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Record Highs

The Altium share price just stormed to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price climbed to a record high on Friday. Here's why its shares are on form right now...

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Gainers

What was moving this ASX small cap's share price today?

| Ken Hall

The Supply Network (ASX: SNL) share price fluctuated in afternoon trade today after an earnings update from the ASX automotive…

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Share Market News

Should you be paying attention to this ASX 200 investment manager?

| Michael Tonon

Here's why I think Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) shares are worth serious consideration in 2020.

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Growth Shares

I would buy Zip Co and these ASX mid cap stars in February

| James Mickleboro

I think Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these mid cap ASX shares could be great options for investors in February...

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's what fund manager Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) has been buying this week and more...

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Retail Shares

Are ASX retail shares really risky?

| Greg Butler

The spate of recent closures in some major Australian retail chains has thrown a shadow over the entire category for…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and these ASX shares are one of three that brokers have just named as buys...

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Share Fallers

Why IAG, Phoslock, Resolute, & Technology One shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price and the Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price are two of four…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Could the Woolworths share price hit $45?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price hit $45 in 2020?

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Share Market News

Is this hidden force destroying your investment returns?

| Tristan Harrison

Do you know how much taxation is hurting your investment returns? You could be throwing away money needlessly.

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Share Gainers

Why CIMIC, Lynas, Netwealth, & Village Roadshow shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price and the Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price are two of four pushing…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here's why the NIB share price could be a bargain right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX: NHF) share price might be in the ASX bargain bin today

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Share Fallers

Phoslock share price tumbles lower on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Phoslock Environmental Technologies Ltd (ASX:PET) share price is tumbling lower after releasing a coronavirus update this morning...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & Lynas higher, IAG sinks

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), and Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares are making moves on…

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX growth shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX growth shares could be great options for growth investors in February...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Make your portfolio better and more diversified with these 3 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

You could improve the diversification and perhaps make better returns by investing in these 3 ASX shares including Kogan.Com Ltd…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Where to invest $2000 today on the ASX

| Michael Tonon

If I was lucky enough to receive a Christmas bonus, or have a spare $2,000 burning a hole in my…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Village Roadshow shares surge after $780 million buyout offer

| Ken Hall

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX: VRL) shares are up 4% in early trade after receiving a $780 million takeover bid from…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX insurer's share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA) share price is one to watch as it unveils its new CEO and…

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Share Market News

Virtus Health share price higher after naming Ramsay executive as its new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) share price is pushing higher after naming a Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) executive as…

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52-Week Lows

Why the New Hope share price is at a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The New Hope Corporation (ASX: NHC) share price is one to watch today after hitting a new 52-week low on…

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Resources Shares

Why the Lynas share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Lynas Corp (ASX: LYC) share price is one to watch today after the ASX rare earth producer's latest quarterly…

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Share Market News

ACCC to look into Kaufland supplier exit claims

| Tristan Harrison

There are claims that Kaufland decided not to open in Australia because suppliers were afraid of Coles (ASX:COL) and Woolworths…

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Share Fallers

IAG share price tumbles 5% lower on guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is tumbling lower on Friday after the insurance giant downgraded its guidance...

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

2 of the best ASX shares for Australia Day

| Lloyd Prout

Here's why you should write an investment thesis over the weekend, and 2 of the best ASX shares to consider…

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Share Market News

3 ASX events you missed on Thursday

| Ken Hall

Catch up on all of the biggest ASX news, events and share price movements that you missed on Thursday as…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top dividend shares to boost your income

| Tristan Harrison

If you want to boost your income you could invest in these 3 dividend shares, including WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE).

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Share Market News

Sandfire Resources share price on watch after Tshukudu update

| James Mickleboro

The Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX:SFR) share price will be one to watch on Friday after the release of a positive…

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Capital Raising

ASX infant formula group Wattle Health to raise $39.7 million in new shares

| Ken Hall

ASX infant formula company Wattle Health Australia (ASX: WHA) is looking to raise $39.7 million in new shares in the…

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and these ASX dividend shares could be great alternatives to term deposits...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX small caps that should be in your portfolio for the 2020s

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX small caps, including Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB), should be in your portfolio for the 2020s.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers defers final investment decision on Mt Holland lithium project

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price will be on watch on Friday after it provided an update on its Mt…

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Share Market News

Macquarie share price on watch amid German tax scam probe

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price will be on watch today after its CEO was named as a suspect…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy and hold in the 2020s

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares could be great buy and hold options in the 2020s...

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Share Market News

360 Capital Total Return Fund share price rises on update, buyback

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of 360 Capital Total Return Fund (ASX: TOT) rose today after it announced an update, guidance and…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 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 Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Here's why the ASX 200 has flipped today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) has gone crazy today.

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Share Market News

Is this ASX 200 company a growth stock?

| Matthew Donald

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price has increased by 23% in the past year. Does it…

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