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Share Market News

ASX small cap SRG Global secures new NZ$25 million contract

| Daryl Mather

The SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG) share price was on the move yesterday after announcing the award of a multi-year…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price lower after raising $650 million via institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after raising $650 million via an institutional placement...

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto share price on watch following broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is pushing higher despite being downgraded by Goldman Sachs. Its analysts prefer BHP…

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Share Gainers

Splitit share price surges 24% higher after record second quarter growth

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is surging higher on Wednesday after the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) rival reported record second…

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Resources Shares

Why the IGO share price could outperform other ASX stocks on this gloomy day

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining stocks are likely to outperform this morning but it’s the IGO Limited (ASX: IGO) share price that will…

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Share Market News

Althea share price on watch following online cannabis sales launch

| Kate O'Brien

The Althea share price is on watch this morning after the company announced it has launched online sales of medicinal…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and 1 other ASX share to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 2 ASX shares with solid growth potential that I think would make strong additions to your…

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REITs

Is there value in the Scentre share price?

| Ken Hall

The Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) share price has slumped 44% lower this year. Could there be hidden value in the…

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Share Market News

AFG share price flat despite revealing 30% increase in lodgements

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) share price remained relatively flat yesterday, despite the mortgage aggregator releasing a strong…

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Share Market News

Northern Star share price on watch after fourth quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday after its…

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Resources Shares

Why I see good value in the BHP share price today

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price has slumped 7.3% lower in 2020 but I still think there could…

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Share Market News

3 high quality ASX 100 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX 100 shares would be great options for investors right now...

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA share price is worth watching this quarter

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price as we kick off the September…

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Share Market News

Pacific Smiles share price up 3% on services deal

| Daryl Mather

The Pacific Smiles share price rose by 3% yesterday after the dental clinic group announced a managed services agreement with…

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Share Market News

REX share price on watch after funding update

| Daryl Mather

REX has published an update on funding its plans to compete directly with Qantas and Virgin on domestic services between…

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Share Market News

Why Etherstack and these shares were the most traded on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Etherstack PLC (ASX:ESK) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week. Here's why...

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Speculative

5 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and Whispir (ASX:WSP) are two of five small cap ASX shares that I think should be on your…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why NAB and Telstra shares could be top options for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares could be top dividend shares to buy...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops on return of lockdown in Melbourne

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped after Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announced that metro Melbourne was going back into lockdown.

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⏸️ How to Invest

How to beat the market with 2 kids and no time

| Regan Pearson

What is a core-satellite portfolio and how should you build one with market beating companies like Xero Limited (ASX: XRO)…

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Share Market News

MRC share price up 13% on high grade results

| Daryl Mather

The MRC share price jumped on recent drill results. The cresults reveal the world's richest deposits of rutile, zircon and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy with $6,000 today

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares I’d buy with $6,000 today, including high-quality listed investment company (LIC) MFF Capital Investments Ltd…

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy Nanosonics and these ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and two other ASX growth shares could be the key to strong long-term returns...

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Coronavirus News

These ASX shares are swept up by the new Victorian COVID-19 lockdown

| Brendon Lau

The new Victorian COVID-19 lockdown took the wind out of the ASX 200 with several ASX stocks seeing a surge…

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Share Gainers

The WiseTech share price is up 15% in a week. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is ASX growth darling and WAAAX share WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)'s share price a buy today after climbing nearly…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 top ASX 200 shares to buy in July

| Lina Lim

With the markets continuing to steam ahead despite grim economic news and fears of a second wave, here are 3…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 of the best ETFs for ASX investors to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

I think the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these two ETfs are among the best on offer for ASX investors…

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Share Market News

Magellan share price rises on increased funds under management

| Chris Chitty

The Magellan share price was up on Tuesday following the release of an announcement that outlined the funds under management…

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Share Market News

Why brokers have just downgraded BHP and these ASX stocks today

| Brendon Lau

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is rallying even after a broker downgrade, although the same can’t be…

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX medical shares are on the rise after major announcements

| Kate O'Brien

ASX medical shares have been in the spotlight lately with 2 dropping major announcements. Here's a closer look at what…

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Share Market News

You're probably a customer of these 3 ASX shares. Should you own them too?

| Kate O'Brien

Many investors look to their own spending patterns to identify potential investment opportunities. Here are 3 ASX shares that probably…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Appen share price still in the buy zone? I think it is

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price may be trading at a record high, but I would still be a buyer with a long…

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Share Market News

Here's what ASX investors need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The RBA left the cash rate at a record low of 0.25% again but there are some takeaways from its…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Do you have $5,000 to invest? Here are the ASX shares I would buy right now

| James Mickleboro

If you have $5,000 to invest, I would suggest you take a look at a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and this…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Why I sold this ASX ETF last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 reasons I sold this ASX ETF last week. Selling shares is never easy, but it can sometimes…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

I think the Rural Funds share price is a buy after insider buying

| Tristan Harrison

I think that the Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) share price is a buy for income. There has been some insider…

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Resources Shares

Why the Ora Banda share price has shot up by 15% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Ora Banda Mining Ltd (ASX: OBM) share price is up by 15.69% so far today, after the small cap…

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Share Market News

Phoslock share price rockets 30% yesterday

| Daryl Mather

The Phoslock share price has been moved by announcements of new projects and extensions across the US, Europe and Latin…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay's founders are selling shares. Should you?

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)'s co-founders are offloading their own shares. Should ASX investors take the hint and sell Afterpay shares?

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