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Share Market News

ASX beware: RBA warns on bank loan deferrals

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA has warned about what could happen when bank loan deferrals end. ASX investors should keep this in mind…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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Cheap Shares

Why the market crash could boost your chances of making a million

| Peter Stephens

The market crash may allow investors to buy undervalued stocks ahead of a recovery, and could strengthen dominant businesses in…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 great ASX dividend shares for FY21

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 great ASX dividend shares to buy for FY21. I think these picks have good starting dividend yields…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Is inflation coming to the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is inflation coming back to the ASX because of QE? If so, how can we deal with this force of…

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Cheap Shares

The best placed ASX stocks for the August reporting season

| Brendon Lau

The upcoming reporting season promises to be like no other. Here's a handful of ASX 200 stocks that are well…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 of the best blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Looking to buy blue chip ASX 200 shares in July? Then I think it would be worth considering Coles Group…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $5,000 into ASX shares in July

| James Mickleboro

I would invest $5,000 into Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and these ASX shares in July. Here's why I think they could…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These ASX dividend shares will help you beat low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) continues to expect the cash rate to remain at a record low for a long time to…

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Share Market News

A good time to buy Commonwealth Bank shares?

| Daryl Mather

Commonwealth Bank shares are trailing behind 2 other major banks. Yet the company seems well positioned. Is it worth investing…

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Share Market News

ASX telco sector: A telecom analyst's top share pick right now

| Phil Harpur

The ASX telco sector has gone through some dramatic changes in recent years. These are the top 4 ASX-listed telcos…

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Share Gainers

Could the Afterpay share price really be good value right now?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay share price has nearly doubled in 2020. But does it represent good value buying in the buy now,…

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Cheap Shares

Stock market crash: I'd buy cheap shares today to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares right now could enable you to benefit from the stock market’s cyclicality and long-term recovery potential in…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

How I would construct a $50,000 growth portfolio

| James Mickleboro

I would include the likes of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) in a $50,000 growth portfolio. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares were among the best performers on the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Here are 2 dirt cheap manufacturing shares to buy next week

| Daryl Mather

Underneath all of the drama on COVID-19 and job losses, 2 Aussie manufacturers are selling dirt cheap. These are great…

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd buy cheap stocks in this coronavirus-induced market

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks could offer greater scope for a long-term recovery after a challenging period for the stock market, in my…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

4 top ASX dividend shares you should never sell

| Tristan Harrison

There are some great ASX dividend shares that you should never sell. They will just keep delivering income year after…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Safe ASX 200 dividend shares to buy today

| Lina Lim

Amidst a time where dividends may waver, I believe WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) and 2 others could be the…

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Share Market News

This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy bargain shares

| Peter Stephens

Taking advantage of the recent market crash to buy bargain shares could boost your long-term financial prospects, in my opinion.

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy for growth investors in July

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 top ASX shares that could be great for growth investors in July. One of my picks is…

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Defensive Shares

Wesfarmers and one more ASX share I'd buy in another market crash

| Ken Hall

Find out why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and one other ASX share are on my buylist if we see another…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I'd build a $100,000 portfolio for ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Many ASX investors religiously invest for dividends. Here we look at Telstra and 3 others that I'd invest $100,000 in…

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Share Market News

How I'd invest for a passive income if the market crashes again

| Peter Stephens

Making a passive income may become increasingly challenging if there is a further market crash. This plan could make that…

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Cheap Shares

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd buy cheap stocks in this market rebound to retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying cheap stocks could increase your chances of retiring early due to the stock market’s long-term recovery…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds 1.5%, Qantas drops on capital raising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 1.5%, though the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price fell 9% after returning…

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Share Market News

Can you clean up by investing in ASX waste management shares for the long-term?

| Toby Thomas

Waste management is an essential (and pressing) social issue. Here's a closer look at ASX waste management shares Cleanaway Waste…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These exciting ASX shares could help you smash the market in the 2020s

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and these exciting ASX shares could be the key to beating the market in the 2020s. Here's why...

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Cheap Shares

The latest ASX shares to be upgraded by top brokers to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) lost ground this week despite Friday's bounce. But the pullback is an opportunity for brokers…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

I think WAM Microcap is a retiree's dream dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

I think that WAM Microcap Limited (ASX:WMI) is a retiree’s dream dividend share. The listed investment company (LIC) has plenty…

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Share Market News

Add the WOW factor to your investment portfolio. Why I think the Woolworths share price is a buy

| Arpan Ranka

Amid the COVID-19-induced market turbulence, here's why I think smart investors should be looking to resilient shares such as Woolworths…

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Healthcare Shares

The better ASX buy: NIB vs Medibank shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX private health insurance share is the better buy - Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) or NIB Holdings Limited…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 8%

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares I have found with a trailing yield…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 of the best ASX dividend shares for income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 of the best ASX dividend shares for income, including listed investment company (LIC) WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE).

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Share Fallers

Why Qantas and this other ASX 200 stock were just downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

Not all stocks have been invited to the ASX 200 rally today as brokers downgraded their recommendations on a handful…

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Share Market News

AMP share price up 5% today as takeover rumours swirl

| Chris Chitty

AMP shares are up 5% on Friday following takeover speculation in the media. It is possible AMP has become a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Kogan share price has quadrupled in value since March: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has been an incredible performer since March. Here's why its shares have quadrupled in value...

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