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Bank Shares

Apple Pay is now available to NAB customers

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price has been in stunning form this week and was given another gentle…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: CBA, James Hardie, & Lynas higher

| James Mickleboro

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX), Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC), and Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) shares have been making waves on…

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Share Gainers

APRA just gave bank shareholders another reason to celebrate this week

| Tom Richardson

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price is up 1.3% as APRA eases lending restrictions.

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Share Fallers

Why the ALS share price fell despite its ~30% profit and dividend increase

| Brendon Lau

The ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) share price slumped even after management posted a better than expected FY19 result. Here's why...

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Investing Strategies

How to invest in cyclical stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

Its important to think about cycles in stocks when you are investing

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Share Fallers

Why the Megaport share price dropped 4% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price has come under pressure on Tuesday after its founder sold down his stake...

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⏸️ Investing

Should you invest in Afterpay and these other BNPL players?

| Audrey Thehamihardja

Those bullish on the Afterpay stock price may have heard the noise in the buy-now pay-later industry. Zip, Splitit and…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Seven West Media share price slumped today

| Tom Richardson

The Seven West Media Limited (ASX: SWM) share price is exhibiting the effects of structural change in the media industry.

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Share Gainers

James Hardie share price jumps on a 57% profit surge

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price is bucking the fall on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) after…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are the WAM and WAX dividends safe now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the WAM and WAX fully-franked dividends safe now that the election is over?

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52-Week Highs

Zip Co share price charges 7% higher on Kmart news

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price charged higher this morning after announcing a deal with Kmart...

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Share Fallers

Results: Why the Technology One share price crashed lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) share price has crashed lower on Tuesday despite the release of an impressive half year…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy Coles and these ASX blue chip shares today

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three blue chips that I would buy this week...

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⏸️ Investing

Are private health insurance shares a buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The share price of companies in the private health insurance sector could be a potential buy.

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Share Market News

Computershare just reaffirmed earnings guidance

| Tom Richardson

Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) is perhaps the best-performing tech share on the ASX of all time.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy ANZ and these fully franked ASX dividend shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares are one of three that I think income investors ought to buy this…

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Share Market News

WCM Investment Management claims to offer ASX investors overseas growth and a 3.5% yield

| Tom Richardson

An LIC like WCM Investment Management (ASX:WQG) offers exposure to some of the world's best share market companies.

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Share Market News

Xero founder reportedly selling $116 million of shares

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after reports claimed that its founder is selling…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX shares this month

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that I would buy with $5,000...

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52-Week Highs

The election result just sent CBA and these ASX shares to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price was one of a number of shares storming to 52-week highs on…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX), St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

The Fortescue Metals share price is up 120% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited ASX:FMG share price has risen a staggering 120% in 2019. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the big 4 ASX bank share prices all rose more than 6%

| Tristan Harrison

All of the big 4 ASX banks went up more than 6% today.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the NIB share price went ballistic today

| Tom Richardson

NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX: NHF) shareholders will be toasting Scott Morrison today.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Wizr share price has quadrupled in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Fintech and consumer finance is the hottest sector on the market right now.

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday 10 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

Is the Telstra share price a buy after the election?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price worth buying after the election?

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Share Gainers

ASX retail stocks set to reap $8 billion boost within months

| Brendon Lau

Consumer facing stocks are among the top performers on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index today as the sector will…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Ramsay Health Care share price hit a 52-week high today

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price hit a 52-week high and could go higher according to one broker...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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Index investing

2 ETFs to buy for wealth and simple investing

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that could be worth buying for simple investing and wealth.

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Share Fallers

Webjet share price down 6% on Thomas Cook concerns

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has come under pressure after a disappointing update from Thomas Cook in the UK...

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Share Gainers

How the new Huawei-Google crisis is helping this ASX 200 stock

| Brendon Lau

The mounting trade dispute between the US and China is arguably the biggest threat to the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO),…

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Share Fallers

Why Incitec Pivot, Nearmap, Sydney Airport, & Webjet shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price and the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price are two of four that have started…

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy and hold Appen and these quality ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are one of three that I think would be great buy and hold investment options...

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Share Gainers

Why Class, EML Payments, NAB, & NIB shares charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

Here's why things are looking up for the REA Group share price

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) is one of the best blue-chip growth shares on the local market.

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Share Market News

Here's why the CBA share price jumped 5.5% today

| Tom Richardson

It's a post election share market party.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Medibank, Ramsay Health Care, & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making a big…

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Share Gainers

Why the EML Payments share price raced to an all-time high today

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price raced to an all-time high this morning. Here's why...

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