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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

Is it time to buy these 4 ASX 200 tech shares?

| Rhys Brock

Global anxiety around the spread of coronavirus has sparked a mass selloff of equities, leaving many tech companies – like…

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Coronavirus News

Credit Corp share price on watch after withdrawing guidance due to COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) share price will be on watch today after it withdrew its guidance but spoke…

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Coronavirus News

Are ASX pharmaceutical shares a bargain buy right now?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Given the recent surge in demand, ASX pharmaceutical companies could follow the supermarkets and lock in record sales figures. So,…

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Coronavirus News

3 blue chip ASX shares to buy after the coronavirus crash

| James Mickleboro

I think CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and these ASX blue chip shares would be great options for investors after the coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: ASX property share withdraws guidance and scraps its buyback

| James Mickleboro

The Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price will be on watch on Friday after withdrawing its guidance and scrapping its buyback…

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Coronavirus News

NEXTDC share price races higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price raced higher on Thursday after providing an update on how the coronavirus is impacting…

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Share Market News

ASX entertainment shares lose ground to coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

ASX entertainment shares have lost major ground today in another day in the red for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX…

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Share Market News

Village Roadshow flags potential closure of Movie World

| Kate O'Brien

Village Roadshow shares took a dive today falling 31.05% as the entertainment group announced major disruptions to its business as…

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Share Market News

ASX gambling shares lose to risk averse investors

| Kate O'Brien

ASX gambling shares lost out today in another extraordinary day on the Australian share market.

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: all non-resident travel to Australia banned

| Tristan Harrison

All non-residents have been banned from travelling to Australia starting 9pm Friday, what does this mean for ASX shares?

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Coronavirus News

UBS picks the best stocks to buy for the COVID-19 recession

| Brendon Lau

Australia is likely to slip into its first recession since 1991 and UBS lists the best ASX stocks to buy…

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Share Market News

Woolworths offers Qantas a helping hand

| Nikhil Gangaram

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has stepped in to save the day after Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) stands down 20,000 workers…

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Share Gainers

Coronavirus: Here's where investors are seeking safety on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors are seeking safety in ASX 200 shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX :WOW) during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Share Fallers

Are Qantas shares in the buy zone yet?

| Sebastian Bowen

The pain continues for Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) shares as the airline grounds two-thirds of its workforce. Are Qantas…

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Share Market News

Aussie dollar plunges to 17-year low. What does this mean for ASX shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Australian dollar has continued its meteoric fall today, crashing to its lowest level since 2002. What does this mean…

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Coronavirus News

Down 75%: Afterpay issues letter to shareholders after share price implodes

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay has issued a letter reassuring shareholders following the extraordinary 75% fall in its share price over the last month.

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Coronavirus News

Is there opportunity for Afterpay amid the coronavirus fallout?

| Kiryll Prakapenka

With the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price down and more global economic uncertainty to come from the coronavirus, what…

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Coronavirus News

EML Payments share price down 22% on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price has come under pressure on Thursday following the release of a coronavirus update...

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Coronavirus News

Downer EDI shares down on withdrawn guidance

| Kate O'Brien

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) shares have fallen over 5% today after the company withdrew its full year guidance due to…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: What did Australia's unemployment rate do in February?

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s unemployment rate is under heavy scrutiny during this coronavirus outbreak with fears of a recession.

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Share Market News

Is it time to buy ASX supermarket shares?

| Rhys Brock

It seems like extreme volatility on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is now the new normal. However, the major supermarket…

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Share Fallers

ASX travel shares continue to spiral as nightmare continues

| Sebastian Bowen

The nightmare continues today for ASX travel shares like Corporate Travel Ltd (ASX: CTD).

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Coronavirus News

Nine Entertainment shares take a tumble on COVID-19 update

| Kate O'Brien

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) shares are down more than 7% today after the ASX media company withdrew its…

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Coronavirus News

Harvey Norman shares down despite revealing sales growth in March

| Phil Harpur

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN) shares are down today despite a positive business update on how it has performed in…

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Coronavirus News

The latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic isn't who you think

| Brendon Lau

M&A activity is likely to come to a halt in the face of the COVID-19 epidemic and this will have…

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⏸️ Investing

ASX buy now, pay later shares under pressure

| Nikhil Gangaram

Stocks in the ASX buy now, pay later sector have come under immense pressure as the COVID-19 pandemic dashes consumer…

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Coronavirus News

Why the Adairs share price slumped 20% this morning

| Kate O'Brien

Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) shares have slumped 20% this morning after the retailer released a trading update withdrawing guidance and cancelling…

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Coronavirus News

Why the BlueScope Steel share price is 8% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price is soaring higher today after it provided a business update regarding the…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Strong demand sends this ASX tech share 17% higher

| James Mickleboro

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price is jumping higher on Thursday after reporting strong demand due to the coronavirus…

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Retail Shares

City Chic share price falls on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX: CCX) share price is trading lower after the ASX retailer released a trading update…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: ASX retailer announces sweeping store closures

| Kate O'Brien

Lovisa Holdings Limited shares are on watch this morning after the fashion jewelry company released a trading update.

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Share Gainers

Why the A2 Milk share price has climbed higher in March

| Ken Hall

As the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) plummets lower, A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares have gained 3.44% in…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 high-yielding ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 2 other high-yielding ASX dividend shares that offer good value…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Coronavirus: How to ensure you don't panic during share volatility

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus is causing the share market to be particularly vulnerable, here’s how to ensure you don’t panic.

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Share Market News

How have share markets reacted to previous pandemics?

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX has been bathed in red as the coronavirus paints a dire picture. We take a look at how…

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Coronavirus News

How will ASX 200 miners fare as supply chains tighten?

| Daryl Mather

Companies with local supply chains such as Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) are positioned to withstand the damage from…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers list the latest buy ideas for the COVID-19 bear market

| Brendon Lau

The sell-off on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) continues but this hasn't stopped brokers from upgrading some of the…

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price an ASX buy today after falling 20% in the last month?

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Coronavirus News

When is the right time to buy ASX shares?

| Ken Hall

It's easy to be scared by the volatility in ASX shares right now. Here's a couple of tips to put…

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Technology Shares

Why Telstra could be a safer ASX share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS), could be a safer buy right now with all the current market volatility.

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