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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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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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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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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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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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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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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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What every business and household must know about JobKeeper, JobSeeker changes

| Bernd Struben

The government's JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs have proven a valuable lifeline to businesses and households. But changes are afoot…

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ASX 200 drops, Trump has COVID-19, Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) fell 1.4% on news that President Trump has COVID-19. The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price fell…

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ASX 200 crashes lower after President Trump tests positive for COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) crashed lower in afternoon trade after President Trump confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19...

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Insiders have been buying Jumbo (ASX:JIN) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

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

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Will ASX media stocks get a $1.4 bn Google boost?

| Brendon Lau

ASX media stocks are falling today even as Google is planning on paying news makers US$1 billion ($1.4 billion) over…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX dividend shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price climbs higher on international delivery

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek share price is climbing after the company announced it has completed the first international delivery of its XTclave…

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Retail Shares

Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price edges higher on Sizzler update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Collins Foods share price has inched higher after announcing it will close its nine remaining Sizzler restaurants in Australia.

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Share Fallers

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is at a new 52-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has just hit a new 52-week low. Is this a buying opportunity…

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Record Highs

Over the Wire (ASX:OTW) share price rockets to record high on acquisition plans

| James Mickleboro

The Over the Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTW) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after announcing an acquisition...

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Forget the tech boom, these ASX shares are primed for the recovery trade

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares have garnered all the headlines lately. And for good reason. But these ASX shares look poised to deliver…

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Fortescue, Mesoblast, & SeaLink shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Is the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price a good buy?

| Daryl Mather

Carsales.com is facing massive changes in laws and consumer behaviour but is the Carsales share price a good, long-term buy…

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ASX 200 down 0.95%: Mesoblast crashes lower on FDA update, Afterpay surges higher

| James Mickleboro

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Genetic Signatures, Qube, & Serko shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) shares are two of four surging higher on Friday. Here's what you need…

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3 ASX trends to watch in budget week

| Daryl Mather

Budget week comes amid uncertainty in the US, relaxing credit laws, and opening borders. Here are a few shares impacted…

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Share Gainers

Why the Serko (ASX:SKO) share price is zooming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price is zooming higher on Friday. Here's why its shares are avoiding the market weakness...

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Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price tumbles 32% lower on update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mesoblast share price is plummeting after the company announced it has received an update from the US Food and…

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Share Gainers

Why the Domain (ASX:DHG) share price is hot property today

| Ken Hall

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price continues to climb, but should you jump on board at its…

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Leading broker reiterates buy rating on Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) shares

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price could be going higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Qube (ASX:QUB) share price jumps as Woolworths logistics park gets backing

| Ken Hall

The Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price has climbed in early trade after announcing a key agreement to unlock…

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Share Gainers

Breville (ASX:BRG) share price higher on US$60m Baratza acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price is pushing higher on Friday after it announced the US$60 million acquisition of…

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Share Gainers

Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price up 3% on prospectus-beating Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The Plenti Group Limited (ASX:PLT) share price is surging higher on Friday after releasing a positive second quarter update...

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Share Fallers

PainChek (ASX:PCK) share price lower despite Ramsay (ASX:RHC) partnership

| James Mickleboro

The PainChek Ltd (ASX:PCK) share price is dropping lower on Friday despite announcing a partnership with Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Aeris (ASX:AEI) share price charges 6% higher on partnership deal

| Daniel Ewing

The Aeris Environmental Ltd (ASX: AEI) share price rose by nearly 7% today as the company announced that it has…

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Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday pending the release of a major announcement...

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Cheap Shares

Where to now for the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a whirlwind for Flight Centre shareholders in 2020 but can the Flight Centre share price stage a…

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ASX 200 rises 1%, Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) climbs 11%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen 1% today. One highlight was the Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) share price,…

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Share Fallers

Why the OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price sank 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) share price crashed 10% lower on Thursday. Here's why investors were selling this gold miner's shares...

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Why the ClearVue (ASX:CPV) share price is up 11% today

| Daniel Ewing

The ClearVue share price is currently trading nearly 11% higher as the company announced details of a record order out…

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Share Fallers

The a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price crashed 17.5% lower in September

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price was out of form in September and crashed 17.5% lower. Is it…

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Why the Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) share price is zooming up 26% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price strapped a rocket on today, zooming higher after a positive market update on…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Hydrix (ASX:HYD) share price soaring for the heavens with 54% gain

| Daniel Ewing

The Hydrix share price is soaring today after the company announced it has successfuly implanted its first patient in its…

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Lynas (ASX: LYC) share price boosted 5% by PM's budget plan

| Chris Chitty

The Lynas share price received a boost today following the release of a pre-budget speech by the Prime Minister. We…

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