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Best Shares

My top 5 ASX shares to buy in 2020

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's why PolyNovo Limited (ASX: PNV) and 4 other ASX shares make my top 5 list of shares to buy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.9%, Costa reveals healthy result

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.9% today. Horticultural business Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) reported its HY20 result.

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Share Market News

Tesserent share price soars 8% on acquisition

| Daniel Ewing

The Tesserent share price has soared today following the company's announcement of yet another acquisition. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Why the BNK Banking share price jumped 14% today

| Matthew Donald

BNK Banking share price soared today after delivering earnings growth despite operating in a tough operating environment.

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Share Market News

Why investors have sent Stockland's share price up 23% in August

| Bernd Struben

Property developer and manager Stockland Corporation's share price is up 23% in August. Why are investor's snapping up Stockland shares?

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Share Market News

Why the Electro Optic share price rose 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Electro Optic share price rose more than 5% today. We take a closer look at what's been driving this…

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Share Market News

This data out of Perth means Transurban's share price could receive a big bounce

| Bernd Struben

This data out of Perth indicates toll road operator and developer Transurban Group's share price could be set for a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Looking for dividends? Buy these ASX ETFS in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX:VHY) and this ASX ETF would be great options for…

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Share Market News

Envirosuite share price flat after FY20 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Envirosuite share price is flatlining today after the the environmental management company posted its FY20 results.

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Share Market News

Gold miner Westgold more than doubles profit in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX:WGX) share price is trading lower today despite more than doubling its profits in FY 2020...

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Technology Shares

Is today's Nearmap share price a buy?

| Glenn Leese

Is the Nearmap share price a buy today? Nearmap is running hot this week. We take a look at this…

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International Stock News

Apple shares will surge 20% after its stock split, according to this analyst. Is he right?

| Joe Tenebruso

More gains could lie ahead for the tech titan's investors.

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How to invest

2 ASX shares perfect for a starter portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) and one other are perfect ASX shares for a starter…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Woolworths share price in the buy zone following its FY 2020 results?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price in the buy zone after its FY 2020 results? Here's what this…

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Share Market News

Bulls versus bears – two experts face off on where share prices are going

| Bernd Struben

With technology and growth share prices trading at or near record highs, how much higher can they go? These 2…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why Coles is a top ASX dividend share for a post-COVID world

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)'s FY20 earnings proves it is a top ASX dividend share for…

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International Stock News

2 Advantages of Stock Splits for Apple and Tesla Investors

| Christy Bieber

Will the split come with big benefits for stockholders?

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto roasted for limp response after blowing up archaeological site

| Tony Yoo

$7 million: Is this what the destruction of a 43,000-year-old culturally significant location is worth? Rio Tinto investors think not.

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Share Market News

The Buddy share price is up 33% higher today. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Buddy share price has rocketed more than 33% higher today after the company announced the launch of a new…

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Share Fallers

The Appen share price is down 9% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is in freefall today, down 9%. Are Appen shares a post-earnings buy today…

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Share Market News

ASX Stock of the Day: Pointsbet share price surges 77% on NBC deal

| Kate O'Brien

The Pointsbet Holdings share price has surged 75% today after the company announced a five year exclusive contract with NBCUniversal.

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Share Market News

Village Roadshow share price lower on $100 million loss

| Chris Chitty

The Village Roadshow share price is down following release of its annual result for the year to 30 June 2020.…

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Share Gainers

Polynovo share price rockets higher on insider buying news

| James Mickleboro

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is rocketing higher on Friday following news that its chairman has loaded up on…

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Share Market News

LiveHire share price 6% higher on strong revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The LiveHire share price is rising today following the release of the company's FY 2020 report. We take a look…

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Share Market News

Hansen Technologies share price rockets 19% higher on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) share price has shot for the stars today after the company released its FY20…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk share price lower after Chairman, CEO, COO, and other execs sell millions of shares

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is trading lower on Friday after executives sold millions of shares on-market...

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Share Market News

ASX shares are on track for new record highs. Here's why…

| Bernd Struben

The US Fed Reserve chair just moved the goal posts on inflation and interest rates. Here's why that's great news…

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Share Market News

Avita share price surges 15% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Avita share price is trading 8% higher for the day after surging nearly 15% following the company's release of…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.9%: Costa impresses, Harvey Norman profits grow, Appen downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Harvey Norman share price drops despite record FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) share price has fallen to $4.28 in morning trade, despite posting impressive FY20…

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Share Market News

Cash Converters share price edges higher on FY 2020 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Cash Converters share price is moving higher today after the company's release of a solid FY 2020 result. We…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Flight Centre, Polynovo, & Pointsbet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Appen, Huon, & Newcrest shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Paradigm share price is up today. Here's why

| Chris Chitty

The Paradigm share price was higher today after the company released its annual result for the year to 30 June…

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How to invest

'Ethical' share investors sell too quickly after bad news

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders definitely flee companies that act unethically. But jumping off a little bit later could save their investment.

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Share Market News

Australian Finance Group share price down 4% despite strong results

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Finance Group Ltd share price has dropped 4% despite the mortgage group reporting a 15.3% increase in profits…

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Share Market News

Dicker Data share price surges following interim results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price has surged 4.76% higher today after the IT distributor reported strong growth…

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Share Gainers

Tech company Limeade pushes higher following half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Limeade Inc (ASX:LME) share price is pushing higher on Friday after delivering strong top line growth in the first…

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Cheap Shares

3 reasons why I'd buy cheap stocks today before the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Purchasing cheap stocks today could lead to high long-term returns despite the threat of another stock market crash, in my…

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