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Coronavirus News

Are Wesfarmers shares a safe buy in 2020's bear market?

| Ken Hall

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares are down 13% in 2020, but here's a few reasons why I think they could…

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Share Market News

Westpac share price on watch after naming new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch on Thursday after naming its new chief executive officer...

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: How to increase your income in 2020

| Ken Hall

If you're looking to increase your income in 2020, here are a few easy ways to get started despite the…

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Share Market News

4 reasons to buy Telstra shares right now

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has halved in value over the last five years. Is now the time…

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank share price on watch after divestment update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch today after providing an update on the divestment…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the…

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Technology Shares

3 phenomenal ASX tech growth stories held back by the coronavirus

| Lina Lim

Here are three phenomenal ASX 200 tech plays that represent strong medium to long term investments despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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The ASX 200 rose another 3.6% on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) climbed another 3.6% with investors putting their coronavirus fears behind them.

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Retail Shares

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi share price rose 11% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) share price rose 11% today.

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and this ASX share after the market crash. Here's what you…

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Coronavirus News

Experts think this could be the next market to crash by 20%

| Brendon Lau

This market could soon follow the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in to a bear market due to the coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX shares surging in the coronavirus crisis

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 2 ASX shares that are thriving amid the coronavirus crisis and could potentially be long-term buying opportunities.

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Cheap Shares

Down 28% in March, is the Sydney Airport share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price a buy after falling 28% in March 2020 alone due…

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Defensive Shares

This ETF is a top choice for the ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is a great choice for this ASX 200…

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Share Market News

3 reasons sitting on your hands might be a smart move

| Lina Lim

Here are 3 reasons why ASX investors may be better off sitting on their hands, for now.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should you be scared of a bear market?

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went into a bear market a couple of weeks ago. Should you be scared of…

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Capital Raising

Should you buy into the desperate Webjet capital raise?

| Brendon Lau

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) annouced a deeply discounted capital raise to keep the company afloat through the coronavirus crisis. Here's…

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Coronavirus News

oOh!Media shares plunged 69% in March. Should you buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The oOh!media Media Ltd (ASX:OML) share price has been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, plunging more than 69% in March.…

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The Afterpay share price sank 43% lower in March: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price crashed 43% lower in March. Is this a buying opportunity for investors in April?

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Coronavirus News

How to retire comfortably on cheap dividend stocks after the market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can build a growing passive income in older age after the stock market’s recent decline.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Telstra share price fell 10.5% in March: Is it time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price dropped 10.5% lower during March. Is this a buying opportunity for investors in April?

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Kathmandu announces half year FY20 results and equity raising

| Kate O'Brien

Kathmandu Holding Ltd (ASX: KMD) has released its half year results and at the same time announced a $207 million…

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Coronavirus News

How Wesfarmers is showing ASX investors how to navigate the coronavirus crisis

| Brendon Lau

Investors battered by the coronavirus can learn a thing or two from Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX: WES) move to sell its…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: IDP Education announces $190 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price remains in a trading halt after announcing a $190 million equity raising to…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day (no joke!)

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price fell 30% in March. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price has fallen 30% in March. Are Westpac shares in the buy zone…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should I start investing in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Due to the coronavirus impacts, is it a good time to start investing in ASX shares if you don’t own…

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Coronavirus News

Invest $1,000 today in these ASX shares

| Michael Tonon

If you're looking to invest $1,000 in ASX shares today then I think these two would make great investments.

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Coronavirus News

Are ASX auto shares a long-term buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The coronavirus crisis could make ASX auto shares like Caresales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) a long-term buy as lenders loosen restrictions.

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Down 24.5% in March, is the CBA share price a buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price fell 24.5% during March. Is the CBA share price a buy now?

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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA, Oil Search, & Scentre higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Qantas shares rise despite news of ASIC investigation

| Kate O'Brien

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) shares are up this morning, despite news the airline is under investigation by ASIC.

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Share Market News

Why Jumbo, Monash IVF, Regis Healthcare, & Ramelius are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

One of my favourite days of the year

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's April Fool's Day. No joke!

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Redbubble, Santos, & Scentre shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

4 top ASX dividend shares for income investors in April

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 top ASX dividend shares for income investors in April 2020 to boost your income from your portfolio.

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Share Market News

The Qantas share price fell 41% in March: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price fell heavily during the month of March. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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Coronavirus News

Vicinity and Scentre Group shares rocket despite ratings downgrade

| Kate O'Brien

The outlook for ASX shopping centre conglomerates Vicinity Centres (VCX) and Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has been downgraded as coronavirus…

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Personal Finance

Should you invest your emergency fund in a bear market?

| Ken Hall

With S&P/ASX 200 shares slumping lower, now could be a great time to buy. But should you invest your emergency…

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