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Does the ASX 200 just follow the US markets?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) just follow what the US markets like the S&P 500 do? The data…

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3 top ASX shares to buy now to get rich later

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares could be the ones to buy now to get rich later. Here's…

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ASX 200 up 0.45%: Harvey Norman declares special dividend, gold miners race higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Bank Shares

Are Aussies still withdrawing cash like crazy?

| Tristan Harrison

A few months ago Aussies were withdrawing cash like crazy. Is that still the case or have things settle down?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for the big shift to contactless payments

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares can provide exposure to the big shift to contactless payments. One ASX share to consider is Pushpay Holdings…

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How to be like Warren Buffett and not lose money investing in ASX 200 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to follow in the steps of Warren Buffett's 2 Rules of Investing and not lose money or capital…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Smartgroup, Woodside, & Worley shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today.…

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3 companies with great intangible asset moats

| Regan Pearson

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) have strong intangible asset moats which can't be seen.

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Share Gainers

Why CSL, Harvey Norman, IPH, & Saracen shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's…

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Afterpay share price overbought says analyst

| Daryl Mather

The Afterpay share price has soared 571% from this year's low point to an intraday peak last week. But can…

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The TPG share price is on the up. A good long-term buy today?

| Phil Harpur

Are TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) shares are good long-term buy? We take a look at the TPG share price…

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Share Market News

ASX winners and losers from last week's rally

| Daryl Mather

The ASX continued its upward trend last week, led by the buy now pay later sector. Here are 5 interesting…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares that could generate strong long term returns

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and these ASX growth shares could generate strong long term returns for Australian investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Kogan announces $115 million capital raising to fund future acquisitions

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is in a trading halt today while it undertakes a $115 million capital raising…

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How to invest

Why you can't afford not to invest in ASX 200 shares in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think everyone should invest in ASX 200 shares - and why I don't think anyone can afford…

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Share Fallers

Harvey Norman share price flat on sales update and special dividend announcement

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price could be on the move on Wednesday after releasing a sales update…

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA share price is lagging its big four cohorts

| Daryl Mather

The CBA share price has grown less than the other major banks since 22 May despite being the country's largest…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

The smartest ASX shares to invest $10,000 in right now

| Lina Lim

Why I think investors should be buying ASX shares in the fintech, telecommunications and travel sectors, as coronavirus restrictions start…

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Technology Shares

ELMO Software share price on watch after upgrading FY20 guidance

| Cathryn Goh

The Elmo Software Ltd (ASX: ELO) share price will be on watch today on the back of a trading update…

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These ASX shares could defy the market sell-off this morning

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is set to tumble this morning but there’s a group of ASX stocks that could…

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Share Market News

High gold price a boon for Silver Lake after latest drilling results

| Daryl Mather

The recent drilling results at Silver Lake include very high grades. The high gold price will make this high grade…

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Resources Shares

Is the Woodside Petroleum share price cheap today?

| Ken Hall

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price rocketed 5.52% higher yesterday, but is the Aussie oil and gas giant in the…

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Can Kogan.com survive Amazon?

| Daryl Mather

The Kogan.com share price is up by ~30% since 22 May. Is there still growth in this share? Can it…

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3 top ASX shares for growth, income, and value investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares could be top options for growth, income, and value investors right now...

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The Sezzle and Pointsbet share prices have hit new, all time highs. Time to invest?

| Chris Chitty

The Pointsbet share price and Sezzle share price hit new, all time highs yesterday. It is too late to invest…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

I think Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and this ASX dividend share would be great options for income investors right…

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52-Week Highs

Why Fortescue and these ASX shares are flying high right now

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's…

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price a buy right now? The ASX bank sector is roaring back…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Cheap Shares

Why you should be buying the dip in ASX gold stocks

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is on a tear but gold is on the nose. But investors should use the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How to become a millionaire before your parents with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

You can use ASX shares to become a millionaire before your parents. A key part of the equation is going…

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Share Fallers

Why the CSL share price continues to trail the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price continues to underperform the ASX 200 index

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Bank Shares

The ASX bank dividend recovery may be better than what the market thinks

| Brendon Lau

There are a few reasons why ASX big bank stocks and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) are outperforming. This trend…

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Share Market News

Why I would buy Afterpay and these exciting ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

I think Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX tech shares could be great long term options for investors. Here's why I'm…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 2.4%, unloved shares keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has jumped another 2.4% today. The unloved shares like Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) have continued to…

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price skyrockets 77% after announcing patented manufacturing method

| Cathryn Goh

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price was one of the standout performers on the ASX today after announcing a…

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp and Zip Co shares jumped over 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the All Ords…

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The Kogan share price makes it 5 times bigger than Myer

| Nikhil Gangaram

The market capitalisation of Kogan (ASX: KGN) is 5 times that of Myer (ASX: MYR). Here’s what’s led to the…

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Two perspectives and a Buy recommendation

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The S&P 500 is now showing a positive return so far in 2020, and the ASX may well close the day above…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers just upgraded these 3 ASX stocks to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

There are selective pockets of value left in the ASX 200 despite it's big bull rally. Top brokers have just…

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