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Healthcare Shares

Why the Polynovo share price could climb in August

| Ken Hall

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has had a strong year but I think it could push even higher after its…

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Share Market News

How are 2019's tech IPOs performing?

| Kate O'Brien

The pandemic has created a drought in the IPO market with new listings falling 84%. Here we take a look…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Early super release scheme set to be extended

| Sebastian Bowen

The government has announced an extension of the early super release scheme. Should you take up the offer, or will…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where I'd invest $9,000 in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If I had $9,000 to invest into ASX shares, I’d pick these 4 ideas including infant formula business Bubs Australia…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Which ASX 200 shares are the safest?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which shares on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) are the 'safest'? Well, it depends on what you want to…

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Share Market News

Why this fund manager is preparing for a massive market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we see another ASX market crash in 2020? This fund manager is betting on it, so what should ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.3%, investors bet on Tabcorp

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by around 0.3% today. The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) share price rose almost 5%.

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Are Marley Spoon shares future ASX blue-chips?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Marley Spoon share price has had an amazing run in the last 3 months, but does the company have…

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⏸️ Investing

Why this underperforming ASX healthcare company could still light up the market in 2020 and beyond

| Rhys Brock

Despite suffering through a lacklustre 2020, Medical Developments International Limited (ASX:MVP) could still have a long growth runway ahead of…

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Share Market News

Stock of the day: Traka Resources share price explodes 270% as it secures gold project

| Kate O'Brien

The Traka Resources Ltd (ASX: TKL) share price exploded 270% today after the mining exploration company announced it secured rights…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why retirees might want to buy Coles and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why retirees might want to consider making an investment in Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share...

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Share Market News

Why the Opthea share price surged more than 20% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in Opthea Limited (ASX: OPT) have surged more than 20% in trade today, following the company’s recent announcement.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Extended jobkeeper: Which ASX shares to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which ASX shares are worth buying now that jobkeeper has been extended to March 2021? Shares like JB Hi-Fi Limited…

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Share Market News

Kogan share price up 360% since March. Is it too late to buy?

| Phil Harpur

With the Kogan share price surging more than 360% since the March bear market, is it too late to buy…

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Share Market News

One leading investment bank predicts CBA won't pay a final dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) pay a final dividend at all in 2020 after its interim payout? This…

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Share Market News

Why the Digital Wine Ventures share price is surging today

| Brendon Lau

The Digital Wine Ventures Ltd (ASX: DW8) share price jumped to a more than five-year high after management released a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Qantas share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price in the buy zone at the current level?

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Share Market News

DroneShield share price surges 25% on US Air Force contract

| Nikhil Gangaram

The DroneShield share price has surged 25% today after the company announced it has been awarded a contract with the…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares that could be long term market beaters

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX growth shares could be long term market beaters...

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Buy and hold Cochlear and these ASX shares for strong long term returns

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares would be great buy and hold options for Australian investors...

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Are ASX 200 shares about to take off on another bull run?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is another bull run in store for the ASX 200? Even if it is, this might not necessarily be good…

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Why the Cogstate share price soared 78% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Cogstate Limited (ASX: CGS) share price has rocketed more than 78% higher in early trade after the company released…

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⏸️ Investing

What to do if your ASX shares hit a record high

| Sebastian Bowen

With ASX shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) reaching record highs in recent weeks, when should you sell, cash in your…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Evolution share price lower despite increased scale of opportunity

| Kate O'Brien

The Evolution share price is down despite reporting record cash flow in the June quarter and announcing an increased scale…

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Share Market News

Helloworld share price drops 6% following business update

| Chris Chitty

The Helloworld share price fell on Thursday following a business update by the company, along with the opening of its…

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Share Market News

Tesserent share price surges 42% following new acquisition

| Phil Harpur

The Tesserent share price has surged more than 40% today following the company's announcement of another strategic acquision.

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⏸️ Investing

With gold on a run, is the Newcrest Mining share price a buy?

| Glenn Leese

With the gold price now eyeing US$1,900, in my view it’s time to look at gold ASX shares and take…

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⏸️ Investing

Here's 1 ASX ETF that is tapping into China's 'new economy'

| Glenn Leese

For investors looking to access growth out of China, in my opinion it's worth taking a closer look at VanEck’s…

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Share Market News

Dicker Data share price surges 6% on strong half year update

| Phil Harpur

The Dicker Data share price climbed 6.4% higher on release of a strong update. We look at the details and…

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Retail Shares

Is the Harvey Norman share price good value?

| Matthew Donald

The Harvey Norman share price has fallen more than the ASX200 over the past year. Does it represent good value…

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⏸️ Investing

Timing the market versus time in the market

| Arpan Ranka

Here we explore the old adage 'It is not timing the market but time in the market that is important'…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Got $10,000 to invest? I would buy these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects the cash rate to remain on hold at 0.25% until 2022. Beat low rates by investing $10,000…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Why the Zip share price is a better buy than Afterpay

| Lina Lim

Here's why I believe the Zip share price represents better, long-term value for shareholders than the Afterpay share price.

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Nearmap, Resolute, & TechnologyOne shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.4%: Banks lower, Newcrest impresses, Coca-Cola Amatil jumps

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, Newcrest, QBE, & Tabcorp shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Vocus and 1 other top quality ASX share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX shares to consider adding to your portfolio right now: Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Market News

Megaport share price falls despite a strong quarterly update

| Phil Harpur

The Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) share price has fallen today despite providing the market with a strong quarterly update.

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