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Share Market News

Lynas (ASX: LYC) share price boosted 5% by PM's budget plan

| Chris Chitty

The Lynas share price received a boost today following the release of a pre-budget speech by the Prime Minister. We…

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Share Fallers

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price crashed 33% lower in September

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price crashed 33% in September. Here's why the buy now pay later provider's shares…

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Share Market News

Bellevue (ASX:BGL) share price surges 5% on positive mining results

| Daniel Ewing

The Bellevue share price is surging higher today as the company announced strong results from its famous Bellevue gold mining…

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Share Fallers

Why EOS, Jumbo, Nearmap, & OceanaGold shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday....

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.6%: CBA higher on COVID-19 loan deferrals update, Reliance rockets

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Droneshield (ASX:DRO) share price has rocketed higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Droneshield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price has surged 10% today on news the company has bagged a fresh government…

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Paradigm, Reliance, & SeaLink shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares are two of four charging higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Investors push for 40% women in ASX 200 exec roles

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders holding billions of dollars in ASX 200 companies want change for the betterment of company performance and social equality.

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Share Gainers

SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price surges to record high on major Singapore contract win

| James Mickleboro

The SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price hit a record high on Thursday after announcing a major contract win…

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Share Gainers

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price rockets higher on Zilosul update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after releasing an update on its Zilosul study...

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price higher on COVID-19 loan deferral update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after providing an update on its COVID-19…

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Share Market News

AMP flags mass job cuts to reverse sinking share price

| Tony Yoo

Embattled financial services giant will slash costs and headcount by merging some operations across AMP Capital and AMP Australia.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in…

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Share Market News

Potential ASX winners from government's $1.5bn manufacturing blueprint

| Brendon Lau

The federal government is set to six key sectors that will shape Australia’s manufacturing future. These ASX stocks could be…

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REITs

Why Mirvac (ASX:MGR) and these ASX REITs could boom in 2020

| Ken Hall

ASX real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been a mixed bag in 2020. Here are a few of my favourites…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) and SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in…

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Share Gainers

Reliance (ASX:RWC) share price on watch after strong Q1 sales growth

| James Mickleboro

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) share price will be on watch on Thursday after reporting strong Q1 sales growth...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 strong ASX shares I'd buy today for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 strong ASX shares that I would buy today for growth and income. One idea is LIT Magellan…

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⏸️ Investing

How to generate $50k a year from ASX dividends

| Daryl Mather

Generating $50k a year needs a portfolio of $850k. Here are some strategies and cheap shares to kick start a…

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Capital Raising

Serko (ASX:SKO) share price in trading halt after launching NZ$55m equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday after launching a NZ$55 million equity raising...

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Share Gainers

Why the SKYCITY share price jumped 23% in September

| Ken Hall

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC) share price rocketed 22.8% higher in September. What's in store for October?

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Share Gainers

Up 99% in 3 months, can the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price double again?

| Ken Hall

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price has nearly doubled in the last three months but can it repeat the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Top ASX Stock Picks for October 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX stocks to buy in October. Here is what the team have…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares for income

| James Mickleboro

With Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) tipping another rate cut, I would sooner buy these ASX dividend shares ahead of term…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy with $3,000 in October

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX growth shares could generate strong returns for investors in the coming…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 strong and reliable ASX dividend shares for October

| Tristan Harrison

If you want strong and reliable income, I think these 3 ASX dividend shares would be good ideas to hold…

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Share Market News

Bank named and shamed for hounding investors

| Tony Yoo

Code violations are so serious that it's the first time in history that the industry watchdog has explicitly named the…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles (ASX:COL) shares a top option for ASX dividend investors today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price a buy for ASX dividend income investors today? I think it…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 2%, Corporate Travel (ASX:CTD) soars 8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 2% today on US election concerns. The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX mid cap ASX growth shares to buy for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) and this ASX mid cap share could be great long term options for investors right now...

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Share Market News

Here's why the stage is set for another big advance in ASX share prices

| Bernd Struben

Trying to time the bottom of the share market is a mug's game. But after the recent pullback, the stage…

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares I'd buy with $2,000 for October and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I think that these top 2 ASX shares are worth buying right now with $2,000 for October. One of my…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares for growth, income, and value investors to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares could be great options for growth, income, and value investors right…

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy Xero (ASX:XRO) and this ASX tech share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX tech share could be long term market beaters...

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Share Market News

ASX investors were buying Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Apple and Tesla shares were among the top ten most traded US shares for ASX investors last week. We take…

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Bank Shares

Top broker names Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares as a buy

| James Mickleboro

One top broker is tipping the Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price to climb notably higher from here...

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Index investing

2 top ETFs that would be good investments in any portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would be good for any portfolio. 1 pick is Betashares Asia Technology Tigers…

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Share Market News

NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) share price drops 5% on Gascoyne update

| Chris Chitty

The NRW Holdings share price is down 4.5% today after the company announced an update on the legal claim against…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

Here are 2 of the best ETFs you can buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) and this ETF are among the best on offer on the…

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