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Cheap Shares

Why I'd buy dirt-cheap stocks instead of taking advantage of the surging gold price

| Peter Stephens

Dirt-cheap stocks offer better value for money and greater long-term return potential than defensive assets such as gold, in my…

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REITs

Is the Mirvac share price the best real estate buy right now?

| Ken Hall

The Mirvac share price has been hit hard in 2020 but I think there's still some upside to be had…

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Share Market News

NAB share price pushes higher on $1.44 billion MLC Wealth sale to IOOF

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing the sale of its MLC…

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Share Gainers

Sealink share price jumps higher after delivering strong profit growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX: SLK) share price is jumping higher today following its FY 2020 results release...

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Share Fallers

Splitit share price drops lower on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is on the move today following the release of its half year results. Here's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares to buy urgently!

| Daryl Mather

Here are some very high yield ASX dividend shares, but you will have to purchase some of them this week…

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Share Market News

Cooper Energy share price on watch as profits slump 150%

| Ken Hall

The Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX: COE) share price is one to watch after announcing a 150% slump in underlying net…

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Share Market News

Temple & Webster share price on watch as sales surge 74%

| Kate O'Brien

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is on watch today after the online retailer delivered record…

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Share Market News

3 under the radar ASX growth shares to buy today

| Daryl Mather

These 3 ASX growth share have been on a tear in the past month. Here's why I think they're a…

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How to invest

Why shares go low Mondays and high on Fridays

| Tony Yoo

And why Tuesdays aren't great for Australian investors. This is how mood, not rational decisions, sways the stock market.

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Share Market News

Is the Zip Co share price too expensive to buy?

| Daryl Mather

From the market low point, the Zip Co share price has risen 621%. With a market cap of $3.4 billion…

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Technology Shares

Why the Nextdc share price gains could be just beginning

| Ken Hall

Why the Nextdc Limited (ASX: NXT) share price growth we've seen in 2020 could be just beginning thanks to strong…

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Share Market News

Sezzle share price on watch after explosive first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price will be on watch on Monday after revealing explosive growth during the first half…

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Record Highs

Is it too late to buy the Pointsbet share price?

| Ken Hall

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price rocketed 86.7% higher on Friday. Is the ASX betting share still in…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Polynovo and 2 more ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

Why I'm watching Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) and two more ASX 200 shares after another big week of the August…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Earnings drag ASX back to reality

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How to invest in ASX shares in uncertain times?

| Tristan Harrison

It seems really difficult to invest in ASX shares (or any shares) in these uncertain times. But you have to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Splitit and these ASX shares just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) and these ASX shares are hitting new highs and why I would be very careful…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy these strong ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be buying Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this strong ASX dividend share for income next week...

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Share Market News

Unlikely ASX stock winners from the change in the Fed's inflation policy

| Brendon Lau

The change in the US Fed's inflation policy late last week may create unlikely winners on the S&P/ASX 200 Index…

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX tech shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these exciting ASX tech shares in September...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where I'd invest $10,000 right now in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’d invest $10,000 into ASX shares right now. One business I’d pick is ASX tech share Citadel…

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Cheap Shares

Why the 2020 market crash could be your chance to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares today could allow you to benefit from a recovery after the 2020 market crash. Doing so may…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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⏸️ Income

Will the RBA keep the cash rate on hold for 3 more years?

| James Mickleboro

The RBA will meet next week to discuss the cash rate. The economics team at Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

ASX reporting season heroes to buy for FY21

| Brendon Lau

The reporting season delivered better than expected results and these ASX stocks are some of my best buy picks for…

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

Why investing more in super can turbo charge your retirement plans

| Ken Hall

Many Aussies don't think about investing more in their super. Here's why it could be the key to turbocharging your…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX growth shares could be great long term options for investors right now. Here's…

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Retirement

3 quality ASX shares to add to your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and these ASX shares could be great options for a retirement portfolio...

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Share Market News

I'd use Warren Buffett's tips to capitalise on a second stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash could provide further buying opportunities for investors. Using Warren Buffett’s tips could help you to…

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⏸️ Investing

Attention all value investors – here's one key ratio to help you value a company

| Glenn Leese

A key element of value investing is understanding how that value is calculated. Here is one key ratio that can…

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into $350,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

An investment in Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares could have made you very wealthy over the…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares were among the best performing ASX 200 shares last week...

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

The Corporate Travel share price has nearly doubled in August

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Corporate Travel share price has nearly doubled in August, is now the time to buy? We take a closer…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

5 top ASX dividend shares you should never sell

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that these 5 top ASX dividend shares are ones that you should never sell including WAM Microcap Limited…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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