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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

Low oil price may be fatal for some ASX 200 companies

| Daryl Mather

Australian oil companies face a perfect storm. Low oil prices, a credit crunch and a collapse in demand may be…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What will the ASX 200 do if Aussies are ordered to stay home?

| Tristan Harrison

What will the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) do if the Aussies are ordered to stay in home like other countries?

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Coronavirus News

ASX All Technology Index endures rocky first month

| Kate O'Brien

It’s now been a month since the launch of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) and what a month…

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Coronavirus News

Viva Energy shares surge higher following market update

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Viva Energy Group Ltd are up 9% this morning despite the company advising that the impact of Government…

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Share Market News

Seven West Media withdraws guidance as Olympics look set to be postponed

| Phil Harpur

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch this morning after the ASX media conglomerate withdrew its…

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Coronavirus News

Cleanaway withdraws FY20 guidance, share price up 4%

| Tristan Harrison

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price is up 4% after withdrawing its FY20 guidance due to the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus News

Woolworths share price drops lower on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is trading lower after providing a COVID-19 update this morning. Here's what it…

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Coronavirus News

Rio Tinto share price edges higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of a coronavirus update…

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Bank Shares

Coronavirus: 14.5% dividend yield, is the ANZ share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy after falling 48% due to the coronavirus?…

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price hit $300…again?

| Ken Hall

While S&P/ASX 200 shares are getting hammered right now, the CSL share price has some momentum and could break the…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: ASX property share withdraws FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after it withdrew its distribution guidance for FY…

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price outlook: assessing CEO Eisen's letter to shareholders

| Kiryll Prakapenka

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is down amid COVID-19 uncertainty. We assess the main points from CEO Anthony Eisen’s…

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Coronavirus News

The ASX shares directly hit by the COVID-19 shutdown

| Brendon Lau

The government ordered non-essential businesses to close due to COVID-19. Here are some ASX stocks that are directly impacted by…

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Coronavirus News

SkyCity share price falls 15% as New Zealand prepares for lockdown

| Phil Harpur

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC) share price has fallen by 15% after announcing the closure of facilities due…

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Personal Finance

Here's Warren Buffett's best tip for managing your money right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett advocates having a 'financial fortress'. Here's why you should follow his advice before investing in ASX shares.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares I would buy in today's market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX blue-chip shares, including Telstra Corporation LTd (ASX: TLS), I would buy in today's volatile market.

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Coronavirus News

The most important statistic for ASX investors to watch isn't COVID-19 cases

| Brendon Lau

Investors are on tenterhooks as they nervously eye the ever-increasing COVID-19 cases. But the ASX 200 is driven more by…

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Coronavirus News

This ASX share is up 150% in a week because of the coronavirus

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is up over 150% in the space of a week thanks to increasing…

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Sonic, Sydney Airport, and Clinuvel post strong gains today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at four ASX shares that have defied the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sell-off and have seen strong…

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Coronavirus News

Which ASX shares could be most impacted by the global credit crunch?

| Daryl Mather

As the global economy slows, so too does the flow of cash. ASX companies with a high debt load are…

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX stocks to buy for the coronavirus market wipe-out

| Brendon Lau

Some stocks are looking good value after the big plunge on the ASX 200. These 3 ASX shares are the…

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Retail Shares

Insiders are taking advantage of the crash to snap up these ASX retail shares

| Kate O'Brien

Directors have been taking advantage of the recent market downturn to snap up retail shares while prices are low. Here…

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Coronavirus News

2 safer ASX shares to buy in the coronavirus crisis

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two of my current top ASX shares to buy, which offer a hedge against the current…

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Share Market News

Why doing nothing at all in this ASX share market crash is absolutely fine

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why doing nothing is a great way to invest in the 2020 ASX stock market crash.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Scared? I don't blame you

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What investors already know about coronavirus.

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Share Market News

These ASX shares were last week's biggest fallers

| Kate O'Brien

Last week saw extreme volatility take hold of the ASX as the coronavirus pandemic reached new levels in Australia. Here…

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Coronavirus News

Now may be the time to buy shares, says Credit Suisse

| Kiryll Prakapenka

The coronavirus COVID-19 sell-down has prompted some ASX 200 investors to consider adding to their equity portfolios, as the mass…

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Share Market News

These ASX shares were last week's biggest gainers

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at the 5 biggest ASX 200 share price gainers last week as the coronavirus pandemic…

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Coronavirus News

Event share price falls as all cinemas close across Australia

| Phil Harpur

The Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX: EVT) share price has fallen 10% today, following an announcement that all its…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus (Covid-19): These 4 charts show how important social distancing is

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Don't underestimate how important social distancing is...

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⏸️ How to Invest

ASX crash: Are ASX ETFs still a good investment?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) still a good investment in this ASX market crash?

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Coronavirus News

Bingo share price trashed after withdrawing FY20 guidance

| Kate O'Brien

The Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX: BIN) share price is down over 14% today as the waste management company withdrew its…

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Coronavirus News

Virtus Health shares tumble following coronavirus business update

| Phil Harpur

The Virtus Health Ltd (ASX: VRT) share price has fallen lower today, following a business update that was given in…

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Coronavirus News

Major ASX retailer threatens to close 'many' stores amid COVID-19 crisis

| Kate O'Brien

Billionaire retail mogul Solomon Lew, owner of Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) has threatened to close ‘many’ stores if landlords…

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Coronavirus News

Tabcorp share price tanks on open following COVID-19 update

| Kate O'Brien

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price has tanked this morning, losing nearly 16% in early trade.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy BHP shares in 2020?

| Ken Hall

It's hard to know where to look for value on the ASX right now, but BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)…

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Coronavirus News

NIB share price on watch after upbeat coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is outperforming the ASX 200 in Monday after the release of a coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

Caltex share price sinks on rapidly declining jet fuel demand

| Phil Harpur

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) share price has fallen today following a market update on the impact of its…

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Share Fallers

JB Hi-Fi share price drops 12% on coronavirus update

| Tristan Harrison

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has fallen another 12% after giving a coronavirus update to the ASX.

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Coronavirus News

Money3 share price falls 18% after withdrawing FY20 guidance

| Kate O'Brien

The Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX: MNY) share price is on watch this morning after the lender withdrew full year FY20…

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