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Share Market News

Here's why the Treasury Wine share price is getting hammered today

| Toby Thomas

The Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE) share price has been bludgeoned in today's trade, down as much as 17%. Here's…

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Catapult share price surges on award of record contract

| Toby Thomas

The Catapult share price is up more than 5.7% today after the sports data provider announced a record contract win.

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Tech shares race to record highs as Bank of America tips BHP and Rio shares

| Bernd Struben

Aussie tech shares are surging higher as the US Nasdaq hits new record highs. But don't count out the miners...

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5G Networks share price falls 6% on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

The 5G Networks share price has fallen 6% following the release of the company's FY20 results that fell short of…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy CBA and this ASX dividend share for income

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX dividend share for income right now...

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Share Gainers

Why Cochlear, Kogan, Megaport, & Northern Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four charging higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Westpac share price slides 4% after third quarter result

| Chris Chitty

The Westpac share price is lower today after the company released its quarterly result to 30 June 2020 and its…

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Money3 share price sinks as COVID-19 squashes profits

| Kate O'Brien

The Money3 share price has sunk more than 7% today after the automotive lender released full year results below expectation

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ASX 200 up 0.2%: Westpac cancels dividend, Treasury Wine hammered, Coles impresses

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Warren Buffett is dumping banks and buying gold, should you?

| Glenn Leese

Warren Buffett has dumped his entire position in Goldman Sachs shares in exchange for Barrick Gold shares. Should be buying…

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Ingenia Communities share price lifts on record FY20 earnings

| Matthew Donald

The Ingenia Communities share price is trading higher following the release of its FY20 results, revealing growth despite challenging conditions.

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The Monadelphous share price rockets 16% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) share price has rocketed more than 16% today after the company posted its FY20…

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Share Fallers

Why Tyro, Virtus Health, Webjet, & Westpac shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four that are dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Virtus share price falls 5% as earnings plummet

| Kate O'Brien

The Virtus share price has fallen 2.8% this morning after the IVF provider released its full year results. We take…

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Investors call for AMP Capital CEO's head

| Tony Yoo

Under-siege Australian finance company criticised for its handling of serious sexual harassment allegations.

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How to invest

New investors should do this before investing in ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

Why new investors should put their finances in order and have an emergency fund before buying into the ASX share…

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Share Fallers

Tyro Payments share price sinks on heavy FY 2020 loss

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday after posting a heavy loss in FY 2020…

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Mercury share price rises on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

The Mercury share price is lifting in early trade, despite a difficult FY20 for the company due to drought and…

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International Stock News

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals some surprise moves

| Howard Smith

A recent SEC filing shows that company got out of more than just the airlines in the second quarter.

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Share Gainers

Why the Saracen share price is shooting higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) share price is shooting higher on Tuesday morning...

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Why the Abacus Property share price is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Abacus Property Group (ASX: ABP) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its FY 2020…

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52-Week Highs

ARB share price rallied to a two-year high on profit results and outlook

| Brendon Lau

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARB) share price surged to a two-year high this morning on the back of its…

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Fisher & Paykel share price on watch following FY21 trading update

| Matthew Donald

The Fisher & Paykel share price could be on watch following the release of its FY21 trading update. Strong demand…

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Share Gainers

Is the Beach Energy share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) rocketed higher in yesterday's trade but is there time to buy the ASX energy…

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Megaport share price on watch following release of latest product innovation

| Kate O'Brien

The Megaport share price is on watch this morning after the network-as-a-service provider announced the release of Megaport Virtual Edge.

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Coles share price on watch after strong FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be on watch this morning after the release of a strong full…

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Technology Shares

Nextdc and 2 other thriving ASX tech shares to buy

| Ken Hall

Check out a few of the top ASX tech shares like Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) that I'm keen on despite…

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Lendlease posts disappointing FY20 loss and strong forecast growth

| Daryl Mather

Construction giant LendLease posted a disappointing FY20 result, but revealed a strong strategic position for future growth. Could this be…

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Netwealth share price on watch as net profit surges 22%

| Ken Hall

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) share price is on watch after reporting strong earnings growth in its FY20 annual…

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Resources Shares

BHP share price on watch as final dividend slashed by 30%

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is one to watch after cutting its final dividend by 29.5% to…

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Cochlear share price on watch after COVID-19 profit collapse

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price will be on watch today after reporting a collapse in profits because of the…

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Bluescope Steel shows strength amid 90% profit fall

| Daryl Mather

The Bluescope Steel share price saw a rise of over 2% on Monday after delivering a 90% reduction in FY20…

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Record Highs

Why Kogan and these ASX shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares have just hit record highs...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

New rule threatens free Google search and YouTube in Australia

| Danny Vena

A landmark proposal could force big changes to the company's free services in Australia

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares to buy for income including listed investment company (LIC) WAM Global Limited (ASX:WGB).

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.8%, JB Hi-Fi jumps 4.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.8% today, but reporting season continues. JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares jumped 4.5%.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Investing $1,000 in these ASX shares could be a smart move

| James Mickleboro

I think investing $1,000 into Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and these ASX shares could be a smart move. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 in Afterpay shares in March, this is how much you'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have been a princely investment for anyone who bought back in March. Here are the…

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ASX stock of the day: Zicom share price rockets 66% high on surgical mask investment

| Kate O'Brien

The Zicom share price has rocketed 66% higher today on news the equipment manufacturer has entered the surgical mask game.

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