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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 Fallers

These ASX shares saw the biggest falls last week

| Kate O'Brien

Last week saw more volatility on the ASX share market. Here we take a look at the 5 ASX 200…

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares had the biggest gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

Last week saw more major volatility on the share market. Here we take a look at the 5 ASX shares…

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares that have held up well in this bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would choose ASX shares like Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) for capital preservation in this current ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Coronavirus: QBE scraps financial guidance

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here's why QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) has withdrawn its financial guidance for FY20 and an outlook on the sector.

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Coronavirus News

IAG share price rises on positive coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price has moved 4% higher so far today, following a positive business…

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Coronavirus News

Boral share price slides on negative outlook

| Kate O'Brien

Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) shares have slid 4% in early trade after ratings agency S&P downgraded its rating outlook from…

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Coronavirus News

Is it time to buy Coca Cola Amatil shares?

| Rhys Brock

The Coca Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price has collapsed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s why now…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Nib postpones insurance premium increases

| Kate O'Brien

Nib Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) this morning announced it was postponing health insurance premium increases.

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Coronavirus News

Here's how ASX cannabis shares are being impacted by COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) and other ASX cannabis shares have fallen heavily this month because of the coronavirus. Will…

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Coronavirus News

Is the Domino's share price in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) share price has fallen lower in March. Is now the perfect time to…

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Coronavirus News

Ansell share price surges 18% higher on positive business update

| Phil Harpur

The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price is surging this morning following a business update in light of the growing…

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Coronavirus News

Bank of Queensland share price higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is pushing higher on Monday morning following the release of a coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

Risks of a deep recession rising: here's how to prepare your portfolio

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors should prepare for a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a spike in unemployment and debt…

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Coronavirus News

Myer share price on watch as it closes stores nationwide

| Phil Harpur

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR) share price share price is on watch this morning following an announcement that its…

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⏸️ Investing

3 ASX 200 shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

As we prepare for another volatile week for the Aussie share market, check out the 3 ASX 200 shares that…

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Coronavirus News

50% off sale: 3 ASX 200 shares in the bargain bin

| Ken Hall

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares have been hammered lower in March, but these retail, gaming and energy companies are…

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Coronavirus News

Warning: don't make this ASX 200 bear market mistake

| Ken Hall

Many Fools are worried about missing out on a S&P/ASX 200 share price surge, but watch out for this one…

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Coronavirus News

Don't save for retirement! Follow Warren Buffett's advice after the stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued stocks could boost your long-term financial prospects.

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

3 reasons why I'm staying calm about my retirement plans

| Ken Hall

As investors scramble to assess the economic damage from COVID-19, I'm staying calm about my retirement plans. Are you doing…

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Coronavirus News

3 reasons why the market crash could be a dividend stock buying opportunity

| Peter Stephens

The stock market’s fall could present opportunities for income investors.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy ASX iron ore miners?

| Nikhil Gangaram

With a surging iron ore price and growing demand in China, ASX iron ore miners could be a buy for…

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Coronavirus News

2 debt checks to perform before you buy ASX shares

| Michael Tonon

Here we detail 2 relatively simple tests you can perform before buying ASX shares to check a company's leverage and…

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Coronavirus News

NIB unveils its COVID-19 support package for members

| James Mickleboro

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are pushing higher after it unveiled a coronavirus support package for its members...

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 Warren Buffett quotes to guide us through this ASX 200 bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 quotes from the great Warren Buffett that I think are guiding lights in this ASX 200 bear…

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Share Market News

Your guide to the coronavirus welfare supplement

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here’s a guide to help you check your eligibility and find out how to access the government’s coronavirus supplement.

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 ETFs I would add to my ASX portfolio in this bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX ETFs that I think could be worth buying in this ASX bear market.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Investing lessons from a health crisis

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Never waste a good crisis.

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Cheap Shares

Should you buy the dip in ASX 200 shares in April?

| Ken Hall

If you have FOMO on ASX 200 share bargains right now, don't panic. Here's why April could be the best…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Afterpay share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have swung 80% and then 158% in the last month. What's going on with the…

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Coronavirus News

Smartgroup shares rise despite feeling coronavirus effects

| Kate O'Brien

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX: SIQ) has advised it is seeing reduced business activity as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares remain flat despite positive coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares are trading flat today despite a relatively positive business update on how the miner's global…

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Resources Shares

Why these ASX miners could outperform over the next two months

| Brendon Lau

Debate on the sustainability of the ASX 200 rally rages, but there is one sector that's better placed to most…

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX shares helping the fight against coronavirus

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 2 ASX shares that are doing their best to ramp up production of ventilators to help the fight…

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Retail Shares

Adairs share price surges 12% despite closure of Australian stores

| Kate O'Brien

Adairs Ltd (ASX: ADH) is the latest retailer to close stores in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Resources Shares

Saracen share price rises on positive update amid coronavirus crisis

| Phil Harpur

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) share price is higher today as the gold miner provided a business update…

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Coronavirus News

3 ASX companies that have raised their dividend in this bear market

| Michael Tonon

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) and these 2 ASX shares have increased their dividends.

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Share Market News

3 good news stories from the ASX 200 yesterday

| Ken Hall

With economic and public health issues heading our way, here are 3 good bits of news from the S&P/ASX 200…

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Coronavirus News

Retail Food Group shares plunge 9% as workers stood down

| Kate O'Brien

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG) shares tumble 9% this morning as it becomes the latest ASX company to stand…

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Technology Shares

Chorus share price pushes higher on COVID-19 update

| Phil Harpur

The Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) share price is climbing higher today after the telco provided a market update in light of…

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Coronavirus News

Catapult share price zooms 27% higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is zooming 27% higher on Friday after releasing a COVID-19 business update...

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