time to buy blue chip ASX shares

| Ken Hall

Investors are wary of buying right now, but I think ASX blue chip shares are a good portfolio addition in…

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