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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to buy right now...

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Share Market News

LNG spot price surge benefits ASX 200 shares

| Daryl Mather

A recent LNG spot price surge caused all ASX energy large-cap share prices to rise. However, not all can reliably…

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Share Market News

Regional Express soars 45% higher amid plans to take on Qantas and Virgin Australia

| James Mickleboro

Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX:REX) shares rocketed 45% after confirming that it is looking into competing with Qantas Airways Limited…

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Best Shares

The smartest ASX shares to buy if you have $2,000

| Ken Hall

If you've saved $2,000 and want to invest, here are a couple of my top ASX shares to buy and…

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Gold

ASX gold shares steady: Can gold provide your portfolio with defensive and safe returns?

| Lina Lim

Could the likes of Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST), Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and others boost your portfolio…

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Growth Shares

Is $1,000 of A2 Milk shares a good investment?

| Ken Hall

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares have rocketed higher in 2020, but is it a good place to invest…

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Coronavirus News

How can the ASX 200 soar with rising unemployment?

| Matthew Donald

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) is recovering despite the rise in unemployment. Recent measures by the government look to be…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Got $3,000 to invest? Here are 2 fantastic ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

I would invest $3,000 into the shares of Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) and this ASX 200 shares right now. Here's why...

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 down 0.9%: CBA reveals $1.5bn COVID19 provision & gold miners charge higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are on the move on Wednesday on the…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, & Sezzle shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Revealed: 5 dividend shares for reliable income

| Tristan Harrison

The names of five dividend shares have been revealed as picks for reliable income, including APA Group (ASX:APA).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Dividends are drying up – but not for these ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Dividends are being slashed as the economic impact of coronavirus takes its toll. We take a look at 2 ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, CSR, Fortescue, & Northern Star shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday...

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Retail Shares

ASX retail rental war gathers pace

| Kate O'Brien

The rental war between landlords and retailers has gathered pace as Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) became the latest retailer…

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⏸️ Income

Safe dividend stocks to buy today for the COVID-19 world

| Brendon Lau

The pool of reliable high-yield dividend paying stocks is shrinking! But this means those with such qualities are well placed…

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX shares to buy for long term growth: Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co.…

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Share Market News

Leading broker tips REA Group shares as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price may be up 45% from its March low, but this leading broker thinks…

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Cheap Shares

3 top ASX 200 shares you can buy on sale today

| Ken Hall

ASX shares like Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) have been smashed in 2020. Here are 3 top ASX 200 shares to…

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⏸️ Diversification

Why diversification is important and how to diversify your portfolio with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

While it is tempting to fill a portfolio with tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO), it…

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⏸️ Investing

Up 140% since March: the ASX airline share flying under the radar

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Regional Express share price is flying under the radar following speculation that the ASX airline share could expand its…

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Growth Shares

Is the Altium share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price a buy after the software business gave investors a business update yesterday?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 healthcare shares to buy for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and this ASX 200 healthcare share could be among the best long term investments in the sector...

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank reveals $1.5 billion COVID-19 provision with Q3 result

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch today after releasing its Q3 result and revealing…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX 200 value plays for an economy hell-bent on recovery

| Mark Story

The coronavirus crisis has forced many stocks to re-emerge from the ashes with better, leaner and more profitable business models.…

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Share Market News

Why the coronavirus is still affecting share markets

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus is still affecting the share market. Overnight the S&P 500 (INX) dropped 2% on infection worries.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX blue chip shares could be the ones to buy for income in 2020...

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⏸️ Residential Property

How Westpac could be about to send house prices tumbling

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) could be about to send Australian house prices tumbling with changes to lending requirements.

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⏸️ TMF AMP

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops over 1% at the market close

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell over 1% today by market close, will there be more ASX declines tomorrow?

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⏸️ Investing for Income

Forget the ASX banks! Here are 3 ETFs I would buy for income instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Forget dividends from ASX banks like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) - I'd rather these 3 ETFs for income in…

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Share Market News

Short sellers are going after Afterpay's rivals and these ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

Short-sellers are stepping up their attack on ASX shares over the past few weeks even as the S&P/ASX 200 Index…

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How to invest

How many ASX shares should you have in your portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how to determine how many ASX shares you should have in your portfolio. There's no right answer, but here's…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 top-notch ASX shares on my May watchlist

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why these 3 ASX shares, including Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT), have made my ASX May watchlist.

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⏸️ High Yield

Why high yield dividend shares can be detrimental to your wealth

| Tristan Harrison

High yield dividend shares can be detrimental to building long-term wealth, particularly if you choose the wrong ones.

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Personal Finance

3 ways to pay off your mortgage faster

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ways you can pay off your mortgage faster and save yourself thousands of dollars in interest costs.

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) this month. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: This ASX construction share jumped 10% today on a 61% surge in profits

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) have lifted 10% today after the building materials supplier reported a 61% surge in…

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ASX Small Caps
Speculative

Is it time to buy ASX small caps for your portfolio?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to buy ASX small caps for your portfolio? There could be some hidden gems out there worth…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 high quality ASX dividend shares for patient investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Why I think Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) would be great option for patient income investors...

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Share Market News

Meet the growing ASX large cap that's beating the COVID-19 slowdown

| Brendon Lau

The AMCOR PLC/IDR UNRESTR (ASX: AMC) share price is outperforming the market after it upgraded its profit guidance. But it…

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