Our top ten news from 12 August 2021 to 19 August 2021 (ranked according to popularity).<\/p>\n

1 – Who Are The Next ASX Fintech Dazzlers?<\/a><\/h5>\n
Monday 16 August 2021<\/p>\n
In the wake of Square's takeover bid for Afterpay, The New Criterion's Tim Boreham explores other ASX-listed fintechs and their various models<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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2 – Rudi's View: Early Days, But Plenty Of Signs<\/a><\/h5>\n
Thursday 12 August 2021<\/p>\n
In this week's Weekly Insights:-Early Days, But Plenty Of Signs-Not To Be Forgotten: The Bond Market-Conviction Calls-FNArena Talks-All-Weather Model PortfolioBy Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArenaEarly Days, But Plenty Of SignsThe August reporting season in Australia is sti<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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3 – BHP And Woodside Deal For The Future<\/a><\/h5>\n
Wednesday 18 August 2021<\/p>\n
After much speculation, BHP Group has struck a deal with Woodside Petroleum to offload its petroleum assets. So what does the future look like for both companies?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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4 – Commonwealth Bank Fails To Impress<\/a><\/h5>\n
Thursday 12 August 2021<\/p>\n
Meagre earnings growth and a soft outlook belied a $6bn buyback and restored pay-out, and few were impressed with Commonwealth Bank's FY21 results<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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5 – Weekly Ratings, Targets, Forecast Changes – 13-08-21<\/a><\/h5>\n
Monday 16 August 2021<\/p>\n
Weekly update on stockbroker recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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6 – The Wrap: M&A, Apartments, Housing, Telix Pharmaceuticals, Afterpay\/Square<\/a><\/h5>\n
Friday 13 August 2021<\/p>\n
Weekly Broker Wrap: M&A drive, apartment uptick, housing's lifestyle-driven diaspora, Telix's product pipeline, Afterpay\/Square's global non-bank reincarnation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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7 – Telstra Dials Up Dividend Speculation<\/a><\/h5>\n
Monday 16 August 2021<\/p>\n
After years enduring headwinds from the roll-out of the NBN, Telstra is currently enjoying strong free cash flow. Is it time for a hike in dividends?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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8 – Rudi Interviewed: 2021 Dynamics Are Different<\/a><\/h5>\n
Friday 13 August 2021<\/p>\n
FNArena Editor Rudi Filapek-Vandyck was recently interviewed by LiveWire Markets' James Marlay about what to expect from the August reporting season in Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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9 – Uranium Week: Small Modular Reactors In The News <\/a><\/h5>\n
Tuesday 17 August 2021<\/p>\n
As the uranium spot price slides nearly -5%, the US Senate and the Australian government separately focus upon small modular reactors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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10 – All Over For Iron Ore?<\/a><\/h5>\n
Thursday 12 August 2021<\/p>\n
The iron ore price may have shot too far to the downside near-term, but analysts expect prices could be lower still going forward<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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