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Share Market News

Top brokers have just downgraded Carsales.Com and these outperforming ASX 200 stocks

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) snapped a two-day winning streak which wasn’t helped by broker downgrades of a number of…

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Share Market News

Reserve Bank of Australia almost halted property sales in April

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) considered shutting the Aussie housing market in April. Here's what this RBA news means…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

I would buy and hold Kogan and these ASX shares until 2030

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares would be great buy and hold options for investors right…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

Has Warren Buffett lost his magic?

| Sebastian Bowen

Berkshire Hathaway's 2020 performance has been less than spectacular. Has one of the greatest investors of all time lost his…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Diversify your portfolio with 3 top ASX 200 shares from 3 sectors

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) is one of three ASX shares that I think investors ought to consider buying to diversify their portfolios...

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX shares I'd buy because of the online sales boom

| Matthew Donald

There has been a significant online sales boom due to the coronavirus. These are the 3 ASX companies that I…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What are the best ASX shares for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend shares could be the answer to unlock more income from your portfolio. But which ideas would be the…

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Cheap Shares

Broker's latest buy ideas of ASX stocks you probably not heard of

| Brendon Lau

Investors looking for buy ideas that’s off the beaten path might be keen to put these ASX stocks on their…

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Share Gainers

Turners Automotive share price races 28% higher on FY20 results

| Cathryn Goh

The Turners Automotive Group Ltd (ASX: TRA) share price was a standout performer on the ASX today after the financial…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat the cash rate cuts with these top ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

You can beat the Reserve Bank's cash rate cuts with Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this ASX…

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Growth Shares

3 undervalued ASX growth companies to add to your portfolio

| Rhys Brock

These 3 ASX growth companies might still be trading at bargain prices even after the recent post-coronavirus rally.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 stellar ASX mid cap growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX mid cap shares could be top options for investors...

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Cheap Shares

Can these 5 FY20 dogs of ASX 200 bounce back in the new financial year?

| Brendon Lau

This is the time when many will be mulling over the question of whether the dogs of FY20 on the…

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⏸️ Investing

How the ASX 200 can help first home buyers save for a deposit

| Matthew Donald

First home buyers are facing an incredibly difficult task in saving for a deposit. An investment in Australian shares may…

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Share Market News

Pushpay share price jumps nearly 10% on updated guidance

| Kate O'Brien

The Pushpay share price is up almost 10% today after the payment system provider released upgraded guidance at its annual…

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52-Week Highs

The a2 Milk share price just hit a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price just hit a record high. Is it too late to buy this market…

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Tax

Is investing in super a smart move right now?

| Ken Hall

Investing in super can generate long-term wealth, but it's not for everyone. Here's some things to consider before locking your…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Millennials be warned! Signs of dangerous ASX share trading grow

| Sebastian Bowen

There are growing signs of dangerous ASX share trading amongst millennials amidst the bull market we have seen on the…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Are Zip Co shares too expensive?

| Lina Lim

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has soared 64.5% in June. Is it now too expensive or is…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Afterpay share price hits record high on Apple Pay partnership

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price hit a record high today. Here are two possible catalysts for today's positive performance...

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How to invest

Start your investment journey with a $2,500 investment in these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and this ASX share could be great places to start your investment journey. Here's why I'd…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: The AFG share price surged 16% after merger clearance

| Kate O'Brien

Following the ACCC granting clearance for the Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) merger with Connective, the AFG share price…

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Speculative

Why the Infinity Lithium share price is skyrocketing 92% today

| Cathryn Goh

The Infinity Lithium Corporation Ltd (ASX: INF) share price is skyrocketing today after the company provided a European funding update.

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⏸️ Investing

Why the Boral share price could be set for more growth in FY21

| Toby Thomas

Here are 3 reasons why I remain bullish that the Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) will turn the corner in FY21.

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⏸️ Famous Investors

No. 1 rule of investing? Ask Benjamin Graham

| Sebastian Bowen

Forget Warren Buffett! This no. 1 rule of successful investing comes from value investor, Benjamin Graham.

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Share Market News

Up 250% since March: is it too late to buy Kogan shares?

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan share price has had an amazing ride on the ASX over the last few months. Increasing over 250%…

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Share Market News

Australian unemployment jumps to 7.1%

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is trading lower today after the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed a sharp jump in the unemployment…

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Share Market News

Should you buy Domino's shares right now?

| Phil Harpur

Domino’s shares have recovered since the early stages of the pandemic. Stores globally are re-opening but are its shares in…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.3%: Big four banks tumble, Afterpay tipped to go higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Splitit share price rockets 33% on new Mastercard deal

| Kate O'Brien

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is on the rise today after the buy-now-pay-later provider announced a partnership with…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Has the Afterpay share price become too expensive to buy?

| Lina Lim

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is the gift that keeps on giving up 500% since March. But is…

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Afterpay, Mesoblast, and Temple & Webster are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are two of four pushing higher on the ASX on…

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⏸️ Investing

2 ASX shares to buy for beginners

| Daryl Mather

It's hard to decide where to invest your money in today's low interest market. Here are 2 ASX shares I…

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Retail Shares

Temple & Webster share price jumps 10% after reporting bumper sales growth

| Cathryn Goh

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is charging higher after the retailer revealed bumper sales growth…

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Share Fallers

Why Air NZ, Carsales, Pendal, & Star shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Pendal Group Ltd (ASX:PDL) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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⏸️ Investing

Where to invest $5,000 in an irrational market

| Daryl Mather

It is always hard to decide where to invest, and even more so when the market seems irrational. Here are…

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Growth Shares

Will Xero shares and these 2 other ASX companies be portfolio staples by 2030?

| Ken Hall

Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) shares have clmbed higher in recent years but this is why it could be a share…

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Share Gainers

Why Zip Co and these All Ords shares have doubled in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and these All Ords shares have more than doubled in value in 12 months despite the coronavirus…

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Cheap Shares

Next phase of bull market could see ANZ Bank outperform Afterpay

| Brendon Lau

The next phase of the rally could see the Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) share price outrun…

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