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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy to quickly add diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares I’d buy to add diversification, including the exchange-traded fund BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX:QLTY).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy ANZ and this ASX share for dividends

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be buying Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this ASX share for their dividends...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Coles and Wesfarmers share prices reach for new highs. Should you invest?

| Toby Thomas

The share prices of these 2 blue-chip ASX shares have both performed strongly in trading today, reaching new or close…

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy for growth investors in August

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 3 top ASX shares are worth buying growth investor portfolios in August 2020. One pick is Pushpay…

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Share Gainers

FirstWave share price jumps 28% as tech heavyweight joins the team

| Ken Hall

The FirstWave Cloud Technology Ltd (ASX: FCT) share price has shot up 28% today as a leading tech executive takes…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These could be outstanding buy and hold options for ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX share would be outstanding buy and hold options for ASX investors...

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Share Market News

Ava Risk Group share price rockets 45% on quarterly report

| Chris Chitty

The Ava Risk Group share price surged higher on Thursday as it announced positive cash flow in its quarterly report.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.75%, Fortescue impresses and Macquarie remains robust

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 0.65% today. Updates from Fortescue (ASX:FMG) and Macquarie (ASX:MQG) impressed the market.

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Cheap Shares

3 underperforming ASX 200 stocks that could beat earnings expectations

| Brendon Lau

ASX 200 stocks may face a sell-off during the reporting season, but there are 3 laggards that could surprise as…

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Share Market News

Elsight share price soars 65% on news of significant US order

| Matthew Donald

The Elsight Ltd (ASX: ELS) share price has soared today following the company's first material order from strategic partner Kinetx…

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX mid cap shares could smash the market over the next 5 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) and this mid cap ASX share could be great long term investments for ASX…

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Share Market News

Are the big US tech companies about to be broken up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will antitrust laws force major US tech companies like Apple, Alphabet, Amazon.com and Facebook to break up?

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Share Market News

Aroa Biosurgery share price jumps 8% on approvals

| Matthew Donald

The Aroa Biosurgrey share price has jumped 8% following the company's announcement the FDA and European Union approved two of…

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Share Market News

Why the Pilbara Minerals share price surged 8% today

| Bernd Struben

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is up on news the company has secured US$110 million in new…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These ASX dividend shares could be perfect for retirees

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this ASX dividend share would be great options for retirees right now...

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Resources Shares

Red River Resources share price up 9% on securing high grade deposits

| Matthew Donald

Red River Resources Limited (ASX: RVR) share price is trading stronger today after the company secured two new projects hosting…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares for income investors in August

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 top ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy in August 2020. I’m excited by the dividends…

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Retirement

Why you should treat your superannuation like a child

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you should treat your superannuation fund like a child. It needs love and care if you want it…

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Share Market News

3 underloved ASX healthcare shares with strong comeback potential

| Kate O'Brien

I believe ASX healthcare shares are a solid gamble. Afterall, people are going to need to see doctors regardless of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Buddy Technologies share price more than doubled in a week

| Brendon Lau

The Buddy Technologies Ltd (ASX: BUD) share price more than doubled over the past week as sales of its new…

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Share Market News

Atomos share price surges 5% despite 17% revenue slump

| Ken Hall

The Atomos Ltd (ASX: AMS) share price has jumped more than 5% in today's trade after the company flagged strong…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

A dirt-cheap ASX dividend share to add to your portfolio today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the Brickworks share price is dirt cheap right now, and why you might want to consider…

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi share price hits record high: Is it good value ahead of earnings season?

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has hit a record high on Thursday. Is it still good value ahead…

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Share Market News

Why the Paradigm share price is rising today

| Matthew Donald

The Paradigm share price is rising today after the company released promising results in its United States FDA expanded access…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy and 2 to avoid as deflation bites

| Bernd Struben

As Australia records a record level of deflation, some ASX shares will suffer while others benefit. Here's how to play…

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Share Market News

Leading strategist highlights risk of double dip recession, predicts gold to hit $2000.

| Chris Chitty

A Saxo Capital Markets strategist says Australia is at risk of a double dip recession and that gold could reach…

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Share Market News

IOOF share price drops 5% following business update

| Chris Chitty

The IOOF share price fell on Thursday following the release of a business update for the final quarter of the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Sandfire share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX:SFR) share price is sinking lower and is the worst performer on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Earnings: Genworth share price plunges 6% after $90 million half-year loss

| Ken Hall

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA) share price has dropped more than 6% so far today, after the insurer…

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Resources Shares

3 latest ASX 200 stocks to be downgraded by top brokers today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 bounced hard in the last 4 months and broker have just downgraded their recommendations on these outperformers.

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast share price pushes higher ahead of the "most significant period in its history"

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is pushing higher on Thursday ahead of the "most significant period in its history"

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 0.7%: Fortescue impresses, Macquarie's tough Q1, big four banks rise

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Thursday.…

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) share price a buy today after rising 2.1% yesterday? Let's…

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Cheap Shares

Are ASX travel shares like Webjet cheap enough to buy?

| Ken Hall

When are ASX travel shares like Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) going to go from a risky buy to an absolute…

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Record Highs

Results: Marley Spoon share price surges 40% on market update

| Ken Hall

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX: MMM) share price has rocketed 40% higher to a new record high thanks to a…

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Share Fallers

Why IOOF, IGO, Janus Henderson, & Qantas shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Fortescue, Marley Spoon, & Splitit shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

Here are the dividends this broker thinks CBA and the big four will pay in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here are the dividends that this leading broker thinks Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the rest of the big…

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