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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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Healthcare Shares

Up 377% since March: Is the Mesoblast share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) share price has surged higher in 2020 so what can we expect from the August…

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 in Afterpay shares last year, you'd have this much today…

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has surged higher in 2020 but how much would a $10,000 investment last…

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Defensive Shares

Where is the Bega Cheese share price headed in August?

| Ken Hall

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price jumped 2.0% higher yesterday but will August be a good month for…

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Share Market News

Is the Origin Energy share price cheap or will it keep falling?

| Ken Hall

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price is down 31.2% in 2020 but is the ASX energy share in…

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⏸️ Residential Property

Will the Domain share price follow auction clearance rates higher?

| Ken Hall

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price is on watch as Melbourne clearance rates surged higher on the…

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Gold

Are ASX gold shares like Newcrest overbought right now?

| Ken Hall

ASX gold shares like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) have soared in 2020, but are there big red flags ahead…

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REITs

Why Charter Hall Long WALE REIT shares could be a buy

| Ken Hall

Why Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW) shares could be a good buy for dividend income after a strong…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

BHP and 2 more ASX dividend shares for beginners

| Ken Hall

Despite some short-term challenges, find out why I like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 2 other ASX dividend shares…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

CBA and 2 more ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and 2 other ASX 200 shares as the August…

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REITs

Results: GPT share price on watch as net profit falls 247%

| Ken Hall

The GPT share price is one to watch after the REIT announced a 247% slump in half-year profit amid challenging…

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Personal Finance

Does it ever make sense to access your super early?

| Ken Hall

It's easy to dismiss accessing your super early as a bad idea, but does it ever make financial sense to…

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Share Market News

Why it's a good time to buy and hold ASX shares

| Ken Hall

It's easy to be spooked when the share market is volatile. Here's why a buy and hold strategy with ASX…

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Share Fallers

Magellan share price falls despite strong July inflows

| Ken Hall

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price has slumped lower, despite the company reporting its funds under management…

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Share Gainers

Pointsbet share price on watch after ANOTHER new partnership

| Ken Hall

After landing another big sports contract, is the Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price headed higher in early trade?

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Share Market News

Earnings: IAG share price on watch after 50% profit slump

| Ken Hall

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price is on watch after a 49.6% drop in net profit and…

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REITs

Where will the Scentre share price close in August?

| Ken Hall

The Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) share price has slumped 50% lower in 2020 but what can we expect from the…

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Share Gainers

Is there a bull trap ahead for ASX shares like Webjet?

| Ken Hall

Some beaten down ASX shares like Webjet Limited and Corporate Travel Management Ltd surged higher yesterday but is this a…

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Defensive Shares

Is the Newcrest share price a buy in August?

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has already jumped 23.4% higher in 2020 but is the ASX gold…

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Growth Shares

Overvalued or a strong buy? Nextdc and 1 more ASX growth share to watch

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching the Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) and one other top ASX growth share in the August…

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REITs

Is the National Storage share price a buy in August?

| Ken Hall

The National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) share price has edged 1.3% higher in 2020 but is it the best Aussie…

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Share Gainers

Will the Domino's share price continue to surge in August?

| Ken Hall

Is the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) share price a good buy or should you wait for the August…

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Gold

Why this leading fundie likes the Newcrest share price

| Ken Hall

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price has already climbed 22.8% this year but one leading fundie is bullish…

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Share Gainers

Up 21% in a month, is the Northern Star share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Northern Star share price has been climbing and has surged more than 20% in the last month. But what…

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a good coronavirus hedge?

| Ken Hall

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is down 2.6% this year but could it be a hidden coronavirus…

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Retail Shares

Coronavirus: What does lockdown mean for ASX retail shares like JB Hi-Fi?

| Ken Hall

ASX retail shares like JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) have had a strong year but the headwinds are building for…

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Gold

Leading fundie says the ASX gold share boom is just beginning

| Ken Hall

Despite already rocketing higher in 2020, one leading fundie says the ASX gold share boom could be just beginning...Should you…

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Gold

Should you buy ASX gold shares or FAANG stocks in August?

| Ken Hall

Both ASX gold shares and FAANG stocks have rocketed higher in 2020, so which one will be a better buy…

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Retail Shares

Super Retail and 2 other ASX retail shares to watch in August

| Ken Hall

Why I'm quietly bullish on ASX retail shares like Super Retail Group Limited (ASX: SUL) ahead of the August earnings…

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Retail Shares

Will the Coles share price rocket higher again in August?

| Ken Hall

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has jumped 8.6% higher in 2020 but could it be set to…

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Share Gainers

Up 1,000% in 2020! Is it too late to buy Marley Spoon shares?

| Ken Hall

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX: MMM) share price has rocketed more than 1,000% this year. Can it really push even…

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Share Market News

Why the Reliance Worldwide share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price is one to watch in early trade after an after-market COVID-19…

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Share Market News

Where is the Domain share price headed in August?

| Ken Hall

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price closed 2.9% lower on Friday, but could it be headed lower?

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Share Gainers

Is the Afterpay share price a boom or bust?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has rocketed this year but just how far can it climb after its…

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Defensive Shares

Analysis: Is the Woolworths share price good value in August?

| Ken Hall

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is up 6.9% but what can we expect to see ahead of…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

AMP and 2 other ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) and 2 other ASX 200 shares are on my watchlist after a disappointing…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Telstra and 2 more ASX shares I'd like to buy with $5,000

| Ken Hall

Why I'm watching Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and 2 more ASX dividend shares ahead of the August earnings season.

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Record Highs

Is the Fortescue share price too expensive?

| Ken Hall

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has rocketed to a new all-time high. Is it too expensive…

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Technology Shares

Is this your last chance to buy Altium shares for a good price?

| Ken Hall

Is now the time to buy Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) shares before the company's full-year earnings result on 17 August?

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Share Market News

Cimic share price on watch as half-year profit slumps

| Ken Hall

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is one to watch this morning after scrapping its interim dividend amid…

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Share Gainers

FirstWave share price jumps 28% as tech heavyweight joins the team

| Ken Hall

The FirstWave Cloud Technology Ltd (ASX: FCT) share price has shot up 28% today as a leading tech executive takes…

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