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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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Travel Shares

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price flat despite earnings downgrade

| Marc Sidarous

The Kiwi airliner has flagged greater than expected losses from ongoing travel restrictions.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX shares to rocket when COVID Delta passes

| Tony Yoo

Buy up these stocks now, reckons one expert, and benefit as Australia recovers from the latest nasty strain of the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The other side of lockdown – ASX supermarket shares are flying

| Marc Sidarous

While half the country is stuck at home, supermarket shares are flying.

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Coronavirus News

TGA approves Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 12-15 years old

| Marc Sidarous

The Therapeutics Goods Administration decided to approve the vaccine for kids late last night.

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Coronavirus News

COVID Delta is raging: 4 ASX shares to buy in turbulent times

| Tony Yoo

The coronavirus and lockdowns are making a roaring comeback in 2021. So which stocks are reliable in such turbulent times?

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price on watch as CEO warns lockdowns could cost jobs

| Marc Sidarous

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says any extension to the lockdowns could be financially damaging.

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Coronavirus News

ASX construction shares fall on worksite shutdowns in NSW

| Marc Sidarous

The state's ban on construction is hurting the entire industry.

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Broker Notes

Expert reveals 2 ASX shares to buy during lockdown

| Tony Yoo

More than 5 million people are staying home in Sydney. This means there could be some companies that will benefit.

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Retail Shares

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price is down 7% this month

| Marc Sidarous

It's been a Dry July for investors in the retail company.

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Coronavirus News

ASX travel shares slip as Sydney lockdown extends for another week

| Marc Sidarous

It's the 15th day in the row of double-digit case numbers in the state.

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Share Market News

Lockdown fatigue? Expert explains why they could be great for ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Many Aussies feel like they're in Groundhog Day. But here's why shutdowns are necessary for health, the economy and the…

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Coronavirus News

Star (ASX:SGR) share price struggles following lockdown news

| Brooke Cooper

With all of its major businesses in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast, Star Entertainment could be facing some tough…

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Travel Shares

ASX travel shares tumble amid widening COVID restrictions

| Marc Sidarous

Falls in shares like Qantas are coinciding with increasing COVID-19 cases and new restrictions across Australia.

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Coronavirus News

Warning: One thing could plunge ASX shares into crisis

| Tony Yoo

Can COVID-19 shatter market confidence once again? Yes, says one expert -- if this dramatic event occurs.

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Coronavirus News

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is slipping amid COVID border chaos

| Marc Sidarous

With the Bondi COVID outbreak continuing to grow, states are closing their borders to Sydney.

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Economy

ABS says Aussie economy is now bigger than before COVID

| Marc Sidarous

With Australia's economy growing larger than expected, the signs of a strong recovery continue.

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Economy

What does zero wage growth mean for the ASX 200?

| Marc Sidarous

Real wage growth in Australia over the last quarter was 0%. What does this mean for ASX 200 shares and…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price backtracks despite renewed optimism

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is wobbling today despite picking up steam over the past few months. We…

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Economy

How has the end of JobKeeper hit recovering Australian businesses?

| Brooke Cooper

More Australian businesses are struggling to pay their bills since JobKeeper ended, CreditorWatch's latest Business Risk Review has found.

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Coronavirus News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price slides despite COVID spray rugby deal

| Marc Sidarous

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price is heading downwards despite the company announcing a deal with an English…

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Coronavirus News

64% of businesses negatively affected by COVID restrictions, says ABS

| Brooke Cooper

Nearly two thirds of Australian businesses are negatively affected by COVID-19 restrictions, with 30% still having supply chain disruptions.

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Coronavirus News

Delays to Australia's vaccine rollout could cost the economy billions

| Brooke Cooper

A report has found the delays in Australia's vaccine rollout could mean 15 more days of lockdown – each costing…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares ready for a post-COVID rally: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Hamish Tadgell reveals a pair of stocks that were paralysed in 2020 but are…

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Coronavirus News

Trashed COVID-19 vaccine targets hit ASX travel shares

| Mitchell Lawler

ASX-listed travel shares are weakening in today's session after the federal government drops all COVID-19 vaccine rollout targets.

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Economy

The Australian economy will recover from COVID-19 this year, says IMF

| Brooke Cooper

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) updated its global economic growth forecast, upping the Australian economy's predicted growth to 4.5%

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Coronavirus News

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial data results in revised efficacy rate

| Mitchell Lawler

AstraZeneca PLC (LON: AZN) has revised its COVID-19 vaccine efficacy rating after concluding a more extensive study previously done.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on the road to recovery?

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL (ASX:CSL) share price has rebounded since hitting a 52-week low in early March. Are CSL shares finally on…

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Coronavirus News

AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in Australia, CSL (ASX:CSL) share price up

| Tristan Harrison

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price rose 2% after the AstraZeneca – Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine was approved in Australia.

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Coronavirus News

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine given green light for use in Australia

| Mitchell Lawler

The TGA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. We take a look at some of the…

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Coronavirus News

How to invest in ASX shares in a post-COVID world 

| Kate O'Brien

COVID-19 emerged in 2020 and changed the world as we know it. We take a look at how to invest…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) sells international flights for July

| Tony Yoo

The airline throws open the gates, but here's what you need to do before going on that long-awaited overseas trip.

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Share Market News

Smile! 2021 will be an awesome year

| Tony Yoo

Low interest rates, political stability and COVID-19 vaccines could mean the share markets could go gangbusters in the next 12…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) budget flights to exceed pre-COVID levels by March

| Tony Yoo

With a new monopoly, Jetstar is putting on so many domestic flights that it'll soon be flying more than it…

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Share Market News

This is when ASX airport shares will take off

| Tony Yoo

Sydney Airport and Auckland Airport shareholders haven't had a good time this year, so when will it all turn around?

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International Stock News

Why Pfizer and BioNTech stocks popped Wednesday

| Joe Tenebruso

The healthcare leaders became the first to receive emergency authorization for their coronavirus vaccine.

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) axes 2,000 jobs

| Tony Yoo

Qantas has decided to outsource ground handling operations, rejecting a bid from the union to keep the positions in-house.

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Coronavirus News

Recessions do NOT cause more deaths

| Tony Yoo

All those people protesting against COVID-19 restrictions can sit down now. This paper suggests economic recessions actually save lives.

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) adds 360 flights a week

| Tony Yoo

The airline's shares soared Tuesday after the Queensland border was opened to NSW, with a decision on Victoria pending.

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Coronavirus News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) to make COVID vaccine mandatory for passengers

| Tony Yoo

A COVID-19 'vaccination passport' for passengers will be a common requirement from airlines around the world, says Qantas chief Alan…

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Coronavirus News

JobKeeper saved 700,000 jobs, reveals RBA

| Tony Yoo

Unemployment would have been double without the government subsidy. Yes, some ASX companies used the money to pay bonuses to…

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