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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infratil share price set to fall as Vodafone NZ acquisition approved

| Ken Hall

The Infratil Ltd (ASX: IFT) share price could edge lower this morning after the company announced the completion of its…

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Capital Raising

Cromwell share price on watch after oversubscribed purchase plan news

| Ken Hall

The Cromwell Property Group (ASX: CMW) share price is on watch this morning after the company announced its share purchase…

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Cheap Shares

Could these 2 top ASX insurance stocks be undervalued?

| Ken Hall

After being hammered during the 2018 Royal Commission, could the QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) and NIB Holdings Ltd…

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Share Market News

Adelaide Brighton shares sink on big profit downgrade, weak property markets

| Tom Richardson

Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX: ABC) shares lose 17% on a 25% profit downgrade.

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Share Market News

Wattle Health share price could fall on quarterly cash outflows, low sales

| Ken Hall

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX: WHA) share price could fall in early trade after the baby formula company provided…

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Growth Shares

3 top mid cap ASX growth shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares are one of three that I think could be great options for investors in the mid cap…

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Technology Shares

Is it too late to buy Afterpay shares?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has climbed 120% higher this year to $26.61 per share, but…

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Share Market News

Genworth share price on watch after reporting lower half-year profit

| Ken Hall

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd (ASX: GMA) share price could trade heavily this morning after reporting a lower underlying…

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Share Market News

Apple Inc reports: The world's best company?

| Tom Richardson

A few reasons why Apple could be a better bet than BHP or Telstra shares.

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Resources Shares

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

| Ken Hall

As the share price hits a new 52-week high, why is the Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) so hot right…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX bank stock is about to crash this morning

| Brendon Lau

The ASX banking sector has been gaining ground ahead of the August reporting season but there will be one in…

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Share Market News

Marley Spoon shares on watch after strong second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price could be on the rise today after the release of a strong second…

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Growth Shares

Why Magellan Global Trust is my biggest portfolio position

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why Magellan Global Trust (ASX:MGG) is one of my favourite listed investment businesses.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 quality ASX dividend shares to buy instead of banking shares

| James Mickleboro

Forget Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and the other big banks and buy these ASX dividend…

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Growth Shares

The Cochlear share price just hit an all-time high: Too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price just hit an all-time high. Is it too late to buy this healthcare star?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

CYBG PLC (ASX:CYB), Janus Henderson Group PLC (ASX:JHG), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

Elixinol Global share price pushes higher on second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price pushed higher on Tuesday following the release of its second quarter update...

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52-Week Highs

Why the Temple & Webster share price charged 9% higher to a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price was in fine form on Tuesday, rising over 9% to an…

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Share Market News

An insider just invested $300k into this ASX banking share

| James Mickleboro

An insider has been buying Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares this month. Should you?

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Share Gainers

Why the iSignthis share price rocketed 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price rocketed higher on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Goldman's tips Hub24 shares as a buy before earnings season

| Tom Richardson

Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB): buy, hold, sell?

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Index investing

Is the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF the best ASX focused ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Out of all the ASX-focused options, is BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX:A200) the best one?

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Retirement

Be alarmed: they're coming for your Super

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Have you heard anything crazier than recent calls to both delay increases to compulsory superannuation, and to exempt the employers…

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Share Gainers

3 things that can derail the S&P/ASX 200 record high rally

| Brendon Lau

It won't be valuation that would break the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index winning streak. The real threats to our…

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Bank Shares

Is it too late to buy ASX banking shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX banking shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) have been on fire this year. But is it too…

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Share Fallers

Why I think the Challenger share price is a buy

| Chris Chitty

The Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF) share price is down 23.4% in 2019, making it a good time to buy, in…

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⏸️ Investing

2 ASX shares for under $5 to add to your portfolio this week

| Jules Woodward

Why Qube Holdings Limited (ASX: QUB) and 1 other cheap ASX share are worth a closer look for anyone looking…

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Share Market News

Goldman's tip JB Hi-Fi shares as a 'buy' with $30 price target ahead of earnings season

| Tom Richardson

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH): buy, hold, sell?

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Share Market News

Why the Zip Co share price is falling

| Tristan Harrison

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is falling today.

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Share Market News

The Sezzle share price has nearly doubled on its first day's trading

| Tom Richardson

The ASX now has four buy now, pay later businesses for enthusiasts.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are these 3 ASX dividend shares good end-of-July buys?

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) is one of my ASX dividend shares to watch.

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Share Fallers

Is the New Hope share price in the buy zone after plunging 22% YTD?

| Chris Chitty

The New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) share price is down 22.5% so far this year. Here's why I think it’s a…

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Share Market News

Part 2: Goldman Sachs names the potential losers this earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has tipped Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares to disappoint during earnings season...

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Share Market News

The National Storage share price is down more than 5% in 2019: is it a buy?

| Chris Chitty

The National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) share price is down 5.4% in 2019 – is now a good time for…

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Bank Shares

Is CBA the best ASX banking share?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) the best ASX banking share for your portfolio?

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How to invest

What to look for in an ASX earnings report

| Sebastian Bowen

It's ASX earnings season! Here's what to look for in an earnings report, from growth stocks like Afterpay Touch Group…

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Share Market News

Wisetech, Altium, Pro Medicus, Nearmap, Xero: Bubble or ultimate growth shares?

| Tom Richardson

Why is scalability important to growth investors?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the ASX a democracy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Our ASX is more democratic than you think

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Resources Shares

Is Alumina's 10% dividend enough to put it in the buy basket?

| Ken Hall

While the Alumina Ltd (ASX: AWC) share price has stagnated in 2019, could its 10% dividend put it in the…

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