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Share Market News

Qantas share price lower after Virgin Australia announces future plans

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is dropping lower today after Virgin Australia announced plans for a stronger more…

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⏸️ High Yield

Meet the ASX-listed property stock with a 9% yield for FY21

| Brendon Lau

ASX property stocks have been on the nose with asset write downs and dividend cuts forced on the sector from…

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Share Market News

ResMed and 1 other 5-star ASX 200 share to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Why these 2 quality ASX 200 shares are worth adding to your ASX share portfolio this month

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Share Market News

Telstra share price on watch after major asset sale announcement

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be on watch today after announcing a major asset sale to Centuria…

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Retail Shares

Coronavirus: What does lockdown mean for ASX retail shares like JB Hi-Fi?

| Ken Hall

ASX retail shares like JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) have had a strong year but the headwinds are building for…

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Gold

Leading fundie says the ASX gold share boom is just beginning

| Ken Hall

Despite already rocketing higher in 2020, one leading fundie says the ASX gold share boom could be just beginning...Should you…

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Share Market News

Reporting season metrics to watch for JB Hi-Fi

| Daryl Mather

Investors are expecting JB Hi-Fi to have a bumper year this reporting season due to work from home and online…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

2 of the best international ETFs that ASX investors can buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ASX ETF could provide investors with strong returns over the…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX shares with generous dividend yields to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think income investors ought to consider buying Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX shares for their generous…

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Share Market News

These ASX shares are actively fighting coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

As the battle against coronavirus becomes a war, we take a look at 2 ASX shares actively involved in the…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares raising their dividends like clockwork

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX dividend shares are raising their dividends like clockwork. One pick is APA Group (ASX:APA). Safe income is…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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International Stock News

Better Buy: Alphabet vs. Amazon

| Nicholas Rossolillo

E-commerce is booming during the coronavirus pandemic, but that's not the whole story.

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Share Market News

This is the only ASX sector tipped to report earnings growth this reporting season

| Brendon Lau

The August profit reporting season is described by some as the worst ever for the ASX, but this may not…

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Gold

Should you buy ASX gold shares or FAANG stocks in August?

| Ken Hall

Both ASX gold shares and FAANG stocks have rocketed higher in 2020, so which one will be a better buy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 2% higher, Afterpay soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has jumped 2% higher today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price soared more than 5%.

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Share Market News

Integrated Research share price hits record high – should you invest?

| Toby Thomas

Today's trading has seen the Integrated Research share price hit a record high. Here's why I think it still has…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Looking for good ASX dividend shares? I would buy these right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share tick a lot of boxes for income investors right…

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Share Market News

Woolworths provides update on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has announced how stage four restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne will impacts its operations...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX blue chip shares could be top options for investors in…

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Share Market News

Here's why gold miner Tesoro's share price hit a record high today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Tesoro Resources Ltd (ASX:TSO) has surged more than 15% today on drilling results

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Index investing

I don't normally buy ETFs, but I would invest in these 2

| Tristan Harrison

I don’t normally buy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for my portfolio, but I would invest in the two ETFs mentioned in…

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Share Market News

Why the Redbubble share price is trading higher today

| Matthew Donald

Redbubble shares are up 3.85% today, possibly on the back of strong performance by its eCommerce website

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Here's what could make or break the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price this earnings season...

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Share Market News

4 things you need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate decision was inline with expectations, but this doesn’t mean it didn’t offer any…

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Share Market News

Openpay share price up 16% on partnership with MSL Solutions

| Chris Chitty

The Openpay share price was up today following an announcement by the company that it has formed a partnership with…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and Qantas were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX gold share is soaring

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold share Emetals Ltd's share price is surging on strong drilling results at its Twin Hills Gold Project in…

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Share Gainers

Zip Co share price surges 8.5% higher: Is it too late to buy shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been a strong performer on the All Ordinaries on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Recce share price jumps 15% on positive data

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Recce share price jumped nearly 15% higher today on news out of the company before being sold off to…

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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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