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Amazon defends new Sydney warehouse as 'employment creator'

| Sebastian Bowen

E-commerce giant Amazon.com is set to open a 5th Australian fulfilment centre in Sydney. Here's what it means for ASX…

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10 FY21 ASX share picks revealed by Bell Potter

| Tristan Harrison

Broker Bell Potter has revealed its FY21 ASX share picks. Two picks are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Afterpay…

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ASX 200 finishes 0.6% higher, Aussie house prices fall

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished 0.6% today. Australian house price movements in June 2020 were announced today.

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Share Market News

Australian property prices fell again in June. Will the drop continue?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how property prices moved in June. Could we see more housing price falls in FY21 as JobKeeper and other…

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares were the worst performers of FY20

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 11% in FY20, its worst fiscal year since 2012. But some ASX shares have fallen much…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy CSL and these ASX blue chip shares in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX blue chip shares could be market beaters in FY 2021 and…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy for FY21

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) and 2 others are my top ASX dividend shares to buy in FY21…

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price jumps 16% on FDA designation

| Chris Chitty

The Telix Pharmaceuticals share price rocketed 17% today following the announcement of an FDA designation for one of Telix's renal…

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Share Market News

This ASX airliner is flying under the radar

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Regional Express Holdings Limited (ASX: REX) share price has recovered 195% from its lows in late-March, dwarfed larger airliners.

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⏸️ Investing

10 key things to consider to help you buy quality ASX shares

| Mark Story

You can improve your ability to buy the right ASX shares at the right price by using a handful of…

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⏸️ Investing

Should ASX investors be worried about insider selling?

| Sebastian Bowen

We just saw the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX :WTC) CEO sell off some of his shares. Should owners of ASX…

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Share Market News

The latest ASX stocks to be upgraded by brokers to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is off to a good start for FY21. This is particularly so for a handful of ASX…

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⏸️ Investing

These 3 ASX healthcare shares are at all-time highs!

| Nikhil Gangaram

The healthcare sector has seen success during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are 3 ASX healthcare shares that have shown resilience.

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Share Gainers

Next Science share price surges higher on TGA approval

| James Mickleboro

The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price has started FY 2021 in a very positive fashion. Here's why its shares…

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Share Market News

Alcidion Group share price jumps 10% on new contract

| Chris Chitty

The Alcidion share price is up 10% on Wednesday following the signing of a new contract with Sydney Local Health…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Scentre Group's share price is up almost 6% today

| Matthew Donald

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has not received a lot of love in FY20 with the share price down 41.96% in…

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Share Market News

Star Entertainment Group shares lift with news of reopenings

| Kate O'Brien

The Star Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SGR) share price has lifted marginally today with an update on the reopening of…

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Why this leading broker has upgraded Westpac shares to "buy"

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is pushing higher after a leading broker upgraded it to a buy rating.…

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Share Market News

3 ASX cleantech shares to consider buying now

| Mark Story

Here are 3 ASX cleantech large-cap shares including Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) that have been regaining lost ground since the…

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Share Market News

These are 2 quality ASX shares to buy with $2,000

| Phil Harpur

Have some spare cash available to spend on ASX shares right now? Great! Both of these quality companies have entrenched…

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These 2 ASX tech shares show stellar growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) and Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) are 2 ASX tech shares showing great growth potential…

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Share Fallers

Why Avita, Brickworks, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, & WiseTech Global are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.9%: Big four banks rising, NEXTDC rockets higher

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Polynovo and JB Hi-Fi shares outperformed in FY20

| Ken Hall

Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) shares saw a great past 12 months. Will the companies continue their success?

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Share Gainers

Why Alterity Therapeutics, Flight Centre, NEXTDC, & Telix are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Wednesday.…

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Share Market News

Millionaire maker increases share price 28 times in FY20

| Daryl Mather

This company makes a product tailor-made for the times that we live in. It has multiplied 28 times from the…

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Resources Shares

Are Newcrest shares set to take off in FY21?

| Sebastian Bowen

Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) shares have been relatively flat over FY2020. Here's why i think they could take off…

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International Stock News

3 reasons to invest now, and 3 reasons to wait

| Christy Bieber

Should you get your money into the market?

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Share Market News

Suncorp share price edges higher after announcing its new operating model

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is edging higher on Wednesday after announcing a new operating model. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Why I'd buy and hold a2 Milk shares until 2025

| Phil Harpur

Despite their recent growth, here's why I believe a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares are a great buy and…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX ETFs to hedge your portfolio

| Glenn Leese

This year is fast becoming known as the year the markets stopped being aligned with the economy. Here are 3…

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Growth Shares

ASX 200 stocks to watch for FY2021

| Brendon Lau

The last financial year started so promising but fizzled. The silver lining is that FY21 is likely to be better…

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Share Market News

Temple & Webster share price quadrupled in FY20

| Daryl Mather

Temple and Webster have seen their share price quadruple during FY20. Mostly since the market low point on 23 March.…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in FY 2020...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in FY…

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Share Gainers

NEXTDC share price jumps 8% on new contract wins

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is jumping higher on Wednesday after announcing new contract wins at its NSW centres...

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Share Market News

Is the Wesfarmers share price a good buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has rallied strongly in recent months. Is it still a good buy right…

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Retail Shares

Can the Coles share price climb 12% again in July?

| Ken Hall

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price rocketed 11.8% higher in June but will the strong momentum continue into…

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Share Market News

Flight Centre share price on watch after new funding deal

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price could be on the move on Wednesday after announcing a new…

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