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Motley Fool Take Stock

The worst (financial) response to Coronavirus

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Please resist the urge to raid your Super

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Cheap Shares

Macquarie's best ASX 200 buys for the "inevitable recovery"

| Brendon Lau

The end of the coronavirus bear market is inevitable and Macquarie picks the best 14 ASX stocks to buy for…

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⏸️ How to Invest

The importance of being brave in this ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why it's an important time to be brave as we go through this ASX 200 bear market.

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 finishes 5.5% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished the day 5.5% higher as investors' confidence returned about share prices.

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Personal Finance

2 tips to tighten up your finances in this difficult time

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 tips to give your personal finances a spring clean during this lockdown period.

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Share Market News

BHP, Sydney Airport, Breville and Scentre Group all rise strongly today

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) in positive territory again today, here we look at 4 ASX shares that saw…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus (Covid-19): The Search For A Vaccine Offers Plenty Of Hope

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There is plenty of reason for hope in our battle against the Coronavirus.

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⏸️ High Yield

The Challenger share price now has a 13.8% dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price now offers a 13.7% dividend yield because of the decline of the share price.

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: 3 ways to reduce your spending today

| Ken Hall

If you're one of many Aussies looking to slash spending as the coronavirus pandemic builds, here's a few easy tips…

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Coronavirus News

Ramsay Health Care share price down 8% after elective surgeries cancelled

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price fell 8% on Wednesday after the government cancelled non-urgent elective surgeries...

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Cheap Shares

The ASX retail stock worth buying in this COVID-19 bear market

| Brendon Lau

ASX retail stock have taken a bigger hit than the ASX 200 during the coronavirus pandemic, but there's one stock…

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Personal Finance

Should I access or change my super during the coronavirus crisis?

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at whether its a good idea to access your super or change your super investment strategy during…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Why this small cap ASX biotech share jumped 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price jumped 125 higher on Wednesday. Here's why the biotech share is benefiting from…

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⏸️ International Shares

A low Aussie dollar means these ASX shares are in the danger zone

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the danger of an Australian dollar at record lows poses to an ASX share portfolio.

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: ASX pharmacy networks report surge in demand

| Nikhil Gangaram

Australian pharmacies are looking to follow in the footsteps of supermarkets, with panic-buying due to the coronavirus crisis causing a…

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: Should you be investing at all during the lockdown?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you might want to be careful investing in today's ASX share market amid the lockdown.

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Coronavirus News

Is dollar cost averaging ASX shares a good idea during the coronavirus crash?

| Michael Tonon

The phrase 'dollar cost averaging' (DCA) gets thrown around a lot when talking about strategies for buying ASX shares. But…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 attractive dividend stocks to buy amid the coronavirus sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares I think are very attractive in this coronavirus sell-off.

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Share Market News

Is this the start of a share market turnaround?

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is up around 2% right now, is this the start of a share market turnaround?

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are positive…

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Coronavirus News

Shopping Centres shares rise 7% on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group Re Ltd (ASX: SCP) share price has by 7% so far today, following a…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 ASX shares to buy with incredible capacity to endure

| Regan Pearson

The best ASX companies to own today are those that have the capacity to endure, like A2 Milk Company Ltd…

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Coronavirus News

Job seeker? Here's how much the coronavirus supplement gives you

| James Mickleboro

If you're a job seeker during these difficult times, here's how the coronavirus supplement will support you...

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Coronavirus News

Virgin share price higher as airline slashes flights, workforce

| Kate O'Brien

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) has slashed capacity and stood down the majority of its workforce as border closures…

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Coronavirus News

Are we nearing the end of the COVID-19 bear market?

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) jumps higher today after a big rally on Wall Street. Is this a dead-cat…

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Share Market News

ASX shares that are hiring in response to COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the disruptions to the job market, there are still some ASX companies and sectors that are looking to hire…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Nufarm, Qantas, & Reliance shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Qantas rocket, Cochlear halted

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Personal Finance

What the coronavirus has taught us about financial planning

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus is causing widespread issues for people both in healthcare terms and financially painful effects.

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Share Market News

Qantas share price soars 31% on additional $1 billion of funding

| Phil Harpur

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is soaring higher today following an update regarding an additional $1 billion…

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Coronavirus News

Star Entertainment shares fall after 90% of staff stood down

| Kate O'Brien

Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) shares are down more than 3% as the group announced the stand down of…

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Technology Shares

Where is the Telstra share price going in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price is outperforming the index by 18% in 2020 - but is it…

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Personal Finance

Ways to make money during the coronavirus lockdown

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus lockdown has blocked off the source of most people’s income. How can you still make money?

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Share Market News

Why Clover, InvoCare, REA Group, & Virtus Health shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Coronavirus News

InvoCare shares fall sharply as stricter COVID-19 rules are introduced

| Phil Harpur

The InvoCare Limited (ASX: IVC) share price has fallen sharply today after a business update in light of recent developments…

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Coronavirus News

3 tips for personal finances during the coronavirus pandemic

| James Mickleboro

Here are three tips for your personal finances during the coronavirus pandemic, including Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of…

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Technology Shares

Tyro Payments share price surges 30% on strong transaction volumes

| Kate O'Brien

Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) has reported strong increases in transaction volumes for the year to date, despite many of…

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Share Market News

Nufarm share price soars 13% following 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is soaring higher this morning after the company released its half year results…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX shares to provide reliable dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that can provide defensive and reliable dividend income during the difficult economic times.

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Share Market News

Cochlear launches equity raise as COVID-19 impact bites

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) are in a trading halt as the hearing device company prepares to launch an…

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