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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 Gainers

What's going on with the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price today?

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for the Fatfish Group Ltd (ASX:FFG) share price on Wednesday. Here's what is happening…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.45%: Woolworths rises, Blackmores jumps, Appen sinks

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

The Eagers (ASX:APE) share price is sliding today

| Kerry Sun

The Eagers (ASX: APE) share price has dropped 7% today after the company announced strong FY20 results and CEO succession.

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Share Market News

Novatti (ASX: NOV) share price hits new record high. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The Novatti Group Ltd (ASX:NOV) share price has hit a new all-time high today. Here's why Novatti shares are on…

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Share Market News

Why the Scentre (ASX:SCG) share price is on a rollercoaster today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Scentre (ASX:SCG) share price is bobbing up and down today following release of the company's full year results. Here's…

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Share Market News

Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price sinks after half-year result

| Tony Yoo

The micro-investment provider boosts its customer base, revenue and reduces net loss. So Why are ASX investors savaging the business?

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Share Market News

Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) share price dips despite 27% profit boost

| Marc Sidarous

The Medibank Private Limited (ASX:MPL) share price is down today, despite the release of strong half-yearly results for FY20 from…

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Share Gainers

Monash IVF (ASX:MVF) share price jumps on profit growth and dividend restart

| Brendon Lau

The Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX: MVF) share price is bucking the market downtrend after it posted its profit results…

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Share Gainers

Why the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price is rocketing 17% higher

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday and hit a record high. Here's why its…

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is lifting 6%

| Bernd Struben

The DroneShield share price is lifting off today, up 6% in morning trade. We take a look at what's driving…

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ASX Shares

The Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is down 6%, despite strong growth

| Mitchell Lawler

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price is falling today, despite the company posting revenue growth for the half-year.

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Share Market News

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price receives a boost on full-year results

| Bernd Struben

The Sydney Airport (ASX: SYD) share price is on the rise today, up 3.37% in morning trade. At the time…

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Share Market News

Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price nosedives 12% on weak earnings

| Kerry Sun

The Nanosonics (ASX: NAN) share price has dropped 12% today after the company reported its results for the first half…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) share price just charged to a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price is charging higher on Wednesday and hit a 52-week high this morning. Here's…

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Share Market News

Appen (ASX:APX) share price sinks 7% on full year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Appen (ASX: APX) share price is sinking in morning trade following the release of the company's full-year results. Let's…

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Share Gainers

IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price rises after 96% profit growth

| Tristan Harrison

The IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX:IFL) share price has gone up in early reaction to the financial company’s HY21 result.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) share price is tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Nitro Software Ltd (ASX:NTO) share price is trading lower on Wednesday morning following the release of its full year…

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price rising on earnings boost

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price is on the move after the company released its HY results this morning. Here's the…

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Investing

The Michael Hill (ASX: MHJ) share price poised for growth

| Nikhil Gangaram

Investors will be keeping an eye on the Michael Hill International Limited (ASX: MHJ) share price today. The keen interest…

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Share Market News

InvoCare (ASX:IVC) share price lower after posting full year loss

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price is on the slide today following the release of its full year results this…

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Share Gainers

WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price jumps 9% after strong half year result

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is pushing higher today after the release of a solid half year result…

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Share Market News

Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price charges higher after profit growth returns

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price is charging higher today after returning to profit growth. Here's what happened...

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Share Market News

Nine (ASX:NEC) share price on watch as profit doubles

| Tony Yoo

Media giant boosts dividend after reporting very positive half-year numbers. How will ASX investors react?

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Share Market News

Facebook strikes first deal with Seven West (ASX:SWM) as media bargaining code looms large

| Brendon Lau

ASX media share will be in the spotlight after Facebook, Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ: FB) and stuck a deal with…

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Share Market News

These ASX retail shares are smashing sales expectations

| Kate O'Brien

The pandemic has had a mixed impact on ASX retail shares like Kogan. Lets take a look at how four…

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Share Market News

City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price to grab attention after HY21 profit growth

| Tristan Harrison

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price is on watch today after announcing its profit for HY21 in its…

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Share Market News

Why the Simmonds (ASX:SIO) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Simonds (ASX: SIO) share price will be on watch today following the release of the company's first-half results. Here…

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Share Market News

Leading broker tips Costa (ASX:CGC) share price to rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price may be up 48% over the last 12 months, but this…

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Share Market News

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price on watch following earnings release

| Aaron Teboneras

The Accent Group (ASX: AX1) share price will be on watch following the release of the company’s half-year results. Here…

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Share Market News

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price on watch after Zhaopin sell down update

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price will be on watch again on Wednesday after providing an update on its Zhaopin…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 goes higher, Afterpay sinks, Adbri impresses

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.9%. However, the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price sank whilst Adbri Ltd…

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Share Market News

Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price on watch after asset sale and restructure plans

| Tristan Harrison

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price will be on watch after the nuts business announced a restructuring of the…

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Share Gainers

The Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price is up 20% in 2021: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) share price is on fire on Tuesday and is racing 9% higher to a record…

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Share Market News

Platinum (ASX:PTM) share price on watch after strong profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be one to watch on Wednesday following the release of a…

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Share Market News

The Lefroy (ASX:LEX) share price rose by 237% today. Here's Why

| Daniel Ewing

The Lefroy share price gained an astounding 237% today as the company reported drill results. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Why the Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price closed 7% down today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Atomo Diagnostics (ASX: AT1) share price fell more than 7% today following the release of the company's first-half results.

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Share Market News

Why did Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares soar 4% on Tuesday?

| Tony Yoo

The airline's results are due Thursday, as the war with Regional Express escalates. But there's another reason why the stock…

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Share Fallers

Why the Apollo Tourism & Leisure (ASX:ATL) share price crashed 18% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Apollo Tourism & Leisure Ltd (ASX: ATL) share price crashed 18% lower on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price lifted 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price was lifting today following an update on the company's RAS Metals acquisition. Here's the…

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