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Share Gainers

Why the Kogan share price jumped 11% to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is zooming higher again on Thursday. Here's why its shares just jumped to a…

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International Stock News

Johnson & Johnson to Begin Coronavirus Vaccine Clinical Trial in July

| Keith Speights

The healthcare giant's COVID-19 vaccine program is moving forward more quickly than expected.

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi share price higher after upgrading profit guidance for FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price is on the move after reinstating and upgrading its guidance for FY 2020.…

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Investing Strategies

Why do I own this ASX 200 share?

| Lloyd Prout

It's important to properly review your investment portfolio on a regular basis and ask: why do I own this ASX…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

3 ASX 200 shares to add to your watchlist in 2020

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares continue to march higher in June but here's why I've got my eye on a few big-name…

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Share Market News

Where to invest $500 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

I think Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and these ASX shares could be great places to invest $500 right now. Here's why I…

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⏸️ Investing

My share investing journey during the pandemic

| Daryl Mather

Active share investing can be very profitable. During the pandemic, there were a lot of value opportunities. These are some…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to buy now with $10,000

| Daryl Mather

From blue chip to small cap growth shares, there are still good value ASX shares to buy now even though…

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International Stock News

Nasdaq Tops 10,000 on Tesla Surge; Starbucks Cools Off

| Dan Caplinger

Investors saw another mixed market on Wednesday.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy to beat low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors in June. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price a buy right now? The major ASX bank has seen a…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 top ASX dividend shares for income in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) is one of the top ASX dividend shares that I would buy for…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

There are at least 2 ASX shares I’d buy in a heartbeat right now, including electronic donation business Pushpay Holdings…

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Defensive Shares

Why I think Wesfarmers is the best ASX blue chip

| Tristan Harrison

I think that Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is the best ASX blue chip to buy. In this article I’ll share a…

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price up 7%, ASX 200 edges higher

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price jumped 7.5% today, pushing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) higher today to 6,418 points.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares to buy to benefit from the cloud computing boom

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and this ASX cloud share could be destined for big things in the future. Here's why I would…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Afterpay share price just hit a record high and could still go higher

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been on fire again on Wednesday and hit a record high. Here's why…

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Speculative

Novatti share price jumps 11% after announcing partnership with Alipay

| Cathryn Goh

The Novatti Group Ltd (ASX: NOV) share price had an impressive run on the ASX today after announcing a partnership…

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Cheap Shares

Latest 3 ASX buy ideas from leading brokers

| Brendon Lau

Any dip in the ASX 200 is turning out to be a buying opportunity. Leading brokers list their latest buy…

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Share Market News

How Australian super funds are letting the team down on ethics

| Sebastian Bowen

Some superannuation funds aren't living up to their word on ethical matters like climate change and gender equality. Here's why.

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Cheap Shares

Here are another 2 insanely cheap ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Cheap ASX shares! Here's why I think BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 1 other ASX share are in the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $5,000 into ASX 200 shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

I think $5,000 investment in CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX 200 share could generate strong returns for investors over the…

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⏸️ High Yield

3 high yield ASX dividend shares for income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 high yield ASX dividend shares that could offer good income during 2020 despite the ongoing coronavirus issues.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Opthea share price has skyrocketed 350% in the past year

| Cathryn Goh

The Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) share price has been a standout performer in the mid-cap ASX healthcare sector, up more…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

2 crazy cheap ASX 200 shares you could still buy

| Lina Lim

Why Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) and Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX: CCP) could be cheap ASX 200 shares to…

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Share Market News

CBA share price lower on Slater & Gordon class action news

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is trading lower on Wednesday after Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) filed…

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Share Fallers

ANZ share price drops lower after Goldman Sachs downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after being downgraded by Goldman…

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Bank Shares

These ASX bank stocks just got upgraded by top brokers to "buy" – and they aren't the big four

| Brendon Lau

The big four banks have staged a massive rally. If you want to find value, you might have to look…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Can this ASX dividend share afford its 11% yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can ASX dividend share WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) really afford to pay out an 11% fully franked dividend yield?…

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Share Market News

Why the Worley share price is dropping today

| Chris Chitty

The Worley share price has dropped today following a business update, including a plan to move toward sustainable energy.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the CSL share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is charging higher today. Should you be buying the biotherapeutics company's shares as well?

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Speculative

Great Southern Mining share price jumps 13% as drilling commences at Cox's Find

| Cathryn Goh

The Great Southern Mining Ltd (ASX: GSN) share price is flying higher today after the small-cap ASX miner announced the…

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How to invest

Does the ASX 200 just follow the US markets?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) just follow what the US markets like the S&P 500 do? The data…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy now to get rich later

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares could be the ones to buy now to get rich later. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.45%: Harvey Norman declares special dividend, gold miners race higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Bank Shares

Are Aussies still withdrawing cash like crazy?

| Tristan Harrison

A few months ago Aussies were withdrawing cash like crazy. Is that still the case or have things settle down?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for the big shift to contactless payments

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares can provide exposure to the big shift to contactless payments. One ASX share to consider is Pushpay Holdings…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

How to be like Warren Buffett and not lose money investing in ASX 200 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to follow in the steps of Warren Buffett's 2 Rules of Investing and not lose money or capital…

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