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Growth Shares

Add these ASX growth shares to your portfolio in August

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be adding ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX growth shares to buy portfolio in August...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy Telstra and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share for income...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

These ASX online retail shares prove you don't need stores to make sales

| Kate O'Brien

Online shopping has grown dramatically in Australia with these two ASX online retail shares showing you don’t need stores to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 top ASX dividend shares to buy for income in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) and 1 other ASX dividend share for strong dividend income…

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ASX Small Caps
Growth Shares

3 top small cap ASX shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 top small cap ASX shares to buy now, including growing ASX plus-size women’s apparel retailer City Chic…

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International Stock News

Is it time to own a piece of this global credit company?

| Bernd Struben

As the world’s largest payments network, Visa Inc (NYSE: V) is well positioned to make the most of the coming…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

These ASX ETFs could generate strong long term returns

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) and these ETFs for strong potential returns over the long…

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Share Market News

Marley Spoon share price on watch after 129% jump in Q2 revenue

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price will be one to watch on Thursday after reporting a massive increase in…

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto's capital return crashes by half on $2.5 billion dividend payout

| Brendon Lau

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price could come under pressure tomorrow after it posted its half year results…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.2%, APRA boosts big 4 ASX banks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.2%, APRA has boosted the big 4 ASX bank shares today after giving guidance…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy Coles and this safe ASX dividend share for income in August

| James Mickleboro

I think safe dividend shares such as Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) would be great options for investors...

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Share Market News

Goodman share price hits record high. Is it too late to invest?

| Toby Thomas

The share price of Australia's largest REIT, Goodman Group, hit an all time high in afternoon trade. Is it too…

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Share Market News

Earnings season: What to expect from Treasury Wine Estates

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price will be on watch in August when it releases its full year…

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Gold

Is it too late to buy ASX gold shares like St Barbara?

| Ken Hall

As gold prices hit a new record high above A$2,700 per ounce, is it too late to buy ASX shares…

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Share Market News

Short-sellers are targeting these ASX stocks ahead of the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Short-sellers are upping their bearish bets against a number of ASX stocks as we head into the reporting season.

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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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