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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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Coronavirus News

Can Coles and Metcash shares keep climbing in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares have been climbing higher in 2020, but is the current share price growth sustainable…

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Coronavirus News

How to save more money with less income

| Ken Hall

Even if you've got less income, there are still ways to save more money than ever before. Here's a few…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: How to invest if the ASX 200 falls further

| Ken Hall

As the S&P/ ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) falls further, here are a couple of tips on how to invest in…

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Coronavirus News

3 good news stories from the ASX 200 yesterday

| Ken Hall

Despite the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) falling lower on Thursday, these 3 ASX 200 shares provided a good news…

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⏸️ High Yield

Telstra's dividend may not be as safe from COVID-19 as you'd think

| Brendon Lau

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) dividend is regarded as one of the safest on the ASX 200, but UBS is…

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Best Shares

Is this the only ASX share worth buying?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here's why Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) is one ASX share worth buying during the coronavirus crisis and beyond.

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Coronavirus News

Federal Government makes childcare free: ASX childcare shares rocket

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price has rocketed 28% higher after the Federal Government announced free childcare...

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy in April

| Michael Tonon

If ASX tech shares are to lead a share market recovery, I think these three provide great options for investors…

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Share Market News

ASX media shares feel coronavirus heat

| Kate O'Brien

ASX media shares are feeling the effects of the coronavirus downturn despite record numbers of Australians looking for entertainment while…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Why the A2 Milk share price is defying gravity in 2020

| Lina Lim

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has defined the raging bears and is within 5% of its…

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Coronavirus News

Innovation through crisis

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crises can serve as a catalyst for major innovations.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Should you stay invested in shares during bear markets?

| Tristan Harrison

Bear markets can be really rough for investors. Should you stay invested in ASX shares during bear markets?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares that were smashed in March

| Michael Tonon

March was brutal for ASX investors, with Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) and this ASX healthcare share providing no relief.

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Bank Shares

The new dividend threat facing ASX big bank stocks

| Brendon Lau

Will the new RBNZ policy barring dividend payments impact on CBA's and other big banks' ability to pay a dividend…

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Coronavirus News

ASX construction shares feel coronavirus pressure

| Kate O'Brien

Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX: ABC) shares have opened 7% lower this morning after the company withdrew guidance due to coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

ASX investors have more to fear from Chinese share market than Wall Street

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is set to fall deeper into a bear market on a weak US trading session.…

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Cheap Shares

3 unlikely ASX 200 shares to buy in this bear market

| Ken Hall

Find out why these 3 S&P/ASX 200 shares are flying under the radar and right into the buy zone, despite…

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Coronavirus News

Are Wesfarmers shares a safe buy in 2020's bear market?

| Ken Hall

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares are down 13% in 2020, but here's a few reasons why I think they could…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: How to increase your income in 2020

| Ken Hall

If you're looking to increase your income in 2020, here are a few easy ways to get started despite the…

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Technology Shares

3 phenomenal ASX tech growth stories held back by the coronavirus

| Lina Lim

Here are three phenomenal ASX 200 tech plays that represent strong medium to long term investments despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus News

Experts think this could be the next market to crash by 20%

| Brendon Lau

This market could soon follow the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in to a bear market due to the coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX shares surging in the coronavirus crisis

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 2 ASX shares that are thriving amid the coronavirus crisis and could potentially be long-term buying opportunities.

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Defensive Shares

This ETF is a top choice for the ASX bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is a great choice for this ASX 200…

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Coronavirus News

oOh!Media shares plunged 69% in March. Should you buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The oOh!media Media Ltd (ASX:OML) share price has been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, plunging more than 69% in March.…

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Coronavirus News

How to retire comfortably on cheap dividend stocks after the market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can build a growing passive income in older age after the stock market’s recent decline.

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Coronavirus News

How Wesfarmers is showing ASX investors how to navigate the coronavirus crisis

| Brendon Lau

Investors battered by the coronavirus can learn a thing or two from Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX: WES) move to sell its…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: IDP Education announces $190 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price remains in a trading halt after announcing a $190 million equity raising to…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day (no joke!)

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Coronavirus News

Invest $1,000 today in these ASX shares

| Michael Tonon

If you're looking to invest $1,000 in ASX shares today then I think these two would make great investments.

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Coronavirus News

Are ASX auto shares a long-term buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The coronavirus crisis could make ASX auto shares like Caresales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) a long-term buy as lenders loosen restrictions.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

One of my favourite days of the year

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's April Fool's Day. No joke!

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Coronavirus News

Vicinity and Scentre Group shares rocket despite ratings downgrade

| Kate O'Brien

The outlook for ASX shopping centre conglomerates Vicinity Centres (VCX) and Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has been downgraded as coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

Redbubble share price rockets 25% higher on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after the release of a trading update by the…

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Coronavirus News

3 undervalued ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Ken Hall

A number of ASX 200 shares were hammered lower in March, but here are 3 undervalued shares to buy if…

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Coronavirus News

Here's the final ASX industry to avoid in 2020

| Lloyd Prout

We are in an ASX bear market. If you are looking for ASX stock ideas to buy the dip, here's…

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Share Gainers

Invest $1,000 in these surging ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

While most S&P/ASX 200 shares fell lower in Month, there are a few companies that could be worth investing in…

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Resources Shares

Here's how ASX resources shares have held up in this ASX 200 bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX resources shares like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) are holding up in this ASX 200 bear market.

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Share Market News

Can government stimulus save the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the government's stimulus packages save the ASX 200 from further falls?

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Retail Shares

Will coronavirus kill ASX retail shares?

| Kate O'Brien

The latest round of government restrictions could sound a death knell for the retail industry, according to one economist.

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Share Market News

Investment banking giant warns coming economic shock could sink the share market

| Sebastian Bowen

Analysts at Morgan Stanley think we may not have found the bottom of this ASX 200 bear market just yet.

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