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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

ASX 200 plunges 8% on open

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has plunged 8% at the open because of the coronavirus outbreak volatility.

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Coronavirus News

ASX entertainment shares lower on theme park closures

| Kate O'Brien

Major theme parks including Movieworld, Sea World, and Wet ‘n’ Wild have closed their doors due to the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX 200 shares to buy today in the copper sector

| Daryl Mather

Australian copper producers like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) are well placed to fill tonnage shortfalls in the coper market…

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria shares plummet 31% following COVID-19 update

| Phil Harpur

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price is falling today, following a market update on its business performance in…

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Coronavirus News

Sydney Airport share price down 7% after COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price has come under pressure following the release of a COVID-19 update...

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Coronavirus News

Link share price down 8% after coronavirus outbreak

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price is tumbling lower on Monday after the release of a coronavirus update...

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Coronavirus News

Why Harvey Norman shares could be a bargain buy today

| Ken Hall

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN) shares have plummeted in March, but is the Aussie retailer in the bargain bin…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX sheds another 13.1% in horror week

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap for news on ASX shares, including last week's winner's and losers and a look at…

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Coronavirus News

3 ASX 200 shares to hedge against the coronavirus crash

| Ken Hall

While S&P/ASX 200 shares crash lower right now, here are a few shares worth buying to hedge against the coronavirus-induced…

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Coronavirus News

Should you buy and hold ASX supermarket shares?

| Ken Hall

ASX supermarket shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) are climbing higher right now, but are they long-term buy and…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

Check out why I'm watching 3 ASX 200 shares including Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) ahead of a big…

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Share Market News

Australia announces second coronavirus package worth $66 billion

| Tristan Harrison

The Australian federal government has another stimulus package of $66 billion to try to support the economy through the coronavirus…

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

How to set up your retirement by buying ASX shares in a bear market

| Ken Hall

While S&P/ASX 200 shares are under pressure right now, here's how to find undervalued ASX shares in the current bear…

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Share Market News

Another horror coronavirus week: ASX 200 drops 13%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 13% after another painful week after the coronavirus caused more falls.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares to buy at a discount next week

| Kate O'Brien

Current conditions provide the opportunity to buy quality shares at very decent prices. Here we take a look at three…

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Coronavirus News

Crown share price on watch, coronavirus exemption removed

| Tristan Harrison

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch after the casino’s coronavirus exemption was removed.

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: 10.2% dividend yield, is the CBA share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price a buy with its 10.2% grossed-up dividend yield?

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX shares well placed to ride out coronavirus volatility

| Phil Harpur

Here, we examine two companies well placed to ride out any further market volatility in the months ahead - Coles…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends Friday 0.7% higher after turbulent week

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished on Friday 0.7% higher, but it was down 13% this week due to coronavirus…

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Share Market News

Could the government nationalise ASX companies?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could the government step in and nationalise ASX shares like Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN)?

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares become latest victims of coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

Retailers have become the latest victims of the coronavirus market meltdown as multiple ASX retail shares withdraw profit guidance in…

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Coronavirus News

Is the ResMed share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The global spike in demand for humidifiers and ventilation devises could put the ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) share price the…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Getting ASX whiplash? You're not alone…

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting whiplash from all the volatility on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO)? Here's how to invest in ASX shares…

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Coronavirus News

3 ASX 200 stocks to buy to shelter against the COVID-19 storm

| Brendon Lau

Just about every ASX company is feeling the impact from the corona-carnage. But there are a few ASX large caps…

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Coronavirus News

Brickworks share price lower following closure of US plants

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) are down over 5% today as the brick manufacturer announced the closure of plants…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Sydney Airport's 'safe share' myth exposed

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Sydney Airport Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) shares a buy today, considering the coronavirus travel bans?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why Transurban shares are a top buy for ASX dividend income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the current Transurban Group Ltd (ASX: TCL) share price is a compelling option for ASX dividend…

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Coronavirus News

COVID-19 could double income of this defensive growth ASX 200 stock

| Brendon Lau

The COVID-19 pandemic wiped out $600bn from the ASX 200 but there's one stock that could get a big boost…

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Coronavirus News

Carsales share price zooms higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price is zooming higher on Friday after releasing an update on its coronavirus impact...

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares will benefit from more children staying home from school?

| Phil Harpur

With more children staying home from school, and the possibility of more school closures, which ASX shares stand to benefit?

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Coronavirus News

ASX banks agree on multi-billion dollar lifeline to small businesses

| Kate O'Brien

Australia’s banks have agreed to allow small business customers to suspend loan repayments for six months to help cushion the…

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Share Market News

School closures: ASX shares that will suffer

| Nikhil Gangaram

Certain ASX shares will feel the pain of potential school closures as social distancing measures and reduced demand impact their…

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Coronavirus News

Corporate Travel share price rockets 17% on coronavirus update

| Kate O'Brien

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) shares have climbed a massive 17% today following its latest coronavirus update.

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Coronavirus News

Why this ASX buy now, pay later provider is up by 6% today

| Phil Harpur

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX: FXL) share price is up by 6% today following a business update in light of recent…

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Coronavirus News

Why Sonic Healthcare shares are down over 9% this morning

| Kate O'Brien

Sonic Healthcare Limited is the latest financial victim of coronavirus with the medical diagnostics company withdrawing its FY20 earnings guidance…

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Coronavirus News

Wesfarmers share price higher following coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is higher today after providing an update on its recent performance and response to…

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Coronavirus News

Telstra share price edges higher on major COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is higher after revealing how it will help the economy through the COVID-19…

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Coronavirus News

Domain share price higher on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) share price is trading higher on Friday after releasing a coronavirus update...

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Share Market News

18-year low Aussie dollar brings good news for some ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

The AUD has hit a record low exchange rate not seen since 2002. This makes our exports more competitive and…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Down 75%, is the Afterpay share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price a buy because of coronavirus pain it has suffered?

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