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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Budget, US election sparks 5% surge in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

Why the Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) share price is one to watch today

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price will be on watch on Monday after announcing a new acquisition in the…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Growth Shares

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price looks great to buy this week

| Tristan Harrison

If I were going to buy one ASX share this week it would be A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) at…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX payments shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares could be great options in the payments industry right now....

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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How to invest

Why it is important to diversify your ASX portfolio and how you can do it

| James Mickleboro

Don't invest all your money in Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares, here's why you should diversify...

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares to invest $3,000 immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest $3,000 into Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these top ASX growth shares right now...

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Cheap Shares

Why today's bargain shares can grow rapidly during the 2020s

| Peter Stephens

Buying today’s bargain shares could lead to high returns over the long run. As such, now could be the right…

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Cheap Shares

3 reasons why I'd buy the best bargain shares right now

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best bargain shares today may prove to be a very profitable move. They could deliver a successful recovery…

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Speculative

3 top ASX shares to buy and cash in on the Federal Budget

| Ken Hall

Find out how I'd play the Federal Budget to my advantage by buying top ASX shares like Woolworths Group Ltd…

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price a buy? The bank has been rising in October 2020, is it…

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SEEK Share Price
⏸️ ASX Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy SEEK (ASX:SEK) shares?

| James Mickleboro

Would legendary investor Warren Buffett buy SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares? Let's find out...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy these ASX dividend shares in October

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think income investors should be buying Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share right now...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's how I'd start investing after the stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Starting to invest money in a diverse range of cheap shares after the stock market crash could be a profitable…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Index investing

I don't normally buy ETFs, but I would buy these 2

| Tristan Harrison

I don’t normally invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but I would invest in Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX:QLTY) and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 five-star ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares are five-star options for investors right now...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price a buy after rising by 67% over the past six months…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

Westpac (ASX:WBC) tips RBA cash rate cut in November

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is tipping the Reserve Bank to make a cut to the cash rate in November...

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Cheap Shares

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd follow Warren Buffett and buy cheap shares to get rich

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s lead and buying cheap shares could be a profitable move. It may lead to higher returns than…

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How to invest

How anyone can become rich by investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you want to become rich then I would suggest you take a look at investing into top shares like…

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Dividend Investing

How to replace your entire wage with ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

In this article I’m going to tell you how to replace your entire wage with ASX dividend shares. Your finances…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 leading ASX 200 shares to buy for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 leading S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares could be top picks for growth and income, such as Magellan Financial…

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Cheap Shares

How I'd find top cheap stocks to buy in October 2020

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap stocks after the market crash could lead to impressive returns in the long run. Here’s how I’d go…

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Share Market News

The 1300 Smiles (ASX:ONT) share price reaches record high. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX: ONT) share price has been on the run today following a trading update for the…

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Share Market News

Why the Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price shot up today

| Daniel Ewing

The Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX: WGX) share price reached a 52-week high of $2.70 in early morning trade today. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price went up 9%, helping the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) climb slightly today.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Looking for income? Buy these strong ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for investors looking for a source of income...

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Share Market News

Why has the K2Fly (ASX:K2F) share price just hit a record high?

| Daniel Ewing

The K2Fly share price is rising today after the company reported its first quarter update for FY21. Here, we take…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This is where I'd invest $1,000 right now into ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is the ASX share I’d choose to invest $1,000 into right now. It’s still generating strong…

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Share Market News

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) announces acquisition

| Aaron Teboneras

The Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX: CQE) share price has moved 1.79% higher today following an acquisition announcement.

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Share Market News

3 ASX stocks the rally left behind that brokers are urging you to buy today

| Brendon Lau

Some ASX stocks that have missed out on the recent market recovery are starting to look too cheap to ignore,…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

4 high quality ASX blue chip shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 blue chip shares could be great options for investors right now. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Optiscan (ASX:OIL) share price flat on FDA update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Optiscan Imaging Limited (ASX: OIL) share price is flat today despite FDA advice. Let's look at what's ahead for…

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