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Share Market News

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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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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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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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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Starpharma share price tumbles 6% lower on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is tumbling lower on Monday after releasing its half year update...

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Why this small cap ASX tech share is tumbling 7% lower today

| Phil Harpur

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX: ALC) share price has dropped 7% lower today following the release of the ASX tech…

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Chasing yield? Why buying shares in this ASX infrastructure fund is bright idea

| Daryl Mather

The Spark Infrastructure Group (ASX: SKI) is trading at historically low multiples, has a high yield and owns our most…

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Share Gainers

Why Chorus, Mcgrath, Ramelius, & Saracen shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Chorus Ltd (ASX:CNU) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday...

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Why the WPP share price is surging 8% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The WPP Aunz Ltd (ASX: WPP) share price is surging higher today after the ASX marketing services giant released its…

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Share Fallers

Why Ardent Leisure, Audinate, NIB, & Reliance Worldwide are crashing lower

| James Mickleboro

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares are two of four sinking lower on Monday...

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Worley acquisition delivers results

| Kate O'Brien

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is relatively flat this morning despite the company reporting a 110% increase in…

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iSentia share price tumbles 12% lower on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) share price has tumbled lower following the release of its half year update...

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Growth Shares

How to avoid getting crushed by falling ASX growth shares

| Regan Pearson

What happens to the share price when the growth story stops? We just need to look at Gentrack Group Ltd…

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price a buy for dividends with its grossed-up dividend yield of 4.8%?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What's wrong, Warren?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

On Sunday morning, Warren Buffett released his Chairman’s letter to shareholders of his company, Berkshire Hathaway. Here's a dive into…

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Amaysim share price lower despite solid subscriber growth

| James Mickleboro

The Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) share price has come under pressure after the release of the telco company's half year…

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Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

Results season continued last week with decent results pushing the ASX higher. Rate cut expectations saw the S&P/ASX200 hit a…

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Why the oOh!Media share price is edging lower today

| Phil Harpur

The oOh!Media Ltd (ASX: OML) share price is trading lower today following the release of the advertising company's full-year FY19…

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Resources Shares

Why shares in this gold miner surged to a 10-year high today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 is deep in the red but the Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) share price is bucking the…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Reliance & Westpac lower, Jumbo higher

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN), Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the…

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Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

Results season continued last week with decent results pushing the ASX higher. Coronavirus concerns continued, however, and investors were unforgiving…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why this ASX cannabis share is moving higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AC8) share price is trading higher this morning on the back of a distribution-related…

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