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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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares with strong earnings in 2020

| Ken Hall

While many ASX dividend shares are slashing earnings and distributions, these 3 companies are reporting stable forecasts for FY2020.

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker warns CSL share price set to fall over the next month

| Brendon Lau

Morgan Stanley warns that the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is set to fall over the next 30 days.…

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Coronavirus News

Pointsbet shares have surged 32% in 2 days. Are they a buy?

| Lina Lim

Can the PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price make an epic recovery in 2020?

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Gold

Gold is at record highs. Is this a warning for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what a record-high gold price means for ASX shares and the stock market.

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Coronavirus News

Can ASX cannabis shares survive coronavirus?

| Kate O'Brien

ASX cannabis shares have proven to be susceptible to coronavirus, with valuations slashed in the recent market downturn. We take…

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Coronavirus News

This small cap ASX share has delivered 400% growth in a month

| Rhys Brock

The social restrictions imposed by governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic are causing revenues for delivery services like Marley…

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Technology Shares

Why you should add this ASX tech share to your 2020 watchlist

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX software company Objective Corporation Limited (ASX:OCL) has rallied 30% over the past few weeks. Here’s…

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Coronavirus News

Why this ASX fintech share is up more than 25% today

| Kate O'Brien

Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) shares have leapt over 25% this morning after the online lender announced it had been…

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX tech share is charging 20% higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Livetiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price is up 20% this morning after it reported an increase in revenue and…

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Retail Shares

2 ASX retail shares that could thrive after COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the doom and gloom, there are certain ASX retail shares that could withstand the pandemic downturn and bounce back…

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Technology Shares

Is the Xero share price in the buy zone?

| Rhys Brock

Several ASX tech growth stocks have posted recoveries recently, but here’s why Xero may be the pick of the bunch…

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Coronavirus News

These ASX shares are thriving despite the bear market

| Kate O'Brien

Coronavirus and the associated economic downturn hit the share market hard. We take a look at ASX shares that are…

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Cheap Shares

30% off: 3 dirt-cheap ASX 200 shares to buy

| Ken Hall

Find out why these 3 underperforming ASX 200 shares are trading at a dirt-cheap price in the middle of the…

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Coronavirus News

Is the REA Group share price in trouble due to COVID-19?

| Lina Lim

Could the coronavirus pandemic cause significant headwinds for the REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) business model?

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Bank Shares

Coronavirus: Are the big ASX banks a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Coronavirus: Are the big 4 ASX banks a buy for dividends after falling significantly since 21 February 2020?

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Share Market News

ASX up again! Are you confused about what's happening on the share market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) is consistently rising during this bleak time.

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Coronavirus News

New risk to REA Group's earnings outside of plunging home sales

| Brendon Lau

The coronavirus pandemic changed the way we live and work. Investors should pay special attention to REA Group Limited (ASX:…

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Coronavirus News

Could Macquarie shares be a millionaire maker in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) shares have slumped lower in this bear market, but could they be a secret millionaire…

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX biotech shares that could be the next CSL

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 2 ASX biotech shares that share similar characteristics to CSL and could potentially become the next biotech giants.

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Coronavirus News

World's shortest bear market or world's greatest fools?

| Brendon Lau

Wall Street entered into a new bull market and that’ll only add more fuel to the debate on whether the…

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Coronavirus News

Here's how this ASX bear market compares to the GFC

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how this 2020 ASX bear market compares with the GFC stock market crash.

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Technology Shares

Is this ASX fintech payments share a buy after the market crash?

| Lina Lim

Now trading below its IPO offer price, is the Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price a buy?

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⏸️ How to Invest

One investing lesson to learn from previous bear markets

| Ken Hall

It's easy to worry about your ASX shares right now, but here's an important investing lesson you should learn from…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX biotech share surges 20% higher on COVID-19 drug trial

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) share price is surging higher today in response to news of a formal coronavirus drug…

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Coronavirus News

How ASX childcare shares plan to survive coronavirus

| Michael Tonon

ASX childcare shares like G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) have seen share prices plummet. Here's how they plan to survive in the…

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Coronavirus News

What is the post-coronavirus outlook for the ASX?

| Kiryll Prakapenka

ASX shares and COVID-19: we examine the coronavirus economic impact and how stock markets historically perform following epidemics.

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How to invest

What's the best way to invest in a recession?

| Ken Hall

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) down 22% this year and Australia headed for a recession, what's the best…

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Personal Finance

Why I'm not worried about the ASX 200 falling further

| Ken Hall

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is falling in 2020. Here's why I'm not too worried about what's going on…

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Coronavirus News

Should you buy ASX banking shares after a dividend cut?

| Ken Hall

ASX banking shares are being asked to cut dividends and preserve capital in 2020 – but does that mean now…

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Coronavirus News

3 ASX shares I'll buy if we see a 'double dip' market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX shares I will load the boat on if the ASX 200 crashes again.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Will Telstra cut its dividend policy due to COVID-19?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) has long been a favourite among ASX income investors. However, COVID-19 could force the telco…

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Technology Shares

Afterpay competitor Zip Co delivers record results

| Kate O'Brien

Buy now, pay later shares are yet to feel the impacts of the economic downturn, with Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P)…

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Coronavirus News

Will ASX shares scrap their dividends in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will ASX dividend shares like National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) be forced to cut their dividends in 2020?

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers say its time to buy these coronavirus-hit ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 may have recovered 15% from the depth of this coronavirus bear market, but there's still value to…

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Coronavirus News

The CSL share price is almost back to pre-crash highs

| Sebastian Bowen

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is nearly at full recovery after the ASX market crash. Too late to…

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Coronavirus News

Are ASX infant formula shares immune to the COVID-19 crisis?

| Nikhil Gangaram

ASX infant formula shares like A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) have a resilient outlook and great growth potential. So…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

ASX bear market: One vital tip we can learn from investing great Warren Buffett

| Sebastian Bowen

Here is one vital lesson we can learn from investing great Warren Buffett for this ASX bear market.

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Coronavirus News

Making a $10,000 super withdrawal? Read this first.

| Ken Hall

With 360,000 Aussies applying for a super withdrawal as coronavirus hits the economy hard, here's something to consider before you…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Down 60%: Are these ASX 200 growth shares a bargain or a trap?

| Lina Lim

Down more than 60% from all-time highs, can the EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN)…

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Coronavirus News

ASX 200: ASIC and ASX vigilant after March market madness

| Kiryll Prakapenka

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) saw wild swings in March, prompting ASIC and ASX to act on market resiliency.…

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