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Share Gainers

Up nearly 33% in 12 months. Can the CSL share price climb higher?

| Ken Hall

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price rocketed 32.53% higher in FY20 but is the Aussie biotech positioned for more…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Don't let low interest rates hold you back! Buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX dividend shares could help you beat low interest rates in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

2 shares to buy before earnings season

| Daryl Mather

Earnings season could be a very volatile time. Some good ASX shares to buy before then are those that have…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay and these shares were the best performers on the ASX 200 in June

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these shares were the best performers on the ASX 200 in June. Here's why they smashed…

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Share Fallers

Webjet and these shares were the worst performers on the ASX 200 in June

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in June. Here's why…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Top ASX Stock Picks for July 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX stocks to buy in July 2020. Here is what they…

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Where I would invest $10,000 into ASX shares in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares could be great places to invest $10,000 in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 1.4%, Collins Foods delivers tasty returns

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 1.4%, with the Collins Foods Limited (ASX:CKF) share price up 12.7% after releasing…

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Technology Shares

Why the Telstra share price lost 18% in FY20

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX :TLS) share price has lost 18% over the course of FY2020. What's in store for…

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Share Market News

Why the TPG share price is up 38% in FY20

| Sebastian Bowen

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) shares have returned 38% in FY2020. Can the TPG share price keep the magic going…

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Growth Shares

3 outstanding ASX tech shares to buy in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

I think that investors could generate strong returns by investing in Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX tech shares...

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⏸️ Income

3 ASX dividend shares for every income investor's portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 3 ASX dividend shares are worth a spot in every income investor's portfolio. One pick is Magellan…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers name the latest ASX shares to buy today

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors will have an opportunity to regain some of the lost ground from FY20 with leading brokers naming the…

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Speculative

MGM Wireless share price jumps 17% on Vodafone agreement

| Cathryn Goh

The MGM Wireless Limited (ASX:MWR) share price charged higher today on the back of a sales agreement with Vodafone Australia.

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Retirement

Telstra and this ASX 200 share could be top picks for retirees

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 shares could be top picks for retirees right now...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy and hold CSL and this quality ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares would be great buy and hold options for…

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Share Market News

Australia could be moving towards zero emissions, these are the green companies to buy

| Chris Chitty

A report by a climate change think-tank suggests a zero-emissions move could create 1.78 million jobs in Australia over the…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

What to expect from ASX 200 shares in FY2021

| Sebastian Bowen

With FY21 starting tomorrow, I look at 2 things that might move the ASX 200 and ASX shares in the…

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Tax

Tax time 2020! 3 ways to get the most bang for your buck

| Sebastian Bowen

Now that tax time 2020 is upon us, here are tips you can use to get a better return and…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Avita Therapeutics share price climbs 8.4% as company redomiciles

| Kate O'Brien

After redomiciling to the United States yesterday, the Avita Therapeutics Inc (ASX: AVH) share price is up 8.4% today.

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Etherstack share price skyrockets 900% on Samsung partnership

| Cathryn Goh

The Etherstack PLC (ASX: ESK) share price is going through the roof today after the company announced an agreement with…

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Cheap Shares

Morgans picks the best FY21 ASX buys for the COVID-19 world

| Brendon Lau

The 2021 financial year looms large and a top broker shows its hand at picking the best ASX large cap…

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What does the future hold for the Qantas share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Qantas share price could have a stronger future in sight based on the company's plan to recover from the…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay shares have exploded 142% in FY20

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have been very kind to inevstors in FY20, returning 142%. Can they give another double-bag…

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Bank Shares

ASX bank shares have experienced a horrible financial year

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a not so good, very bad year for ASX banking shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA).…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Kogan share price tripled in value in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has tripled in value in FY 2020. Here's why the ecommerce company has been on fire...

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Technology Shares

Can ASX fintech shares withstand a falling market?

| Daryl Mather

Most of the ASX fintech shares saw their values fall yesterday. Which ones continued rising and can they withstand a…

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Share Market News

Searching for decent dividends? These 4 ASX shares are paying 6% or more

| Kate O'Brien

Despite many companies cutting or deferring dividends due to the coronavirus, there are still many ASX dividend shares to be…

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Share Gainers

The Zip Co share price is up 65% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been a very strong performer over the last 12 months. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Why the Regional Express share price is soaring 28% this week

| Cathryn Goh

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX:REX) share price is pushing higher again on Tuesday and has now jumped 27.66% in…

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Share Gainers

Why James Hardie and its peers are surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price along with these other two ASX shares are among the best…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.2%: Big four banks rebound, WiseTech CEO dumps shares, Collins Foods impresses

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are on the move on the…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that could make a big turnaround

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 3 ASX shares could make a big turnaround over the next 12 months, I’d be happy to…

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Share Gainers

Why Brickworks, Collins Foods, Corporate Travel, & Fisher & Paykel Healthcare are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) shares are two of four shooting notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The top 10 performing ASX shares over the past year

| Kate O'Brien

Over the past year the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) is down nearly 13%. But some ASX shares have bucked the trend…

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Share Fallers

Why Pushpay, Ramelius, Saracen, & WiseTech are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today...

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Share Gainers

Brickworks and Goodman shares jump on Amazon deal

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) shares are pushing higher after announcing a major deal with Amazon...

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Share Fallers

Is it time for a plan B with ASX 200 shares?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares were smashed on Monday as investors fear another pandemic wave, so is it time to prepare for…

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