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Gold

How to take advantage of the surging gold price

| Sebastian Bowen

With the price of gold approaching a record high, is it too late to invest in the yellow metal? Here's…

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Share Market News

These BNPL shares have blown up since their IPOs

| Kate O'Brien

As the BNPL sector continues to experience rapid growth, we take a look at how ASX BNPL shares have performed…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

ASX 200 drops more than 1%, IAG falls 7.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has dropped more than 1% today. The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price fell…

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Share Gainers

Escalating US-China tensions are sending these ASX stocks jumping higher today

| Brendon Lau

News that China ordered the closure of the US consulate in Chengdu is adding to the gloom on markets, but…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy Ramsay and this ASX blue chip share

| James Mickleboro

I think Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and this ASX blue chip share could be top options for investors looking for…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

A top ASX dividend share to buy next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the WAM Global Ltd (ASX: WGB) LIC is a top ASX dividend share for income investors…

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Bank Shares

Buffett buys more bank shares: Should you?

| Matthew Donald

According to an SEC filing, Warren Buffett has recently added to his bank shares by buying more Bank of America.…

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Cheap Shares

Why UBS thinks now is the time to be buying this underperforming ASX 200 stock

| Brendon Lau

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price is bucking the downtrend after UBS urged investors to buy the underperformer.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where should you invest $1k into ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

If you have $1,000 to invest in ASX shares then here are some ideas including BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF…

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⏸️ Investing

How CSL could save Australia from COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

The CSL share price could take off again with the government confident the company could produce enough vaccine for all…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Fed up of dividend cancellations? Buy these safe ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) became the latest company to cancel its final dividend. Don't worry, you can buy these…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares leveraged to the eCommerce shift

| Kate O'Brien

The shift to eCommerce was given a shove by the onset of coronavirus. We take a look at 2 ASX…

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Growth Shares

2 fast-growing mid cap ASX shares that could be destined for big things.

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) and this mid cap ASX share could be destined for big things in the future...

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Share Market News

2 off the grid ASX retail shares for higher returns

| Daryl Mather

ASX retail shares have been sold off since the lockdown due to closed shopping malls. Yet some of them have…

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Share Fallers

Why the Challenger share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is dropping lower on Friday. Here's why the annuities company's shares have come under…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to benefit from huge growth in streaming subscriptions during lockdown

| Matthew Donald

Streaming services have soared due to lockdown. Here are 3 ASX shares that could potentially benefit from the trend.

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Share Market News

Here's why the A2B share price is on the move today

| Daryl Mather

A2B, previously CabCharge, has announced an agreement to provide smartcard services for the NSW Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme. The A2B…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Resources Shares

Will the iron ore price crash by the end of 2020?

| Brendon Lau

Investors beware! The strong performance of BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals is under threat on the government's bearish iron…

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres share price drops on portfolio devaluation news

| Daryl Mather

The Vicinity Centres share price is down today, after the company announced an 11.7% devaluation of its directly owned property…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 1%: IAG cancels final dividend, tech shares tumble, IGO jumps

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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Share Market News

DroneShield share price soars 12% on European order

| Matthew Donald

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price soared this morning after the company received an order from a European military…

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay, Evolution, IAG, & Vicinity Centres shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's…

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⏸️ Investing

Why Opthea shares could offer big growth potential

| Rhys Brock

Junior ASX healthcare company Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) has had a volatile year, but it could still be on the…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Bubs, IGO, & Next Science shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares are two of four pushing higher on Friday. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

ASX cannabis shares adjust to coronavirus environment

| Kate O'Brien

As the Australian medicinal cannabis industry grows, we take a look at how ASX cannabis shares are facing the coronavirus…

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Share Market News

City Chic Collective announces capital raising and acquisition

| Kate O'Brien

City Chic Collective shares are in a trading halt with the apparel retailer announcing a capital raising and potential acquisition.

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Share Market News

Should Afterpay shareholders be concerned about Shopify's BNPL launch?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has come under pressure on Friday. Should you be concerned by Shopify's BNPL launch?

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Share Fallers

Insurance Australia Group share price sinks 4% lower after cancelling final dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is dropping lower after cancelling its final dividend for FY 2020. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Bank of Queensland share price drops on COVID-19 provisions increase

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is dropping lower on Friday after increasing its COVID-19 provisions...

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Cheap Shares

Value stocks to rise on strong A$ and broker picks the cheapest ASX stocks to buy today

| Brendon Lau

The A$ is at a 1 year high and could be heading even higher. This will create winners and losers…

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Share Market News

Gold Road Resources share price on watch after record gold production

| Kate O'Brien

The Gold Road Resources share price is on watch this morning after the miner announced record gold production during the…

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Index investing

3 ETFs for simple wealth building

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that can be used for simple wealth building including BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ).

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⏸️ Investing

3 exciting ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| Matthew Donald

I believe an investment in these 3 ASX growth shares including Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) could deliver investors with sizeable…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why weakness in the CSL share price could be a buying opportunity

| James Mickleboro

Here's why recent weakness in the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price could be a buying opportunity for Australian investors right…

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Speculative

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investors should be putting Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and these small cap ASX shares on their watchlists...

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Share Market News

What the budget deficit means for ASX shares like Webjet

| Ken Hall

Find out what the forecast federal government budget deficit could mean for ASX shares like Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy NAB and this ASX dividend share for income

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think income investors ought to buy National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and this ASX dividend share...

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Resources Shares

Up 38% in July! Is the Orocobre share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price is up 38.1% in July but is it heading higher in 2020 or…

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