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Share Market News

What does Australia's soaring $500 billion debt mean for the ASX?

| Lina Lim

Australia's debt is set to soar as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. What does this mean for the…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy in April

| Michael Tonon

If ASX tech shares are to lead a share market recovery, I think these three provide great options for investors…

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, NAB, Sydney Airport, & Webjet are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four tumbling lower on the ASX on…

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⏸️ Investing

Here's what every millennial should know about getting started investing in the stock market

| Chris Copley (tmfcopes)

Why understanding the magic of compounding and sound investment decisions is the crucial first step for every millennial investor's ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why IDP Education, Santos, St Barbara, & Stanmore Coal are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four storming higher on the ASX on Thursday.…

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Share Market News

ASX media shares feel coronavirus heat

| Kate O'Brien

ASX media shares are feeling the effects of the coronavirus downturn despite record numbers of Australians looking for entertainment while…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Why the A2 Milk share price is defying gravity in 2020

| Lina Lim

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has defined the raging bears and is within 5% of its…

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Why the Webjet share price crashed 33% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has crashed lower on Thursday after returning from its trading halt. Here's what you…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Webjet & Westpac sink, IDP rockets

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), & Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200…

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Coronavirus News

Innovation through crisis

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crises can serve as a catalyst for major innovations.

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Share Market News

Will Wesfarmers acquire one of these ASX companies in 2020?

| James Mickleboro

Is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) planning to acquire one of these popular ASX shares after selling down its Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) stake?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should you stay invested in shares during bear markets?

| Tristan Harrison

Bear markets can be really rough for investors. Should you stay invested in ASX shares during bear markets?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares that were smashed in March

| Michael Tonon

March was brutal for ASX investors, with Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) and this ASX healthcare share providing no relief.

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Bank Shares

The new dividend threat facing ASX big bank stocks

| Brendon Lau

Will the new RBNZ policy barring dividend payments impact on CBA's and other big banks' ability to pay a dividend…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 dirt cheap ASX dividend shares to buy after the coronavirus crash

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these dirt cheap ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How ASX investors can profit from the cloud computing boom

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares could help Australian investors profit greatly from the cloud computing boom...

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Growth Shares

2 high-quality shares to buy as the bear market selloff worsens

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 high-quality shares to buy as the coronavirus selloff worsens, including Altium Limited (ASX:ALU).

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Coronavirus News

ASX construction shares feel coronavirus pressure

| Kate O'Brien

Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX: ABC) shares have opened 7% lower this morning after the company withdrew guidance due to coronavirus…

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Share Gainers

Why the IDP Education share price is rocketing 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after successfully completing its institutional placement...

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Coronavirus News

ASX investors have more to fear from Chinese share market than Wall Street

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is set to fall deeper into a bear market on a weak US trading session.…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Transurban share price a bargain buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price a bargain buy for your portfolio because of the coronavirus outbreak?

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Cheap Shares

3 unlikely ASX 200 shares to buy in this bear market

| Ken Hall

Find out why these 3 S&P/ASX 200 shares are flying under the radar and right into the buy zone, despite…

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Capital Raising

NEXTDC to raise $672 million to meet rising data centre demand

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is in a trading halt whilst it undertakes a $672 million equity raising to…

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Coronavirus News

Are Wesfarmers shares a safe buy in 2020's bear market?

| Ken Hall

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares are down 13% in 2020, but here's a few reasons why I think they could…

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Share Market News

Westpac share price on watch after naming new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch on Thursday after naming its new chief executive officer...

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: How to increase your income in 2020

| Ken Hall

If you're looking to increase your income in 2020, here are a few easy ways to get started despite the…

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Share Market News

4 reasons to buy Telstra shares right now

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has halved in value over the last five years. Is now the time…

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank share price on watch after divestment update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch today after providing an update on the divestment…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the…

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Technology Shares

3 phenomenal ASX tech growth stories held back by the coronavirus

| Lina Lim

Here are three phenomenal ASX 200 tech plays that represent strong medium to long term investments despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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The ASX 200 rose another 3.6% on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) climbed another 3.6% with investors putting their coronavirus fears behind them.

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Retail Shares

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi share price rose 11% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) share price rose 11% today.

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and this ASX share after the market crash. Here's what you…

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Coronavirus News

Experts think this could be the next market to crash by 20%

| Brendon Lau

This market could soon follow the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in to a bear market due to the coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX shares surging in the coronavirus crisis

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 2 ASX shares that are thriving amid the coronavirus crisis and could potentially be long-term buying opportunities.

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Cheap Shares

Down 28% in March, is the Sydney Airport share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price a buy after falling 28% in March 2020 alone due…

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Defensive Shares

This ETF is a top choice for the ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is a great choice for this ASX 200…

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Share Market News

3 reasons sitting on your hands might be a smart move

| Lina Lim

Here are 3 reasons why ASX investors may be better off sitting on their hands, for now.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should you be scared of a bear market?

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went into a bear market a couple of weeks ago. Should you be scared of…

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Capital Raising

Should you buy into the desperate Webjet capital raise?

| Brendon Lau

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) annouced a deeply discounted capital raise to keep the company afloat through the coronavirus crisis. Here's…

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