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Santos share price lifts despite non-cash impairment of up to US$800 million

| Chris Chitty

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price was up on Tuesday despite the announcement of a US$700–US$800 million write down…

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Speculative

Add these ASX small cap shares to your watchlist immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investors should be adding ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) and these ASX small cap shares to their watchlists...

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Record Highs

Why the Xero share price is at a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has continued its remarkable run and hit a new record high on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

4 exciting ASX biotech shares surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

The ASX biotech segment has been on fire today. Here we take a closer look at 4 ASX biotech shares…

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Share Market News

Why the Metalstech share price is up 10% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Metalstech share price is pushing 10% higher today, following news it has successfully completed a bookbuild and sell down.

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Share Market News

These ASX eCommerce shares are riding the online shopping wave

| Kate O'Brien

eCommerce is now big business in Australia, accounting for 10% of all retail spending. Here are 3 ASX shares riding…

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Technology Shares

Why the Telstra share price is underperforming the market

| Brendon Lau

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price is under pressure as a new mobile war looms large. But is…

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Share Market News

Bod share price surges 5% on record revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The Bod Australia Ltd (ASX: BDA) share price is surging today on positive numbers from the company's quarterly report. We…

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ResMed share price rockets to record highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The ResMed share price has surged more than 26% since mid-June and is currently trading at record highs. Is it…

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Share Market News

Why Nearmap and 2 other ASX tech shares are surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX tech shares that have surged higher in trade today: Nearmap Ltd, Bigtincan Holdings Ltd…

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Growth Shares

My top 5 ASX growth shares to buy in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) are two of five ASX growth shares that I would buy right now...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares to buy during 'Dry July'

| Lloyd Prout

Dry July can be a real challenge. Here are two of the best ASX shares to reward yourself for all…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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⏸️ International Shares

How to buy US FAANG stocks on the ASX

| Ken Hall

US 'FAANG' stocks like Facebook and Amazon are hot right now. Here's an easy way to invest in US tech…

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett's advice for managing uncertainty

| Kate O'Brien

To help guide you through these uncertain times, we take a look at Warren Buffett’s advice for managing uncertainty.

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Share Gainers

The worst performing ASX 200 oil stock is finally catching a break today

| Brendon Lau

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price is outperforming today even as it suffered a big drop in quarterly…

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Share Market News

What the latest economic data could mean for ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

There is a lot of new economic data set to be released by the Australian Government this week. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Ecofibre, Mesoblast, & Zip Co shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four racing notably higher on the ASX on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 1.15%: BHP Q4 update, tech shares rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Mesoblast share price climbs 9% on FDA meeting

| Kate O'Brien

The Mesoblast share price jumped 7.4% this morning after an announcement a review date for remestemcel-L has been granted by…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

WAM Global grows FY20 dividend by 250%, share price up

| Tristan Harrison

The WAM Global Limited (ASX:WGB) share price is up after announcing a larger-than-expected final FY20 dividend for investors.

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Share Market News

2 top ASX tech shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares to potentially buy right now: Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) and Megaport…

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Share Fallers

Why AGL Energy, Alumina, BlueScope, & BWX shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Immuron share price shoots 90% higher on potential COVID-19 treatment news

| Daniel Ewing

The Immuron Limited (ASX: IMC) share price has shot 90% higher today following a release regarding the effect of its…

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2 cheap value shares to buy this week

| Daryl Mather

Finding good shares to buy in todays market is increasingly difficult. Here are two good companies with a market cap…

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New ASX share buy ideas
Capital Raising

What you need to know about Downer's share price, $400m cap raise and acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The Downer EDI Limited (ASX: DOW) share price went into a trading halt as it’s rattling the can for $400…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 tips for investing in ASX 200 shares for beginners

| Ken Hall

Investing in ASX 200 shares can be exciting. Here are a few tips I wish I had known before I…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into quality ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

I think a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and this ASX 200 share could be high quality options for a $10,000 investment.…

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 consumer discretionary shares are bucking the economic cycle

| Kate O'Brien

ASX 200 consumer discretionary shares are known to be cyclical and suffer in economic downturns. But this downturn appears to…

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Bank Shares

What to expect from the Commonwealth Bank FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) full year result is just weeks away. Here's what the market is expecting from…

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Share Market News

The Clean TeQ share price is on a rollercoaster ride right now

| Daniel Ewing

The Clean TeQ share price rose more than 30% over the past 2 days before dropping back in morning trade…

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Share Gainers

Kogan share price rockets higher after delivering impressive Q4 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is shooting higher on Tuesday after reporting stellar sales and profit growth in FY…

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Share Market News

Saracen share price on watch as production guidance exceeded

| Kate O'Brien

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) share price is on watch this morning after the miner announced gold production…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares for growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares for growth and dividend including globally-focused listed investment company WCM Global Growth Ltd (ASX:WQG).

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This is how the Hungarian Grand Prix affects you as an ASX investor

| Lloyd Prout

Lews Hamilton has won his third consecutive Hungarian Grand Prix. He just keeps winning – as do these 2 ASX…

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Share Market News

BHP share price on watch after robust FY 2020 update

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of a robust FY…

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Share Market News

You probably shop at these 7 ASX retailers. Should you buy shares in them too?

| Kate O'Brien

If you’re a fan of a particular brand, it can pay to look into the company behind it. Many of…

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Retail Shares

Is the Super Retail share price cheap today?

| Ken Hall

Why the Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) share price could be a buy after falling 4.8% lower on Monday…

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Bank Shares

Down 5% in 1 day: Are Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares a buy?

| Ken Hall

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) shares were smashed on Monday. Are they in the buy zone at their…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 investing strategies to profit from a second ASX share market crash in 2020

| Lloyd Prout

There has already been 1 ASX share market crash in 2020. With a second wave of coronavirus a real possibility,…

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