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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 reasons the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are three reasons why I think the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is in the buy zone...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy these 3 ASX dividend shares for income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and 2 other ASX dividend shares are looking good today for…

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Growth Shares

Got $5,000 to invest? Buy these unstoppable ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX share are unstoppable and worth investing $5,000 into today...

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Share Market News

Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price rockets 17% up today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Weebit Nano share price has rocketed today after announcing the completion of the stabilisation process for its ReRAM product.

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Share Market News

Which ASX share may benefit from the jobs-led recovery Budget?

| Bernd Struben

The Federal Budget will unleash record stimulus, with a focus on job creation. Here's how ASX investors can benefit…

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Share Market News

"Incredible surge" in Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price appears justified according to one of the country's best performing funds

| Bruce Jackson

Despite the huge surge in the Pointsbet share price, one leading fund manager thinks its justified. Here are some reasons…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares to buy in a US election selloff

| Tristan Harrison

There are at least 3 ASX shares I’d buy if there’s a US election selloff. There could be an opportunity…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.4%: Big four banks push higher, Westpac upgraded, ARB impresses

| James Mickleboro

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price has soared 30% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price has rocketed 30% on a positive first quarter FY21 update to the…

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Estia Health, Newcrest, & Starpharma shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The Budget verdict, without the politics

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

In a COVID-19 recovery bid, the Government has thrown everything and the kitchen sink at the Federal Budget. Here's our…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Afterpay, ARB, & SEEK shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Could this ASX growth share be in for a turnaround in 2021?

| Lina Lim

Could the EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price make a comeback in FY21 to regain its ASX growth share status?

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Share Market News

Leading broker gives buy rating to BHP (ASX:BHP) shares

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price could be going a lot higher from here according to one leading broker...

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REITs

Why you may not need ASX REITs for dividends

| Ken Hall

ASX real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be a great buy for income investors, but are there better options available…

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Record Highs

Why the ARB (ASX:ARB) share price is charging to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) share price has hit a record high on Wednesday after the release of a strong…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price is on the move on Wednesday morning...

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⏸️ Investing for Income

3 simple steps I'd take to find top income stocks to buy in October 2020

| Peter Stephens

Buying income stocks now could lead to high returns in the long run. Here’s what I’d look for when searching…

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Share Market News

Why the Federal Budget is good for the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price

| Ken Hall

The FY21 Federal Budget has dropped. Here's why I think there's good news for the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share…

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Share Market News

How the federal budget will impact on your ASX stock portfolio

| Brendon Lau

The $100bn federal budget boost to businesses will give our economy the kickstart it needs. But it isn’t all good…

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Technology Shares

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price has been flying in 2020 but is that about to change before the…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Could Flexigroup (ASX:FXL) be an opportunity if you missed the Afterpay share price run? 

| Lina Lim

Could Flexigroup Ltd (ASX: FXL) be a buying opportunity for those that missed out on the Afterpay share price run?…

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price a buy right now? It has fallen around 10% in the…

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Healthcare Shares

Federal Budget: What it means for the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price

| Ken Hall

The Federal Budget has earmarked lots of cash for COVID-19 treatments. Here's why that's good news for the CSL Limited…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

$10,000 invested in the Altium (ASX:ALU) IPO is worth how much now?

| James Mickleboro

If you invested $10,000 into the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) IPO it would be worth how much today? Here's the answer...

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Gold

Will the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price fall after the Saracen merger?

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest share price edged lower on Monday as an ASX gold mega merger was announced by its rivals, Northern…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Why this Federal Budget is good for many ASX shares

| Ken Hall

I think ASX shares will benefit from the Federal Budget. Here's why the latest spending announcements are good for business…

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Index investing

Is the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX:VTS) a great long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF be one of the best long-term investments to own in your portfolio…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy Fortescue (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share for income

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share would be great options for income investors...

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Share Gainers

Why Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) and these ASX shares just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) and these ASX shares have just hit new highs. Here's why they are soaring at the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Appen (ASX:APX) share price is up 55% in 2020: Too late to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price has been on fire in 2020. Is it too late to buy this exciting…

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Share Market News

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price could soar into Christmas

| Bernd Struben

JB Hi-Fi shareholders have enjoyed a rewarding year to date. Here's why the next 3 months could deliver more good…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX tech share would be great buy and hold options for Australian…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

My 3 favourite ASX dividend shares to buy this year

| Aaron Teboneras

It can be quite difficult to pick companies with reliable and growing dividends. Here are my top 3 ASX dividend…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy these ASX dividend shares to smash low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors right now. Here's why...

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Share Market News

American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) share price up 45% on US President's executive order

| Chris Chitty

The American Rare Earths share price soared 45% higher today after discussing an executive order by the United States President.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises on mixed day, big gold merger

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today after it was mixed. There’s a huge gold mining merger with Northern…

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Record Highs

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price continued its positive run and hit a record high on Tuesday. Here's why it…

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