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Share Fallers

Why APA, Bravura, Jumbo, & Whitehaven shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Whitehaven Coal share price crashes to 52 week low following annual result

| Chris Chitty

The Whitehaven Coal share price plunged more than 12% lower today after the company released it results for the 2020…

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Share Market News

'Destroyed': AMP faces more sexual harassment allegations

| Tony Yoo

A former junior staffer alleges systemic molestation, bullying and silencing at the investment giant.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 into Zip shares in March, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

How much would a $10,000 investment in Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares in March be worth today? And are…

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⏸️ International Shares

How to boost your share market gains

| Bernd Struben

If you've been limiting your share investing to ASX shares, you could be missing out on some big gains. Here's…

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How to invest

Should you wait for a market crash to invest, or just use dollar-cost averaging?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is dollar-cost averaging (DCA) the best strategy for investing in ASX shares? Let's look at the pros and cons of…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.25%: Big four banks tumble, Cleanaway impresses, Whitehaven disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Cardno shares tank 11% despite beating guidance

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Cardno Limited (ASX: CDD) share price has tanked more than 11% in early trade despite the company beating guidance…

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Share Market News

Flexigroup share price in trade halt ahead of capital raise

| Toby Thomas

Trade in the Flexigroup share price has halted today after the buy now, pay later provider announced FY20 results and…

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Cleanaway, Worley, & Zip Co shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Jumbo share price drops lower on flat FY 2020 profits

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is dropping lower today following the release of its full year results for…

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Share Market News

Zip share price surges 20% on eBay partnership

| Phil Harpur

The Zip share price has soared by 20% in morning trade following the company's announcement of a new major partnership…

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Share Market News

APA Group share price dips despite FY20 earnings growth

| Chris Chitty

The APA Group share price is falling today, despite the company reporting earnings growth in the 2020 financial year.

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Share Market News

Cleanaway Waste share price climbs after earnings, dividend up

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price is on the climb today after the company released its earnings…

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Coronavirus News

ASX company boss forced into COVID-19 hotel quarantine

| Tony Yoo

After fleeing the madness of Melbourne, he will be detained in Queensland after losing permission to avoid isolation.

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan share price storms higher on strong FY 2020 result and guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is storming higher on Wednesday after releasing a strong FY 2020 result and…

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Why I think JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) and 1 other are quality ASX shares to add to your portfolio…

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Share Fallers

Whispir share price drops lower despite smashing forecasts in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday despite smashing all its key forecasts in FY 2020...

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Share Market News

3 ASX growth shares that could help you retire rich

| Daryl Mather

If you want to retire rich then you have to own some growth shares. Here are my top 3 picks…

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Share Market News

Investors to look beyond Worley's big jump in earnings and dividend

| Brendon Lau

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price could be well supported after it posted a big lift in profits. But…

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Share Market News

The Afterpay share price is up 1,000% in 6 months

| Glenn Leese

The rise of the Afterpay share price is fast becoming the success story of 2020. The BNPL giant’s shares have…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 big surprises from the CSL full year results

| Regan Pearson

Let's take a deeper look at the CSL share price, after company results last week revealed some surprising facts

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Share Market News

Bravura Solutions share price on watch after strong FY 2020 growth but cautious guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday following the release…

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Technology Shares

Spark New Zealand share price on watch after hitting FY20 guidance

| Ken Hall

The Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK) share price is on watch after reporting strong full-year growth and providing FY21…

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Share Market News

Seven Group share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Seven Group share price is on watch today following the release of the company's full year financial results. We…

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Share Market News

Betmakers share price on watch as revenues rocket 39%

| Ken Hall

The Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) share price is on watch after reporting a 39% jump in revenue amid…

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Share Market News

Steadfast share price on watch as dividends jump 13%

| Ken Hall

The Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX: SDF) share price is on watch after increasing dividends and projecting further growth in FY21.

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Share Market News

Jumbo Interactive share price on watch after signing Tabcorp deal

| Ken Hall

The Jumbo Interactive share price is one to watch after inking a 10-year deal with a fellow Aussie wagering group,…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat ultra low interest rates with these top ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share can help investors beat low interest rates...

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Bank Shares

CBA and NAB may suggest to risky borrowers to sell their property

| Tristan Harrison

Big ASX banks Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) may ask borrowers to sell property.

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Share Market News

Rhipe share price dives 13% as FY20 results fail to impress

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhipe share price went in freefall today after failing to impress investors with its FY20 results. Here we take…

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Share Market News

ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence rises as COVID-19 case numbers fall

| Matthew Donald

ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence rose 4.6% last week, which is one of the highest increases in the last three months.

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Growth Shares

Buy and hold these fantastic ASX healthcare shares until at least 2030

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and this ASX healthcare share could be market beaters over the next decade...

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Share Market News

Spark Infrastructure share price edges higher on solid results

| Daryl Mather

The Spark Infrastructure share price edged higher as the conpany confirmed a high yield distribution payment following strong results.

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Share Market News

Tinybeans share price soars 21% on new contract wins

| Matthew Donald

The Tinybeans share price soared after the signing of $1 million in big brand contracts including big technology giants Apple…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Bingo jumps after reporting

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose 0.5% today, the Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price went up 12.8% after reporting.

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Share Gainers

Today's strong performance sees Webjet's share price leap 31% so far in August

| Bernd Struben

Online travel agent Webjet's share price closed up 4.2% today, delivering more than a 31% gain to shareholders so far…

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⏸️ Income

Forget term deposits and buy these quality ASX income shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think income investors should skip term deposits and buy BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and this ASX dividend share...

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Coronavirus News

Qantas to cut 2,420 more jobs

| Tony Yoo

In addition to the 6,000 already to be terminated, in-house ground crew roles are to be outsourced as part of…

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