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Growth Shares

2 outstanding ASX tech shares to buy for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Here's why i think Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) and this outstanding ASX tech share could be great long term options...

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Why I would buy Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) and this ASX share for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would add Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX share to a retirement portfolio today...

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Share Fallers

Why the Viva Energy (ASX:VEA) share price crashed 14% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX:VEA) share price has crashed lower on Monday. Here's why the fuel retailer's shares are deep in the…

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Share Market News

Why today's NAB (ASX:NAB) share price gains could be just the beginning

| Bernd Struben

It hasn't been a great year for the NAB share price or shareholders in Australia's big four banks. But that…

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Share Market News

Ignore the noise and focus on these ASX shares instead

| Bernd Struben

If ever there was a time for investors to ignore the noise, it's now. Keep your eyes on the horizon,…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 2.3%: Big four banks charge higher, Qantas soars, energy shares jump

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Qantas, Santos, & Westpac shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are two of four storming higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Advance NanoTek, Macquarie Telecom, Nick Scali, & Viva Energy shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Advance NanoTek Ltd (ASX:ANO) and Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX:VEA) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Could industrial REITs be the best ASX shares to buy for dividends?

| Lina Lim

Industrial REITs have been reliable and consistent ASX dividend shares to own amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's why.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Could these US-based ASX lithium shares land a deal with Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)? 

| Lina Lim

Could these ASX lithium shares with US based operations be the next Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX: PLL) to strike a…

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Speculative

3 small cap ASX healthcare shares to watch closely in the 2020s

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) and these ASX small cap healthcare shares are worth watching...

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Resources Shares

ASX energy stocks like Woodside (ASX:WPL) not pricing in a Biden win

| Brendon Lau

If the polls are to be believed – and that’s a big IF – ASX energy stocks like the Woodside…

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How to invest

You could become very wealthy by investing $1,000 into these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

In your 20s? Investments in Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares could be the…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is this 1000% runner the next Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price?

| Lina Lim

Can 3D location intelligence provider Pointerra Ltd grow to become the next Nearmap share price? We take a closer look…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

I'd buy this ASX share this week

| Tristan Harrison

If I were going to buy one ASX share this week it would be exchange-traded fund (ETF) Betashares Ftse 100…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price tipped to ascend 20% from here

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price has been tipped to climb notably higher from here by one…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to watch closely

| Daryl Mather

The current conditions have opened doors for some ASX shares, but closed them for others. Here are the shares on…

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Share Market News

This ASX share soared 175% in September

| Daryl Mather

This under the radar ASX share is pioneering technologies that could revolutionise online clothing sales and many areas of personal…

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Share Market News

Leading broker upgrades Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares to buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price could be charging notably higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Growth Shares

4 stellar ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investors ought to buy Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these three ASX growth shares in October...

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

3 alternative ASX shares to buy for defensive income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 alternative ASX shares that could be worth buying for defensive income. One example is Rural Funds Group…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 strong ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this strong ASX dividend share for income right now...

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Ask a Fund Manager

Centuria Capital's fund managers' insights on A-REITs and unlisted property funds

| Bernd Struben

Ask a fundie: How do you generate a 52.7% 3-year annualised return from your property fund? Centuria's fund managers offer…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

Easily diversify your portfolio by investing in these ETFs

| James Mickleboro

The BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) and this ETF are easy ways for ASX investors to diversify their portfolios...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 great value ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) and this ASX dividend share after the market weakness in 2020...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Are these 3 ASX shares strong recovery opportunities?

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that could be great options as strong recovery options from COVID-19 impacts. One idea is…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares could be among the best options for investors in October...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX tech shares that could make great buy and hold ideas for the next decade including Kogan.com…

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Share Market News

Why Trump catching COVID-19 could actually be a good thing for ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

News that the US President caught COVID-19 roiled global markets, but the shakeup is likely to be good thing for…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the share market crashes again

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve got my eyes on 3 ASX shares if the share market were to crash again. One of my main…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investing $10,000 into CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares could be a very smart move right…

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Defensive Shares

This ASX share is my top contrarian play right now

| Sebastian Bowen

MFF Capital Inevstment Ltd (ASX: MFF) is a contrarian bet in my portoflio today that I'm happy to hold for…

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Money
How to invest

How to generate a passive income of $50,000 with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you want to become wealthy, investments in companies like Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) could be worth considering...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The smartest ASX shares to buy if you have $2,000

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares could be the smartest ideas to buy if you $2,000 to invest. I particularly like tech…

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