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The Warren Buffett indicator is flashing red for a market crash

| Brendon Lau

The big fall on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) today may be a taste of things to come. Warren Buffett's…

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ASX 200 crashes 3.8%: ASX banks sink lower and ResMed impresses

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Resources Shares

Is it a good time to buy ASX oil shares?

| Matthew Donald

The fall in oil price may offfer a good opportunity to buy ASX oil shares like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:…

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Coronavirus News

5 quality ASX shares to buy in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

| Alexandra Cain

It’s a fire sale of equities, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy ASX shares at crazy prices. Here are 5…

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Newcrest, Origin, & Virgin Money shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Helloworld, Janus Henderson, & ResMed are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Janus Henderson Group plc (ASX:JHG) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four charging higher on Friday...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Afterpay share price soared 66% higher in April

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at the factors that led to the Afterpay share price soaring 66% higher in April.

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Is May the month to start investing in ASX shares?

| Michael Tonon

If you were to ask most investors when the best time to start investing is, they would likely tell you…

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Share Gainers

The Macquarie share price rose 35% in April

| Tristan Harrison

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price increased by 35% in April 2020. What will Macquarie do in May?

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The Altium share price raced 20% higher in April: Is this growth star still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price was on fire in April. Is it too late to buy this high flying…

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Share Fallers

Metcash shares fall 20% in April: Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) shares slumped 20.95% lower in April, but is the Aussie supermarket a bargain buy or set…

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REITs

ASX REITs: Up 40% in April, should you buy Scentre shares?

| Ken Hall

ASX REITs including Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares recovered more than 40% in March, but is there still time to…

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Share Market News

ResMed share price on watch after smashing expectations in Q3

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price looks set to surge higher after smashing expectations in the third quarter...

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Growth Shares

3 shares to buy if the ASX shares crash again

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 shares to buy if the ASX crashes again. One of the top ASX shares I’m looking at…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Qantas share price soared 20% in April: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price soared 20% higher in April. Is it too late to buy the airline's…

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Share Gainers

The A2 Milk Company share price jumped 10% in April

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price was on form in April and raced higher once again. Here's why...

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Defensive Shares

3 defensive ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Ken Hall

Many ASX dividend shares have been hit hard in 2020, but I think defensive shares like Coles Group Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 in April

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price and three others were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in April...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these shares were the best performers on the ASX 200 in April. Here's why they were…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Top ASX Stock Picks for May 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX stocks to buy in May 2020. Here is what they…

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2 ASX shares to hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares that you could hold forever in your portfolio, including Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co.…

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The ASX 200 just had its best month in over 30 years

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) just had its best month in over 30 years. It hasn’t been this good since…

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Market close: ASX 200 jumps over 2%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by more than 2% today as investors became even more positive about the…

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Cheap Shares

The new hunting ground for ASX value buys isn't where you'd expect

| Brendon Lau

In this turbulent COVID-19 world, “capital raisings” are no longer seen to be a dirty word and may even prove…

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Share Market News

3 quality ASX 200 growth shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

I think Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX 200 shares would be great options for growth investors in May...

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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 after the major bank deferred its dividend?

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Resources Shares

Is it too late to buy the outperforming Fortescue Metals share price?

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is outperforming after posting its quarterly and upgrading guidance. Here's what…

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International Stock News

How will Buffett steer through the airline crisis?

| Bradley Freeman

Interpreting Warren Buffett's actions from one crisis to the next.

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX healthcare shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX healthcare shares could be worth considering in May. Here's why I like them...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Goldman Sachs gives Coles shares a conviction buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price could be going a lot higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Has Virgin Australia found its white knight?

| James Mickleboro

Takeover speculation for Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (ASX:VAH) is intensifying. Has the airline found its white knight?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where I would invest $10,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

I would invest $10,000 into Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares right now before the market rebounds...

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Technology Shares

ASX stock of the day: Openpay share price rockets 38% after BNPL provider reports 113% growth in customer numbers

| Kate O'Brien

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price is rocketing higher after the buy now, pay later provider reported significant…

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Share Market News

Will the ASX 200 roar back on positive COVID-19 drug news?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) come roaring back in positive COVID-19 drug news? Remdesivir may be helpful.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as the ones to sell right now. Here's why...

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ASX 200 up 1.2%: ANZ defers its dividend and Woolworths reports sales surge

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

5 ASX shares I'll buy in 2020… for the right price

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 5 ASX shares I would love to buy in 2020... as long as the price is right!

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

4 top ASX dividend shares for income investors in May

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 top ASX dividend shares for income investors in May. These shares are very likely to keep paying…

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, IOOF, Mesoblast, & Oil Search are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares are two of four surging higher on Thursday. Here's…

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