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Share Market News

Vault Intelligence share price soars 19% following takeover offer

| Chris Chitty

The Vault Intelligence share price rose by nearly 20% today following a takeover offer from Damstra. The bidder offered scrip…

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Share Market News

5G Networks share price surges 9% higher on acquisition announcement

| Daniel Ewing

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX: 5GN) share price has shot up nearly 10% today off the back of news of…

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Retirement

2 reasons early super withdrawal might be a bad idea

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's are 2 reasons why the early withdrawal of money from your sueprannuation fund could be a bad idea for…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Forget term deposits and buy these strong ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Forget the term deposits offered by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and buy these strong ASX dividend shares instead...

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⏸️ International Shares

ASX investors have been buying these 5 international shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) are 2 of the top 5 international shares Aussies have been buying recently.…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers are urging investors to buy these ASX stocks today

| Brendon Lau

This sell-off could prove to be the second buying opportunity for cashed-up investors and top brokers are recommending a handful…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs names the ASX retail shares to buy and the ones to avoid

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs gives its verdict on Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN), and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:…

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Share Market News

These ASX shares are the winners and losers in the "new normal"

| Kate O'Brien

The impacts of the coronavirus crisis on our lives and spending habits are becoming entrenched. This will have a mixed…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

My bull and bear case for the ASX share market

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market is at a crossroad right now. Should investors be bullish and send shares higher? Or should…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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⏸️ Investing

Why I'm watching the a2 Milk share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The a2 Milk share price has been resolute during recent market volatility, continuing its upward trend. Here's why I'm still…

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Share Market News

Plummeting retail spend puts ASX fashion shares under the microscope

| Kate O'Brien

ASX fashion shares like Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) are under the microscope as consumer spending data shows retail spend…

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Share Market News

ASX buy now, pay later shares leading the recovery

| Kate O'Brien

ASX buy now, pay later shares are leading the market recovery. Let's look at what's happening with the market's four…

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Record Highs

Kogan share price hits record high after upsizing share purchase plan

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price hit a record high on Wednesday after announcing the completion of its share purchase…

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Share Market News

QuickFee share price plummets 10% despite record results

| Chris Chitty

The QuickFee Ltd (ASX: QFE) share price has fallen by nearly 10% today, despite the release of a business update…

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Share Market News

Why the Novonix share price charged 112% higher in June

| Daniel Ewing

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price rocketed up to all-time highs of $1.54 in June and gained 112% across…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.5%: Afterpay completes placement, big four banks tumble

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

The Afterpay share price among ASX stocks hit by a broker downgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price fell in early trade along with two other popular ASX 200 stocks. Here's…

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⏸️ Investing

2 top quality ASX shares you can add to any portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 top-notch ASX shares, including Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC), that I think any ASX investor can…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Alumina, Magellan, & Webjet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Saracen share price rising on report of record gold production

| Kate O'Brien

The Saracen share price is steadily climbing today after the Australian gold miner reported record, above-guidance gold production for FY20.

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⏸️ Investing

Carbon Revolution share price tanks 30% on trading update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Carbon Revolution (ASX:CBR) share price has crashed more than 30% lower in early trade following the company’s recent trading…

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Share Gainers

Why Coles, Kogan, Northern Star, & Splitit are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's…

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⏸️ Investing

Why the Reject Shop share price could be a recession-buster

| Nikhil Gangaram

Surging demand for discount retail could make the Reject Shop a ‘recession-buster’ and fuel the company's share price in 2020…

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Share Market News

ASX small cap SRG Global secures new NZ$25 million contract

| Daryl Mather

The SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG) share price was on the move yesterday after announcing the award of a multi-year…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price lower after raising $650 million via institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after raising $650 million via an institutional placement...

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto share price on watch following broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is pushing higher despite being downgraded by Goldman Sachs. Its analysts prefer BHP…

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Share Gainers

Splitit share price surges 24% higher after record second quarter growth

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is surging higher on Wednesday after the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) rival reported record second…

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Resources Shares

Why the IGO share price could outperform other ASX stocks on this gloomy day

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining stocks are likely to outperform this morning but it’s the IGO Limited (ASX: IGO) share price that will…

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Share Market News

Althea share price on watch following online cannabis sales launch

| Kate O'Brien

The Althea share price is on watch this morning after the company announced it has launched online sales of medicinal…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and 1 other ASX share to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 2 ASX shares with solid growth potential that I think would make strong additions to your…

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REITs

Is there value in the Scentre share price?

| Ken Hall

The Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) share price has slumped 44% lower this year. Could there be hidden value in the…

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Share Market News

AFG share price flat despite revealing 30% increase in lodgements

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) share price remained relatively flat yesterday, despite the mortgage aggregator releasing a strong…

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Share Market News

Northern Star share price on watch after fourth quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday after its…

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Resources Shares

Why I see good value in the BHP share price today

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price has slumped 7.3% lower in 2020 but I still think there could…

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Share Market News

3 high quality ASX 100 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX 100 shares would be great options for investors right now...

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA share price is worth watching this quarter

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price as we kick off the September…

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Share Market News

Pacific Smiles share price up 3% on services deal

| Daryl Mather

The Pacific Smiles share price rose by 3% yesterday after the dental clinic group announced a managed services agreement with…

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Share Market News

REX share price on watch after funding update

| Daryl Mather

REX has published an update on funding its plans to compete directly with Qantas and Virgin on domestic services between…

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Share Market News

Why Etherstack and these shares were the most traded on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Etherstack PLC (ASX:ESK) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week. Here's why...

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