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Ken Hall

Ken is a big believer in the power of dividends in building a strong financial future. He has a keen interest in economics and the power of markets in driving change in the world. In his spare time he loves to meet new people, watch sports and help others build their best financial future!

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Share Market News

Mayne Pharma share price on watch as earnings slump 27%

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The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX: MYX) share price is one to watch this morning after reporting a mixed full…

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Healthcare Shares

Healius share price on watch as FY20 results hit guidance

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The Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) share price is on watch as COVID-19 boosted pathology earnings but the board scrapped its…

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REITs

Why these Charter Hall REITs are outperforming in FY20

| Ken Hall

The Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) rocketed higher in yesterday's trade following a trend across the real estate group's various…

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Record Highs

Why I'd buy the Domino's share price at an all-time high

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Is the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) share price a good buy after surging to a new record high…

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Resources Shares

South32 share price edges lower after 80% collapse in profits

| Ken Hall

The South32 share price is under pressure in early trade after the company reported an 81% slump in underlying profit.

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Share Market News

ASX share price on watch as profit surges 4%

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The ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) share price is on watch after increasing its dividend and reporting a 10th consecutive year…

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REITs

Mirvac share price on watch as profit slumps 45%

| Ken Hall

The Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) share price is one to watch after the Aussie REIT reported a 45% slump in…

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Record Highs

Why the Carsales share price is still a buy at an all time high

| Ken Hall

Despite hitting a new record high yesterday, I think the Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price rally is just beginning…

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Share Gainers

After a 35% jump, is the WiseTech share price overvalued?

| Ken Hall

The WiseTech share price rocketed 34.5% higher yesterday after a bumper earnings result, but is the tech company still a…

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Capital Raising

Tabcorp share price halted ahead of $600 million equity raising

| Ken Hall

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price is on hold after launching a $600 million equity raising following its…

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Share Market News

Domino's share price on watch as free cash flow surges 90%

| Ken Hall

The Domino's share price is on watch this morning after the company announced a dividend increase thanks to a 90.6%…

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Share Gainers

Is the Beach Energy share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) rocketed higher in yesterday's trade but is there time to buy the ASX energy…

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Technology Shares

Nextdc and 2 other thriving ASX tech shares to buy

| Ken Hall

Check out a few of the top ASX tech shares like Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) that I'm keen on despite…

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Share Market News

Netwealth share price on watch as net profit surges 22%

| Ken Hall

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) share price is on watch after reporting strong earnings growth in its FY20 annual…

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Resources Shares

BHP share price on watch as final dividend slashed by 30%

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is one to watch after cutting its final dividend by 29.5% to…

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Healthcare Shares

Up 230% in a year! Is the Mesoblast share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

After a rollercoaster week for the Aussie biotech company, is the Mesoblast share price back in the buy zone despite…

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Share Fallers

Why I like the Santos share price over Woodside

| Ken Hall

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price has slumped 29.4% but I still think it could be a good relative…

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Bank Shares

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price craters as net profit slumps 49%

| Ken Hall

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) shares are on watch after reporting a 48.8% drop in full-year net profit…

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Share Market News

Beach Energy share price on watch as production misses guidance

| Ken Hall

Why I'm watching the Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price after the energy group narrowly missed its FY20 production…

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Resources Shares

Evolution Mining and 1 other ASX gold share in the buy zone

| Ken Hall

Why I like the Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price and one other ASX gold share in the midst…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Telstra and 2 more ASX dividend shares I like in August

| Ken Hall

Find out why I like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and 2 more top ASX dividend shares after their August…

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Resources Shares

Iluka share price on watch as half-year profit falls 17%

| Ken Hall

The Iluka share price is on watch after the miner reported a 17.5% slump in half-year net profit after tax.…

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Share Gainers

Is now a good time to buy Magellan shares?

| Ken Hall

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) shares jumped 1.2% higher in yesterday's trade as the wealth manager eyes a new…

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price on watch after US regulatory approval

| Ken Hall

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) share price could be set to surge after gaining a key regulatory approval from the…

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Technology Shares

Why the Telstra share price has tumbled 5% this morning

| Ken Hall

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has slumped 5.3% lower this morning despite hitting guidance and maintaining its…

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Share Fallers

Northern Star share price falls 1.6% on trading update

| Ken Hall

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price is down 1.6% despite strong production and cost guidance for FY21…

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Share Market News

Evolution Mining shares on watch as underlying profit jumps 86%

| Ken Hall

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) shares are on watch this morning after a record underlying net profit result and 50%…

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Share Market News

Breville share price on watch as dividends climb 10.8% higher

| Ken Hall

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) share price is on watch as revenues jumped 25.3% and the company's dividend increased…

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Share Market News

Flight Centre share price on watch after achieving cash flow target

| Ken Hall

The Flight Centre share price could be on the move after the company beat its cash flow targets and provided…

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Share Market News

Earnings season: 3 ASX shares you may have missed in August

| Ken Hall

Find out why ASX shares like Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ) have surprised investors in the early part of the…

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Healthcare Shares

Down 37% in 2 days! Is the Mesoblast share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) share price has slumped 37.0% in just two days, but when will the biotech share…

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Technology Shares

Why I think the Xero share price is a futureproof buy

| Ken Hall

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price has surged higher in 2020 but could it be a strong 'futureproof' buy…

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Share Market News

Coronavirus: SkyCity share price falls as NZ restrictions tighten

| Ken Hall

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC) share price is on watch as New Zealand tightens its coronavirus restrictions.

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Share Market News

Results: News Corp share price on watch as net income drops 919%

| Ken Hall

The News Corp share price is one to watch this morning after its latest regulatory filing provided more detail on…

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Share Gainers

Why a new CEO is good for the A2 Milk share price

| Ken Hall

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been a strong ASX 200 performer but I think a…

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price the best ASX biotech buy right now?

| Ken Hall

The CSL share price has been a strong performer for many years but is it the best ASX biotech share…

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Share Gainers

Up 30% in a week, is the Webjet share price a strong buy?

| Ken Hall

The Webjet share price is up 30% in August so is now the time to catch the ASX travel share…

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares for the future

| Ken Hall

Why I'd like to invest $10,000 in Nextdc Limited (ASX: NXT) and 2 other ASX growth shares for a strong…

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New ASX share buy ideas
⏸️ Portfolio Construction

3 tips for beginners investing in ASX shares

| Ken Hall

Here are a few simple investing tips for beginners looking to build out their ASX share portfolio in the current…

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REITs

SCA Property share price on watch as FY20 profit slumps 22%

| Ken Hall

The SCA Property Group (ASX: SCP) share price is on watch as the Aussie REIT reports a 0.7% drop in…

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