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3 top ASX shares to buy and hold for at least a decade

| James Mickleboro

I think Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are one of three to buy and hold for the long-term. Here's why I'm a…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to know...

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3 five-star ASX dividend shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 3 quality ASX dividend shares to add to your share portfolio in August: Washington H. Soul…

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Will the coronavirus kill cash?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cashless society? Is cash really heading to the graveyard as a payment method in Australia? I don't buy it just…

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Read this before you invest in ASX gold shares

| Bernd Struben

If FOMO is driving you to invest in ASX gold shares, be sure to diversify. Here's one gold ETF that…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Phoslock share price collapses on poor results

| Daryl Mather

The Phoslock hare price has collapsed amid news of damage to revenues due to coronavirus and high fooding levels in…

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Why the Qantas share price is experiencing severe turbulence

| Matthew Donald

The Qantas share price has suffered extreme turbulence resulting from the pandemic. And the difficult operating conditions are far from…

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OceanaGold share price slides 6% after release of quarterly result

| Chris Chitty

The OceanaGold share price fell on Friday following the release of the company's quarterly report on Thursday evening.

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3 quality ASX shares to add to your portfolio

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 quality ASX shares to potentially add to your share portfolio: Ansell Limited, Nanosonics Ltd. and…

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Retail Shares

3 coronavirus ASX shares to buy as consumer preferences change

| Matthew Donald

The coronavirus has led to a change in consumer preferences and as a result I believe these 3 ASX shares…

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Growth Shares

Buy these fantastic ASX tech shares for potential market beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX tech share could generate market beating returns for investors in the…

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Share Market News

Origin share price falls along with demand for gas and electricity

| Kate O'Brien

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price has fallen 3.8% this morning after the energy provider released its quarterly…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bapcor, NRW, & Super Retail shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on the ASX…

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How to invest

What is robo-investing, and should you do it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a breakdown of what robo-investing in, how it works and whether nor not you should use a robo-advisor to…

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Share Market News

The rocketing Aussie is shaping up as a new threat to the profit season

| Brendon Lau

The skyrocketing Australian dollar is catching experts off-guard and could soon prove to be a new risk to the ASX…

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ASX 200 sinks 1.5%: AMP disappoints, big four tumble, Super Retail surprises

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

What's dragging the CBA, Westpac and AMP share prices lower today?

| Toby Thomas

The announcement of class actions against Commonwealth Bank, AMP and Westpac is dragging their share prices lower in early trade.

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Share Market News

Want to start investing? Here's how

| Kate O'Brien

If you want to start investing in ASX shares, there's no better time than right now. The sooner you start,…

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, FlexiGroup, Marley Spoon, & Origin shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Prospa share price sinks 15% as online lender announces COVID provisions

| Kate O'Brien

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) share price sunk 15% at the open this morning after the online lender released…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Telstra and 2 more ASX shares I'd like to buy with $5,000

| Ken Hall

Why I'm watching Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and 2 more ASX dividend shares ahead of the August earnings season.

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Share Fallers

FlexiGroup share price sinks 7% lower on disappointing FY 2020 update

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is sinking lower on Friday after the release of an update on its expectations…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Reliable ASX dividend shares still exist

| Daryl Mather

Investing for income can no longer be a passive, spectator sport. Some companies we used to regard as solid ASX…

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Osprey Medical inks new deal with GE Healthcare

| Bernd Struben

Osprey Medical (ASX: OSP) will partner with US giant GE Healthcare to distribute its life saving medical devices across much…

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Share Gainers

CLINUVEL share price races higher on Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is racing higher on Friday after the release of its Q4 update...

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Record Highs

Is the Fortescue share price too expensive?

| Ken Hall

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has rocketed to a new all-time high. Is it too expensive…

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Share Gainers

Super Retail share price rockets after surprisingly strong FY 2020 performance

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price is storming higher on Friday after revealing a stronger than expected performance…

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Technology Shares

Is this your last chance to buy Altium shares for a good price?

| Ken Hall

Is now the time to buy Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) shares before the company's full-year earnings result on 17 August?

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Index investing

3 quality ETFs I'd buy for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 quality exchange-traded funds (ETFs) I’d buy for my portfolio including Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index…

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Cheap Shares

A top 'coronavirus share' to buy this August

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) is a top coronavirus share to buy this August…

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Share Market News

AMP share price on watch following first half profit guidance

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price will be on watch after the release of its first half profit guidance for…

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Share Market News

Orocobre share price remained flat yesterday despite difficult quarter

| Kate O'Brien

The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price closed yesterday's trade flat, despite the lithium miner revealing the impact of COVID-19…

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Record Highs

Why Fortescue and these ASX 200 shares are at record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX 200 shares are trading at record highs right now...

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Cimic share price on watch as half-year profit slumps

| Ken Hall

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is one to watch this morning after scrapping its interim dividend amid…

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Share Market News

2 top ASX shares to buy for reporting season

| Daryl Mather

Earnings season is going to be good for some ASX shares. Here are 2 with great business models that are…

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Unibail share price falls 5% on half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX: URW) share price sunk more than 5% yesterday on the shopping centre operator’s half year results.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy to quickly add diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares I’d buy to add diversification, including the exchange-traded fund BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX:QLTY).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy ANZ and this ASX share for dividends

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be buying Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this ASX share for their dividends...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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