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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

Flight Centre share price sinks lower and calls for government support

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price dropped to a multi-year low on Wednesday and is now calling…

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Coronavirus News

Scentre shares collapse by 50%. Is this a buying opportunity for ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Ae Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares in the buy zone today after collapsing over 50% in the last month?

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX shares enjoying increased demand due to coronavirus

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX 200 companies that have seen an increase in demand for their products following the…

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Coronavirus News

Innovative ways ASX companies are responding to COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 3 examples of how some ASX companies are innovatively combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Share Market News

Westpac predicts deeper recession, 7% unemployment

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) chief economist just predicted a deeper recession with unemployment potentially reaching 7%.

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Share Market News

Here's the best way to make money on the ASX during this crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the best way to profit from the current ASX 200 market crash.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX shares to watch in the healthcare sector

| Nikhil Gangaram

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the healthcare sector. So, here are 2 ASX healthcare shares you should…

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Coronavirus News

What does the COVID-19 pandemic mean for Afterpay shares?

| Ken Hall

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) sares have been hammered more than 40% lower in March. Here's why I think it could…

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Growth Shares

Coronavirus: Where I'd invest $5,000 into shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus is offering plenty of potential investments, I’m trying to take advantage of them. Here's where I'd invest $5,000…

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Coronavirus News

Meet the ASX stock that's just upgraded profits thanks to coronavirus

| Brendon Lau

This is one of the rare ASX stocks to be benefiting from the COVID-19 pandemic and it isn't selling toilet…

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Coronavirus News

REA Group share price lower on coronavirus update

| Kate O'Brien

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price has taken a dive this morning, falling over 8% as the Group…

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Coronavirus News

Ardent Leisures shares down 10% as US centres close

| Phil Harpur

The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) share price share price has been hit hard again today, following an announcement…

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Share Market News

Pushpay share price rockets 26% higher on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price is rocketing higher today after providing a coronavirus update and upgrading FY20 guidance.

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: top stockpicker reveals how to play this share volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Fool co-founder David Gardner has spoken about how investors should play this volatility with their portfolios.

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Share Market News

How the Virgin Australia share price has reacted after axing international flights

| Kate O'Brien

Virgin Australia has this morning announced a suspension to all international flying and cut domestic capacity to 50% in response…

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care share price lower on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is trading lower after withdrawing its earnings guidance because of COVID-19...

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Share Gainers

Bubs share price rockets 17% higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after providing an update on the coronavirus impact...

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Share Fallers

Qantas share price dives even after government throws the industry a $715m lifeline

| Brendon Lau

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price couldn't muster enough speed for takeoff this morning even after the federal…

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Share Market News

Coronavirus: Australia bans 100-person gatherings, "don't go overseas"

| Tristan Harrison

Scott Morrison: Australia has now banned 100-person gatherings and told “don’t go overseas. ASX shares to react.

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Coronavirus News

Aristocrat Leisure share price on watch after COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price will be on watch today after withdrawing its guidance due to the coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

US announces huge stimulus, will ASX shares rise?

| Tristan Harrison

The United States just announced a large stimulus package for the American economy, will ASX shares rise in response?

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: Why you'll regret not buying shares during this volatility

| Tristan Harrison

I think you’ll regret not buying shares during this coronavirus volatility because of how cheap share prices look.

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Coronavirus News

ASX retail share warns of material impact to earnings from COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price could come under pressure on Wednesday after warning about COVID-19's impact...

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price on watch after COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after releasing a coronavirus…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares have withdrawn guidance due to coronavirus?

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at ASX shares that have abandoned their profit guidance in the face of the unprecedented…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 recovers 5.8%, investor optimism returns

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) recovered 5.8% today, reversing some of the losses from yesterday’s huge drop.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

There are reasons to be positive about the share market

| Tristan Harrison

Worried about the share market? You don’t have to be, there are plenty of reasons to be positive about the…

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Share Gainers

Freedom Foods share price rockets 23% higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price has rocketed 23% higher on Tuesday. Here's why it is on fire…

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⏸️ Investing

2 ASX shares immune to COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 2 ASX shares that have developed an immunity to COVID-19 and managed to buck the market trend.

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Coronavirus News

How are ASX leisure shares faring in the face of coronavirus?

| Kate O'Brien

The economic and social impacts of coronavirus are spreading rapidly. Here we take a look at how ASX leisure shares…

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Coronavirus News

This ASX 200 company makes gloves and masks. Should you invest?

| Nikhil Gangaram

With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the nation, consumers are stockpiling on protective products such as sanitiser, face masks and…

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Coronavirus News

Make sure you're ready for an ASX 200 share market rally

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX investors should start preparing for a reversal of furtunes in the ASX 200.

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Coronavirus News

It's time to remember what owning ASX shares is all about right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you should keep what investing is all about in mind as you buy and sell ASX shares today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Why we're buying — and I think you should be, too

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Never waste a good crisis... here's how

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Share Gainers

This small cap ASX healthcare share is racing higher following a coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is racing higher today after providing an update on the impact of…

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Coronavirus News

Lots of global airlines will be "bankrupt by end of May"

| Tristan Harrison

The Centre for Aviation has predicted that most global airlines will be bankrupt by the end of May without help.

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Coronavirus News

The ASX crashed yesterday. Now what?

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX plunged into the red yesterday, recording its biggest one-day fall since 1987. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 9.7%, losing…

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Coronavirus News

Qantas share price down as international flights cut by 90%

| Phil Harpur

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is down today after announcing further cuts to its domestic and international flight…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How to make money when share markets are crashing

| Tristan Harrison

The share market is crashing, there’s a lot of pain out there. Here’s how to make money whilst shares are…

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Coronavirus News

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield share price sinks on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX: URW) share price is sinking lower this morning after the company provided a coronavirus-related update.

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