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Share Market News

ASX retailers face uncertain Christmas

| Kate O'Brien

The Christmas season is usually a time of joy for retailers. Customers flood stores to find the perfect gifts, filling…

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares still a good investment?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm holding my National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) shares for the long haul

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Share Fallers

Metcash share price crashes lower after losing 7-Eleven contract

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price is crashing lower after losing a major contract with 7-Eleven...

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs tips Rio Tinto shares as a buy

| Tom Richardson

Goldman's is forecasting iron ore price to average US$86 a tonne over 2020.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Mayne Pharma, & Westpac lower, Pilbara Minerals higher

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs tips BHP shares as a buy

| Tom Richardson

Goldman's expects iron ore to make up around 65% of group EBITDA in 2019 it also suggested BHP could increase…

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Share Market News

Coles share price drops lower following broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is trading lower on Friday after being downgraded by Goldman Sachs...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for 2020

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that could be worth buying for 2020 including Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O).

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Share Fallers

Why the Gentrack share price is crashing 11% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) share price is crashing lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Qantas share price on watch after ACCC approval

| Ken Hall

The Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price is one to watch after gaining approval from the ACCC for its…

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Share Market News

Straker Translations share price edges lower on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Straker Translations Ltd (ASX: STG) share price is trading lower following the release of its half year update...

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Share Market News

Independence share price higher on Panoramic takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price is pushing higher following an update on its takeover approach for Panoramic Resources…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX cannabis share is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) share price is surging higher on Friday. Here's why this cannabis company is on…

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Share Market News

Warning: These are the 10 worst mid-cap shares of 2019

| Tom Richardson

Given tomorrow's events are a known unknown even popular shares can go backwards. While other companies' valuations will fall simply…

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Retirement

How to hack your superannuation

| Kate O'Brien

Australians had a combined $2.87 trillion in superannuation assets as at June 2019. Too often, however, we give too little…

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Healthcare Shares

Mayne Pharma share price on watch ahead of AGM update

| Ken Hall

The Mayne Pharma Ltd (ASX: MYX) share price is on watch on the ASX after a trading update from the…

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How to invest

How to start investing right now

| Kate O'Brien

There is no better time to start investing than right now. After all, the sooner you start, the more time…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Thursday

| Ken Hall

It was another disappointing day for investors on Thursday as the ASX 200 slumped lower to 6,672.90 points led by…

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Resources Shares

Why the Newcrest Mining share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price is one to watch today after an update from its joint venture…

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Share Market News

Here's Woolworths' latest technology idea to grow supermarket profit

| Tristan Harrison

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) is testing out some new technology for its supermarkets.

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Personal Finance

Are you saving enough for retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

One of the most important financial things to track is whether you’re on target for retirement.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the…

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⏸️ Fixed Income

Should cash and bonds be part of your investment strategy?

| Tristan Harrison

Would it make sense to utilise cash and bonds as part of your investment strategy?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 exciting ASX healthcare shares to watch in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares are one of three that I think investors should watch closely in the healthcare sector...

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Share Market News

Why are Magellan shares tumbling today?

| Motley Fool Staff

Brokers may be updating their earnings forecasts on the back of assumptions over how much in the way of performance…

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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) finished lower on Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Growth Shares

Forget Westpac! Here are 2 ASX growth shares I'd buy instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) and one other ASX growth share today

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy today for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX growth shares could be provide a great combination of growth and dividends.

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Share Market News

How much higher can Afterpay shares go?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) has more upside than you'd think

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Share Market News

Why Novita Healthcare wants more cash

| Motley Fool Staff

For the quarter ending September 30 2019 it posted an operating cash loss of $757,000 on income of just $15,000.…

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Bank Shares

Here's why the Westpac share price is down another 2%

| Tristan Harrison

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is down a further 2% today.

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Share Market News

2 exotic ASX ETFs to buy for high growth

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK) is one of the exotic ASX ETFs I would buy for strong…

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Share Fallers

Why the BWX share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's why its shares are under pressure...

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Share Market News

Are baby boomers responsible for low interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are baby boomers responsible for the RBA's current record low interest rates?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 top ASX dividend shares with yields over 6%

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of my top high-yield ASX dividend shares to buy today

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Index investing

2 quality Vanguard ETFs I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 Vanguard ETFs are quality in my opinion, I’d buy them.

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Share Market News

Will iSignthis's ESG certificate impress the ASX?

| Tom Richardson

Unfortunately, iSignthis's ESG certificate is unlikely to impress the compliance team at the ASX.

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, Medibank, SEEK, & Westpac shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price and the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price are two of four sinking lower…

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Share Fallers

Can Costa shares bounce back in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) shares have plummeted lower in 2019 - but is there time to buy ahead…

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