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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio, ASX shares
Value Investing

Can we value ASX shares with P/E ratios in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Investors have relied on the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for years, but can we still use it to value…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Buffett? Lynch? Here are the investing experts you should take advice from when buying ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Which investing experts should you listen to when investing in ASX shares? Whether it's Buffett, Lynch or Dalio, there's lessons…

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Clover, Computershare, & EML Payments shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are two of four storming notably higher today...

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Share Gainers

Small-cap ASX aviation share soars 30% higher as it re-establishes earnings guidance

| Cathryn Goh

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ) share price has bounced higher this morning on the back of a trading…

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⏸️ Investing

Why this ASX funeral share is well positioned for future growth

| Toby Thomas

3 reasons I believe the current InvoCare Limited (ASX: IVC) share price has significant potential to outperform in the medium…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.2%: Big four banks lower and TPG announces demerger plans

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Coronavirus News

Positive signs for Australia's jobs market as ABS data points to a recovery

| Cathryn Goh

There are some positive signs for Australia's jobs market as new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals a…

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Share Fallers

Why AP Eagers, Lendlease, Pushpay, & ResMed shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Wednesday...

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX shares in the firing line of trade tensions with China

| Nikhil Gangaram

With China considering targeting more Australian exports amid trade tensions, here are 2 key ASX shares that could be in…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where I would invest $5,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and these ASX shares could be great places to invest $5,000 right now. Here's why...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 alternative ASX dividend shares to boost your income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 alternative ASX dividend shares that could be useful to boost your income. Other dividend shares are no…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Just because it's free, doesn't mean it won't cost you

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Don't believe the hype: Free trades aren't free!

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX infant formula share is surging 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) share price has been surging higher on Wednesday after a positive update by the infant…

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Share Gainers

Why the EML Payments share price is rocketing over 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is rocketing higher even when the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is tumbling…

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Coronavirus News

Why investing in these COVID-19 stricken ASX shares won't be the same again for a very long time

| Brendon Lau

It’s not the 98% plunge in traffic through Australia’s once-bustling airport that will be keeping shareholders in Sydney Airport Holdings…

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Growth Shares

3 high quality ASX healthcare shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX healthcare shares could be the ones to buy and hold for strong long term returns...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 energy shares to buy before crude oil price rises

| Daryl Mather

The crude oil price has hit a 2 month high jumping 30% since Monday, 11 May. These 3 ASX 200…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Traffic is returning, is the Transurban share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price a buy with traffic returning to roads around Australia’s capital cities?

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Gold

Is the Newcrest Mining share price in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) in 2020, but is…

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Cheap Shares

3 shares now trading at crazy cheap prices

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 shares that are now trading at crazy cheap prices. They could make big returns in the next…

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Bank Shares

Are ASX bank shares worth buying despite dividend cuts?

| Ken Hall

Despite underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and slashing dividends, are ASX bank shares in the buy zone right…

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares have just stormed to record highs

| James Mickleboro

Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares have just hit record highs...

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Bank Shares

Is the Macquarie share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price a buy after falling 30% due to the worries about the coronavirus…

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Share Market News

3 safe and strong ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares could be safe and strong options for income investors right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers pick the latest ASX stocks to buy today

| Brendon Lau

Growing confidence that the worst is over for the COVID-19 pandemic is fuelling the ASX 200 rally. Here are three…

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Bank Shares

Is it time to buy ASX banks?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to buy ASX banks like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)? Things could be more positive…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares I plan to hold til I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares I plan to hold until I’m 100 including farmland real estate investment trust (REIT) Rural…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How you can get tax-advantaged income with ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX dividend shares can give you tax advantaged income with franking credits

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Share Market News

ASX 200 market close: Share market up 1.8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended 1.8% higher today at the market close. Some ASX shares were soaring on promising…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue share price hit an all-time high today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price is at a new all-time high today.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the ASX 200 getting too far ahead of itself?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) getting too far ahead of itself? It’s really recovering strongly from the coronavirus crash.

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Money
How to invest

3 fantastic ASX shares to buy now to get rich later

| James Mickleboro

Instead of day trading, I believe the key to getting rich is investing with a long term view in quality…

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Coronavirus News

ASX childcare shares unlikely to receive support beyond June

| Cathryn Goh

ASX childcare shares like G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) are unlikely to receive continued support as the government prepares to…

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Cheap Shares

Macquarie picks the best stocks to buy for the post COVID-19 rebound

| Brendon Lau

There's growing confidence that the ASX 200 has passed peak-pain. These are the best stocks to hold for the expected…

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to take a look at a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these stellar growth shares right now...

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⏸️ Investing

Could ASX 200 iron ore shares save the Australian economy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

A large portion of the Australian economy is reliant on tourism and high value exports such as tertiary education. With…

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price in the buy zone?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX shares that will have strong dividends in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX shares like Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) that I think will pay strong dividends to shareholders…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 blue chip shares could be great options for investors right now. Here's why I…

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