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Share Market News

This ASX biotech share just posted 144% half year revenue growth

| Phil Harpur

Shares in ASX biotech provider Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) could move in early trade today after the group posted…

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Share Market News

Bravura Solutions share price on watch after first half results

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price will be one to watch on Thursday following the release of its half…

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Share Market News

3 ASX events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

A recap of the top things you missed on another solid Wednesday for the ASX, as corporate earnings caused some…

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Share Market News

Smartgroup share price on watch after full year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) share price could be on the move on Thursday after the release of its full…

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Why this small cap ASX financials share is on watch this morning

| Phil Harpur

Mortgage Choice share price on watch this morning following earnings release late yesterday

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52-Week Highs

Why CSL and these ASX 200 shares are flying high

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price was one of three that zoomed to new highs on Wednesday. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors in February...

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Share Market News

Why this ASX biotech share rocketed 14% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Immutep Ltd (ASX:IMM) share price surged 14.1% today after the ASX biotech released an update on its ongoing cancer…

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Share Market News

Energy contractor giant Worley wins 2 more contracts

| Motley Fool Staff

Energy giant Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) announced this afternoon that it has won two LNG contracts from Total. 

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) is one of three ASX shares I think growth investors ought to buy in January...

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Webjet share price soared 11% higher today

| Tristan Harrison

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price flew 10.8% higher today in reaction to the FY20 half-year result.

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Share Market News

Asaleo Care shares charge 4% higher after dividends resume

| Phil Harpur

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) share price ended 3.69% higher today after the ASX consumer staples company released its…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These high yield ASX dividend shares beat low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) could be good options for income investors looking for generous dividends...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Accent Group share price on watch after solid first half profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the after-hours release of its half…

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Share Market News

Pact Group share price rises higher on 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) share price ended 1.63% higher today following the release of the packager's half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Cleanaway share price sweeps up 17%

| Tristan Harrison

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price swept up 17% today in reaction to its FY20 half-year result.

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Share Market News

McMillan Shakespeare shares flat after reporting lower profits

| Kate O'Brien

The McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX: MMS) share price ended the day relatively flat following the release of its first-half results.

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Share Market News

Why the WiseTech Global share price crashed 27% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price was the worst performer on the ASX 200 on Wednesday with a massive…

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Why shares of this ASX investment bank tumbled 7% today

| Phil Harpur

The Moelis Australia Ltd (ASX: MOE) share price ended 7.48% lower today after the ASX investment bank released its full-year…

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Resources Shares

Mount Gibson share price lifts on strong sales growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) share price lifted today following the release of the miner’s half-year report.

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Share Gainers

St Barbara share price higher despite reporting a sharp drop in half year profits

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price pushed higher on Wednesday despite revealing a sharp drop in half year profits.…

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres shares drop 5% on guidance downgrade

| Phil Harpur

The Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price ended 5.6% in the red today following the release of its half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Piping hot: The Domino's share price went up 11% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price has gone up 11% today in reaction to its HY20 result.

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Share Fallers

Why the Tabcorp share price sank 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) share price was out of form on Wednesday and sank lower. Here's why it dropped…

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Growth Shares

Have the WAAAX shares lost their shine in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have ASX WAAAX growth shares like WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) lost some of their shine in 2020?

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Share Market News

Avita Medical shares pop 5% on strong half year sales

| Kate O'Brien

Avita Medical Ltd (ASX: AVH) shares are up more than 5% today following the release of its half year report…

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Medical Developments shares move higher on strong earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX: MVP) share price is on the move today following the release of its half-year…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 quality ASX dividend shares to buy this February

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and 2 other ASX dividend shares for dividend income this…

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Share Market News

Charter Hall shares soar 6% on strong earnings growth

| Phil Harpur

The Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) share price is up by 6.33% at the time of writing to $13.94, following…

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Share Gainers

Top broker says Ansell's share price has peaked as it marches to record

| Brendon Lau

The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) marches towards its record high but Citigroup thinks this is as good as it gets…

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Index investing

Is Vanguard Australian Share ETF the best long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Vanguard Australian Share ETF (ASX:VAS) the best long-term investment for ASX shares for Australians?

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Share Fallers

Why this small cap ASX tech share crashed 22% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Over The Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTW) share price has crashed lower on Wednesday following the release of its half…

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Share Market News

Why shares of this ASX pub and hotel operator are on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Redcape Hotel Group Pty Ltd (ASX: RDC) share price is on watch today following the release of the pub…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX bank share is trading higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Auswide Bank Ltd (ASX: ABA) share price is up 2% today after the market reacted positively to the company's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Vocus share price rocketed 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price was up as much as 14% at one stage on Wednesday. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

Why the EML Payments share price tumbled 15% lower today

| Kate O'Brien

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price tumbled as much as 15.86% lower this morning despite first-half profits climbing…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy for 2020

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 growth ASX growth shares are definitely worth buying for 2020, including travel business Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB).

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Share Market News

Caltex share price on watch following a new takeover bid

| Phil Harpur

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is trading higher today after news of another takeover bid hit the ASX.

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