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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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Coronavirus News

How the coronavirus is impacting these ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Pain from the coronavirus outbreak is continuing to impact on ASX shares as the outbreak spreads.

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Share Market News

Why I'll be watching the National Storage share price on Monday

| Phil Harpur

National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) shares will be on watch on Monday following news of a takeover proposal by Public…

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Retirement

No savings at 50? I'd buy dividend stocks to retire on a growing passive income

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how dividend stocks could improve your retirement prospects.

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Share Market News

2 high-yielding ASX property shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here are 2 high-yielding ASX shares to gain exposure to the property sector and receive a generous income stream along…

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Share Market News

The 1 piece of investing advice I wish I had given my 20 year-old self (that could have been worth $1.5 million)

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered what advice you might give to yourself when you're older? Here are some clues.

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Share Market News

Lifestyle Communities announces latest contract of sale

| Phil Harpur

This afternoon, Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX: LIC) released an announcement in relation to the purchase of a new site in Melbourne.

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Share Market News

Why TPG, FAR and Southern Cross shares are lower today

| Phil Harpur

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) is up by 0.50% at the time of writing, here are 3 ASX…

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Share Market News

This leading broker thinks the NAB share price can go even higher

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price could be going even higher from here according to analysts at Goldman…

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Share Market News

Select Harvests share price higher after coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price is pushing higher on Friday after providing an update on the impact of…

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Share Market News

Here's why these 3 ASX shares are trading higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here are 3 ASX shares performing strongly today, providing some indication as to what's pushing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO)…

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Healthcare Shares

Why I think Avita Medical shares are a buy in 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

Avita Medical Limited (ASX: AVH) experienced over 700% share price growth in 2019, resulting in a market cap of $1.66…

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Share Market News

Why insiders are buying this ASX 200 dividend share

| Kate O'Brien

Let's take a look at an S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) share with multiple director buys over the past week.

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying NEXTDC and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and another fund manager have been buying these ASX shares this month...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Transurban shares still a buy for ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price still a buy for ASX dividend income today?

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Share Market News

Why shares in this ASX small cap are dropping lower today

| Phil Harpur

Shares of ASX small cap People Infrastructure Ltd (ASX: PPE) are dropping lower today on the back of the company's…

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Speculative

Are these small cap ASX tech shares the next Afterpay?

| James Mickleboro

Are these small cap ASX shares the next Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) success stories?

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⏸️ Growth Investing

Investing: Are you more compatible with growth or dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

When you’re investing in ASX shares, are you more compatible with growth or dividends from your portfolio?

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

New ASX All Technology Index set to launch next week

| Kate O'Brien

Next week, the ASX plans to launch a new technology index, a ‘mini NASDAQ’ named the S&P/ASX All Technology Index.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Magellan, NAB, & SDI shares are ending the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price and the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price are two of four ending…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares with solid income yields today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares and 2 other ASX dividend shares for income…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: NAB & Telstra higher, Blackmores lower

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are on the move on the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares to fall in love with

| Tristan Harrison

You can fall in love with the these 3 ASX shares for the long-term including MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF).

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Share Market News

Why I think this ASX 100 tech share is still a long-term buy

| Phil Harpur

Despite losing a bit of ground, here's why I still feel that REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is a great share…

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Blackmores, Breville, & Pro Medicus are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price and the Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price are two of four…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have recently soared more than 10%

| Michael Tonon

Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) and these two ASX 200 shares have recently spiked more than 10% after releasing their 1H20…

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Share Market News

What experts are saying about the TPG Telecom-Vodafone Australia merger

| James Mickleboro

Here's what experts are saying about the Federal Court's TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM)-Vodafone Australia merger decision...

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Share Market News

Qantas threatens to bulldoze its way to higher profits

| Brendon Lau

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) is going full throttle into its long-haul flight project and is threatening to leave its…

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Defensive Shares

Is the Telstra share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy after its December 2019 result was released to investors?

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Bank Shares

What does CBA's result mean for Westpac shares?

| Ken Hall

The Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC) share price has been under pressure in recent months - but is February the…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs slaps buy rating on Nearmap shares

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price could be going higher from here according to analysts at Goldman Sachs...

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Share Gainers

PointsBet share price lower despite NBA deal

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is edging lower despite news that it has signed an agreement with the…

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Technology Shares

Why the Appen share price could be a buy today

| Ken Hall

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is up nearly 4,000% in 5 years – but should you buy before…

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Share Gainers

Altium shares are up more than 1000% in 5 years. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) shares are up 1,000% in the last 5 years – but is there time to buy…

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Bank Shares

9% Dividend yield: Is the NAB share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price a buy for the 9% dividend yield? It does look very…

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Share Market News

3 ASX events you missed on Thursday

| Ken Hall

A recap of the top things you missed on Thursday as the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) climbed past the 7,100…

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Share Fallers

Why these ASX 200 shares have been crushed in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and these ASX 200 shares have been crushed in 2020. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Baby Bunting share price on watch after delivering more strong profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price will be on watch after delivering further strong profit growth in the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

National Veterinary Care share price on watch after sale update

| Ken Hall

The National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX: NVL) share price is on watch after an update on its proposed takeover.

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