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Share Market News

Blackmores share price shaky on half year earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) share price is on the move this morning, following the release of the health supplements…

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SEEK share price tumbles after warning of coronavirus impact on guidance

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday after releasing its half year results and warning that…

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Share Market News

Excellent REIT just announces another distribution increase

| Tristan Harrison

Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd (ASX:GOZ) is a great REIT, it just announced another distribution increase.

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Share Market News

Why G8 Education shares fell 5% yesterday

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) crashed 5% lower yesterday as the childcare provider reported lower profits.

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Appen delivers strong profit growth and beats its upgraded guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price could be on the move today after releasing its results and beating its FY…

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price back in the buy zone in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) share price has been climbing higher in 2020 – but is it in the…

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Share Market News

MNF share price on watch after FY 2020 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price could come under pressure today after downgrading its guidance for FY 2020...

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Where I'd spend $10,000 on ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would spend $10,000 on Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares this week.

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3 ASX 200 shares that bucked the market downturn yesterday

| Ken Hall

Check out 3 ASX 200 shares that you missed as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) shed more than $50…

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Share Market News

Jumbo share price on watch after announcing deal with MS Queensland

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the announcement of a new agreement…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares that crashed during week 3 of reporting season

| Lloyd Prout

Here are the results of 3 ASX stocks which saw their share price tumble during week 3 of ASX reporting…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 Warren Buffett dividend shares you can buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

You can buy these 2 dividend shares for your portfolio right now, including Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd…

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Why I would buy Westpac and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX dividend shares could be good options for income investors in 2020...

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Serko share price on watch after coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price could come under pressure on Tuesday after providing an update on the coronavirus impact...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Here's why ASX growth investors should be careful in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX growth shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) might have an interesting 2020.

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Why CSL might just be the best ASX share for 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) is still a great ASX share to own in 2020, possibly even…

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Retail Shares

Is this the best retail share on the ASX?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here's why City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX: CCX) could potentially be the best retail share on the ASX.   

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Why this ASX gold miner surged 8% higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL) share price defied the broader ASX market today to close 8.5% higher…

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This small cap's profit just rocketed 56%

| Tristan Harrison

National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) just reported its result which showed that net profit after tax soared 56%.

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Share Market News

Ainsworth Game Technology share price on watch after half year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price will be on watch on Tuesday following the after hours release of…

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Why this ASX media share tumbled lower today

| Phil Harpur

The HT&E Ltd (ASX: HT1) share price finished 2.96% lower today after the media company released its full-year 2019 results.

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ASX All Technology Index finishes its first day down 4%

| Kate O'Brien

The new S&P/ASX All Technology Index (XTX) closed its first day of operation today down 3.80%, echoing the broader market.

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Share Fallers

Gentrack share price falls 9% on CEO departure

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX: GTK) dropped just over 9% today after the software company announced that…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended down on Monday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Technology Shares

Why insiders are buying this ASX tech share

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at an ASX tech share with multiple director buys over the past week.

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Share Gainers

Afterpay and these ASX 200 shares are up over 80% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares have been on fire over the last 12 months. Here's why they are up…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Warning! Warren Buffett thinks shares are overvalued. Time to sell?

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to hear Warren Buffett's latest thoughts on the current market? It seems as though Berkshire Hathaway has been selling…

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Why are Medical Developments shares crashing 11% lower today?

| Phil Harpur

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX: MVP) share price is crashing lower on a day of sharp falls across most…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX share is zooming 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The McGrath Ltd (ASX:MEA) share price is zooming higher on Monday after the release of its half year results. Here's…

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Share Market News

This ASX mining share just reported 97% earnings growth

| Phil Harpur

The Maca Ltd (ASX: MLD) share price has dropped lower today by 2%, following the release of its results for…

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Share Fallers

Ardent Leisure share price crashes 21% lower on Dreamworld inquest

| James Mickleboro

The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX:ALG) share price has come under pressure on Monday after the release of the coroner's…

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Defensive Shares

4 shares I'd buy to protect against the coronavirus

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus continues to spread, so it could be worth thinking about these 4 ASX shares for your portfolio.

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Why the BlueScope share price is sinking 9% lower today

| Phil Harpur

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price crashed as much as 9% today after the steel producer released its…

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Down 18% last week, is now the time to buy this ASX tech share?

| Cathryn Goh

After crashing 18% lower last week, does the EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price present a buying opportunity for…

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Share Market News

3 ASX blue-chip shares to buy in today's ASX 200 sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and 2 other ASX blue-chip shares are on my ASX watch list in today's…

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Share Market News

Is Boral about to be broken up?

| Kate O'Brien

Boral is engaging in cost-cutting in its Australian division in response to a slow start to the year.

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Technology Shares

Top broker recommends buying this beaten down tech stock now

| Brendon Lau

Today might be an inauspicious start for the S&P/ASX All Technology Index but this could present a buying opportunity. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why ASX gold shares are hitting the roof today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX gold miner shares like Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) are hitting the roof on the ASX today

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