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Share Market News

ASX 200 stocks dive 2.4% in worst trading day since Ukraine crisis hit

| Bernd Struben

It's not a good start to the week for the market.

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Coronavirus News

Why this billionaire investor thinks Omicron could be bullish for the share market

| Mitchell Lawler

Ackman isn't so sure the latest COVID-19 variant is a negative for markets...

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's how Bitcoin and this top altcoin are responding to the Omicron variant

| Bernd Struben

The top cryptos failed to live up to their safe haven status on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare shares jump amid Omicron fears

| Bernd Struben

COVID variants like Omicron and Delta threaten to disrupt the pace of the global economic recovery.

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Cryptocurrencies

'Unstoppable': Bitcoin will double in next 12 months, says expert

| Tony Yoo

The news of COVID-19 Omicron sent the cryptocurrency into a 8% fall over the weekend. One expert explains why this…

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Coronavirus News

COVID-19 Omicron can't stop shares charging up: expert

| Tony Yoo

A new coronavirus variant of concern has frightened the world. Here's what this could mean for the stock market.

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Broker Notes

Are there any reopening ASX shares that are still cheap?

| Tony Yoo

Post-COVID recovery stocks are all pretty expensive now. But 2 experts have picked 3 contenders that look good at the…

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price gaining as bank rolls out vax centres

| Bernd Struben

Corporate Australia is taking a leading role in helping combat the pandemic.

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Recent Coronavirus News

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Share Market News

ASX 200 stocks dive 2.4% in worst trading day since Ukraine crisis hit

| Bernd Struben

It's not a good start to the week for the market.

Read more »

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Travel Shares

Borders just reopened so why is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price falling today?

| Bernd Struben

Experts believe it may take several years for tourism levels to rebound to pre-pandemic numbers.

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Coronavirus News

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner is battling COVID

| Bernd Struben

Mining unions have not generally supported mandatory vaccinations.

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Coronavirus News

Here's what Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) boss says is 'causing some challenges' right now

| Bernd Struben

The Omicron variant is spreading in Western Australia.

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Coronavirus News

Why are ASX COVID test shares climbing today?

| Monica O'Shea

COVID-19 tests are in focus again today.

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Economy

CBA reveals the Australian economy's leading state amid COVID surge

| Bernd Struben

The states and territories have all been impacted by the pandemic.

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Share Market News

Why is Ellume hitting headlines today?

| Brooke Cooper

Brisbane-based diagnostics developer Ellume is back in the headlines.

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Share Market News

Inghams (ASX:ING) share price sinks as Omicron bites

| Tristan Harrison

Inghams shares are down as COVID hurts its operations.

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Healthcare Shares

Universal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) share price up on "global first" 30-second COVID-19 test

| Monica O'Shea

This micro-cap biotech has big news for ASX investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

Rhinomed (ASX:RNO) share price surges 9% on world-first trial result

| Monica O'Shea

The company is developing a new respiratory diagnostic test for children.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Lithium Energy (ASX:LEL) share price is tumbling 6% today

| Monica O'Shea

Covid-19 travel restrictions have slowed down approval on this project.

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Travel Shares

Here's why ASX 200 travel shares are taking off today

| Bernd Struben

Travel shares rise and fall on positive or negative pandemic news...

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Healthcare Shares

IDT (ASX:IDT) share price swings as CEO lauds mRNA tech in fight against Omicron

| Bernd Struben

Vaccine manufacturers are racing to get ahead of the fast-mutating coronavirus.

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Coronavirus News

Why this billionaire investor thinks Omicron could be bullish for the share market

| Mitchell Lawler

Ackman isn't so sure the latest COVID-19 variant is a negative for markets...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Omicron crypto just rocket 900% and what is it doing now?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos named after other Greek letters are now garnering attention...

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Travel Shares

How did ASX 200 travel shares weather the Omicron storm today?

| Monica O'Shea

Amid the unsettling news of a new COVID-19 varient emerging, did ASX travel shares sink or swim today?

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A Bitcoin symbol atop a spring, indicating the uncertain direction of cryptocurrency as a commodity
Cryptocurrencies

Here's how Bitcoin and this top altcoin are responding to the Omicron variant

| Bernd Struben

The top cryptos failed to live up to their safe haven status on Friday.

Read more »

medical asx share price represented by three doctors in a row
Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare shares jump amid Omicron fears

| Bernd Struben

COVID variants like Omicron and Delta threaten to disrupt the pace of the global economic recovery.

Read more »

A protestor holds a cardboard sign saying, Bitcoin is the answer.
Cryptocurrencies

'Unstoppable': Bitcoin will double in next 12 months, says expert

| Tony Yoo

The news of COVID-19 Omicron sent the cryptocurrency into a 8% fall over the weekend. One expert explains why this…

Read more »

A woman kicks a giant COVID-19 molecule, indicating positive share price movement for biotech companies
Coronavirus News

COVID-19 Omicron can't stop shares charging up: expert

| Tony Yoo

A new coronavirus variant of concern has frightened the world. Here's what this could mean for the stock market.

Read more »

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Travel Shares

Own Flight Centre shares? Here's the company's plan to reopen WA

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie public is keen to recommence travelling...

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Healthcare Shares

The Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price is rising this Wednesday

| Marc Sidarous

The medical diagnostics company is having a strong day despite a so-so market.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Need a COVID test? Now you can buy one at Coles (ASX:COL) or Woolies

| Marc Sidarous

Rapid-antigen tests will be available in supermarkets from 1 November.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is having a good month but it's still 30% lower than pre-COVID levels

| Marc Sidarous

The travel company is flying high, but as high as it once was.

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Broker Notes

Are there any reopening ASX shares that are still cheap?

| Tony Yoo

Post-COVID recovery stocks are all pretty expensive now. But 2 experts have picked 3 contenders that look good at the…

Read more »

A sad little girl sits in a supermarket trolley, indicating a decline in share market price.
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

September hasn't been a great month so far for the Coles (ASX:COL) share price

| Marc Sidarous

Investors' minds may be looking to the future.

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Travel Shares

Why these ASX 200 travel shares are flying this Monday

| Marc Sidarous

Australia may be about to open up, and investors might be sensing an opportunity.

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Healthcare Shares

Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price soars 9% on COVID-19 news

| Bernd Struben

COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe at pandemic levels.

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ETFs

Expert reveals top pandemic ETF play – up 58% in 12 months

| Bernd Struben

COVID variants are likely to drive longer-term demand for mRNA vaccines.

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Coronavirus News

2 COVID-19 ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Sonic Healthcare is one of the ASX COVID shares to consider.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price seesaws amid mandatory vaccination policy

| Marc Sidarous

The company says most of its employees are already vaccinated against COVID-19

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price slips despite data showing Aussies keen to fly

| Bernd Struben

By Christmas time, it will be almost 2 years since Aussies were able to freely travel the globe.

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Technology Shares

COVID-19 saw these 5 international tech shares boom…now what?

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic saw offices shut and millions of people suddenly working from home.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is slumping today

| Bernd Struben

COVID-19 has interrupted businesses across Australia.

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price in focus as Bunnings and Officeworks reopen Sydney stores

| Marc Sidarous

An increasing vaccination rate has convinced Wesfarmers to reopen some stores in Sydney.

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Coronavirus News

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price edges higher as CEO calls for open borders

| Bernd Struben

Australia's retail and hospitality sectors are struggling under COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Bank Shares

What's moving the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

CommBank is rolling up its sleeves to help tackle the COVID pandemic.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price gaining as bank rolls out vax centres

| Bernd Struben

Corporate Australia is taking a leading role in helping combat the pandemic.

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Economy

Will Delta wreak long-term havoc on ASX shares? This economist says no

| Marc Sidarous

Shane Oliver says while the possibility of a short-term market correction is real, the longer-term outlook is rosier.

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Coronavirus News

2 COVID-19 ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Sonic and Ansell are two ASX shares worth considering for the long-term.

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