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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's why...

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Why the Nearmap share price and one other are on my buy list

| Michael Tonon

I currently own Nearmap and this other ASX growth share. At their current prices, here's why I'd be happy to…

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Share Market News

Will Warren Buffett's investing strategy help you get rich in today's market?

| Peter Stephens

Could a value investing strategy, such as that followed by Warren Buffett, help you capitalise on low valuations across the…

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Defensive Shares

2 defensive ASX shares to protect your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

I think that defensive ASX shares could be the best way to protect your portfolio from any future market declines…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend kings to buy and hold forever

| Ken Hall

Check out a few the top ASX dividend kings that I think long-term buyers will like the look of in…

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Share Market News

How I would build a balanced portfolio worth $100,000 with 10 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would include CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) in my $100,000 balanced portfolio of…

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Growth Shares

Got $20,000? These are the ASX shares I'd buy during COVID-19

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have $20,000? There are a few ASX shares that I’d love to buy during the market selloff due…

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

Here's how you invest in super to get a free $500

| Ken Hall

Want to get a free $500 from the Federal Government? Find out how you can invest in super to get…

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⏸️ High Yield

The pros and cons of investing in high yield dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of pros and cons of investing in high yield dividend shares. You need to think carefully…

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Cheap Shares

1 reason why I'd buy bargain shares today

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued businesses following the recent market crash could allow you to benefit from a long-term stock market recovery in…

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Share Market News

12 top ASX dividend shares to buy in June 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX dividend stocks to buy in June 2020. Here is what…

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Share Market News

Why the Seven Group share price was up 2% on Friday

| Chris Chitty

The Seven Group share price was up on Friday following a positive announcement released this morning about the company's current…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How cheap dividend stocks could boost your chances to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued dividend stocks could help you generate high returns in a subsequent market recovery and help you to retire…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the market hits 23 March levels again

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would pick up Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares and 2 others if the ASX 200 hits the…

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Retail Shares

Why the Lovisa share price is at risk of falling further over the coming weeks

| Brendon Lau

The Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) share price tumbled on Friday along with its peers, but it may continue to…

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Defensive Shares

3 defensive ASX shares to buy if the sell-off continues

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy these 3 defensive ASX shares like Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) next week if the ASX…

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Share Market News

Leading fund manager names 4 ASX stocks set to benefit from a faster re-opening of the Australian economy

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager has named 4 micro-cap ASX shares for a post-coronavirus recovery, including G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM).

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 1.9%, big 4 ASX banks retreat

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) declined by 1.9% today. The share prices of the big 4 ASX banks like Westpac Banking…

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Share Market News

2 ASX ETFs I would buy for diversification and strong long term returns

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ETF could be great options for ASX investors. I believe they could provide solid…

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Down 20% in 7 trading hours… Worse to come?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you’re still letting the market dictate your moods, or your actions, I hope this piece helps you sleep a…

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Speculative

Mineral Commodities share price tumbles 15% on COVID-19 trading update

| Cathryn Goh

The Mineral Commodities Limited (ASX: MRC) share price ended the week on a sour note, closing 15.38% lower on Friday…

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Share Market News

Top fundie names small-cap ASX shares to buy

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fundie has named BWX Ltd (ASX: BWX) as one of the small-cap ASX shares they're buying. Should we…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

ASX shares I'd buy if this decline is a second COVID-19 crash

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares are getting cheaper again on worries about a second wave of COVID-19. Here are some ASX shares that…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX share this week. Here's what you need to know...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 fantastic ASX shares to buy and hold to make you wealthy

| James Mickleboro

Buy and hold investments in Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares could make you wealthy in the long term....

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX shares to be hit by broker downgrades to "sell" today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is clawing back from the abyss, but any bounce could be an opportunity to sell…

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Technology Shares

What would I rather buy today: TPG or Telstra shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I prefer Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares to TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) shares for an ASX…

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Speculative

Why the Holista CollTech share price is climbing higher today

| Cathryn Goh

The Holista CollTech Limited (ASX: HCT) share price is bucking the wider market sell-off today after the company announced the…

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Cheap Shares

2 outstanding ASX shares to buy after the market crash

| James Mickleboro

Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) and this ASX share have been dragged lower during the market crash. Here's why I would…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Orcoda share price rockets 40% on long-term contract win

| Cathryn Goh

The Orcoda Ltd (ASX: ODA) share price is one of the few shining lights on the market today after the…

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Share Market News

Should you buy CSL shares before it's too late?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The CSL share price is currently trading 16% below its all-time high. Is now the time to buy shares in…

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Share Market News

Westpac share price lower on AUSTRAC update

| James Mickleboro

There are a couple of factors weighing on the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price on Friday. Here's what you…

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Share Gainers

Mach7 share price charges 7% higher on acquisition news

| Cathryn Goh

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX: M7T) share price is one of the few shining lights on the market today as…

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Technology Shares

Tech shares! Should we even invest in anything else?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think all ASX investors should be looking to add ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)…

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Share Market News

Keep a watch on these 3 ASX trends next week

| Daryl Mather

Yestderay the ASX started to falter after a month of rallying. These 3 ASX trends could help investors remain profitable…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 2.2%: Westpac tumbles, TPG reveals special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Estia Health share price tumbles after being cut from the ASX 200

| Cathryn Goh

The Estia Health Ltd (ASX: EHE) share price is tumbling lower today as the aged care provider officially gets cut…

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⏸️ Investing

2 red hot ASX growth shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

The coronavirus pandemic has presented investors with some tremendous investment opportunities. Following its steep decline earlier this year, the S&P/ASX…

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