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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat the RBA rate cuts with these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share could help you beat the RBA rate cuts in 2020...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares that I'd invest $1,000 into EVERY month

| Tristan Harrison

If I wanted to regularly invest $1,000 into an ASX share EVERY month, I’d pick of these ideas including MFF…

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Share Market News

What every business and household must know about JobKeeper, JobSeeker changes

| Bernd Struben

The government's JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs have proven a valuable lifeline to businesses and households. But changes are afoot…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Trump has COVID-19, Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) fell 1.4% on news that President Trump has COVID-19. The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price fell…

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REITs

1 ASX share to ride the viral logistics boom

| Bernd Struben

When the coronavirus struck, Australians shifted to online shopping. But e-commerce shares aren't the only ones likely to benefit.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 crashes lower after President Trump tests positive for COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) crashed lower in afternoon trade after President Trump confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19...

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Jumbo (ASX:JIN) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Will ASX media stocks get a $1.4 bn Google boost?

| Brendon Lau

ASX media stocks are falling today even as Google is planning on paying news makers US$1 billion ($1.4 billion) over…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

I would buy CSL (ASX:CSL) and this outstanding ASX blue chip share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX share could be great options for investors in October...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This is my favourite ASX share right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Out of the hundreds of shares on the ASX, the VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF (ASX:MOAT) is my favourite right…

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares could be strong buys in October

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and this ASX share could be great growth shares to buy in October after their declines last month...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX dividend shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price climbs higher on international delivery

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek share price is climbing after the company announced it has completed the first international delivery of its XTclave…

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Retail Shares

Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price edges higher on Sizzler update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Collins Foods share price has inched higher after announcing it will close its nine remaining Sizzler restaurants in Australia.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Is the WAM Global (ASX:WGB) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the WAM Global Limited (ASX:WGB) share price a buy for income? It currently offers a grossed-up dividend yield of…

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⏸️ High Yield

Meet the ASX 200 stock with a dividend yield that'll hit ~14% in FY22

| Brendon Lau

High yield stocks have lost out to high growth momentum stocks. But this could be the time to be buying…

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Share Fallers

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is at a new 52-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has just hit a new 52-week low. Is this a buying opportunity…

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Record Highs

Over the Wire (ASX:OTW) share price rockets to record high on acquisition plans

| James Mickleboro

The Over the Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTW) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after announcing an acquisition...

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Share Market News

Forget the tech boom, these ASX shares are primed for the recovery trade

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares have garnered all the headlines lately. And for good reason. But these ASX shares look poised to deliver…

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Fortescue, Mesoblast, & SeaLink shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Is the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price a good buy?

| Daryl Mather

Carsales.com is facing massive changes in laws and consumer behaviour but is the Carsales share price a good, long-term buy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.95%: Mesoblast crashes lower on FDA update, Afterpay surges higher

| James Mickleboro

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Genetic Signatures, Qube, & Serko shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) shares are two of four surging higher on Friday. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

3 ASX trends to watch in budget week

| Daryl Mather

Budget week comes amid uncertainty in the US, relaxing credit laws, and opening borders. Here are a few shares impacted…

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Technology Shares

Why WAAAX shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Xero (ASX:XRO) are surging

| Ken Hall

WAAAX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have surged higher this morning after a strong overnight session from US…

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Share Gainers

Why the Serko (ASX:SKO) share price is zooming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price is zooming higher on Friday. Here's why its shares are avoiding the market weakness...

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Share Market News

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price tumbles 32% lower on update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mesoblast share price is plummeting after the company announced it has received an update from the US Food and…

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Share Gainers

Why the Domain (ASX:DHG) share price is hot property today

| Ken Hall

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price continues to climb, but should you jump on board at its…

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Share Market News

Leading broker reiterates buy rating on Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) shares

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price could be going higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Market News

Qube (ASX:QUB) share price jumps as Woolworths logistics park gets backing

| Ken Hall

The Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price has climbed in early trade after announcing a key agreement to unlock…

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Share Gainers

Breville (ASX:BRG) share price higher on US$60m Baratza acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price is pushing higher on Friday after it announced the US$60 million acquisition of…

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Share Gainers

Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price up 3% on prospectus-beating Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The Plenti Group Limited (ASX:PLT) share price is surging higher on Friday after releasing a positive second quarter update...

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Share Fallers

PainChek (ASX:PCK) share price lower despite Ramsay (ASX:RHC) partnership

| James Mickleboro

The PainChek Ltd (ASX:PCK) share price is dropping lower on Friday despite announcing a partnership with Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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Resources Shares

ASX renewable vs coal shares: Which will win?

| Ken Hall

New data suggests demand for coal-fired power is falling. Should you load up on ASX renewable shares like Tilt Renewables…

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Technology Shares

Is the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price a buy after slumping?

| Ken Hall

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price has softened in recent days. Is the PCB software designer's shares in the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

I would suggest investors consider investing $10,000 into Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares right now...

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

2 ASX shares to buy for rock solid retirement income

| Tristan Harrison

I think the two ASX shares in this article can provide rock solid retirement income, 1 is Australian United Investment…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These ASX dividend shares could be stars of the future

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors...

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