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Share Market News

Is the Woolworths share price now in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

With a recent correction to its share price and solid recent financials is Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) now in…

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Defensive Shares

Is the Telstra share price a safe haven during the crash?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price be a safe haven during this coronavirus outbreak panic?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with 12% yields you can't ignore today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares with grossed-up yields over 12% today. Are they too good to miss?

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⏸️ Investing

2 ASX shares I'm watching during this bear market

| Michael Tonon

Below are 2 ASX shares I'm closely watching during this bear market – one from my portfolio, and one from…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 quality ASX blue chip dividend shares to buy after the selloff

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX blue chip dividend shares would be on my shopping list when the volatility…

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Bank Shares

Bank shares smashed as ASX 200 crashes below 5,000

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the big four banks are crashing lower and dragging the ASX 200 below 5,000…

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Coronavirus News

Flight Centre share price slashed after suspending guidance

| Phil Harpur

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) shares have dived after it has suspended its FY 2020 earning guidance.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How investors should think about the ASX 200 crash over the weekend

| Tristan Harrison

Investors will have a lot to think about over the weekend as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) continues to crash…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, PointsBet, Westpac, & Zip Co are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 collapses. Is this the 1987 stock market crash all over again?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is collapsing. Is this a repeat of the 1987 'Black Monday' stock market crash?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Flight Centre & Westpac lower, Fortescue higher

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 today...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Top ASX dividend share said it will keep growing its dividend during outbreak

| Tristan Harrison

My best dividend share idea, Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL), says it will keep growing the dividend.

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel share price down 7% after suspension of FY20 earnings guidance

| Phil Harpur

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price is down more than 7% this morning, following a market update…

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Share Gainers

Why Cynata, Fluence, Food Revolution, & Fortescue are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are two of four pushing higher despite the market selloff..

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Share Market News

ASX 200 crashes 7% on coronavirus panic

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has crashed another 5% on the coronavirus panic, on more world lockdowns and closures.

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Share Market News

Zip Co share price sinks 15% on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is sinking lower on Friday after releasing an update on the coronavirus outbreak...

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Share Market News

This Nearmap rival just announced a $1 million government contract

| Phil Harpur

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is down more than 7% this morning, despite announcing details of a major…

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Share Fallers

PointsBet share price crashes 27% lower on U.S. sport suspension

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price has crashed lower after its US operations were dealt a major blow...

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Share Market News

Virgin Australia share price sinks 16% lower on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) share price has come under pressure after announcing an update on the coronavirus impact...

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy during the coronavirus outbreak?

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Share Market News

Why this ASX healthcare share has risen over 200% in the past year

| Phil Harpur

The Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) share price is up more than 200% in the past year. Here we take a…

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Share Market News

ASX investors seeking salvation should look to China

| Brendon Lau

Early signs of China's coronavirus recovery tells ASX investors two important things about the ASX 200 index. Here's what you…

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⏸️ Investing

Qantas shares are down more than 50% since December! Should you buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is trading more than 50% below its December highs. Although the coronavirus…

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Share Gainers

Why Pro Medicus shares avoided the ASX crash yesterday

| Ken Hall

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) crashed 7% on Thursday, the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) shares went against…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

S&P 500 drops 9.5%, here's where I'd invest

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P 500 (INX) has dropped another 9.5%, here are the investment opportunities that I’m looking at.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares that crashed to 52-week lows yesterday

| Ken Hall

Find out why 3 of the biggest S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares crashed to 52-week lows on Thursday.

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Share Market News

How to protect your share portfolio during this volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how to protect your ASX share portfolio during the coronavirus volatility. Hint: Don’t panic.

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Share Market News

Westpac served with yet another class action

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price drop lower again today after being served with another class action...

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Share Market News

This ASX airport share just downgraded its guidance due to COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Auckland International Airport Limited (ASX:AIA) share price could come under pressure today after downgrading its guidance...

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care share price on watch after Federal Court update

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price will be on watch today after winning its battle with the ACCC…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Santos share price on watch after Darwin LNG deal

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch on Friday after announcing an agreement to sell a 25%…

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Share Market News

Billions wiped out again, ASX 200 plunges over 7%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) plunged over 7% today, marking another of the worst days in its history again.

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⏸️ High Yield

2 high-yield ASX coal mining shares to buy today

| Daryl Mather

Now is the time to secure high dividend yields by investing in out of favour ASX coal mining shares that…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to buy during this volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares to buy during this share market volatility, including Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW).

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Share Market News

The Telstra share price sank 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price sank lower on Thursday. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy in the current share market crash

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) hit savagely, here two great buying opportunities for ASX investors with a long-term…

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Share Market News

Watch: Share market Q&A with Scott Phillips

| Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool Australia's CIO, Scott Phillips, hosts a LIVE Q&A, addressing the volatility seen in the share market this…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and this ASX share this month....

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care announces the launch of Ramsay Connect

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is recovering after announcing the launch of Ramsay Connect with Australian Unity...

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