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Technology Shares

Why the Afterpay share price is yet to be impacted by Tencent's US troubles

| Brendon Lau

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is proving itself to be a Teflon stock. Bad news just doesn’t seem…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 1.2%: Big four banks rise, Qantas update, Mesoblast surges

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200…

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Growth Shares

Here's the best mid-cap growth share to buy on the ASX

| Aaron Teboneras

Why I think the Electro Optic Systems share price has a bright future and will hammer the All Ordinaries Index (ASX:…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Know when to buy ASX 200 shares – watch the VIX

| Lloyd Prout

With so much volatility, there is a simple way to help decide the best time to buy ASX 200 shares…

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⏸️ Investing

2 ASX retail shares on my radar in 2020

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite a gloomy outlook in the overall retail sector, these 2 ASX retail shares are on my radar for 2020…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX shares are worth holding for the long-term. Here are 3 I’d buy for the next decade including Pushpay…

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Coles, Kogan, & Tyro shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Monday. Here's why they…

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Growth Shares

A2 Milk and 1 other top ASX growth share to buy this month

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX growth shares to consider adding to your ASX share portfolio: A2 Milk Company…

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, oOh!Media, ResMed, & Resolute shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why they…

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⏸️ Residential Property

Will the Domain share price follow auction clearance rates higher?

| Ken Hall

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price is on watch as Melbourne clearance rates surged higher on the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should you invest in ASX 200 childcare shares during stage 4 lockdown?

| Lloyd Prout

With Melbourne in stage 4 lockdown and the Federal Government paying for childcare, should you invest in ASX 200 childcare…

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Growth Shares

Can the Bubs share price go higher in 2020?

| Aaron Teboneras

One of the best ways to increase wealth is to buy and hold quality growth shares trading at a discount.…

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Share Market News

What to look for in the Vicinity Centres FY20 report

| Daryl Mather

Vicinity Centres is going to have a bad earnings season. The question is, how bad and what can the company…

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Share Market News

Qantas share price higher despite share purchase plan flop

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is pushing higher despite raising just $71.7 million from a $500 million share…

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Gold

Are ASX gold shares like Newcrest overbought right now?

| Ken Hall

ASX gold shares like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) have soared in 2020, but are there big red flags ahead…

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Retail Shares

Kogan share price in spotlight after it releases new profit update

| Brendon Lau

The sky-high Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price will be in the spotlight after management upgraded its recently upgraded guidance.

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REITs

Why Charter Hall Long WALE REIT shares could be a buy

| Ken Hall

Why Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW) shares could be a good buy for dividend income after a strong…

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Share Market News

It's ASX reporting season! Here's what to watch out for this week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX reporting season is upon us and will be like no other we have seen. Here's what to look…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

BHP and 2 more ASX dividend shares for beginners

| Ken Hall

Despite some short-term challenges, find out why I like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 2 other ASX dividend shares…

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Share Market News

Aurizon share price on watch after solid profit and dividend growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) share price will be on watch today after announcing its FY 2020 and revealing solid…

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Share Market News

Why the Credit Corp share price leapt 22% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian debt buyer Credit Corp Group's share price gained 22% in July. Here's what drove the impressive monthly gain.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

CBA and 2 more ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and 2 other ASX 200 shares as the August…

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REITs

Results: GPT share price on watch as net profit falls 247%

| Ken Hall

The GPT share price is one to watch after the REIT announced a 247% slump in half-year profit amid challenging…

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Share Market News

These were last week's best performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX lifted in the first week of August. On that positive note, we take a look at five of…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

These were the worst performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

The share market rose in the first week of August. But here, we take a look at five of last…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $5,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why investing $5,000 into Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares could be a very smart move right now...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Surging commodity prices snap ASX 200's losing streak

| 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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⏸️ ASX Shares

My ASX share of the week

| Tristan Harrison

Listed investment company (LIC) MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) is my ASX share of the week. I think it has…

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Speculative

Are these small cap ASX shares future stars?

| James Mickleboro

Are these small cap ASX tech shares the next Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU)? Here's why I would…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with generous yields to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share offer investors generous yields. Here's why I would be buying them...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday.…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy a2 Milk Company shares?

| James Mickleboro

Would Warren Buffett buy A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares? Here's why I think the infant formula company would tick…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why ResMed shares could be a fantastic buy and hold option

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think the ResMed. Inc (ASX: RMD) share price could be a long term market beater and now…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Cash rate on hold until after 2022? Buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects the cash rate to stay on hold until beyond 2022. Beat low rates with these ASX…

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX growth shares you should never sell

| Tristan Harrison

There are some top ASX growth shares that I think you should never sell if you own them. Here are…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Personal Finance

Does it ever make sense to access your super early?

| Ken Hall

It's easy to dismiss accessing your super early as a bad idea, but does it ever make financial sense to…

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⏸️ Investor Education

Is this the right time to be investing in the share market?

| Brendon Lau

If you are asking yourself if now is a good time to be investing in ASX shares, you are asking…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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