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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Bod (ASX:BDA) share price soars on United States market entry

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bod Australia Ltd (ASX: BDA) share price is soaring after the company announced its first purchased order for the…

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Share Market News

Why the COSOL (ASX:COS) share price is running 6% higher

| Kerry Sun

The COSOL Ltd (ASX: COS) share price was one of the best performing IPOs from last year. Here's why its…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price is racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The NextDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is racing higher on Wednesday after being the subject of a very bullish broker…

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Share Market News

Acquisitions and spin-offs put these 3 ASX shares on brokers' "buy" list

| Brendon Lau

Nothing like acquisitions and spin-offs to liven things up, and leading brokers have just slapped a “buy” on these ASX…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price jumps to record high on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is charging higher after announcing a major acquisition this morning...

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Cheap Shares

Why this top broker thinks the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price can break new record highs

| Brendon Lau

The party may not be over for the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price as JPMorgan upgraded the supermarket…

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Share Market News

The DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price will be on watch this morning. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price could be on the move today following the company’s latest contract award. Here…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price to push even higher

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price could be going even higher from here according to one top…

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 2 top ASX shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Leading brokers have named 2 ASX shares that are rated as buys, one of them is the mortgage broker stock…

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Broker Notes

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price on watch following bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

The Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) share price could be on the move today following the release of a bullish broker…

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Broker Notes

Can the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price soar even higher?

| James Mickleboro

Could the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price soar even higher in the coming months following the travel bubble announcement?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why ASX 200 shares are at a 6-week high

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares including Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) surged higher on Tuesday as the index…

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Share Market News

NZ-Australia bubble opens! Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares take off

| Tony Yoo

Pack your bags and dust off those passports, because New Zealand has opened its border to Aussies. Let's fly!

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Share Market News

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price shot up 7% today

| Marc Sidarous

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is up nearly 7% as the company claims it can withstand the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price closed 5% higher today

| Ken Hall

The Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price surged higher towards Tuesday's close after the latest Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble announcement.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps, Cleanaway's treasured acquisition, Afterpay soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has gone up around 1% today. Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) revealed a big acquisition.

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Share Market News

Trans-Tasman Bubble: Does this mean take off for ASX listed airports?

| Brooke Cooper

The Auckland International (ASX: AIA) and Sydney Airport (ASX: SYD) share price might take off today over the Trans-Tasman Bubble…

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Share Market News

Is the GameStop (NYSE:GME) share price about to go in full retreat?

| Bernd Struben

The GameStop share price fell 2.4% yesterday. But with COVID vaccines rolling out, this could be the beginning of a…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Nearmap (ASX:NEA) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Goldman Sachs: "Massive opportunity" in ASX 200 alternative real estate shares

| Bernd Struben

Do you own any ASX 200 alternative real estate shares? We look at why Goldman Sachs believes these assets have…

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Economy

Seek (ASX:SEK) share price lifts as jobs ads reach 12-year high

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's why the SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) share price might be getting a boost today. (Hint: It might have something…

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Share Market News

The ASX shares brokers think you should be watching

| Kerry Sun

Brokers have called out Rhipe Ltd (ASX: RHP) and these ASX shares as buys on Tuesday. Here's why there could…

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Share Market News

Why the Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) share price is soaring 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) share price is racing 5% higher after announcing the completed acquisition of the Kami…

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Share Market News

Records on Wall Street, why the ASX 200 isn't following, and house prices through the roof: Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips on Sky News

| Motley Fool Staff

Scott Phillips joined Sky News this morning to discuss the records on Wall Street, plus the boom in house prices…

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price takes off on Trans-Tasman travel bubble news

| Marc Sidarous

The Air New Zealand Limited (ASX: AIZ) share price is flying today amid intense speculation (later confirmed) of a trans-Tasman…

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IPOs

Lynch Group (ASX:LGL) share price falls after completing $206 million IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Lynch Group Holdings Limited (ASX:LGL) share price is struggling following the completion of its $206 million IPO this morning...

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Share Gainers

2 major ASX retail shares trading near record highs

| Rhys Brock

Electronics and homewares retailers Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) have both seen their shares surge…

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Share Market News

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price rises on new customer order

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price is on investor radar today after announcing an order from a new customer.…

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price sinks despite US cannabis update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is sinking on Tuesday despite announcing an important appointment in the United States...

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Share Market News

Bitcoin price mania spreads as Ether price hits record highs

| Bernd Struben

As the Bitcoin price remains within a whisker of record highs, the Ether price broke into new record high territory.…

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Share Fallers

Why 88 Energy, Chorus, Incitec Pivot, & Santos shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

88 Energy Ltd (ASX:88E) and Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Raiz (ASX: RZI) share price is surging 9% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price is flying more than 9% higher today, following a positive trading update from…

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Share Market News

Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price slips on asset divestment

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dexus Property Group (ASX: DXS) share price is slipping today following the sale of one of its properties. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Aroa Biosurgery (ASX:ARX) share price is lifting today

| Brooke Cooper

The Aroa Biosurgery Ltd (ASX: ARX) share price is up 5.7% after the company shared its new product Myriad Morcells…

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Share Market News

4 reasons why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is rated as a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Local payments business Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) is rated as a top buy by fund manager Ben Clark from TMS…

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Share Gainers

Why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price is jumping 7% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price is jumping higher on Tuesday and has just hit a record high. Here's why…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price rockets on US update

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on fire on Tuesday. Here's why the payment giant's shares are smashing the…

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Share Gainers

Why the SG Fleet (ASX:SGF) share price surged 10% today

| Ken Hall

The SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX: SGF) share price has rocketed higher in a strong return to the ASX boards…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price is soaring 9% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cleanaway (ASX: CWY) share price is soaring today as the company enters an agreement to acquire Suez in a…

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