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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Share Market News

ASX small-caps could be where the next wave of returns comes from

| Leigh Gant

Looking beyond the ASX 200? Small-caps could offer more room for growth and more chances to outperform.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Telstra Corporation Ltd( ASX: TLS) share price falling today when the ASX 200 is rising? nbn troubles…

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Share Gainers

Why AnteoTech, Aristocrat Leisure, BWX, & Xero shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

What has been happening with ASX copper shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

It’s been an interesting year for the copper price, which broke its all-time record last week. We take a look…

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Share Gainers

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price lifts on acquisition rejection

| Brooke Cooper

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is gaining on news the company has rejected Blackstone Group Inc's (NYSE:…

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Share Gainers

The latest ASX shares that top brokers have upgraded to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

ASX shares have kicked off to a positive start for the week but two stand out after brokers upgraded them…

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Share Fallers

Why the Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price is crashing 67% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Infinity Lithium Corp Ltd (ASX:INF) share price has lost two-thirds of its value on Monday. Here's why it is…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why these 3 experts aren't worried about the tumbling Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is down more than 6% over the past 24 hours and more than 30% from its record…

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Technology Shares

Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price continues to sink

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is under pressure again on Monday. Here's why and why it could be a…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Anteotech (ASX:ADO) share price is soaring 10% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Anteotech (ASX: ADO) share price is soaring today as the company annnounces an important manufacturing contract. We take a…

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Resources Shares

South32 (ASX:S32) share price lifts after coal fire sale

| Marc Sidarous

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price is rising after the mining giant completed the sale of one of its…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price is up 22% today

| Brooke Cooper

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX: BPH) share price is soaring with news of its subsidiary's Offshore Sydney Basin gas prospect.

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Energy Shares

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is charging higher

| Bernd Struben

The Strike Energy share price is charging higher. We take a look at the latest field results from the ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.45%: Carsales sinks 10%, Aristocrat Leisure jumps

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Ardent Leisure (ASX:ALG) share price is climbing 5%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) share price is up around 5% today following a trading performance update. We…

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Share Market News

Why the Chorus (ASX:CNU) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

The Chorus share price is moving higher in morning trade. We take a look at the latest from the telecommunications…

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Real Estate Shares

Elders (ASX:ELD) share price slips on half-year results

| Marc Sidarous

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share price is in the red after the release of its half-year results for the…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Technology Shares

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price edges higher on solid trading update

| Kerry Sun

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is in the green today following the company's latest trading update. Let's…

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Healthcare Shares

The Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is 35% below its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

After surging to new highs earlier this year, the Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price has slumped recently. Let's take…

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Share Fallers

What's happening with the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price?

| Rhys Brock

Despite positive financial results, the Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price is trading near its 52-week low. Let's take…

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Technology Shares

Why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is in a trading halt amid significant regulatory concerns by the Central Bank…

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Capital Raising

Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price down 7% after raising $428 million

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price is on the move on Monday after returning from a trading halt. Here's what you need to…

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Materials Shares

Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price sinks 5% on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) share price is under pressure on Monday after falling short of expectations with its first…

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Share Market News

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price jumps 9% on profit update

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price is charging higher on Monday following the release of a trading update...

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Technology Shares

The Appen (ASX:APX) share price is 75% lower than its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has plunged this year. But why have shares in the former ASX darling…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the BWX (ASX:BWX) share price is on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The BWX Ltd (ASX: BWX) share price will be on watch following following an acquisition announcement. We take a closer…

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Share Market News

US market bounces back, ASX 200 tech shares on watch

| Kerry Sun

The tech-heavy Nasdaq rebounded 2.32% on Friday. This could put ASX 200 tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) on…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is up 22% this year

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite recent market volatility, the Domino’s (ASX: DMP) share price has remained resilient and is currently trading near all-time highs.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: After record high, ASX dips on inflation fears

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Why is the SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price falling today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The SkyCity (ASX: SKC) share price closed slightly lower today after the company revised the details around its bond offer.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds, Treasury rises, Xero falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rebounded back above 7,000 points today. However, the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price kept falling.

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Gold

Could it be time to give ASX gold shares another chance?

| Kerry Sun

ASX gold shares have struggled this year with a volatile gold spot price. Morgans highlights three small-cap gold miners worth…

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 iron ore share has gained 45% in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

2021 has seen Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) benefiting from record iron prices as well as a record high for…

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Bank Shares

What drove the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price bucked the wider trend this week, posting strong gains evens as the ASX 200 fell.

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