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Technology Shares

ASX All Technology Index swells with new additions

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX All Technology Index (XTX) is about to swell with 8 new ASX tech shares. Are ASX tech shares…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges 3.1%, Afterpay suffers

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by almost 3.1% today. Growth shares were sold off, including the share price of…

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Share Market News

The Envirosuite share price dropped 5% today. Here's why

| Chris Chitty

The Envirosuite share price dropped today after a company briefing and new listing on the S&P ASX All Technology Index…

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Share Market News

Buy these beaten down ASX 200 shares after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think the market selloff has created a buying opportunity with Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX share...

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Share Market News

IGO share price drops despite exploration deal

| Daniel Ewing

The IGO share price dropped 4.35% today despite the mining company striking a new land exploration agreement

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The best dividend shares to buy today

| Aaron Teboneras

The month after reporting season can be a great time to choose which companies to invest in. Here are my…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 ASX shares perfect for beginners in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo Investments Ltd (ASX: ARG) is 1 of the 2 ASX shares that I think is perfect for a beginner…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Fortescue and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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⏸️ Investing

Is the Redbubble share price about to burst?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Redbubble share price has soared an astounding 759% from its low in late March. Can it go any higher…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers are urging you to buy these ASX stocks in this market meltdown

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is caught in a sharp sell-off but top brokers have a few recommendations on the ASX stocks…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX growth shares following the market selloff on Friday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

I love volatile ASX share market days like today

| Tristan Harrison

I really like it when the ASX share market is volatile. It provides opportunities to buy opportunities at cheaper prices…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

2 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think ASX growth investors should be buying BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) and this ETF right now...

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Share Market News

Praemium share price falls despite Powerwrap acceptance of offer

| Daniel Ewing

The Praemium share price is falling today as Powerwrap released notice urging its shareholders to accept Praemium's takeover offer.

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

There’s blood on the street but one ASX stock that’s holding up better than most today is the Transurban Group…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and 1 other ASX dividend share with a yield of…

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Resources Shares

Is the Galaxy Resources share price a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

It is forecasted that the lithium market will move towards a balance in 2021–22. Can the Galaxy Resources share price…

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Share Market News

WAM Capital share price edges higher on takeover bid

| Daniel Ewing

The WAM Capital share price is today edging higher after the listed investment company announced a takeover bid for Concentrated…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Every bull run has pullbacks. Why today's share price falls are 'healthy'

| Bernd Struben

ASX and global market share prices are falling sharply today. But for long-term investors it's a healthy part of the…

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Share Market News

ASIC sues ASX company for more than $100 million

| Tony Yoo

Evans Dixon in hot water over financial advice given to clients regarding ASX-listed US Masters Residential Property Fund Unit.

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How to invest

Why ASX investors shouldn't fear a market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you fearful of an ASX market crash, after last night's US share market turmoil? Here's why I don't think…

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast share price jumped higher this morning

| Chris Chitty

Today the Mesoblast share price jumped higher after the company announced a positive recommendation regarding its COVID-19 treatment trials.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Kogan, OZ Minerals, & ResMed shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

After the crash, is it time to buy this Nasdaq ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to buy Nasdaq ETFs or Nasdaq stocks like Apple (AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA)? This 'crash' might not…

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Share Market News

Betmakers share price falls 9% on share sell-off

| Daniel Ewing

The Betmakers share price is falling sharply today on news of an insider sell down. We take a closer look…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 2.75%: Afterpay & Appen sink lower, SKYCITY pushes higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are making waves on a very bleak day of trade for the…

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, De Grey, Mesoblast, & SKYCITY shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four pushing higher on Friday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

4 ASX shares I'm looking to buy today

| Nikhil Gangaram

With the S&P/ASX200 Index (ASX: XJO) down 2.4% at the time of writing, here are four ASX shares I’m looking…

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay share price crashed 9% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price crashed as much as 9% lower this morning. Here's why its shares have been…

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How to invest

2 quality ASX shares to buy now to get rich later

| James Mickleboro

Here's why buying Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and this quality ASX share now could make you rich later...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

NASDAQ plunges 5%. What next?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Well that was quick. And brutal. But it wasn’t unexpected.‘It’ is the 5.23% fall in the NASDAQ composite index overnight.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd start planning for stock market crash part 2 today

| Peter Stephens

Readying yourself for a potential second stock market crash could be a shrewd move that improves your long-term return prospects.

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Capital Raising

5G Networks launches capital raising for Webcentral acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price is in a trading halt on Friday after launching a capital raising this…

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Share Market News

Another buy now, pay later company is listing on Monday

| Tony Yoo

Laybuy is crossing the Tasman to list on the ASX. What is the business about and how is it different…

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Share Fallers

Fortescue share price drops lower despite positive update

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is dropping lower today despite the release of a positive update...

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International Stock News

Why Zoom Video Communications stock was up 28% in August

| Jon Quast

Investors piled into the Zoom stock, anticipating a cool post-earnings pop. They weren't disappointed.

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Resources Shares

Why you should buy ASX copper miners in this market meltdown

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is crashing although there's good news for ASX copper miners this morning.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX blue chip shares I'd buy with $3,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

If I had $3,000 to invest into 3 ASX blue chip shares I’d pick the three in this article including…

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Share Market News

3 defence ASX shares set for explosive growth

| Daryl Mather

These 3 ASX shares are defining the defence technologies of the future and are likely to see high levels of…

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