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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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Healthcare Shares

Will the CSL share price crack $300 in August?

| Ken Hall

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has been up and down in 2020 but will a strong earnings result…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, IAG, Star Entertainment, & Webjet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 unloved ASX growth shares that could make you rich

| Daryl Mather

Right now, most growth investors are looking at payment, BNPL and tech stocks. However, Australia also has great science companies…

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Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares with strong long term growth potential: Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) and Bigtincan Holdings…

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Share Market News

JB HiFi and 1 other quality ASX share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two quality ASX shares that I think are solid buys right now: JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:…

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Is the Treasury Wine share price a buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

A recent deal negotiated by the federal government could make the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price a buy.

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Healthcare Shares

3 junior ASX healthcare shares with explosive growth potential

| Rhys Brock

For investors wishing to diversity into the healthcare sector, but who also want to look beyond big names like Cochlear…

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Share Gainers

Sezzle share price pushes higher after reporting stellar Q2 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is pushing higher after the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) rival revealed strong second quarter growth...

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Share Market News

Bubs share price sinks lower on Q4 update and new product launch announcement

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is sinking lower following its Q4 update and new product launch announcement...

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

HUB24 and 2 more ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching HUB24 Limited (ASX: HUB) and 2 more ASX 200 shares ahaed of another big trading…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares I like ahead of the August earnings season

| Ken Hall

Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and other ASX dividend shares are worth a look before the August earnings…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

These were the ASX 200's biggest share gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX 200 ended last week down 0.2% but it wasn't all bad news. Here, we take a look at…

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Share Market News

Perpetual announces $465 million Barrow Hanley acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) share price will be on watch this week when it returns from its trading halt. It…

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Gold

Why the gold price just stormed to a record high

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) will be on watch after the gold price raced to…

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Share Market News

These shares were the ASX 200's biggest losers last week

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian share market ended last week lower. We take a look at the ASX 200’s biggest share price fallers…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX has week of high volatility

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy these blue chip ASX dividend shares for income

| James Mickleboro

I think Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this blue chip ASX dividend share could be top options for…

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Cheap Shares

Top broker picks the cheapest ASX stocks to buy today

| Brendon Lau

Experts warn the ASX 200 is overstretched, but ASX shares may actually turn out be cheap after all as true…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares to buy for the long-term including electronic software business Altium Limited (ASX:ALU).

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Retirement

These ASX shares could be great additions to a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and this ASX share should be in your retirement portfolio...

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