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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock turned $5,000 into $34,264 in just three years!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into this ASX 200 stock for years, sending the share price soaring.

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Record Highs

Breaking: The ASX 200 just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian shares have exploded 16.8% higher in two months.

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Warren Buffett
Share Market News

$10,000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Laura Stewart

The past 5 years have been especially fruitful for Berkshire Hathaway investors.

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Share Market News

Where to invest when the ASX 200 hits an all time high?

| Aaron Bell

With the ASX creeping towards a record high, here are some options to consider

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Share Market News

Which investment trends drove equity markets in May according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 increased 4.2% in May.

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Opinions

The ASX 200 is approaching its all-time high. Here's why I'm not buying shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm not seeing what the broader market is.

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Warren Buffett
Opinions

Three ASX 200 shares Warren Buffett could buy

| Steve Holland

If Warren Buffett had to add three ASX shares to his portfolio, he would likely look at these three top…

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Record Highs

Breaking: CBA shares hit a new record of $180

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares can't possibly keep rising can they?

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

ASX 200 will end this year on a record high

| Tony Yoo

Forget the current dip, because in the next few months Australian shares will reach never-seen levels, according to one economist.

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Share Market News

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) share price is up nearly 4% today after it announced an expert special advisor will…

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Share Gainers

Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price is flying high today

| James Mickleboro

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX:REX) share price was a strong performer on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Is the cashed up Reddit army forming for a new charge?

| Bernd Struben

With US$1,400 stimulus cheques in the mail to millions of Americans, the cashed up Reddit army looks poised to strike…

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Share Market News

Surge in mining exploration to benefit these small-cap ASX shares: broker

| Kerry Sun

Bell Potter reports a big lift in mining exploration expenditure as commodity prices boom. The broker lists its top small…

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Share Market News

Why the King Island Scheelite (ASX:KIS) share price is surging 18% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The King Island Scheelite (ASX: KIS) share price is surging 17% today following a completed capital raise. Here are the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Coles (ASX:COL) share price is still down 15% in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles (ASX: COL) share price has been out of favour recently and has lost 15% in 2021 so far.…

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Share Market News

Why ASX e-commerce shares could keep running higher in 2021

| Bernd Struben

ASX e-commerce shares have largely enjoyed a tremendous run since February 2020. But will that continue post-pandemic?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Why the PropTech (ASX:PTG) share price is soaring 18% today

| Brooke Cooper

The PropTech Group (ASX: PTG) share price has surpassed its all-time high after the company announced details of a potential…

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Share Fallers

Why Advance Nanotek, BHP, Limemade, & Metcash shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) are two of four ASX shares sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price on watch after launch in France, Spain and Italy

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is on watch after its services went live in France, Spain and Italy

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Share Market News

Why the Bellevue (ASX:BGL) share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Bellevue (ASX: BGL) share price is more than 5% today. We look at the ASX gold miner's latest drill…

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Share Market News

Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price rises on proposed $15 billion fund merger

| Mitchell Lawler

The Dexus Property Group (ASX: DXS) share price is rallying today following the announcement of its proposed $15 billion fund…

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Share Gainers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price is surging 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price has been flying higher on Tuesday. Here's why investors are buying…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Why ResApp Heath (ASX:RAP) shares are soaring

| Sebastian Bowen

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is soaring today, up more than 9.7%. Here's why this ASX share…

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Share Market News

Here's what Citi thinks about the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is down 30% from its record highs in February. Here's what Citi thinks about…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Tesserent (ASX: TNT) share price is on the move today after it acquired a new company and increased its…

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Share Market News

Nine (ASX:NEC) and News Corp (ASX:NWS) share prices rise after Facebook deal

| Marc Sidarous

Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) and News Corporation (ASX:NWS) shares are both trading higher after news of deals with Facebook were announced.

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Share Market News

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is up 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is soaring in early-afternoon trade following a collaboration agreement. Here's the latest.

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Share Gainers

Why Clover, PointsBet, Syrah, & Temple & Webster shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) are two of four ASX shares racing higher today...

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Share Market News

Why is the Venturex (ASX:VXR) share price crashing today?

| Bernd Struben

The Venturex Resources share price is falling hard today, down 16% in late morning trade. We look at ASX resource…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Centuria Healthcare's $64 million new hospital development partnership announcement sees shares moving up...then down.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Metcash update, tech shares rebound, PointsBet acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

What's with the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Clean TeQ holdings share price is flat this morning despite a second major contract announcement. We look at the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is up 10% today.

| Brooke Cooper

The Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is flying today after the company's new drug delivered positive results in its latest clinical…

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is charging higher on Tuesday following the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price sinks on shock CEO exit

| Aaron Teboneras

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price nosedived at market open following the surprise exit from its CEO. Here's…

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Share Market News

The Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price surges on cancer testing milestone

| Kerry Sun

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price has surged 6% higher on Tuesday as the company takes a step…

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Share Market News

Why the Clover (ASX:CLV) share price is climbing 5% this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clover (ASX: CLV) share price is up 6% in early trading following the release of the company's first-half results.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming notably higher on Tuesday morning. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price eyes record highs after positive research results

| Kerry Sun

The BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) share price is eyeing a new record high today after positive results from…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after releasing an update on its Balama operation...

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Share Market News

Should you buy BHP, Fortescue, or Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares today?

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Share Market News

Share market on watch over AstraZeneca vaccine fears

| Marc Sidarous

The AstraZeneca vaccine has been suspended from use by at least 16 nations. What impact, if any, could this have…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX shares that just stormed to new 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) and these ASX shares have just climbed to new highs...

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Share Market News

We'll get 7.8% yield from ASX this year, says investment pro

| Tony Yoo

Plato Investment makes a bold bet on dividends in 2021 and reveals which sectors will contribute the most for income-hungry…

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Share Market News

Chinese factory output is up an astonishing 35%

| Marc Sidarous

Reuters reported output in China was up 35.1% in the January/February period compared to a year earlier. How does this…

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Share Market News

Why all eyes will be on the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price today

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday morning after announcing an important acquisition...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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