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Retail Shares

These 3 ASX 200 retail shares are absolutely thriving right now

| Kate O'Brien

The retail sector has been in the firing lining during the coronavirus pandemic, but not all retailers have been treated…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 high quality ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and these ASX shares could be top options for a retirement portfolio right now...

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Share Market News

Will high unemployment be the last straw for this ASX bull run?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the massive levels of unemployment we are seeing across the USA and Australia be enough to bring the share…

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Share Market News

Here's how Goldman Sachs rates these mid cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks about Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and these mid cap ASX shares...

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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? It’s down 42% since the share market…

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Coronavirus News

This ASX REIT just cancelled its interim dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has just announced its interim dividend will be cancelled in 2020. However, today's update wasn't all…

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Share Market News

Fund manager thinks investors should look beyond the worst economic data since the Great Depression

| James Mickleboro

Ophir High Conviction Fund (ASX:OPH) is advising investors to look beyond some of the worst economic data since the Great…

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Share Market News

Is this ASX 200 share market recovery "fool's gold"? This ASX fundie thinks so

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this ASX 200 recovery "fool's gold"? David Pace - co-founder of Greencape Capital - certainly thinks so. Here's how…

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Share Market News

Webjet share price jumps 25%: Is it good value?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is jumping higher again on Monday. Is it good value for investors?

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Defensive Shares

Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is down 4% year to date, but is it a strong ASX…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: This ASX materials share jumped 11% today on a 250% surge in profits

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX: ANO) have surged 11% today after the company announced profits are expected to more…

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Bank Shares

Reality bites: Broker warns CBA shares to underperform this week

| Brendon Lau

The relative outperformance of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price is under threat could slump this Wednesday.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 pandemic winners and 3 losers

| Daryl Mather

There have been pandemic winners and losers up and down the ASX 200. Here are 6 of the not so…

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Share Market News

Shareholders strike against executive pay at this ASX financial share

| Kate O'Brien

Shareholders have overwhelmingly voted against executive pay packets at AMP Limited (ASX: AMP).

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ASX 200 storms 1.2% higher: Cochlear reports 60% sales decline, Webjet jumps 22%

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Buy these 4 ASX shares to survive the pandemic

| Kate O'Brien

Where do you invest if you want to survive (and thrive) amid the coronavirus pandemic? We took a look at…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 of the best ASX dividend shares for income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 of the best ASX dividend shares for income in Australia, including WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX).

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Motley Fool Take Stock

An economist's expectations for coronavirus and beyond

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

"A 'W' shaped recovery..." and much, much more...

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Share Gainers

Why Advance Nanotek, Macquarie, Tyro, & Zip Co shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday...

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Retail Shares

Are ASX retail shares undervalued today?

| Ken Hall

ASX retail shares like JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) have had a rollercoaster ride in 2020, but could they finally…

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Bank Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

After a strong week for ASX 200 shares last week, including Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), check out which 3…

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Graincorp, Polynovo, & SEEK are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

ASX tourism shares on watch as government flags easing of coronavirus restrictions

| Rhys Brock

ASX tourism shares Flight Centre Travel Group Limited (ASX: FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) both rebounded strongly after the…

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Share Market News

Indonesian market boom for 6 ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

The new free trade deal between Australia and the Indonesian markets starts on July 5. This will help us to…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares for strong long term returns

| James Mickleboro

If you plan to invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares, then I would suggest you consider a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M)…

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Share Market News

Broker rates this small-cap ASX cannabis share a buy

| Kate O'Brien

Phillip Capital has rated ASX cannabis share Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) a buy with a target price of…

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⏸️ Investing

3 counter-cyclical ASX shares to hold during a recession

| Chris Chitty

During a recession certain companies can actually improve their earnings. These counter-cyclical ASX shares could do well through the pending…

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Share Market News

Are there any safe havens in ASX aviation shares?

| Daryl Mather

Aviation shares are by far the hardest hit on the ASX. While the major players are all facing difficulties, there…

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Share Market News

REA Group shares are up 53% since late March. Is it too late to invest?

| Phil Harpur

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price has risen very strongly by 53% since late March. Has the buying…

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Share Fallers

Cochlear share price lower after reporting 60% sales decline in April

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is trading lower after revealing a 60% drop in sales in April...

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares saw the biggest falls last week

| Kate O'Brien

While the S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing in coronavirus restrictions, these shares saw…

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Bank Shares

How Macquarie Group is vying to unseat CBA

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) isn't regarded as a competitor to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) but that may…

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Share Market News

These ASX shares booked the biggest gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing of coronavirus restrictions. These were the biggest…

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Share Market News

Suncorp share price on watch after trading and dividend update

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch on Monday after releasing an update on trading and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where I'd invest $1,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Got $1,000 to invest into ASX shares? I’d go for Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL). The Soul…

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Resources Shares

Is Santos the best ASX 200 energy share?

| Daryl Mather

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) had a $1.39 billion acquisition as the oil price fell off a cliff. The company's actions…

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares are up over 1,000% in just 3 years

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares are up over 1,000% during the last three years. Here's why...

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: New ASX bull run continues

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at some of the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

I think income investors ought to buy Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and these ASX dividend shares right now...

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