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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are tipping their shares to…

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How to invest

Ready to invest your first $2,000 in ASX shares? Do these 3 things first

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 things that all beginner investors should do before investing their first $2,000 into ASX shares and potentially…

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REITs

2 ASX REITs to buy with $1,000 today

| Ken Hall

ASX REITs have been hit hard in 2020, but here are a couple of big names with cheap share prices…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We're in recession. What does that mean for investors?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg admitted the inevitable on Wednesday. Australia is in a recession. So what does this mean for ASX…

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Share Market News

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy before Afterpay shares

| Daryl Mather

With a market cap of ~$13 billion the Afterpay share is unlikely to grow another ten times. But these two…

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Share Market News

Should you aim to grow your super in June?

| Ken Hall

As we approach the end of the financial year, it's worth looking at whether trying to grow your super could…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.35%: UBS upgrades NAB and Westpac, Qantas soars again

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Talisman Mining share price jumps 12% as drilling set to begin at Lucknow

| Cathryn Goh

The Talisman Mining Ltd (ASX: TLM) share price is flying higher today after the small-cap ASX miner released a drilling…

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, CSL, Openpay, & Zip Co shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are two of four shares tumbling lower on Friday. Here's why they are…

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 tech shares for your watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

3 of the best ASX 200 tech shares for your watchlist, including electronic PCB software business Altium Limited (ASX:ALU).

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Share Market News

The Kogan share price is surging higher following another positive business update

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan share price has already surged nearly 9% in morning trade. Will it continue climbing following another positive business…

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, NAB, Qantas, & Sydney Airport shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four shares racing higher on Friday. Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Top broker tips the Vocus share price to zoom higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price could be going a lot higher from here according to one leading broker.…

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Healthcare Shares

Atomo Diagnostics share price charges higher on expanded COVID-19 testing partnership

| Cathryn Goh

The Atomo Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: AT1) share price is charging higher this morning on the back of a COVID-19 testing…

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price too high?

| Ken Hall

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price surged for a second straight day on Wednesday, but is the Aussie…

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Record Highs

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

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has just hit a record high. Is it too late to buy the shares…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is today's BHP, NAB or Afterpay share price a good investment?

| Chris Chitty

I think the BHP, NAB and Afterpay share prices offer great value. Investors should consider these if they are investing…

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Bank Shares

Why today might be a good day to buy NAB and Westpac shares

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is poised to open weakerb ut the pullback might be an opportune time to buy…

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Share Market News

Qantas share price soars on plans to increase domestic flights

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price was a strong performer on Friday after increasing its capacity and announcing new…

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Share Market News

Why the Appen share price could come under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price could come under pressure today after insiders sold almost $70 million worth of the…

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Share Market News

Could the Openpay share price signal a wider boom for BNPL?

| Daryl Mather

The Openpay share price has risen by 160% since Monday. Could this signal the start of a raging bull market…

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Speculative

3 small cap ASX tech shares that could be stars of the future

| James Mickleboro

Could these small cap ASX tech shares be the next Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX)? Here's why I…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These top ASX dividend shares could be perfect for income investors

| James Mickleboro

I think Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and this ASX dividend share would be top options for income investors. Here's…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares to buy and hold for the 2030s

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares to buy and hold for the 2030s. In other words, investing and holding ASX shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.8%, travel shares fly higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by another 0.8% today as confidence continues to surge through the ASX share market.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 quality ASX shares to buy and hold for decades

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares could be great buy and hold options for investors. Here's why I'm…

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Cheap Shares

This ASX 200 stock is well placed to beat earnings expectations

| Brendon Lau

There’s one S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stock that’s likely to beat consensus forecast when it hands in its profit report…

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares I would buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX growth shares could be great long term investments for Australian investors. Here's why I like…

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Share Market News

Is the global share market in a bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the global share market in a bubble? I think it’s worth considering what’s going on overseas. The share market…

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How to invest

The 10 shares that significantly move the ASX 200 index

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why some shares like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) have far more power within the ASX 200 Index than others

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Retail Shares

Employees rewarded with $50 million in Woolworths shares and gifts

| Nikhil Gangaram

Woolworths shares and gifts cards will be given to employees as thanks for their hard work during the bushfires and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

ASX shares are in a bull market. What should investors do now?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares seem to be in a bull market now. What should investors do about this? Keep buying or should…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Telstra shares and 2 other ASX companies to buy in a low-interest rate world

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares and 2 others for dividend income in this low-interest…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers just upgraded these 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy

| Brendon Lau

There’s no denying that ASX shares look fully priced, but there’s still value to be found as top brokers have…

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⏸️ High Yield

3 ASX dividend shares with big yields above 9%

| Tristan Harrison

3 high yield ASX dividend shares that have yields above 9% including WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX).

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Speculative

FBR share price attracts speeding ticket from the ASX after tripling in morning trade

| Cathryn Goh

The FBR Ltd (ASX: FBR) share price has been a standout performer on the market today, more than tripling in…

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Share Market News

Why the Alliance Airlines' share price is surging higher

| Daryl Mather

Alliance Airlines' share price jumped 4.7% today after it announced increased flights and firmed up its FY20 guidance.

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⏸️ Investing

Is the Qantas share price a buy?

| Matthew Donald

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price has fallen nearly 38% since the start of the year. Unsurprisingly, this…

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How to invest

3 top ETFs you can easily diversify your portfolio with immediately

| James Mickleboro

Are you wanting to diversify your portfolio? The buying BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these top ETFs would be an…

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