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Share Gainers

Up 21% in a month, is the Northern Star share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Northern Star share price has been climbing and has surged more than 20% in the last month. But what…

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Share Market News

Why the Fortescue share price gained 26% in July and is still running strong

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price surged 26% in July. And it's up another 5% in August.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX tech shares could be great options for investors in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

The Galaxy Resources share price surged 41% in July. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) saw its share price soar 41% in July, a painful surge for the many short…

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Share Market News

Alliance Airlines reports 24% increase in profits

| Daryl Mather

Alliance Airlines has reported a jump in profits before tax of 24.1%. This is driven by a diverse business model…

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a good coronavirus hedge?

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is down 2.6% this year but could it be a hidden coronavirus…

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Share Market News

ELMO Software share price on watch after delivering more strong growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price will be one to watch on Thursday after the software company delivered further…

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Share Market News

Why I would buy CBA and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX dividend share for income this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Advance NanoTek share price on watch after mixed full year result and outlook

| James Mickleboro

The Advance NanoTek Ltd (ASX:ANO) share price could come under pressure on Thursday after the release of a mixed full…

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Share Market News

Why the Pinnacle Investment share price has rocketed 40% since 1 July

| Bernd Struben

The Pinnacle Investment share price enjoyed a remarkable 29% gain in July. Here's what you need to know.

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Retirement

Why I would add Coles and this ASX share to my retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think ASX investors should be adding Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share to their retirement…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares that are absurdly cheap right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares that look absurdly cheap right now. One of the picks is farm REIT Vitalharvest Freehold…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.6%, Telstra sells data centre for $416.7 million

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index dropped 0.6% today. One headline today was that Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) sold a data centre…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX shares that could be quality buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these top ASX shares could be quality buy and hold options for investors...

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Share Market News

Top broker warns Afterpay and these ASX stocks could disappoint on profit results

| Brendon Lau

Some of the shine may come off the record breaking Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price this profit reporting season.

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Share Market News

Here's where Australians are spending – despite the recession

| Kate O'Brien

Retail trade rose 2.7% in June as Aussies continued to spend despite recession. Here are 3 ASX retailers where consumers…

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Share Gainers

Why the Breville share price is up 53% in 2020 and hit a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price is rocketing higher in 2020. Here's why its shares just hit a record…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest $10,000 into Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares right now...

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Share Market News

Why the Netwealth Group share price leapt 33% in July

| Bernd Struben

Wealth management services provider Netwealth Group Ltd's (ASX: NWL) share price surged in July. Here's why...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 property shares I'd rather buy over an investment property

| Tristan Harrison

I wouldn’t want to buy an investment property right now. Instead, I think these 3 ASX property shares are worth…

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Share Market News

Poseidon share price up 40% on positive announcement

| Chris Chitty

The Poseidon share price has suged in today's trade after the company announced a positive intersection at its Golden Swan…

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International Stock News

Why Amazon shares climbed 14% last month

| Jeremy Bowman

Shares of the tech giant gained on a strong earnings report and a broader wave of bullishness.

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX stocks to be hit by broker downgrades today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is trying to claw back from early losses, but 3 ASX stocks are still deep…

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⏸️ Investing

Why Alterity Therapeutics' share price has rocketed 96% in 2 days

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Alterity share price has almost doubled in 2 days on the back of new data.

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: What to expect from the Coles FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be on watch this month when its releases its full year results.…

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Share Market News

3 stellar mid cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and these ASX mid cap shares could grow much larger during the 2020s...

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Share Market News

The Silver Mines share price has hit a 52-week high. Here's why.

| Kate O'Brien

The Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) share price has hit a 52-week high today on the back of rising silver…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Why the Treasury Wine share price is sinking today

| Toby Thomas

The Treasury Wine share price is sinking today, dropping by more than 2% following a broker note out of Morgan…

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Share Market News

De Gray Mining share price lifts on strong results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The De Gray Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) share price has bolted more than 6% in early trade after the company released…

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Speculative

These small cap ASX healthcare shares could be destined for big things

| James Mickleboro

I believe Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) and this small cap ASX healthcare share could be destined for big things in…

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Share Fallers

Why Cochlear, NAB, Tabcorp, & Telstra shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

ASX stock of the day: Pharmaxis share price surges 8% as milestone payment brought forward

| Kate O'Brien

The Pharmaxis share price has surged 7% today after the company announced a US$7 million payment milestone had been brought…

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Share Market News

Reliance Worldwide operations to continue in Victoria

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price could receive a boost after the company provided the market with…

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Share Market News

ASX marching higher despite COVID-19: Where should you invest?

| Bernd Struben

While some ASX shares are suffering from the COVID-19-related shutdowns, others are rocketing. Where should you invest?

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Share Market News

Gold hits new high – here are 3 ASX gold shares set to benefit

| Kate O'Brien

The gold price has hit a new high of US$2028 per ounce. We take a look at 3 ASX gold…

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Share Market News

Calidus share price edges higher on Warrawoona announcement

| Chris Chitty

The Calidus share price has edged higher today after the company announced it is set to begin construction at its…

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Cheap Shares

Why this ASX miner that's missing the rally is one of my key picks for FY21

| Brendon Lau

Shares in this ASX miner may have doubled since the COVID-19 low, but its still lagging many of its peers.…

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Northern Star, PointsBet, & Splitit shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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