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Retail Shares

Super Retail and 2 other ASX retail shares to watch in August

| Ken Hall

Why I'm quietly bullish on ASX retail shares like Super Retail Group Limited (ASX: SUL) ahead of the August earnings…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Buy these outstanding ASX 50 shares for strong potential returns

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX 50 share could be outstanding options for ASX investors right now. Here's why I would…

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Share Market News

3 ways to play the skyrocketing tech shares

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares are booming but I believe many should have much further to run. Here are three diversified tech investments…

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Share Market News

Pensana Metals share price up 14% following drill results

| Chris Chitty

The Pensana Metals share price is up today following the release of positive drilling results at the company's Angola mining…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Alterity Therapeutics share price rockets 70% on new data

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Alterity share price has surged more than 70% in early trade after the company released new clinical data regarding…

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2026

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares to buy and hold for the long term: NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Indiana Resources share price jumps to 3-year high on acquisition news

| Brendon Lau

The Indiana Resources Ltd (ASX: IDA) share price surged to a more than three year high this morning on the…

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Share Market News

How will Victoria's stage 4 lockdowns impact ASX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Victoria’s stage 4 lockdown rules come into place tomorrow night. We take a look at the possible impact on a…

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Share Gainers

Why Crown, Fortescue, Kogan, & Nearmap shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 quality ASX tech shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Why I would buy WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and 2 other quality ASX tech shares right now

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 2%: Big four banks rebound, Wesfarmers update, Afterpay rockets

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the IncentiaPay share price surged 65% yesterday

| Nikhil Gangaram

The IncentiaPay share price closed yesterday’s trading session 65% higher after the company announced a new strategic partnership.

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, Perseus Mining, Prospa, & Spark shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Perseus Mining Limited (ASX:PRU) and Prospa Group Ltd (ASX:PGL) shares are two of four dropping lower on the ASX on…

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Share Market News

If you invested $50k in these ASX shares 3 years ago, you'd be a millionaire today

| Kate O'Brien

If you invested $10k in each of these shares 3 years ago, you would be sitting on more than $1.3…

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Share Fallers

Why the JB Hi-Fi share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price is dropping lower today after being forced to close its Melbourne stores for…

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Share Gainers

Wesfarmers share price higher on Victorian COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after releasing an update on its Victorian operations...

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Growth Shares

Is the WiseTech share price in the buy zone?

| Glenn Leese

With WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX" WTC) shares trading at 40%+ below previous highs, is the WiseTech share price a buy…

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Share Market News

Volpara share price on watch as strategy update announced

| Kate O'Brien

The Volpara share price is on watch this morning after the medical technology company announced changes to its business strategy.

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Capital Raising

Afterpay share price higher despite falling short of share purchase plan target

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing the completion of its share purchase…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

4 ASX shares leading the way in drone technology

| Daryl Mather

Drones are now a core part of any national security strategy. Some of the world's leading drone technology companies are…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Want to invest $3,000 into ASX blue chips?

| Tristan Harrison

If you have $3,000 to invest into ASX blue chips then the 3 in this article could be solid ideas.…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would invest $50,000 into these excellent ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would sooner invest $50,000 into a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares instead of leaving it…

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Retail Shares

Will the Coles share price rocket higher again in August?

| Ken Hall

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has jumped 8.6% higher in 2020 but could it be set to…

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International Stock News

Better Buy: Netflix vs. Amazon

| Billy Duberstein

Both are excellent companies, but one is the better choice today.

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Share Gainers

Up 1,000% in 2020! Is it too late to buy Marley Spoon shares?

| Ken Hall

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX: MMM) share price has rocketed more than 1,000% this year. Can it really push even…

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Share Market News

Results: Bunnings landlord BWP Trust delivers distribution growth despite COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of its full year results…

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Share Market News

Why the Reliance Worldwide share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price is one to watch in early trade after an after-market COVID-19…

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Share Market News

Monadelphous share price plunges 10% on legal action from Rio Tinto

| Chris Chitty

On Monday, the Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) share price plummeted on news the company was the subject of a…

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International Stock News

Is Apple stock a buy ahead of its stock split?

| Daniel Sparks

Could the tech stock rise as its stock becomes available to a larger base of investors?

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy NEXTDC and these stellar ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

I think NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX growth shares could generate strong returns for investors over the coming years...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy these ASX dividend shares if the RBA cuts rates

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share are the ones that I would be buying for income right now.…

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Bank Shares

Should you invest in Commonwealth Bank shares?

| Daryl Mather

Commonwealth Bank shares are underperforming. Competition is rising and the regulator has capped dividends. Should you buy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Earnings season: What to expect from the Qantas FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look out for when Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) releases its full year results later this month...

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International Stock News

Everything you need to know about the coronavirus vaccine race

| Keith Speights

Here are your answers to the questions that matter the most about COVID-19 vaccines in development

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Share Market News

Siemens Healthineers to buy Varian for $25 billion in 2020's biggest healthcare deal

| Bernd Struben

Siemens Healthineers AG (FRA: SHL)'s $25 billion acquisition of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: VAR) marks the biggest deal yet…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges lower, Melbourne enters stage 4 lockdown

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has ended the day slightly day after Melbourne entered stage 4 restrictions with many businesses…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares would be great options for a $20,000 investment...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat interest rate cuts with BHP and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why buying BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and this ASX dividend share can help income investors beat interest rate cuts...

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