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ASX Share Market News

The Motley Fool will keep you up to date with all the latest ASX share market news. Get news, commentary and perspectives on the Australian and international stock markets today. From daily share price movers and broker ratings to takeovers, IPOs, and the economic events shaping the ASX, we cover the stories that matter to Aussie investors.

Recent ASX Share Market News

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ASX Share Market News

Will the economy shed 100,000 jobs when JobKeeper payments stop?

| Gretchen Kennedy

JobKeeper payments end on 28 March and many are talking about what it will mean for the Australian economy. Here…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price is sinking on Wednesday after raising $75 million from institutional investors at an…

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SciDev (ASX:SDV) share price on watch after winning tender process with Fortescue (ASX:FMG)

| Marc Sidarous

The SciDev Ltd (ASX: SDV) share price will be one to watch today after announcing a deal with Fortescue Metals.

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is jumping 12% today

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher on Wednesday following the release of an update...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is surging 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on form on Wednesday and storming higher. Here's why investors are buying its…

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Technology Shares

The WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price is 24% off its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

Despite strong first-half results and an optimistic earnings outlook, the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price has declined recently.

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IAG (ASX:IAG) share price could jump with this other ASX share after a broker upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The ASX share market is poised to rally for its third straight day but two stocks in particularly, including IAG,…

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Macquarie sees upside for Rio (ASX:RIO) and BHP (ASX:BHP) share prices

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie points to rising copper prices to lift the Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and BHP Group (ASX: BHP) share prices.…

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Broker tips 30% upside for Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price

| Mitchell Lawler

The Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) share price has been tipped by a leading broker to have plenty of upside still…

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PayPal BNPL product to take on Afterpay and Zip in Australia

| James Mickleboro

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has announced plans to take on Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) in the Australian market...

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Why the Hansen (ASX:HSN) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hansen (ASX: HSN) share price will be on watch today following news the company has signed a significant new…

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ASX Share Market News

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price will be in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immutep (ASX: IMM) share price will be on watch this morning follwing an update on the company's patent application.…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Why the Zimplats (ASX:ZIM) share price just hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM) share price surged over 10% higher today to hit an all-time high. Here's what…

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ASX 200 rises, Afterpay sinks, Vocus jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price dropped, whilst Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares…

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Saxo Bank CEO on the "seismic shift" in ASX retail investors

| Bernd Struben

The growth in retail investors saw Saxo Bank bring on record new active clients in 2020. Saxo's management explains why…

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Is Australia's stagnant wage growth worse than we thought?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia is approaching it 10th year of wage stagnation and underemployment, with $649 million a week not reaching household pockets.

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ASX Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors have been buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares like Tesla (TSLA) and Nio (NIO) remain at the top of the list of US shares that Aussies…

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Why did the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price slide today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price closed almost 5% lower today. Let's take a look at the buy now pay later…

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Should ASX 200 investors be worried about inflation? Janet Yellen isn't…

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are increasingly worried about rising inflation. Here's why you shouldn't lose sleep over rising bond yields…yet.

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Why the Nuheara (ASX:NUH) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuheara Ltd (ASX: NUH) share price opened 13% higher today after the company announced FDA approval for one of…

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IAG (ASX:IAG) share price takes wild ride on Greensill fears

| Marc Sidarous

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price is on a roller coaster today over Greensill fears.

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ASX Share Market News

Latest broker ASX buy ideas for 2021

| Brendon Lau

There’s a rotation underfoot on the ASX share market, but the latest broker buys could offer clues on which ASX…

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Here's why the First Graphene (ASX:FGR) share price is rebounding today

| Aaron Teboneras

The First Graphene Ltd (ASX: FGR) share price has made a strong comeback today after providing a positive update. Here…

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Brokers raise ratings on these 2 ASX shares this afternoon

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are 2 ASX shares that received an upgrade from brokers this afternoon. We take a look at why and…

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The Creso (ASX:CPH) share price fizzles despite new distribution deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) share price has fallen late today after signing a North American sports distribution deal.

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ASM (ASX:ASM) share price in flux after deal with South Korean Government

| Marc Sidarous

The Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: ASM) share price is trending downwards today.

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Why the Duratec (ASX:DUR) share price is up 10% this afternoon

| Brooke Cooper

Duratec Ltd's (ASX: DUR) share price is up after it announced it has executed a letter of intent for a…

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Where next for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is down 42% over the last 12 months. Where are a2 Milk's…

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ASX Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Aquis Entertainment (ASX:AQS) explodes 48% higher

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aquis Entertainment Ltd (ASX:AQS) share price is exploding (again) today, up almost 50%. What on earth is going on…

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How does China really feel about Australian iron ore and coal?

| Gretchen Kennedy

A lot of people are talking about how much iron ore and coal China is buying from Australia during the…

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ASX Share Market News

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price sinks as trade volumes bounce

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is down, however, volumes have traded above average 3 out of the past 5 days.…

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The De Grey (ASX: DEG) share price lower despite outstanding gold results

| Kerry Sun

The De Grey Mining Ltd (ASX: DEG) share price is flat despite another new significant discovery to add to its…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Why the Food Revolution (ASX:FOD) share price rocketed 26% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Food Revolution Group Ltd (ASX: FOD) share price surged 26% today after announcing the launch of its 'all natural…

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Share Fallers

DDH1 (ASX:DDH) share price crashes 26% lower after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The DDH1 Limited (ASX:DDH) share price is crashing after completing its IPO this morning. Here's everything you need to know…

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Inflation ahead? Some takeaways from the AFR Wealth Summit

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some of the key takeaways from the AFR Wealth Summit. This includes a prediction that inflation is ahead…

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Afterpay, IAG, & Livetiles shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) are two of four ASX shares sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Why the Redflow (ASX:RFX) share price skyrocketed 50% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Redflow Ltd (ASX: RFX) share price was sent skyrocketing in late morning trade following the company's largest ever battery…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price on watch after Veolia legal warning

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price on watch following reports of Veolia warning the company of acquisition…

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