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Record Highs

Why Kogan and these ASX shares just hit new record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares are trading at new record highs right now....

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How to invest

Here's what a stock split means for investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has recently announced a 4-1 stock split. Here's what this process means and how it affects…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk Company share price on watch after naming its new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after the infant formula company named its…

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Defensive Shares

Where is the Bega Cheese share price headed in August?

| Ken Hall

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price jumped 2.0% higher yesterday but will August be a good month for…

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Share Market News

Is the Origin Energy share price cheap or will it keep falling?

| Ken Hall

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price is down 31.2% in 2020 but is the ASX energy share in…

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX growth shares to buy with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX growth shares with $3,000 right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX dividend share would be better than term deposits...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why the Wesfarmers share price is too expensive

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price overvalued at today's market prices? In my opinion, yes. Here's why.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares I would buy right now at these prices

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's why I think PolyNovo and these 2 ASX shares are trading at attractive prices right now, given their strong…

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International Stock News

This could be the ace in the hole for Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

| Keith Speights

J&J is behind in the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. But there's one thing that could make it a…

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Bank Shares

Should you buy CBA shares before the dividend announcement?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares worth buying before earnings are reported this Wednesday, even for dividends?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy Goodman Group and these blue chip ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) and these ASX blue chip shares in August...

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: 4DMedical share price surges 7% on market opportunity

| Kate O'Brien

The 4DMedical share price has surged 7% today after the technology company outlined its market opportunity.

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Share Market News

Top broker thinks the IDP Education share price is going a lot higher

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price has fallen heavily this year because of the pandemic. But one broker thinks…

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Healthcare Shares

The ASX stocks that could enjoy a consensus earnings upgrade this reporting season

| Brendon Lau

This reporting season is described as the worst on record for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO). But there may be…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Are ASX retail shares buys right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Many ASX retail shares are shooting the lights out. Are some ideas like Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) or Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN)…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Mineral Resources share price rocketed 22% in July

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Resources share price rocketed 22% in July. Here's what drove the impressive gains for the ASX mining services…

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Share Market News

These ASX healthcare shares could be fantastic long term options

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX healthcare shares could be top options for investors over the next decade...

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Share Market News

BWX share price higher after completing oversubscribed share purchase plan

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is pushing higher on Monday after completing its share purchase plan. Here's why it…

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REITs

Why I've gone cold on ASX REITs

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm no longer keen on REITs like Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) for an income-focused dividend portfolio in 2020…

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Share Market News

Inghams share price flat despite ACCC update

| Chris Chitty

The Inghams share price was flat today despite an announcement by the ACCC authorising the company to cooperate with competitors.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock jumped 32.5% in July

| Keith Noonan

The electric vehicle company has been one of 2020's hottest stocks and is set to host a major presentation next…

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Share Market News

4 ASX shares I'm expecting big things from this reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

August means one thing – it’s reporting season for ASX companies. Here are 4 ASX shares I'm expecting strong results…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares, including the BetaShares FTSE 100 ETF (ASX: F100), that I think offer both growth and…

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Share Market News

Why the Red 5 share price soared 25% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian gold producer Red 5 Limited's share price soared 25% in July. Here's what drove the miner's huge monthly gain...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat low interest rates with these ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

You can beat low interest rates with ASX dividend shares. One on my picks is diversified property business Brickworks Limited(ASX:BKW).

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the REA Group share price in the buy zone? This broker thinks it is

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price has been a strong performer in 2020. Is the property listings company still…

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Share Gainers

Sigma share price jumps on $172 million deal

| Brendon Lau

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) share price is outperforming today after it found a way to unlock $172 million…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Investing 101: Humility > Arrogance

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Humility beats arrogance, because you give yourself more room to change course, and you’ll likely learn something.

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International Stock News

5 investing tips from Irving Kahn – who called the 1929 stock market crash

| Selena Maranjian

This guy lived to age 109, and was a respected investor for most of that time. Here are 5 investing…

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Gold

Gold price tops US$2,000: What's driving it higher and how can you benefit?

| Arpan Ranka

Last week saw the gold price jump to over US$2,000 per troy ounce. Here's what's pushing the yellow metal skywards,…

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Cheap Shares

Got $3,000 to invest? Try these 2 dirt-cheap ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would pick Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) and 1 other ASX share for a dirt-cheap $3,000…

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Bank Shares

Earnings preview: What to expect from the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price could be on the move this month when it releases its…

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Share Market News

Why the Breville share price gained 14% in July

| Bernd Struben

The Breville share price gained 14% in July. We look at what drove these big monthly gains for the Australian…

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Share Market News

Nextdc share price hits record high – does it have room to grow?

| Toby Thomas

The Nextdc share price hit a record high this morning. Does the data centre operator have room to grow further?

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Share Market News

Adairs share price soars 14% following results announcement

| Chris Chitty

The Adairs share price was up as high as $3.24 this morning following the release of the company's preliminary final…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares that could make you rich

| Daryl Mather

These 3 ASX shares are small caps with a lot of momentum and a very large addressable market. What's more,…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Share Market News

Bank savings rates fall as Buffett racks up record cash pile and analysts tip Qantas share price rebound

| Bernd Struben

Australians are getting ever less on their cash savings, increasing the appeal of ASX shares. Is the Qantas share price…

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