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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to cash in on the record high gold price

| Kate O'Brien

The gold price hit a new high of over $2,700 an ounce yesterday. Here are 3 ASX gold miners that…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Got $1,500? Here are 3 ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have $1,500 to invest? Here are 3 ASX shares that are worth buying including infant formula company Bubs…

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Share Market News

Is the oOh!Media share price set to run higher?

| Bernd Struben

oOh!Media Ltd (ASX: OML) has taken a beating, but don't count this stock out just yet. Here's why I think…

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Share Market News

Westpac share price on watch after AUSTRAC money laundering update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after updating the market on its money…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why Telstra is a top ASX dividend share to buy in August

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 reasons why I think the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price is a strong ASX dividend…

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Share Market News

3 ASX SaaS shares to buy this week

| Daryl Mather

With earnings season fast approaching there is limited time left to find good shares to buy. Here are three SaaS…

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Record Highs

Why 5G Networks and these ASX shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) and these ASX shares have just hit record highs. Here's why they are flying high right…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The blue chip ASX shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX blue chip shares could be top options for investors to choose from next month...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy Coles and these ASX dividend shares today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and these high yield ASX dividend shares could be great options...

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Gold

Gold hits record high! Is it too late to buy this gold miners ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

With gold at new record highs, is it time to buy the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (ASX: GDX) as…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.3%, Perpetual reveals large US acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.3%. Fund manager business Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) has announced a large US acquisition.

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Retail Shares

Is it too late to buy the outperforming Woolworths share price and Coles share price?

| Brendon Lau

It’s hard to get away from the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW)…

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Share Market News

Aroa Biosurgery surges 80% on ASX IPO. Is it still good value?

| Bernd Struben

After almost doubling in 2 days, what's next for Aroa Biosurgery's (ASX: ARX) share price?

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Growth Shares

Is the Megaport share price a long term buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price is up 70% in a year. Is it too late to buy or could…

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Share Market News

How investors can make the most of all this uncertainty

| Bernd Struben

Why investors in the All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) have shrugged off the latest US-China tensions.

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy and hold NEXTDC and these quality ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT), and this top ASX share could be great options for growth investors…

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Bank Shares

What APRA's latest release means for ASX bank shares like Westpac

| Ken Hall

What APRA's Banking COVID-19 frequently asked questions could mean for ASX bank shares like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC).

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⏸️ Famous Investors

3 Warren Buffett quotes to start the week off right

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 quotes from Berkshire Hathaway's investing luminary Warren Buffett. Buffett's wisdom is always a top way to start…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

My ASX share of the week

| Tristan Harrison

In this article I’m going to reveal my ASX share of the week. My choice is listed investment trust (LIT)…

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Share Market News

Estia Health share price sinks lower on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) share price is sinking lower on Monday after the release of a coronavirus update. Here's…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Does the second wave of COVID-19 make these ASX 200 healthcare shares a buy?

| Lina Lim

Why Resmed Inc (ASX:RMD) and these two other ASX 200 healthcare shares could be ones to watch amid a second…

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Share Market News

Lynas share price lifts 10% on signing of US Department of Defense contract

| Matthew Donald

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price has flown today, up 10% on news the company has signed a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy these ASX 50 blue chip shares for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this ASX 50 share could be top long term investment options for investors...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Coles launches new collectables! Is the Coles share price a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price a buy today after the company announced a new range of…

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Cheap Shares

Why these brokers are telling you to buy the crashing IAG share price today

| Brendon Lau

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) tanked for a second day, but bargain hunters might soon swoop on the…

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⏸️ Investing

2 ASX shares to buy as alternatives to the pitiful returns from a term deposit

| Mark Story

Like the idea of investing in term deposits, but are put off by the disturbingly low rates? Here are 2…

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Share Market News

Healius share price edges higher on update

| Kate O'Brien

The Healius share price is marginally stronger today after the ASX healthcare share provided a trading update.

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Share Market News

3 quarterly updates you might have missed: Alcidion, Mach7, & Telix

| James Mickleboro

It isn't just Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) releasing quarterly updates today. Did you see these updates?

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Share Market News

2 top ASX growth shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 leading ASX growth shares to buy for long term growth: Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB)…

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Share Market News

Which ASX furniture share has the edge?

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian furniture industry is a competitive one. We take a look at which of the ASX furniture shares has…

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⏸️ Investing

Is it time to dollar-cost average into ASX shares?

| Ken Hall

Should you be buying in lump sums or dollar-cost averaging (DCA) into your favourite ASX shares in the current market?

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Share Market News

All Technology Index celebrates 6 months with stunning outperformance

| Kate O'Brien

It’s been 6 months since the launch of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index. In that time, the index has gained…

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy Pushpay and these ASX growth shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX growth shares could be great options for investors in August. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Share Market News

Elon Musk wants more nickel. Here are 2 ASX shares set to charge up on increased demand

| Kate O'Brien

Elon Musk has called for greater nickel production, sending the price of the metal skyward. Here are 2 ASX shares…

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Speculative

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch in August

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) and these exciting small cap shares should be on watch in August...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.25%: Lynas rockets on U.S. deal, gold miners surge, bank shares tumble

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday.…

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Share Market News

3 ASX tech shares to leverage the shift to remote working

| Kate O'Brien

Thousands of Australians have moved from the office to work at home. Here are 3 ASX tech shares leveraged to…

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, Northern Star, REA Group, & Sezzle shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Monday. Here's why...

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