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Share Market News

Zip Co share price sinks 15% on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is sinking lower on Friday after releasing an update on the coronavirus outbreak...

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Share Market News

This Nearmap rival just announced a $1 million government contract

| Phil Harpur

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is down more than 7% this morning, despite announcing details of a major…

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Share Fallers

PointsBet share price crashes 27% lower on U.S. sport suspension

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price has crashed lower after its US operations were dealt a major blow...

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Share Market News

Virgin Australia share price sinks 16% lower on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) share price has come under pressure after announcing an update on the coronavirus impact...

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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 during the coronavirus outbreak?

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Share Market News

Why this ASX healthcare share has risen over 200% in the past year

| Phil Harpur

The Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) share price is up more than 200% in the past year. Here we take a…

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Share Market News

ASX investors seeking salvation should look to China

| Brendon Lau

Early signs of China's coronavirus recovery tells ASX investors two important things about the ASX 200 index. Here's what you…

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⏸️ Investing

Qantas shares are down more than 50% since December! Should you buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is trading more than 50% below its December highs. Although the coronavirus…

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Share Gainers

Why Pro Medicus shares avoided the ASX crash yesterday

| Ken Hall

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) crashed 7% on Thursday, the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) shares went against…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

S&P 500 drops 9.5%, here's where I'd invest

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P 500 (INX) has dropped another 9.5%, here are the investment opportunities that I’m looking at.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares that crashed to 52-week lows yesterday

| Ken Hall

Find out why 3 of the biggest S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares crashed to 52-week lows on Thursday.

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Share Market News

How to protect your share portfolio during this volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how to protect your ASX share portfolio during the coronavirus volatility. Hint: Don’t panic.

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Share Market News

Westpac served with yet another class action

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price drop lower again today after being served with another class action...

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Share Market News

This ASX airport share just downgraded its guidance due to COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Auckland International Airport Limited (ASX:AIA) share price could come under pressure today after downgrading its guidance...

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care share price on watch after Federal Court update

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price will be on watch today after winning its battle with the ACCC…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Santos share price on watch after Darwin LNG deal

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch on Friday after announcing an agreement to sell a 25%…

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Share Market News

Billions wiped out again, ASX 200 plunges over 7%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) plunged over 7% today, marking another of the worst days in its history again.

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⏸️ High Yield

2 high-yield ASX coal mining shares to buy today

| Daryl Mather

Now is the time to secure high dividend yields by investing in out of favour ASX coal mining shares that…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to buy during this volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares to buy during this share market volatility, including Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW).

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Share Market News

The Telstra share price sank 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price sank lower on Thursday. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy in the current share market crash

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) hit savagely, here two great buying opportunities for ASX investors with a long-term…

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Share Market News

Watch: Share market Q&A with Scott Phillips

| Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool Australia's CIO, Scott Phillips, hosts a LIVE Q&A, addressing the volatility seen in the share market this…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and this ASX share this month....

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care announces the launch of Ramsay Connect

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is recovering after announcing the launch of Ramsay Connect with Australian Unity...

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Investing Strategies

Why I'm staying calm during this share market crash

| Tristan Harrison

I am staying calm during this coronavirus-induced share market crash for three important reasons, here’s why.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy for massive returns in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have tipped Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares to provide very strong returns for investors in 2020...

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Share Market News

Carsales share price down 27% in the ASX crash. Is it time to buy?

| Phil Harpur

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price has fallen 27% in the current ASX crash. So, does this present a buying…

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Share Market News

a2 Milk Company supplier given approval for a major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) supplier Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX:SM1) has been given approval for a major acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy this ASX takeover target today for a 4.7% return by end of June

| Daryl Mather

Takeovers abound in the ASX stock market. Buying Zenith Energy Ltd (ASX:ZEN) shares today will likely give you a 4.7%…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plummets 7% after Trump announces US travel ban

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down around 5% after spiking to over 7% in losses earlier today

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Share Market News

Integrated Research shares on watch following major contract renewal

| Phil Harpur

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price will be on watch for the remainder of the day after announcing…

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Share Fallers

Why Caltex, Mesoblast, PointsBet, & Webjet are crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are two of four crashing lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares with irresistibly high yields today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think these 3 ASX dividend shares, including BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), are offering irrisistably high yields…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX 200 crash is now a significant one

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the current ASX 200 crash and bear market is now a significant event for ASX investors.

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Share Market News

US bans all travel with Europe, ASX 200 plunges

| Tristan Harrison

The US just banned all travel with Europe, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down heavily in response to…

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Healthcare Shares

Rumours swirl on Healius takeover

| Kate O'Brien

Rumours are swirling around the takeover offer for ASX healthcare share Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS).

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Share Market News

Flight Centre & Webjet crash lower after US reveals Europe travel ban

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares have crashed lower after the United States banned travel…

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Share Market News

Is it too late to buy ResMed shares?

| Phil Harpur

Do ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares offer investors value despite being a star performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) over the…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Another day, more volatility. But is it justified?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How to deal with volatile markets

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