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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares will be on watch…

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Share Market News

I went to the A2 Milk company AGM. Here's what I learned

| Regan Pearson

I went along to the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) AGM. Here’s what you need to know about it.

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Share Market News

Why Coles shares just hit a record high

| Motley Fool Staff

Since it delisted from investment conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) it has paid 35 cents per share in dividends to…

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Share Market News

Starpharma share price on watch after European approval news

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price will be on watch on Thursday after announcing a new approval in Europe...

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Growth Shares

Why the Webjet share price flew higher today

| Tristan Harrison

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price increased by 3.5% today after holding its AGM.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

NAB settles Consumer Credit Insurance class action with Slater & Gordon

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price will be on watch after settling its class action with Slater &…

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Share Gainers

Monadelphous share price jumps on major Rio Tinto contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price surged higher on Wednesday thanks to a major Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) contract…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bank of Queensland share price hit a 52-week low today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price just hit a 52-week low. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Growth Shares

How recurring revenue helps generate enormous investment returns

| Tristan Harrison

Big investment returns are being generated by ASX businesses that earn recurring revenue, particularly software as a service (SaaS) ones.

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Why the Pro Medicus share price is climbing again

| Motley Fool Staff

Over FY 2019 Pro Medicus nearly doubled its net profit to $19.3 million on sales of $50.1 million.

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Share Market News

Metro Rail blowout could wipe $90m off Lendlease's profit

| Brendon Lau

Reports that there may be a $3 billion cost overrun in Melbourne’s Metro Rail project is bad news for the…

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Platinum Asset Management shares lower on trading update

| Motley Fool Staff

Platinum shares are down around 34% over the past 5 years as it struggles to meaningfully grow FUM.

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX growth shares I would buy for 2020

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are one of three that I think growth investors should buy for 2020...

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Share Fallers

Why the Westpac share price is down 3% today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is down 3% after AUSTRAC took action against the banking giant...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Buy these 3 ASX shares for strong diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Buying these 3 ASX shares, including Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O), could provide strong diversification for your portfolio.

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Index investing

Is it time to invest in Vanguard Australian Share ETF at near all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Vanguard Australian Share ETF (ASX:VAS) is one of the most popular ETFs on the ASX, is it time to buy?

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Aristocrat Leisure, Technology One, & Webjet shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price and the Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) share price are two of four surging…

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Why Technology One shares are soaring today

| Motley Fool Staff

Technology One Limited (ASX: TNE) shares are up 8.4% to $8.51 today after the enterprise software business reported a FY…

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Saracen, Volpara, & Westpac shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price are two of four tumbling lower…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Market News

Why Webjet shares are soaring today

| Tom Richardson

The digital travel business told investors to expect underlying EBITDA between $157 million to $167 million over FY2020.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Aristocrat Leisure & Webjet higher, Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ), Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Is Saracen Mineral a buy after its Super Pit acquisition?

| Lina Lim

Is the Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd (ASX: SAR) share price a buy after its capital raising and acquisition?

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Share Market News

LiveTiles announces $19 million acquisition of CYCL

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is trading flat after announcing a major acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Why the Webjet share price rocketed 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has been on fire on Wednesday. Here's why it is racing higher on the…

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⏸️ Income

Jump in domestic traffic keeps Sydney Airport share price near record high

| Brendon Lau

A domestic travel boom is keeping the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price continues to cruise near…

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price drops on AUSTRAC legal action

| Tristan Harrison

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has fallen after AUSTRAC started legal action against the major ASX bank.

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Share Market News

Aristocrat Leisure share price shoots higher following strong full year result

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price is shooting higher after delivering a strong full year result...

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Share Gainers

ALS share price higher on solid half year result

| James Mickleboro

The ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after the release of a better than expected first…

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Record Highs

Is the Cochlear share price the one that got away?

| Ken Hall

The Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH) share price has been rocketing higher for a number of years, but you may not…

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52-Week Highs

Why the ResMed share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) share price rocketed to a new 52-week high in yesterday's trade - but is there…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is the a2 Milk share price a buy after its AGM?

| Lina Lim

Is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price a buy after its Annual General Meeting?

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Gold

Why do people invest in gold?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why people invest in gold alongside ASX shares – some of the reasons may surprise you!

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Share Market News

Volpara delivers more explosive growth in the first half of FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price could be on the move today after the release of its half…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

The ASX 200 bounced back on Tuesday as A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) led the index gainers in another…

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Bank Shares

This is how ANZ plans to challenge Google, Apple & Facebook

| Tristan Harrison

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has a plan to take on tech giants Google and Facebook.

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Share Gainers

Why the A2 Milk share price jumped 11% yesterday

| Tristan Harrison

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price rose 11% after holding its AGM yesterday.

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Share Market News

Serko shares on watch after delivering strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price could be on the move today after releasing its half year result and guidance…

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Personal Finance

Here are 3 ways to pay off your mortgage quicker

| Tristan Harrison

Paying off a mortgage is important, so here are 3 ways to pay it off quicker.

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