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Bank Shares

Why Westpac and the big four banks stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and the rest of the big four banks stormed higher on Monday. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Altium, Nearmap and Vocus shares surge strongly today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 4 ASX shares that saw particularly strong share price gains today: Altium Limited (ASX: ALU), Nearmap…

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Personal Finance

The first step you need to take to prepare for a recession

| Lloyd Prout

The last time we saw a recession in Australia was in 1991! Unfortunately, it seems like that's about to change. Here's…

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Growth Shares

Coronavirus: The Afterpay share price could be a cheap buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

The share price Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) could be a winner during coronavirus because of one key reason: Online shopping.

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Share Market News

These blue chip ASX 200 shares are on sale right now

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these blue chip ASX 200 shares could be on sale at current prices. Here's why I…

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Coronavirus News

Is the Reserve Bank of Australia really printing money right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the RBA means by 'unconventional' monetary policy that some people refer to as 'money printing'.

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Coronavirus News

Why you should keep investing in the ASX – rain, hail or shine

| Matthew Donald

In a crisis, investors may shy away from investing. Here we take a look at the reasons why ASX investors…

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⏸️ High Yield

This ASX 200 stock is tipped to pay a big special dividend

| Brendon Lau

Dividends are in short supply on the ASX 200 as many companies are facing a cash crunch due to the…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

The Magellan share price has lost 36% in six weeks. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price in the buy zone today after falling 36% over the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Webjet share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has fallen materially this year. Is the online travel agent a bargain buy or…

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Coronavirus News

Caltex share price higher as petrol sales halve

| Nikhil Gangaram

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is pushing higher today as the company provided the market with a COVID-19 trading…

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Coronavirus News

Will high unemployment crash the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why high unemployment numbers could trigger another crash for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

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Coronavirus News

3 of the best ASX 200 healthcare shares to buy right now

| Lina Lim

Here's a closer look at 3 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) healthcare shares to buy amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

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Share Gainers

Why these exciting ASX tech shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8) and Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) shares are storming higher on Monday. Here's why these ASX tech shares…

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Share Market News

Coronavirus (COVID-19): 6 charts every Australian needs to see

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Every Australian needs to see these charts.

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: Should you change your super allocation?

| Ken Hall

Coronavirus concerns have smashed ASX shares in 2020, but here's why a change in your super allocation is not a…

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Cash Rates

Where's a safe place for my money right now?

| Ken Hall

With markets falling lower, you might be looking for a safe place for your money. Here's where you can invest…

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⏸️ How to Invest

The ASX tide is going out, are you still clothed?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX tide is going out. How are you investing in ASX shares?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 healthcare shares surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX healthcare shares that have seen strong share price rises today: ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD),…

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Coronavirus News

Reliance share price climbs higher after reducing UK workforce

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price is trading higher today despite announcing the reduction of its UK…

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Share Fallers

Why Helloworld, IDP Education, NEXTDC, & Redbubble are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Coronavirus News

Here's why analysts rate this ASX biotech share a 'buy'

| Nikhil Gangaram

This ASX biotech stock has fallen more than 50% since mid-Febraury, here's why analysts think its a great value buy.

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Defensive Shares

Is this the best defensive dividend share on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Is income stock in this article the best ASX dividend share on the share market right now? It’s an infrastructure…

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Retail Shares

Are ASX 200 retail dividends safe amid COVID-19?

| Matthew Donald

ASX retail dividends may face downward pressure as the economy absorbs the health and economic crisis Australia is facing.

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Technology Shares

Can the NextDC share price continue to defy gravity?

| Lina Lim

Can the NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) share price continue surging forward amidst the coronavirus pandemic?

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & SEEK higher, Webjet tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why DEXUS, Magellan, Mesoblast, & SEEK are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Why Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are two of four surging notably higher on the ASX on…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus capital raisings on the rise

| Kate O'Brien

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) is the latest ASX share to tap equity markets in an effort to…

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX 200 tech shares to beat the bear market

| Ken Hall

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has slumped 24% lower, here are 2 ASX 200 tech shares on my…

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Technology Shares

Afterpay competitor rockets higher after reporting record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price is charging higher this morning after the buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider…

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Share Gainers

Origin Energy share price higher on guidance and COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price is pushing higher after updating the market on its expectations for FY 2020…

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Coronavirus News

Is the Ansell share price a buy?

| Matthew Donald

The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price has surged on the back of anticipated demand for its healthcare products. This…

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Technology Shares

Tyro Payments share price climbs 11% on trading update

| Kate O'Brien

Tyro Payments Limited (ASX: TYR) has released its latest transaction data which shows a distinct decline in values.

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Cheap Shares

Why I've been buying this ASX share during coronavirus

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve been investing in ASX shares during coronavirus. In this article I reveal one of the shares I’ve been focusing…

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Coronavirus News

Flight Centre announces $700 million capital raising to secure its future

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price remains suspended, but will return this week after raising $700 million…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 commodity shares to buy in a bear market

| Daryl Mather

3 commodity shares to buy now to profit from the bear market. Commodities investors build fortunes investing in bad times…

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Share Gainers

CSL shares are up 54% in 12 months – should you buy?

| Ken Hall

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) shares have climbed 54% in the last 12 months and are outperforming in the bear market…

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Coronavirus News

SEEK share price charges higher on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is charging higher after the release of a COVID-19 update this morning...

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers name 2 beaten down ASX stocks to buy this week

| Brendon Lau

There's finally a little light at the end of this ASX 200 coronavirus bear market and brokers think you should…

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