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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

WiseTech and 2 more ASX shares outperforming this earnings season

| Ken Hall

Why I like the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price and 2 more top ASX shares after another big…

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The ASX 200 fell 0.1% today, Suncorp shines

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.1% today. The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price jumped over 10% after…

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Eureka share price climbs 5% on positive FY 20 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Eureka share price climbed more than 5% higher after the company announced its results for FY 2020. We take…

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Vintage Energy share price rockets up 9% following flow test

| Chris Chitty

The Vintage Energy share price rocketed 9% higher today after the company announced successful flow test results

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Buddy share price soars 19% on record orders

| Daniel Ewing

The Buddy share price is soaring higher today as the company recieved a record number of orders for its LIFX…

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Retail Shares

Super Retail share price leaps 21% in August ahead of Monday's FY20 results

| Bernd Struben

The Super Retail share price is up 21% so far in August. And this comes before the company's FY20 results…

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2 ASX 50 shares to buy for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I believe Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this excellent ASX 50 share could be top options for retirees right…

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Where to now for the NIB share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

So far, this year has been a disappointing ride for the NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) shareholders. What's next for…

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Why the Corporate Travel share price is up 57% in August

| Bernd Struben

Corporate Travel Management 's share price is up 57% so far in August. Why are investors piling into the company's…

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Share Gainers

Retail investors are flocking to buy ASX gold stocks Saracen Mineral and Northern Star Resources, and they look to have made a killing

| James Mickleboro

Retail investors have been piling into Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares this year…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Connexion share price shoots 42% higher on results

| Bernd Struben

The Connexion share price has surged 42% following release of the technology company's FY20 results. We take a look at…

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The Ingham's share price zoomed up today despite a major drop in net profit

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Inghams share price surged in early trade today, despite the company reporting a 68.2% drop in net profit for…

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These beaten down ASX energy shares could mirror the tech share price boom

| Bernd Struben

US and ASX technology share prices continue to set new record highs. But these ASX energy shares are well-placed for…

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Vita Life share price surges 27% to new 52 week high

| Daniel Ewing

The Vita Life share price has been storming higher today on news of the company's positive half year results. We…

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iSignthis hits ASX with $264 million damages claim

| James Mickleboro

The ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price is trading lower on Friday after iSignthis Limited (ASX:ISX) hit it with a $264 million damages…

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Austal share price jumps on Alabama expansion

| Toby Thomas

The Austal share price jumped higher this morning after Australia's leading shipbuilder advised expansion of operations in Alabama, USA.

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, IRESS, Mosaic Brands, & Mayne Pharma are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Selfwealth share price soaring after 313% increase in revenue

| Daniel Ewing

The Selfwealth share price is storming nearly 10% higher today following an impressive full year result for the company. We…

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ASX 200 flat: Suncorp surges higher, A2 Milk acquisition plans, TPG's half year update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX…

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Why the MyState share price has slumped today

| Chris Chitty

The MyState share price slid lower today after the company released its annual result for the financial year to 30…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Coca-Cola Amatil, Star, & Suncorp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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PWR share price slides despite steady FY20 report

| Nikhil Gangaram

The PWR share price has dumped over 3% in value this morning despite the company  reporting relatively steady results for…

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BWX share price leaps 8% on strong FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The BWX Limited (ASX: BWX) share price soared by more than 8% in early trade, following the release of the…

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Share Gainers

Opthea share price surges higher on FDA news

| James Mickleboro

The Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) share price is surging higher on Friday after providing an update on its meeting with the…

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Fortescue share price higher after mineral resource upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is pushing higher today after upgrading its development mineral resource to 8…

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TPG Telecom share price higher following half year update

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) share price is pushing higher after releasing a complicated first half result this morning...

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Share Gainers

If you invested $8,500 in this ASX share 6 months ago, you'd have $100,000 now

| Glenn Leese

It might sound crazy, but this company has returned more than 1,200% in the last 6 months alone. Prompted by…

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Mayne Pharma share price on watch as earnings slump 27%

| Ken Hall

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX: MYX) share price is one to watch this morning after reporting a mixed full…

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Suncorp share price in focus after posting 32.8% cash earnings decline

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch today after the banking and insurance giant posted a…

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Record Highs

Why I'd buy the Domino's share price at an all-time high

| Ken Hall

Is the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) share price a good buy after surging to a new record high…

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a2 Milk share price on watch after announcing Mataura Valley Milk acquisition plans

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after announcing a potential acquisition...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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Why has the Pure Foods share price soared 144% in August?

| Bernd Struben

Pure Foods Tasmania's share price has rocketed 144% so far in August? Why is Pure Food's share price surging?

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Share Fallers

Medical Developments International share price tumbles on FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price was out of form and tumbled lower on Thursday after posting a…

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ASX 200 down 0.8%, IDP Education soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by around 0.8%. The star share today was the Idp Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share…

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Charter Hall share price jumps 6% on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

Charter Hall Group share price has leapt following the release of its FY20 results due to the group's defensive property…

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Audinate share price drops 7% as coronavirus hits FY20 earnings

| Daniel Ewing

The Audinate share price dropped today after the company released its FY20 results. But here's why it's not all doom…

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Integrated Research share price falls 13% on FY 2020 earnings

| Phil Harpur

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price has slumped by 14% today despite the company posting its 7th year…

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Record Highs

The latest ASX 200 stocks hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

Some ASX 200 popular stocks are starting to look overstretched and have been slapped with broker downgrades.

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