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Why the Senex Energy share price climbed 17% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian oil and gas explorer and producer Senex Energy's share price gained 17% in July to 27 cents per share.…

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Growth Shares

3 outstanding ASX shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these outstanding ASX shares would be great options for investors in…

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Share Market News

Kazia Therapeutics share price soars 46% on new drug grant

| Daniel Ewing

The Kazia Therapeutics share price is today storming higher as a release indicates a new FDA grant for its flagship…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy Megaport and this exciting mid cap ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and this exciting mid cap ASX share are the ones I think could provide strong returns for investors…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Ready for the "80% stock market crash"?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Predictions of an 80% stock market crash make for great headlines, and our brains are programmed to expect the worst.…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 safe ASX dividend shares to buy in uncertain times

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share could be safe options for income investors in uncertain times...

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Share Market News

Future Generation LICs grow dividends in June result

| Tristan Harrison

Future Generation Investment Company Ltd (ASX:FGX) and Future Generation Global Invstmnt Co Ltd (ASX:FGG) grow dividends in June reports.

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX 200 stocks downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

The market looks set to end the week on a negative note, but some ASX stocks are feeling more heat…

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Resources Shares

Why has the Troy Resources share price blasted 23% higher today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Troy Resources share price has been storming higher today, following encouraging finds out of its Karouni project in Guyana.

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⏸️ Investing

Is the ResMed share price a buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The ResMed share price has been tumbling this week despite fairly positive results. Does the sell off make the ResMed…

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Growth Shares

2 explosive ASX shares to buy with $2,000 today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and this explosive ASX share could be great places to invest $2,000 right now. Here's why I would...

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: What to expect from the Crown Resorts FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) releases its full year results for FY 2020 later this month...

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Share Market News

Mesoblast's share price gained another 16% in July. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

Biotechnology company Meosblast's share price continued its run higher in July, gaining more than 16% to reach $3.78 per share.

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Healthcare Shares

Why I would buy and hold CSL shares today

| Aaron Teboneras

I believe there is currently no better company to invest in than CSL Limited (ASX: CSL). Here is why I…

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Share Market News

Tech shares drive rally as new research indicates BNPL share prices lofty

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares are rallying, but new research from ME Bank indicates the booming BNPL shares could see their share prices…

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Technology Shares

Sezzle share price leaps 10% on oversubscribed share purchase plan

| Kate O'Brien

The Sezzle share price leapt nearly 10% this morning following the successful completion of its oversubscribed share purchase plan.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

Cromwell share price jumps on acquisition update

| Daniel Ewing

A sweetened hostile takeover bid pushes up the Cromwell share price

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Cheap Shares

Worley share price jumps on contract win and is my key pick in the sector

| Brendon Lau

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is defying the market sell-off after it won a new major LNG contract…

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Share Market News

Which 3 ASX tech shares are investing in long-term growth?

| Kate O'Brien

Technology shares are outperforming in the wake of Covid-19. Here are 3 overlooked ASX tech shares that focus on long-term…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.45%: REA Group impresses, IAG profit slump, ResMed downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, Northern Star, ResMed, & TPG Telecom are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, REA Group, Redbubble, & Sezzle shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Earnings: News Corp share price up 5% today despite posting major loss

| Phil Harpur

The News Corp (ASX: NWS) share price is rallying following the release of its fourth quarter and full year financial…

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Share Market News

Link share price buoyed by appointment of new CEO

| Daniel Ewing

The Link share price is on watch today following news that the company has appointed a new CEO.

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: What to expect from the Coca-Cola Amatil half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is pushing higher on Friday after Goldman Sachs upgraded its shares ahead of…

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Share Fallers

Magellan share price falls despite strong July inflows

| Ken Hall

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price has slumped lower, despite the company reporting its funds under management…

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Share Market News

Australian Ethical share price crashes 15% lower after IOOF selldown

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) share price is crashing lower after IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) sold down its stake...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Skip savings accounts and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors right…

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Share Gainers

Pointsbet share price on watch after ANOTHER new partnership

| Ken Hall

After landing another big sports contract, is the Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price headed higher in early trade?

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Share Market News

Ardent Leisure share price on watch following government assistance

| Kate O'Brien

The Ardent Leisure share price is on watch today after the theme park operator announced it has received government financial…

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Share Market News

Earnings: IAG share price on watch after 50% profit slump

| Ken Hall

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price is on watch after a 49.6% drop in net profit and…

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Share Market News

The next ASX stocks to beat expectations during this reporting season

| Brendon Lau

These S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stocks could be next to deliver positive earnings surprises in the coming weeks.

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REITs

Where will the Scentre share price close in August?

| Ken Hall

The Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) share price has slumped 50% lower in 2020 but what can we expect from the…

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Share Market News

Redbubble share price on watch after COVID face mask demand drives sales surge

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of a strong business update…

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Share Gainers

Is there a bull trap ahead for ASX shares like Webjet?

| Ken Hall

Some beaten down ASX shares like Webjet Limited and Corporate Travel Management Ltd surged higher yesterday but is this a…

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Defensive Shares

Is the Newcrest share price a buy in August?

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has already jumped 23.4% higher in 2020 but is the ASX gold…

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Share Market News

REA Group share price on watch after robust FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of its full year…

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Share Market News

Myer share price on watch as stores close in Melbourne

| Kate O'Brien

The Myer share price is on watch today after the department store conglomerate gave an update on trading after the…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Is the AFIC share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) share price a buy? The LIC has recently declared another steady dividend.

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