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Share Market News

Why the Emmys say 'buy Netflix shares'

| Bernd Struben

With award-winning quality shows, and more of them than you'll ever be able to watch, Netflix shares are ones you…

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Growth Shares

Invest $5,000 into these ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

With interest rates at record lows, I would invest $5,000 into Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX share. Here's why I…

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Speculative

Could these small cap ASX shares be the next Afterpay?

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't that long ago that Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) was a small cap share. Could these small cap shares follow…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Warning! ASX investors might be turning away from the share market

| Sebastian Bowen

There are growing signs that ASX investors are buying up bitcoin, gold and government bonds. What does this mean for…

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Share Market News

3 quarterly updates you might have missed: Champion Iron, Life360, & Nuchev

| James Mickleboro

It isn't just St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) releasing quarterly updates on Wednesday. Did you see these…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These 2 cheap Warren Buffett shares could be top picks right now

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 Warren Buffett shares may be top picks for your portfolio today. They are: Washington H. Soul Patts (ASX:SOL)…

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Share Market News

Suda Pharmaceuticals share price soars 200% on TGA approval

| Matthew Donald

The Suda Pharmaceuticals share price is soaring over 200% following TGA approval for its insomnia treatment product, ZolpiMist.

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Share Market News

Here's why the AP Eagers share price has motored 11% higher today

| Chris Chitty

The AP Eagers Ltd (ASX: APE) share price is up today following an address by the company's chair along with…

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Bank Shares

ASX big banks stocks outperform even as APRA caps dividends

| Brendon Lau

Shares in our big ASX banks are outperforming the broader market after the banking regulator ordered a cap on dividends.

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Global technology shares
Technology Shares

WAAAX or FAANG? Which ASX tech shares to buy in 2020

| Ken Hall

Why US and ASX tech shares are hot right now and how to buy these top growth shares for the…

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Share Market News

Why you should buy into this booming ASX retail sector today

| Bernd Struben

The long dreaded 'retail apocalypse' has given these 2 ASX retail shares a pass. In fact, they've seen their share…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 must-buy ASX 50 shares to snap up today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Top brokers have named 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Better buy today: Coles or Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) or Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) a better buy today? Let's look at dividends,…

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⏸️ Investing

Is now the time to buy the Jumbo Interactive share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Jumbo Interactive share price has only managed to bounce 54% since mid-March, is now the time to buy shares…

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Share Fallers

Why GUD, IGO, Nitro Software, & St Barbara shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Ecofibre share price flat on acquisition news

| Kate O'Brien

The Ecofibre share price is now flat after leaping more than 7% this morning on the hemp producer's strategic acquisition…

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Growth Shares

Xero and 1 other ASX growth share to watch in August

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) and one other ASX growth share ahead of the August earnings…

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Bank Shares

APRA eases dividend restrictions, ASX bank shares rally

| Matthew Donald

APRA has now advised ASX banks they can begin to pay limited dividends of up to half of profits, replacing…

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Market up or down
Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: Big four banks higher, St Barbara and IGO sinks on Q4 updates

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX 200 dividend shares you can buy now and never look back

| Lina Lim

Why BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and two others are ASX 200 dividend shares you can buy and hold for…

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Healthcare Shares

Nanosonics and 2 other ASX healthcare shares to buy

| Glenn Leese

With the word 'COVID' on the tip of almost everyone’s tongue and hospitals under pressure to keep up, is it time…

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Share Fallers

Why the IGO share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price crashed this morning even as the miner forecasted a big uplift in revenue…

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Share Gainers

Why AP Eagers, CIMIC, NAB, & Virgin Money shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four charging higher today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Downer share price lower despite contract wins

| Kate O'Brien

The Downer share price has edged lower this morning despite the fact the infrastructure company has announced $324 million in…

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Share Gainers

Why the Westpac share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why the banking giant's shares are on…

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Share Market News

Wisr share price surges 10% on loan growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Wisr share price fell yesterday before rallying 10% today. The moves came after the neolender reported 38% month on…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

CBA and 2 more ASX shares to buy and hold forever

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'd like to buy and hold Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and 2 more ASX shares…

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Index investing

How to turn $20,000 into $100,000 with ASX ETF shares

| Ken Hall

How you can turn a simple $20,000 investment in ASX ETF shares into a 6-figure lump sum within just 20…

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ASX tech shares
Share Fallers

LiveTiles share price sinks on Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday after the release of an underwhelming fourth quarter update...

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Growth Shares

Earnings season: What's ahead for the Afterpay share price?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has rocketed up this year. What can we expect from the company's August…

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Share Market News

Is the AFIC share price a buy after a 41% drop in profit?

| Ken Hall

The Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX: AFI) share price climbed higher despite reporting a 41% drop in full year profit.…

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Share Market News

2 hidden ASX shares to benefit from coronavirus

| Daryl Mather

Bored sports betters are a side effect of cancelled sporting events and closed clubs. Here are 2 ASX shares likely…

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Share Market News

St Barbara share price tumbles lower on Q4 update and FY 2021 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is tumbling lower following the release of its fourth quarter update...

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⏸️ Investing

Analysts back archTIS share price to outperform

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analysts from notable stockbroking firm, Lodge Partner,s recently released a bullish research note on the archTIS share price.

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Share Market News

Should you buy a2 Milk Company shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is the a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price in the buy zone right now? Here's why I think it would be…

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Share Market News

Why the WhiteHawk share price leapt 70% higher on Tuesday

| Chris Chitty

The WhiteHawk share price rose 70% on Tuesday following an announcement by the company that it had secured a contract…

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⏸️ Investing

Is Bubs Australia the next Blackmores?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Bubs Australia is looking to follow in the footsteps of Blackmores as it expands into vitamins. What does this mean…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares with yields over 5%

| Tristan Harrison

In this article I’m going to talk about 3 ASX dividend shares with yields of more than 5%. These dividend…

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Global technology shares
⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Are ASX tech shares the only way to protect your portfolio against the coronavirus?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX tech shares like Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) the only way to protect your ASX share portfolio agianst the…

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