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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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Coronavirus News

oOh!Media shares plunged 69% in March. Should you buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The oOh!media Media Ltd (ASX:OML) share price has been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, plunging more than 69% in March.…

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The Afterpay share price sank 43% lower in March: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price crashed 43% lower in March. Is this a buying opportunity for investors in April?

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Coronavirus News

How to retire comfortably on cheap dividend stocks after the market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can build a growing passive income in older age after the stock market’s recent decline.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Telstra share price fell 10.5% in March: Is it time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price dropped 10.5% lower during March. Is this a buying opportunity for investors in April?

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Kathmandu announces half year FY20 results and equity raising

| Kate O'Brien

Kathmandu Holding Ltd (ASX: KMD) has released its half year results and at the same time announced a $207 million…

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Coronavirus News

How Wesfarmers is showing ASX investors how to navigate the coronavirus crisis

| Brendon Lau

Investors battered by the coronavirus can learn a thing or two from Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX: WES) move to sell its…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: IDP Education announces $190 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price remains in a trading halt after announcing a $190 million equity raising to…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day (no joke!)

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price fell 30% in March. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price has fallen 30% in March. Are Westpac shares in the buy zone…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should I start investing in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Due to the coronavirus impacts, is it a good time to start investing in ASX shares if you don’t own…

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Coronavirus News

Invest $1,000 today in these ASX shares

| Michael Tonon

If you're looking to invest $1,000 in ASX shares today then I think these two would make great investments.

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Coronavirus News

Are ASX auto shares a long-term buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The coronavirus crisis could make ASX auto shares like Caresales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) a long-term buy as lenders loosen restrictions.

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⏸️ TMF AMP

Down 24.5% in March, is the CBA share price a buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price fell 24.5% during March. Is the CBA share price a buy now?

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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA, Oil Search, & Scentre higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Qantas shares rise despite news of ASIC investigation

| Kate O'Brien

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) shares are up this morning, despite news the airline is under investigation by ASIC.

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Share Market News

Why Jumbo, Monash IVF, Regis Healthcare, & Ramelius are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

One of my favourite days of the year

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's April Fool's Day. No joke!

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Redbubble, Santos, & Scentre shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

4 top ASX dividend shares for income investors in April

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 top ASX dividend shares for income investors in April 2020 to boost your income from your portfolio.

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Share Market News

The Qantas share price fell 41% in March: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price fell heavily during the month of March. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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Coronavirus News

Vicinity and Scentre Group shares rocket despite ratings downgrade

| Kate O'Brien

The outlook for ASX shopping centre conglomerates Vicinity Centres (VCX) and Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has been downgraded as coronavirus…

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Personal Finance

Should you invest your emergency fund in a bear market?

| Ken Hall

With S&P/ASX 200 shares slumping lower, now could be a great time to buy. But should you invest your emergency…

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Share Market News

Why the Jumbo Interactive share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price has been bouncing around on Wednesday after the release of a trading update…

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast share price jumps 12% on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is jumping higher on Wednesday after the release of an FDA update this morning...

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Coronavirus News

Redbubble share price rockets 25% higher on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after the release of a trading update by the…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares at mega cheap prices

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares trading at mega cheap prices that could be great for generating income from your…

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⏸️ Income

Retirees beware! Big dividend cuts across the ASX 200 are only half the pain

| Brendon Lau

ASX 200 share could cut their dividends by a third or more over the next 12 months, but that's only…

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Coronavirus News

3 undervalued ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Ken Hall

A number of ASX 200 shares were hammered lower in March, but here are 3 undervalued shares to buy if…

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Coronavirus News

Here's the final ASX industry to avoid in 2020

| Lloyd Prout

We are in an ASX bear market. If you are looking for ASX stock ideas to buy the dip, here's…

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Share Market News

Transurban share price on watch after withdrawing distribution guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after it withdrew its distribution guidance for FY…

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Bank Shares

Coronavirus: Another sign the ASX banks will probably cut dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Coronavirus: The ASX banks are likely to cut their dividends. Here’s another sign it’s going to happen.

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Share Market News

A2 Milk shares rose 7% in March. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slumped in March, a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares climbed higher -…

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⏸️ Investing

Invest like a Fool on the ASX today

| Michael Tonon

Today may be April Fool's, but at Motley Fool we believe in a different kind of fool. A Foolish investor…

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Share Gainers

Invest $1,000 in these surging ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

While most S&P/ASX 200 shares fell lower in Month, there are a few companies that could be worth investing in…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in March...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 quality ASX dividend shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

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

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