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Althea share price lifts as cannabis market growth predicted

| Kate O'Brien

The Althea share price is on the rise today following the announcement its subsidiary has entered a cannabis beverage production…

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Share Market News

Tyro Payments share price slumps despite strong transaction volumes

| Kate O'Brien

The Tyro Payments Ltd share price is on watch today after the payment solutions company released its latest transaction volumes.

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ASX 200 flat: Altium update disappoints, Metcash posts full year loss

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares have been making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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52-Week Highs

Is the Domino's Pizza share price a good buy at $68?

| Ken Hall

The Domino's share price rocketed to a new, 52-week high last week before falling to $67.99 in morning trade today…

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These 5 ASX shares saw the biggest losses last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) returned to its recent strong form last week, gaining 1.6%. Here are 5 ASX…

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Share Gainers

A $73m boost sends the Austal share price to the top of the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price surged after the US government agreed to pump US$50 million ($73 million) into…

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Consider these 2 ASX fintech shares before they take off

| Daryl Mather

These 2 ASX fintech shares are growing at a very impressive rate. They have low debt, big markets, and appear…

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Is A2 Milk Company going to acquire another infant formula company?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is dropping lower today amid speculation it could be buying a rival…

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Share Market News

These 5 ASX shares were last week's top performers

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gained 1.6% last week, returning to its recent strong form. Here are the 5…

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Share Market News

Transurban share price falls despite a positive market update

| Phil Harpur

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price has fallen this morning despite a positive market update. What did Transurban have…

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SEEK Share Price
Share Market News

SEEK share price edges lower after trading update and impairment charge

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is trading lower today after releasing a comprehensive trading update and revealing expectations for…

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Share Market News

Infrastructure shares boosted by government spending

| Daryl Mather

These are some of the construction and engineering firms likely to benefit from infrastructure spending across state and federal budgets.

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Retail Shares

Is there a better buy than JB Hi-Fi shares today?

| Ken Hall

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price is rocketing higher and approaching a 52-week high, but is it the…

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Share Market News

Here are 3 Australian share market trends to watch this week

| Daryl Mather

Keep an eye on these three Australian share market trends this week. Some have been building for a few weeks…

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Capital Raising

Why Challenger is launching a $300 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is in a trading halt today while it undertakes a $300 million equity raising.…

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Share Market News

Altium share price sinks 7% lower after FY 2020 trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price has come under pressure on Monday after the release of a trading update. Here's…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Is the a2 Milk share price a buy after falling nearly 5% on Friday?

| Lina Lim

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price fell 4% on Friday, could this be a buying opportunity?

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price has fallen 24%. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price has slumped 24.2% lower in 2020 but how does the Aussie…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are the ASX shares that I’d buy with $10,000 today. There are still plenty of opportunities for investors to…

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Share Market News

James Hardie share price in spotlight as it upgrades profit guidance

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price is likely to buck the market weakness this morning after it…

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Share Market News

ASX share price winners and losers of last week

| Daryl Mather

Overall, ASX share prices performed positively last week, with only a few falling back. Here are some of the winners…

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Share Market News

Metcash share price on watch after recording $45.9 million FY 2020 loss

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price will be on watch this morning after the wholesale distributor reported a $45.9 million…

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Record Highs

Why Kogan, Sezzle, & Splitit shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) and these popular ASX shares have just hit record highs. Here's why they are on fire right…

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Growth Shares

My ASX share for the week

| Tristan Harrison

My ASX share for the week is infant formula company A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M). I think it still has…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX back in the green

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat low interest rates with Telstra and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects the cash rate to remain at the record low of 0.25% for some time to…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These fantastic healthcare ASX shares could make you wealthy

| James Mickleboro

Why CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these healthcare shares could be some of the best long term options on the Australian share…

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Speculative

Are these small cap ASX tech shares the next Afterpay or Appen?

| James Mickleboro

Could Whispir (ASX:WSP) and these ASX small cap tech shares be the next Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX)?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 high quality ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors right now. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Chance of oil surging to US$190 is higher now than before COVID-19: JPMorgan

| Brendon Lau

This isn’t a typo. The Brent crude oil price could rocket to as much as US$190 a barrel in 2025,…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 long-term ASX 200 shares I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 long-term S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that I’d buy right now for my portfolio. I think they…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next week. Here's…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's…

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Retirement

Retirees: can you retire on just dividend shares?

| Peter Stephens

With interest rates likely to remain low, dividend shares may provide a large contribution to passive retirement income.

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd buy cheap stocks in today's market

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks could offer greater scope for a long-term recovery after a challenging period for the stock market, in my…

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How to invest

Where I would invest $50,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would sooner invest $50,000 into Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares than leave it sitting in a savings account...

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Share Market News

How I'd invest in today's market to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think the recent stock market crash could present buying opportunities that increase your chances of making a million over…

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Index investing

Why ETFs are great for passive investing

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs (exchange traded funds) are great for passive investing with shares in my opinion. Here are several reasons why I…

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