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Cheap Shares

Retirement savings: I'd buy cheap stocks after the market crash to retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying cheap stocks today could lead to high returns over the long run that boosts your chances…

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Technology Shares

Here are the top 5 ASX tech shares on the All Tech Index

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and these 4 ASX tech shares are the most dominant companies on the S&P/ASX…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX shares I won't hesitate to buy in the next market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy shares in Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) and 2 other ASX shares in the next…

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⏸️ Investing

What does COVID-19 and the payment revolution mean for Afterpay and Sezzle?

| Kiryll Prakapenka

What does the COVID-19 driven shift to online shopping mean for Afterpay and Sezzle? 

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Share Market News

Why a second stock market crash of 2020 could be your chance to make a million

| Peter Stephens

A further stock market crash later in the year could present buying opportunities that boost your portfolio returns in my…

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Share Market News

These are the 3 steps I'd take to build a dividend share portfolio right now

| Peter Stephens

By following these 3 simple steps, you could generate a growing passive income from a dividend share portfolio in my…

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Cheap Shares

Don't waste the stock market crash! I'd buy bargain stocks to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think that bargain stocks could offer significant investment appeal over the long run due to their wide margins of…

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Share Market News

Fluence share price surges 20% on update

| Matthew Donald

The Fluence share price surged 20% today after reporting a positive operating cash flow for the quarter ended June 2020.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.6%, Afterpay hits a new record

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 0.6%. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price hit a new record today, but finished…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 9%

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares I have found offering a grossed-up…

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⏸️ us

Short sellers are betting US$20bn against the skyrocketing Tesla share price

| Brendon Lau

The Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price is making a meal out of short-sellers as it surges to a record…

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How to invest

2 easy ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX: MHH) is one of my 2 ASX shares that anyone, including beginners, can start investing…

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Share Market News

Why one top fund manager likes NAB shares, despite preferring other sectors

| Chris Chitty

An analyst from top fund manager Firetrail Investments has discussed the outlook for the big banks and explained why he…

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Share Market News

Why the Pushpay share price soared 19% in June

| Daniel Ewing

The share price of fintech company Pushpay saw an impressive 19% rise in June. We take a look at what…

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest $2,000 into Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares...

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Share Market News

ANZ said there will be another wave of Victorian businesses collapsing

| Tristan Harrison

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has said there will be another wave of Victoria businesses collapsing due to…

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⏸️ Investing

The Openpay share price is surging today. Is it the next Afterpay?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price has latched onto the momentum of the BNPL sector and is up…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares with enormous potential

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this ASX tech share could be top long term investments for Australian investors...

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Share Market News

Vocus and 1 other ASX share to buy in July

| Phil Harpur

Here are 2 ASX shares to potentially add to your portfolio this month. Both have strong market positions and solid…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy CBA and this high yield ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this high yield ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors...

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Share Market News

Cimic share price dips despite $2.5 billion contract win

| Kate O'Brien

The Cimic Group Ltd share price has failed to react to a $2.5 billion mining services contract win.

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Share Fallers

The Treasury Wine share price and this ASX 200 stock are the latest to be hit by broker downgrades today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) lost ground in after lunch trade today but the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)…

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Share Market News

Ramsay and 2 other ASX shares to buy and hold beyond 2026

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look 3 quality ASX shares to buy and hold for the long term: TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG),…

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Share Market News

2 breakthrough ASX healthcare shares

| Daryl Mather

Australia has helped shape modern medicine in many ways. These 2 ASX healthcare shares are breakthrough companies with strong momentum.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares I'd invest $1,000 into right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that I’d invest $1,000 into right now for my portfolio. My picks include Bubs Australia…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Fund managers have been buying Costa and this ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and this ASX 200 share recently. Here's what you need…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 of the best ASX 50 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 50 shares could be top options for ASX investors right now...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why buying Altium shares could make you rich

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares could provide investors with very strong total returns over the next decade...

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Why the De Grey share price rocketed more than 107% in June

| Daniel Ewing

The De Grey share price climbed more than 107% in June. In this article, we take a look at what…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares growing their payouts fast

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and 2 ASX dividend growth shares could be the ASX income winners of the…

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⏸️ Investing

3 defensive ASX shares to add to your portfolio

| Glenn Leese

Defensive stocks are what anchor your portfolio in times of crisis. Here are 3 defensive ASX shares that are worth…

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Share Market News

AUB share price lifts on strong trading update

| Chris Chitty

The AUB Group share price rose today following a trading update by the company about its 2020 financial year results.

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Resources Shares

Silver Lake share price up 6% on resource upgrade

| Daryl Mather

The Silver Lake share price is climbing today after upgrading its Deflector Project reserves by 30%. The company runs 3…

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Share Market News

Ava Risk Group share price soars 23% on revenue guidance

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Ava Risk Group share price has stormed more than 40% higher in early trade after the company released a…

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Speculative

4 top small cap ASX shares to watch in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be adding MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) and these ASX small cap shares to my watchlist right now...

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, Netwealth, Silver Lake, & Zip Co shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.2%: Big four banks tumble, Afterpay surges higher again

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

A surprise ASX share that's doubled since March

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX health and beauty consumer products company McPherson’s Limited (ASX:MCP) has more than doubled in price…

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Retirement

The hidden risk to early superannuation withdrawal that no one told you about

| Brendon Lau

Australians are rushing to access their superannuation early amid the COVID-19 pandemic but there’s a key risk of doing this…

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