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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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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: 3 ways to reduce your spending today

| Ken Hall

If you're one of many Aussies looking to slash spending as the coronavirus pandemic builds, here's a few easy tips…

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Coronavirus News

Ramsay Health Care share price down 8% after elective surgeries cancelled

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price fell 8% on Wednesday after the government cancelled non-urgent elective surgeries...

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Personal Finance

Should I access or change my super during the coronavirus crisis?

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at whether its a good idea to access your super or change your super investment strategy during…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Why this small cap ASX biotech share jumped 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price jumped 125 higher on Wednesday. Here's why the biotech share is benefiting from…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: ASX pharmacy networks report surge in demand

| Nikhil Gangaram

Australian pharmacies are looking to follow in the footsteps of supermarkets, with panic-buying due to the coronavirus crisis causing a…

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: Should you be investing at all during the lockdown?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you might want to be careful investing in today's ASX share market amid the lockdown.

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Coronavirus News

Is dollar cost averaging ASX shares a good idea during the coronavirus crash?

| Michael Tonon

The phrase 'dollar cost averaging' (DCA) gets thrown around a lot when talking about strategies for buying ASX shares. But…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 attractive dividend stocks to buy amid the coronavirus sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares I think are very attractive in this coronavirus sell-off.

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Coronavirus News

Shopping Centres shares rise 7% on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group Re Ltd (ASX: SCP) share price has by 7% so far today, following a…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

3 ASX shares to buy with incredible capacity to endure

| Regan Pearson

The best ASX companies to own today are those that have the capacity to endure, like A2 Milk Company Ltd…

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Coronavirus News

Job seeker? Here's how much the coronavirus supplement gives you

| James Mickleboro

If you're a job seeker during these difficult times, here's how the coronavirus supplement will support you...

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Coronavirus News

Virgin share price higher as airline slashes flights, workforce

| Kate O'Brien

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) has slashed capacity and stood down the majority of its workforce as border closures…

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Coronavirus News

Are we nearing the end of the COVID-19 bear market?

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) jumps higher today after a big rally on Wall Street. Is this a dead-cat…

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Share Market News

ASX shares that are hiring in response to COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the disruptions to the job market, there are still some ASX companies and sectors that are looking to hire…

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Share Market News

Qantas share price soars 31% on additional $1 billion of funding

| Phil Harpur

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is soaring higher today following an update regarding an additional $1 billion…

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Coronavirus News

Star Entertainment shares fall after 90% of staff stood down

| Kate O'Brien

Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) shares are down more than 3% as the group announced the stand down of…

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Technology Shares

Where is the Telstra share price going in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price is outperforming the index by 18% in 2020 - but is it…

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Coronavirus News

InvoCare shares fall sharply as stricter COVID-19 rules are introduced

| Phil Harpur

The InvoCare Limited (ASX: IVC) share price has fallen sharply today after a business update in light of recent developments…

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Coronavirus News

3 tips for personal finances during the coronavirus pandemic

| James Mickleboro

Here are three tips for your personal finances during the coronavirus pandemic, including Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of…

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Technology Shares

Tyro Payments share price surges 30% on strong transaction volumes

| Kate O'Brien

Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) has reported strong increases in transaction volumes for the year to date, despite many of…

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Share Market News

Nufarm share price soars 13% following 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is soaring higher this morning after the company released its half year results…

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Coronavirus News

Wesfarmers share price jumps 9% higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is storming higher on Wednesday after providing an update on the impact of COVID-19...

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Coronavirus News

Air New Zealand cancels dividend, takes government loan

| Kate O'Brien

Air New Zealand Limited (ASX: AIZ) has cancelled its interim dividend and entered into a loan with the New Zealand…

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Cheap Shares

Just how forward-looking is the ASX 200?

| Ken Hall

We've all heard that markets are forward-looking. But how far in the future is the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO)…

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Coronavirus News

Domino's Pizza share price higher on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is storming higher after the release of another coronavirus update...

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Coronavirus News

5 vital takeaways for the ASX 200 after RBA Governor's speech

| Kiryll Prakapenka

We analyse Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Lowe’s speech and its implications for ASX 200 and the wider market.

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Coronavirus News

Bapcor share price on watch following coronavirus business update

| Phil Harpur

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price will be on watch after a business update was provided by the auto…

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Coronavirus News

Woolworths shares on watch after hospitality arm closes, 8000 workers stood down

| Kate O'Brien

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) has stood down 8000 workers following the government shut down on pubs, clubs, and hotels.

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Resources Shares

Are ASX 200 gold shares a safe buy right now?

| Ken Hall

S&P/ASX 200 gold shares like Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) climbed higher today, but are they a safe buy…

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: Why withdrawing your super might be a risky move

| Sebastian Bowen

Thinking about withdrawing your superannuation early? Make sure you understand the consequences!

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Cheap Shares

One of the worst COVID-19 hit large caps looks ready for a bounce back

| Brendon Lau

This ASX 200 stock plunged by more than half since the COVID-19 bear market started. But there're signs that it…

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Coronavirus News

South32 share price storms 5% higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price raced higher on Tuesday after the mining giant provided a coronavirus update...

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Defensive Shares

Why this ASX 200 share could be a safer buy during the coronavirus crisis

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at why Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) could be a safer ASX share buy in amongst the current…

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Share Market News

ASX travel shares record mixed performance in unprecedented conditions

| Kate O'Brien

ASX travel shares are making tough decisions as coronavirus threatens their survival. We take a look at how four ASX…

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Retail Shares

Michael Hill shares down 20% after becoming first major retailer to close its doors

| Nikhil Gangaram

Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) shares are lower today after the jewellery retailer announced the closure of its 300…

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Ansell and Challenger shares all rise strongly today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX 200 companies that have seen strong share price rises today: Corporate Travel Management Ltd…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Magellan share price is buoyed 10% on strategic update

| Kate O'Brien

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price has lifted by more than 10% after an update outlining its…

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Bank Shares

Will ASX banks be forced to close branches during the coronavirus crisis?

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine the potential closure of retail branches of our big 4 ASX banks and what likely impact this…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that could still succeed in a coronavirus lockdown

| Rhys Brock

Although each day seems to announce tighter and tighter restrictions on the economy and our everyday lives, businesses will still…

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Healthcare Shares

Healius share price falls on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) share price has fallen lower today following a business update in light of recent market…

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