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The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is up after 47% profit growth in Q1

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is rising after revealing 47% profit growth in the FY21 first quarter.

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BHP (ASX:BHP) share price higher after huge first half profit and dividend growth

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday following the release of its half year results…

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How did ASX cannabis shares perform in 1H FY21?

The first half of FY21 saw positive developments in the regulation of medicinal cannabis products both locally and internationally.

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Morgan Stanley: ASX earnings season is topping expectations

ASX earnings season is upon us. And broker Morgan Stanley likes what it's seen so far from those having already…

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What does the market look like when things go back to normal?

Despite phenomenal sales growth, JB Hi-Fi shares and those of other COVID-beneficiaries are likely to be more volatile in 2021.…

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How JB HiFi (ASX:JBH) shares became an ASX dividend powerhouse

JB HiFi Ltd (ASX: JBH) announced a whopping 82% dividend increase this morning. Here's how JB shares have become an…

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Will ASX silver shares ride the commodity super cycle to new highs?

Analysts are increasingly forecasting a new commodity super cycle. Will ASX silver shares ride that cycle to new share price…

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How CBA (ASX:CBA)'s CommSec expanded its millennial footprint

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)'s CommSec platform has enjoyed a surge in younger millennial/Gen Z users in 2020 and into…

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Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price soars 14% after response to short sellers

The Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is flying higher today as the company released its response to a short seller article…

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Healthcare Shares

A turbulent tale of 2 ASX biotech shares: Polynovo (ASX:PNV) and Pro Medicus (ASX:PME)

Why leading ASX biotech shares Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) have been on very different…

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Here's what's likely to supercharge ASX logistics demand in 2021: fundie

Jesse Curtis, fund manager Centuria Industrial REIT, explains what's been driving logistics demand, and what ASX investors can expect in…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX cools on earnings reality check

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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JPMorgan forecasts commodities supercycle. Will ASX copper shares reap the benefits?

JPMorgan analysts foresee a years' long supercycle for commodities. Will ASX copper shares reap the benefits?

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Wake me up… before you go-go?

Thinking about investing for the long term can feel challenging, but your future self will thank you and reap the…

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Why investors should look beyond the ASX 200 to US share markets

The ASX 200 has plenty of great investment opportunities. But should Aussie investors look abroad to US share markets as…

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Why brokers rate these 4 ASX shares a buy this month

Brokers have rated Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR), Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) and 2 other ASX shares a buy this month.…

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Is HyperOne listed on the ASX?

Is Bevan Slattery's 20,000 kilometre, $1.5 billion hyperscale national fibre network, HyperOne, listed on the ASX?

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Did China just blink on its Aussie coal ban? ASX energy shares in the spotlight

With internal pressure increasing on Beijing to lift its Aussie coal ban, could ASX energy shares receive a welcome lift?

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Retirement

Poll shows two-thirds of Australians support 12% super

A new poll reckons that more than two-thirds of Aussies would support a rise from 9.5% to a 12% super…

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4 steps to pick winning ASX shares

Selecting ASX shares has dire consequences compared to choosing an ice cream flavour. Here's how to avoid emotion-dictating decision making.

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The banks are playing silly buggers with your savings

If your bank is your favourite charity, then by all means accept a crappy interest rate for your loyalty. If…

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GameStop lessons for ASX investors

GameStop news has been lighting a fire under Australia's retail investors. Saxo Capital's CEO shares his advice for ASX investors.

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Nasdaq at record high! Here's what it means for the ASX 200

The Nasdaq Index has just hit a new all-time high. Here's what that might mean for S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO)…

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These 3 ASX shares invested in Bitcoin before Tesla (NASDAQ:TSL)

Some ASX shares were investing in Bitcoin long before Elon Musk decided Tesla would invest US$1.5 billion. Here's a look…

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Tesla invests $2b in Bitcoin. Has crypto finally arrived?

The puzzle of what Bitcoin is and how much it's worth jumped back into in the spotlight today. Bottom line:…

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CBA, Westpac, ANZ adopt same tech as Bitcoin

Same technology used for Bitcoin and Dogecoin is now replacing a 200-year-old paper system for bank guarantees.

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ASX retail shares show strong signs of resurgence 

Despite dire predictions at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASX retail shares have performed strongly with rising sales and…

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Motley Fool CIO, Scott Phillips, talks to Sky News: Tesla's bitcoin bandwagon, and ASX dividends back on menu

Scott Phillips appears on Sky News to chat all things Elon Musk and bitcoin, along with the return of higher…

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How CEP Energy 'world's largest battery' will shake up the energy market

A new Tesla-style battery from CEP Energy in NSW is shaking up the energy market and causing headaches for AGL…

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Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) returns half the JobKeeper it received

Furniture retailer caves to public pressure after managing director Anthony Scali received $4.4 million in increased dividends.

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Real reporting season surprise isn't about profits but dividends

The market’s attention is on the earnings recovery during this profit reporting season, but the real surprise may be dividends.

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International Stock News

Bitcoin skyrockets to a new all-time high after Tesla invests $1.5 billion in the popular cryptocurrency

Elon Musk is the latest in a growing list of CEOs to become a bitcoin supporter.

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Here's a bargain ASX share in a sea of expensive stocks

Ask A Fund Manager: Sage Capital's Kelli Meagher picks out a healthcare company that's underperformed recently but has a bright…

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Amazon's CEO quits. Time to sell?

Just as it would have been a mistake to sell Apple because it had a new CEO, I’m not intending…

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Is Ellume listed on the ASX?

Why is it so hard to find the healthcare company Ellume on the ASX? That's because it's a private company.…

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Energy Shares

Oil's recovery is happening faster than you think: Citigroup

ASX energy shares have bounced and may have more room to climb as the market is underestimating the strength of…

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Cannabis Shares

CBD to be sold in pharmacies, ASX cannabis shares react

Last week, it became legal to sell cannabidiol (CBD) products in chemists and pharmacies. We take a look at the…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: RBA unleashes ASX's inner animal

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Should short selling be banned?

Long investors hate it and company bosses despise it. So why does the market allow people to barrack for misery?

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ASX stock of the day: Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) goes from strength to strength

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is on fire today, rising by more than 9%. Here's…

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