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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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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

Why AMP, Fortescue, JB Hi-FI, & ResMed shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is falling 18% lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is sinking more than 18% lower today following the company's release of…

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Share Market News

The rationale behind the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) takeover bid

| Miles Wu

Coca-Cola Amatil has received a $9.3 billion takeover offer from Coca-Cola European Partners. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price jumped as much as 10% today

| Lina Lim

The Tesserent Ltd (ASX: TNT) share price jumped as much as 10% following strong quarterly results. Here's the run down.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: ResMed smashes expectations, AMP surges on takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Bigtincan, Bubs, Carsales, & Western Areas are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday....

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Share Market News

Could this finally save the Myer (ASX:MYR) share price?

| Daryl Mather

The Myer share price has responded well to the resignation of chair, Garry Hounsell. Yet, major shareholders still want more…

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Share Fallers

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price tumbles lower on sales drop and cash burn

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is dropping lower on Friday after the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

Why I'd stop saving and start buying dividend stocks today to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could offer higher returns than savings accounts in my view. They may also deliver stronger growth in the…

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Share Market News

CBA (ASX:CBA) busted raising credit limit for problem gambler

| Tony Yoo

The customer self-reported his issues but the ASX banking giant kept pumping up his access to debt. Now CBA is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is sinking 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is sinking lower on Friday following the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher today following the release of its third quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price charges higher on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is shooting higher on Friday following the release of its third quarter update this…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price could be set to rocket higher today

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price could be set to rocket higher this morning after it confirmed takeover rumours…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Limited (ASX:APT) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Are ASX retail investors 'dumb money'?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX retail investors are often called 'dumb money' But some interesting insights from 2020 so far might turn this assumption…

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Share Fallers

Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price tumbles lower on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price is sinking lower again on Thursday after releasing its third quarter update...

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price gained today as the ASX 200 fell

| Bernd Struben

The Mesoblast share price was up 1.6% in trading today, bucking the wider market selloff. Here's why shares are heading…

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Share Market News

Down 4% in 10 days: Is it time to buy ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to buy up S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares after the index has fallen 4% in 10…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 1.6%, ANZ (ASX:ANZ) reports FY20 result

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank 1.9% today, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) reported its FY20 result.

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Share Market News

Byron Energy (ASX:BYE) rigs evacuated as hurricane Zeta approaches

| Chris Chitty

The Byron Energy share price fell today after the company announced that it had evacuated 2 assets in the Gulf…

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Share Market News

$14 trillion investor alliance warns Aussie mining companies

| Tony Yoo

Believe it or not, they actually needed to be told to stop blowing up historically significant 46,000-year-old sites.

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Share Market News

Here's how BrainChip (ASX:BRN) performed in the third quarter

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price avoided the market selloff on Thursday after releasing its third quarter update...

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Share Market News

Why the Fluence (ASX:FLC) share price is up 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The Fluence Corporation Ltd (ASX: FLC) share price is surging higher today, putting it at the top of the All…

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Share Market News

The shares to buy for 3 different US election outcomes

| Tony Yoo

Here are some tips for which shares and sectors might be attractive depending on who takes the White House and…

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Healthcare Shares

The Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price edges down on Q1 update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price has edged 1.9% lower today following the release of its Q1 results.

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Share Market News

Is inflation back in black? Here's what it means for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Apparently, inflation is back in black and back into positive territory Here's what that means for the economy and for…

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Share Fallers

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price tumbles lower following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price has come under pressure following the release of its Q1 update...

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Share Market News

The Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price is flying today. Here's why.

| Daniel Ewing

The Metalstech Ltd (ASX: MTC) share price is flying 10% higher today as the company strikes gold at its Sturec…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares poised to rocket when the world reopens

| Bernd Struben

Already suffering from a supply glut, the pandemic smashed these ASX 200 companies' share prices. But when the world reopens...

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Share Fallers

Jumbo (ASX:JIN) share price drops lower following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is dropping lower on Thursday despite the release of a reasonably positive Q1…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Xplore Wealth share price surged to a 2-year high today on M&A fever

| Brendon Lau

It’s a bleak day for the ASX. But that didn’t stop the Xplore Wealth Ltd (ASX: XPL) share price from…

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Share Market News

Aldoro Resources (ASX:ARN) share price soars 137% on project update

| Chris Chitty

The Aldoro resources share price is soaring more than 137% higher today after the company announced an update to its…

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Coronavirus News

ATO: Stop using JobKeeper to pay for fat bonuses and dividends

| Tony Yoo

Taxpayer funds are to keep jobs alive during the COVID-19 crisis, not to boost the bottom line.

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Share Market News

Why the Esports Mogul (ASX:ESH) share price is down today

| Daniel Ewing

The Esports Mogul (ASX: ESH) share price has crashed 7.69% lower today as the company announced its quarterly report. We…

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Share Market News

Archtis (ASX:AR9) share price jumps 8% on cyber security acquisition

| Lina Lim

The Archtis share price is up 8% today following the company's acquisition of a global information protection business. Here's the…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Total Brain (ASX:TTB) shares surge on massive revenue growth

| Sebastian Bowen

Total Brain Ltd (ASX: TTB) is our ASX stock of the day today. Here's why Total Brain shares are rocketing…

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Share Gainers

The Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price has rocketed 133% since its IPO this week

| James Mickleboro

The Credit Clear Pty Ltd (ASX:CCR) share price has rocketed a whopping 133% higher since listing on the ASX on…

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Share Market News

Why the Bellevue (ASX:BGL) share price is dropping lower

| Daniel Ewing

The Bellevue share price is falling today amidst a wider market selloff after the company announced its quarterly report. We…

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ Bank, JB Hi-Fi, Northern Star, & SEEK shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are two of four sinking lower on Thursday...

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