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Share Market News

Origin Energy share price flat on non-cash charge of $1.2 billion

| Matthew Donald

Origin Energy has announced a massive non-cash charge of between $1,160 million to $1,240 million as a result of the…

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Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares with stellar growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 emerging ASX tech shares with strong growth potential: Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) and Redbubble Ltd…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should you buy Webjet and these beaten down ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these beaten down ASX 200 shares right now? Here's what I would recommend...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, ELMO, Oil Search, & Paradigm shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) shares are two of four racing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Could Fortescue and BHP shares climb higher in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) shares hit a new all-time high today. Is there still room to climb in…

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1st Group share price storms 150% higher on Openpay partnership

| Nikhil Gangaram

The 1st Group Limited (ASX:1 ST) share price stormed more than 150% higher in early trade following its partnership with…

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What moved the Wesfarmers share price in June?

| Daniel Ewing

In this article we take a look at what caused the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price to grow an…

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ASX 200 jumps 1.3%: Big four banks drop lower, Afterpay up after U.S. update

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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⏸️ Investing

This ASX share has surged 40% in 3 weeks

| Nikhil Gangaram

With fears of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic looming, this ASX share has surged more than 40% in…

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Share Fallers

Why De Grey, Openpay, Woodside, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX…

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Why the Electro Optic Systems share price fell 16% in June

| Daniel Ewing

The Electro Optic Systems share price fell 16.6% in June. Here, we take a look at the factors that caused…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the Boral share price next to be hit by M&A action?

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price is in the spotlight as it's likely to be hit by corporate action…

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Share Fallers

Is the Southern Cross Media share price cheap right now?

| Ken Hall

The Southern Cross Media share price has taken a hammering and is down 80% this year but is it cheap…

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Share Gainers

Openpay share price on the move after record quarterly growth

| Ken Hall

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price surged to a new record high in early trade after a strong…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Zip Co share price bounces wildly following FY 2020 update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been very volatile on Wednesday following the release of its Q4 and…

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX medical device shares are making promising developments

| Kate O'Brien

Here are two ASX medical device shares with promising developments on products that save and improve the lives of patients.

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Matthew Donald

Investing in quality companies at attractive prices is crucial. Here are 3 ASX 200 shares I would buy and hold…

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price shoots higher on Apple Pay and Google Pay updates

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is shooting higher on Wednesday after providing an update on its U.S. operations...

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Index investing

2 tech ETFs to buy for strong returns

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 technology exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that could make solid long-term investments in the current COVID-19 world.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is Altium still a leading ASX 200 tech share to buy?

| Lina Lim

Is Altium still a leading ASX 200 tech share to buy considering its share price growth is lagging that of…

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price about to surge?

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price has fallen 4.8% lower this year. Could the Aussie miner be an…

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⏸️ Income

Biggest dividend cuts in 10 years to hit ASX investors next month

| Brendon Lau

Income investors should brace themselves for the worst dividend hit since the GFC when ASX companies present their profit results…

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⏸️ Investing

Buy these ASX shares today and pay no CGT when you sell

| Mark Story

Believe it or not, there are a handful of shares that you can still buy today on the ASX that…

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Share Market News

ASX tech star ELMO Software delivers strong growth in FY 2020 despite the pandemic

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after the tech star delivered further strong…

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This could be a problem for the Afterpay share price

| Daryl Mather

The Afterpay share price has risen by 178% over the past year. It has over 9 million active shoppers. Yet,…

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REITs

Why the Mirvac share price is a good relative buy

| Ken Hall

The Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) share price has slumped 32.3% lower this year but here's why it's potentially oversold right…

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Share Market News

Fortescue share price hits new record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price hit a new record high on Tuesday. Is it too late to…

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Woodside announces a $6.2 billion hit

| Daryl Mather

Woodside has announced a $6.2 billion dollar hit to asset prices as a result of low oil prices and the…

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Share Market News

Magellan's Douglass names his top shares for an uncertain world

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG)'s Hamish Douglass has named his top stocks to hold in FY21, as well a…

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Record Highs

COVID-19 second wave concerns just sent these ASX shares to record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) and these ASX shares have just hit record highs because of second wave concerns...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend share for income

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors right…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.…

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Share Market News

Stock of the day: Coventry Group share price lifts 17% on fourth quarter trading

| Kate O'Brien

The Coventry Group share price is up over 17% today after the industrial group delivered a strong fourth quarter trading…

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Growth Shares

Got $3,000? Here are 3 great ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have $3,000 to invest into ASX shares? Here are 3 great ideas to think about for your portfolio…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 exciting ASX tech shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX tech shares could be great buy and hold investment options…

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ASX 200 drops 0.6% today, Afterpay share price down 7%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.6% today as ASX growth shares suffered selloffs. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price…

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3 reasons I'm betting big on the Xero share price

| Regan Pearson

The Xero share price could be just getting started given the company's considerable switching cost moat and long-term growth prospects.

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Record Highs

Is the Coles share price still attractive after it surged to a record high today?

| Brendon Lau

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) rallied to a record high today as it benefits from the COVID-19 outbreak. But…

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2 quality ASX healthcare shares to snap up at more attractive prices

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 2 quality ASX healthcare shares: CSL and Cochlear, to snap up at more attractive share prices…

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Share Market News

Top fundie names ASX share picks for FY21

| Sebastian Bowen

Mirrabooka Investments Ltd (ASX: MIR) has just given us an insight into its market-beating ASX shares portfolio. Here's what we…

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