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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares I'd buy with $750 right now

| Tristan Harrison

If I were investing with $750 today there are 2 ASX shares that I’d buy with $750. One pick I’d…

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy Appen and these ASX tech shares after the selloff

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX tech shares could be great options after the recent selloff in…

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How to invest

A practical guide on how to invest in ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

Getting started investing in ASX shares can be hard. Here is an easy to follow, practical guide to investing in…

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Cheap Shares

Will the S&P downgrade derail the recovery in the AMP share price?

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price could face pressure this morning after it suffered a credit rating downgrade. Should…

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Growth Shares

Is it time to invest in ASX education shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing many students to online learning, now may be a good time to invest in ASX…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These ASX healthcare shares could be great long term options

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think that investing in Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and this ASX healthcare share could be great options…

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Growth Shares

Polynovo and one more ASX growth share to buy in 2021

| Ken Hall

Find out why ASX growth shares like Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) could outperform as we look towards to the early…

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Growth Shares

3 unstoppable ASX shares to invest $2,000 into right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think it could be a great idea to invest $2,000 into Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these unstoppable ASX…

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Technology Shares

Why the Telstra share price is a good buy for dividends

| Ken Hall

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has had its ups and downs in 2020 but is it still…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Smash low interest rates with these high yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

You could smash low interest rates by buying BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this ASX dividend share right now....

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Healthcare Shares

Is the Mesoblast share price a bargain yet?

| Ken Hall

The Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB) share price slumped 5.5% lower on Monday but is the ASX biotech share cheap enough…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Growth Shares

Top ASX growth shares to buy in September 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX growth shares to buy in September. Here is what the team…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 stellar mid cap ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and this ASX mid cap share could grow much larger during the 2020s...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.3%, CSL reveals COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing deals

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.3% today after CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) announced COVID-19 manufacturing deals.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

CBA CEO thinks Afterpay's merchant fees will come under pressure

| Tristan Harrison

The CEO of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) thinks that Afterpay Ltd’s (ASX:APT) merchant fees will come under pressure.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Invest like Warren Buffett and buy and hold these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you want to invest like Warren Buffett, then I think you ought to consider buying and holding ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD)…

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Share Gainers

Laybuy share price soars 47% above IPO on first day of ASX trading

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LBY) share price has stormed higher on its first day of trading on the…

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Share Market News

Viva share price firm despite worrying trade update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Viva share price stays firm despite trade update on COVID-19 impacts on the energy company's Victorian business.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares for growth, income, and value investors to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares could be great options for growth, income, and value investors right now...

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares to buy instead of CBA

| James Mickleboro

Not sure about Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)? Then take a look at these ASX dividend shares instead...

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Bank Shares

Will ASX bank shares be dragged down by mortgage pain?

| Sebastian Bowen

Where are ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) heading in 2020? Here's a hurdle you might…

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Share Gainers

The Corporate Travel Management share price is up 65% in a month: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price has been on fire over the last 30 days and is up 65%. Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These 2 ASX 200 shares could be the best value ideas

| Tristan Harrison

I think the two S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares in this article could be two good value ideas. One stock…

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Share Fallers

Why the 5G Networks share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price has returned from its trading halt and is sinking lower on Monday. Here's…

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ASX Small Caps
Share Market News

Broker picks best ASX small cap stocks to buy from the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

ASX small caps have delivered better FY20 results than their bigger counterparts, but which of these emerging stocks can keep…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Polynovo share price falls despite government grant

| Aaron Teboneras

The Polynovo share price has fallen lower today despite the company's announcement it has received a grant from the Victorian…

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Share Market News

Tyro share price bounces on COVID-19 trading update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price has bounced this morning after the company released a trading update.

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Share Market News

Stay invested in 2020? This wealth manager says yes

| Sebastian Bowen

Investment bank and wealth manager UBS is telling ASX 200 investors to stay the course in 2020 and follow these…

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Share Market News

Last chance to buy ASX REIT shares cheaply

| Daryl Mather

Why I think Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) and 1 other well-managed ASX REIT share are due for a rally.

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Capital Raising

Why PointsBet launched a $353 million capital raising

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is in a trading halt on Monday while it seeks to raise $353…

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Share Market News

Afterpay, Zip founders team up for 'Aussie Robinhood' app

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX :APT) founder Nick Molnar is one of the investors in a new 'Robinhood-style' share trading app that…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Here's why stock-picking is hard (but you should do it, anyway)…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you’re going to beat the market, you must take a position that’s different to the market. Why? Because if…

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Capital Raising

Bubs share price trading at a 5-month low. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Aaron Teboneras

China worries and capital raising. With the Bubs share price hovering at a 5-month low, has this created a buying…

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Share Market News

Why the Ramelius share price is leading the gold sector higher today

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold miners are rallying today. But it’s the Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) share price that’s capturing attention.

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Share Gainers

Why Biotron, Fortescue, Ramelius, & Temple & Webster are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.5%: CSL signs COVID-19 vaccine agreements, big four banks charge higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's what…

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International Stock News

How to invest in coronavirus vaccine stocks

| Keith Speights

Just follow these three simple steps.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, ASX, Mesoblast, & Sydney Airport shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday. Here's why they…

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