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Coronavirus News

The ASX stocks hit by Victoria's stage 4 forced shutdowns

| Brendon Lau

A wide range of ASX stocks are about to be hit by forced shutdowns in Victoria as the state grapples…

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Share Market News

Why you should own a piece of the world's biggest company

| Bernd Struben

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) surges to become the world's most valuable stock, rewarding investors with tremendous long-term gains.

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Share Gainers

The Fortescue Metals share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has continued its charge and hit a new record high on Monday.…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Catapult share price leaps 15% on US college football contract

| Kate O'Brien

The Catapult share price is up nearly 15% today after the company revealed it won a contract to provide services…

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⏸️ High Yield

WAM Microcap share price rises on big special dividend

| Tristan Harrison

The WAM Microcap Limited (ASX:WMI) share price is up after announcing its FY20 normal dividend and a big special dividend.

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Share Gainers

The ASX small cap benefitting from COVID that you've probably never heard of

| Brendon Lau

This ASX small cap jumped to a more than five-year high today as it looks to benefit from COVID-19 and…

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Share Market News

These ASX medical shares fell double figures in July – are they a buy?

| Kate O'Brien

Investors in these two ASX medical shares have locked in recent gains sending prices down significantly. Are they worthy long-term…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX growth shares that could beat the market in the 2020s

| James Mickleboro

This is why I think Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) and this ASX growth share could be market beaters over the next…

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Share Market News

Why you should buy ASX shares in this resilient market

| Bernd Struben

Despite all the uncertainty, investors are reaping gains in Australia's robust share market. Here's why it may be time to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Earnings season: What to expect from Telstra in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) full year result on 13 August...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Technology Shares

CML share price surged 13% last week

| Daryl Mather

CML Group is a company providing debtor financing which has just become the newest fintech on the ASX. It is…

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Retail Shares

Why the Domino's share price has my attention

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Domino’s share price has surged nearly 80% from its lows in late-March and is currently trading near record highs.…

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Share Market News

Which shares to watch this ASX earnings season

| Kate O'Brien

ASX share companies are due to report their full year results throughout August. Here’s what we’re looking out for this…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

My top retail ASX 200 share to gift right now

| Lloyd Prout

Ecommerce has boomed during Coronavirus. Here is my top retail ASX 200 share to buy now and gift to your…

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Share Gainers

Why Alliance Aviation, Cochlear, Kogan, & Netwealth shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares that have benefitted from measures to reboot the economy

| Mark Story

Depending on sector, some ASX shares are benefitting more than others from stimulus measures such as JobSeeker and JobKeeper being…

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Bank Shares

Why ASX bank stocks are the worst performing group today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX banking sector is leading the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) lower this morning on fears of a bad debt…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: Big four banks tumble, Flight Centre sinks, SEEK cancels final dividend

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Where is the Domain share price headed in August?

| Ken Hall

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price closed 2.9% lower on Friday, but could it be headed lower?

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Share Market News

Is the Transurban share price a buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

Toll road operator and developer Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) hasn't had an easy year. Is the Transurban share price near…

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Share Market News

3 top ASX tech shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 quality ASX tech shares to buy right now: Altium, Bravura Solutions and Audinate Group. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Flight Centre, SEEK, & Tabcorp shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) are two of four shares dropping lower on Monday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Is the Afterpay share price a boom or bust?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has rocketed this year but just how far can it climb after its…

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Share Market News

CSL and 1 other ASX 200 growth share to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Here we look 2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy for long-term growth: CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Blackmores Limited…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Will outages make the Telstra share price a buy?

| Lloyd Prout

Telstra has been the target of a cyber attack, causing outages in the Eastern states. What does this mean for…

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Defensive Shares

Analysis: Is the Woolworths share price good value in August?

| Ken Hall

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is up 6.9% but what can we expect to see ahead of…

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Share Market News

Why the Mobilicom share price jumped last Friday

| Daryl Mather

The Mobilicom share price rose on Friday by over 4% after a positive activity report for the end of the…

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Growth Shares

My ASX share of the week

| Tristan Harrison

My ASX share of the week is plus-size women’s apparel business City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX). I think it has…

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Share Gainers

Why Sezzle and these ASX shares recorded huge gains in July

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) and these ASX shares surged materially higher in July. Here's why they recorded incredible gains for shareholders...

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SEEK Share Price
Share Market News

SEEK share price tumbles after cancelling its FY 2020 final dividend

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is dropping lower on Monday after announcing that it will pay no final dividend…

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Share Market News

Tabcorp share price sinks lower on $1 billion impairment and FY 2020 profit guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) share price is sinking lower on Monday after announcing a $1 billion impairment charge and…

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Capital Raising

How these ASX investors made 60% in three months

| Brendon Lau

There was an easier way of generating oversized returns during the COVID market meltdown than picking winning ASX stocks.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

AMP and 2 other ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) and 2 other ASX 200 shares are on my watchlist after a disappointing…

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| Kate O'Brien

July was a shaky month for the ASX 200 but there were some outperformers. We take a look at the…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy Coles and this ASX dividend share right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think income investors should be buying Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share right now...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) , Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the…

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Share Market News

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 ended July 29.9 points down. Here we take a look at the worst performing ASX 200 shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday.…

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International Stock News

Elon Musk was right: Tesla's share price is too high

| Adam Levine-Weinberg

Tesla has plenty of growth potential, but it's unlikely to achieve the lofty margins it would need to justify its…

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