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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to watch for September

| Lina Lim

Why EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML), Audinate Group Ltd (ASX: AD8) and Jumbo Interactive (ASX: JIN) should be on your…

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Share Fallers

Is the Costa Group share price selloff a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price fell heavily last week. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Fallers

IOOF profits plummet 67% as Royal Commission impact hits hard

| Ken Hall

IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) reported a 67% drop in net profit in this morning's full-year result.

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Resources Shares

Viva Energy share price on watch after hitting guidance

| Ken Hall

Viva Energy Ltd (ASX: VEA) reported softer earnings in-line with its 1H 2019 guidance range.

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Share Market News

Results: The McGrath share price is now down 88% since its IPO

| Tom Richardson

McGrath Limited (ASX: MEA) is exposed to the Sydney property market.

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Share Market News

G8 Education shares on watch after delivering first half profit and dividend growth

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price will be on watch today after the release of its half year results...

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Share Gainers

Goodman Group delivers strong result to cement its premium valuation

| Saran Likitkunawong

The Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) share price closed at $15.50 on Friday, up more than 4% off the back of…

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Personal Finance

3 simple tips to save more money for ASX stocks

| Ken Hall

These three tips could help simplify your finances and invest your cash back into your ASX portfolio!

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Resources Shares

Are ASX miners BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue a buy?

| Lina Lim

Is there any hope of an iron ore rebound to buy BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Ltd…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy ANZ and these high yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) dividend and two others could be great options for income investors...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB), and Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) shares are amongst the most shorted on the Australian share…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares will be on watch on…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Are these 3 ASX reporting season successes a buy?

| Lina Lim

Is the Altium Ltd (ASX: ALU), Wisetech Global Ltd (WTC) and CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price a buy after…

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Share Gainers

Why these are the top 3 best performing ASX stocks in August

| Ken Hall

Some surprising full-year results have seen these 3 ASX stocks lead the share price gainers in August.

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Share Gainers

Is the Afterpay share price still a better buy than Zip Co?

| Ken Hall

Which company's shares are the best "buy now, pay later" option on the ASX in 2019?

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Bank Shares

Is CBA the best Big Four banking stock on the ASX?

| Ken Hall

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (ASX: CBA) better value than its Big Four peers in August?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat the RBA rate cuts with these quality ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

With Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) tipping two more rate cuts, the Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) dividend and two others could help…

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Share Market News

Earnings season preview: Afterpay, Nanosonics, Ramsay, & Wesfarmers

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) is amongst the many companies scheduled to release their results next week. Here's what to…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys for next week...

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⏸️ Investing

3 mistakes to avoid when seeking to generate a passive income from dividend stocks

| Motley Fool Staff

Overcoming these three potential pitfalls could improve your chances of obtaining a growing passive income.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that top brokers think investors should sell next week...

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

How I would spend $10,000 on ASX shares this week

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) is one ASX stock I'd put some cash this week

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Share Market News

4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 this week.

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Share Market News

The ASX stocks that can defy the raging Trump trade war

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is set to crash on the escalating trade war, but there are some ASX…

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Share Market News

Earnings season weekly review: A2 Milk, Altium, Costa, SEEK, & WiseTech Global

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Altium Ltd (ASX:ALU) were amongst the companies releasing their earnings last week…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price were amongst the best…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price and the IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Market News

How I would build a basic ASX growth portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) is one of the shares I would use for a basic ASX growth portfolio.

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⏸️ Investing

1 simple step to boost your chances of making a million with dividend stocks

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s how you could simplify your investment decision-making process and boost your chances of generating a seven-figure portfolio.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares are rated as strong buys by brokers.

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Friday.

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⏸️ Investing

Vocus share price in focus as it hits FY19 earnings guidance

| Saran Likitkunawong

The Vocus Group Limited (ASX: VOC) share price lifted 10% to $3.20 on Thursday, before pulling back slightly in today's…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs raises Pro Medicus share price target

| Tom Richardson

Is Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) too expensive?

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⏸️ Investing

Analysts share top ASX stock picks for FY20

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analysts share their top stock picks from seven sectors that could outperform in FY20, including WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers.

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Share Market News

The BWX share price is going gangbusters on this short-seller-busting forecast

| Tom Richardson

BWX shares are going nuts, but not because its profits just collapsed in half.

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Share Market News

Why you should look at Sonic Healthcare shares for long-term growth

| Tyler Jefferson

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) boasts a healthy performance from its Australian assets, strong growth overseas, and plenty of cash…

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Share Market News

Results: Iress delivers stable half-year performance

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Iress Limited (ASX: IRE) share price is relatively flat after the company announced its financial results for the 6…

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Share Market News

Top broker reiterates buy rating on Domino's shares

| James Mickleboro

One top broker thinks the Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price could climb 20% higher from here...

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Share Market News

Ardent Leisure share price drops on mixed earnings result

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:ALG) share price fell nearly 5% in early trade before bouncing back slightly after the company…

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