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Share Market News

Is now the time to buy ASX biotech shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

As we turn to biotech companies for a solution to halt the coronavirus, here are 2 ASX biotech shares to…

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Share Market News

Wall Street crashes: What this means for ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) will be on watch on the ASX 200 after Wall Street…

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Share Market News

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares are down 50% in 10 weeks

| Ken Hall

Nearly a quarter of the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) shares at 52-week lows, but why are these 2 shares down…

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52-Week Lows

Why BHP, CBA and 41 other ASX 200 shares are at 52-week lows

| Ken Hall

BHP Group (ASX: BHP) and Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) shares are just two of forty-three ASX 200 shares at 52-week…

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Share Market News

The lesson learnt from the GFC that applies to this ASX bear market

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is poised to crash into bear territory for the first time since the GFC.…

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Share Market News

Are all ASX 200 gold shares created equal?

| Ken Hall

As S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) shares are hit hard by a market correction, could ASX 200 gold shares be the…

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Defensive Shares

Which ASX 200 shares should you buy in an Aussie recession?

| Ken Hall

Several key economists are tipping the Australian economy could be headed for a recession - so which ASX 200 shares…

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Bank Shares

Coronavirus: Why the big 4 ASX banks are safer than you think

| Tristan Harrison

I think the ASX banks are safer than you think thanks to the capital requirements by the Australian Prudential Regulation…

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Share Market News

Qantas share price on watch after coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after providing an update on the coronavirus…

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Share Market News

Controversial cash payment ban bill could see you paying the banks to hold your deposits

| Margie Baldock

New laws currently propose jail for Aussies who spend more than $10,000 in cash!

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Share Gainers

How to keep calm when the top ASX 200 shares fell lower yesterday

| Ken Hall

S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) shares were hammered lower on Monday with the fourth and fifth best performers actually falling lower...

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are still up strongly in 2020

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares are up strongly in 2020 despite the market selloff following…

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Share Market News

"Australia is headed for a recession" says economist

| Tristan Harrison

An economist called James McIntyre from Bloomberg Economics thinks Australia is headed for a recession.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX dividend shares offer generous dividend yields after the market selloff...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Coronavirus News

Tyro Payments share price on watch after coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after a late trading update. Here's what…

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Share Fallers

Oil Search share price plunges 35%

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) was the worst performer in the ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO). It…

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Share Market News

Billions wiped off ASX 200 in worst day since GFC

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) faced a 7% plunge today, it was the worst day on the share market since the…

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Share Market News

Here's where I'd invest $2,000 in ASX shares right now

| Phil Harpur

With the current market sell-off, here are 2 ASX shares that I think offer good value right now.

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Bank Shares

Are the ASX banks a buy after today's ASX 200 meltdown?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the ASX 200 banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) a buy today after the worst ASX day…

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Share Market News

3 blue-chip ASX shares to buy at bargain prices today

| Phil Harpur

Here are 3 of my top ASX blue-chip shares to buy right now, all of which currently offer great value…

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price dropped another 5% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has fallen another 5% on Monday, meaning more pain for shareholders.

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Share Market News

Down 65% in 6 months, is the WiseTech share price a buy?

| Phil Harpur

Down 65% from September highs, does the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price offer a good buying opportunity to…

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⏸️ Income

Is Transurban a defensive ASX 200 share with the coronavirus?

| Tristan Harrison

Should Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) be thought of as a defensive share in light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak?

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying this ASX consumer staples share

| Kate O'Brien

Let's take a closer look at an ASX consumer staples share with multiple insider buys last week: Freedom Foods Group…

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Share Fallers

Qantas share price descends 10%: Is it time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price fell heavily on Monday after the coronavirus outbreak weighed heavily on travel shares...

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares to buy to protect against a recession

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares you could buy to protect against a recession, including water entitlement business Duxton Water Ltd…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 high quality ASX 200 shares to buy after the market meltdown

| James Mickleboro

I believe that the recent market meltdown has brought the shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and two more to attractive levels...

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares whose yields are surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm watching National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) and 2 otehr ASX 200 dividend shares today

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares have been named as buys by leading brokers this week. Here's why they…

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International Stock News

Is Coronavirus Boosting Netflix's Subscriber Growth?

| Danny Vena

Data shows that subscribers are joining at faster pace than anticipated as consumers are spending more time at home.

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Share Market News

2 top-quality ASX shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at two ASX shares that I believe offer good value right now: Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA)…

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Share Fallers

The irrationally rational oil price crash that's sinking markets

| Brendon Lau

This isn't a time for OPEC and Russia to be declaring an oil price war when the coronavirus is already…

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Share Market News

Does the Domino's share price offer good value right now?

| Phil Harpur

With a recent correction to its share price, let's examine whether or not Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) offers…

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Growth Shares

Share prices plunging: 3 ASX shares I may buy

| Tristan Harrison

ASX share prices are plunging across the board. I think there are lots of opportunities to buy, including these 3…

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Share Market News

Where I would spend $5,000 on ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would spend $5,000 on ASX 200 shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) today.

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price crashes 19%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price crashed 19% lower on Monday. Is this selloff a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Market News

Here are the 2 worst performing ASX 20 shares over the past year

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at the 2 worst performing ASX20 shares over the past year, and examine what could be…

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Share Market News

Why these ASX 200 shares are defying the market drop today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why these ASX 200 shares are defying gravity today and are pushing higher in a sea of red.

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay, ANZ, BHP, & Oil Search shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares are two of four sinking lower on Monday. Here's why they…

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