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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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⏸️ Dividends

2 very reliable ASX dividend shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are 2 very reliable ASX dividend shares to buy, including laboratory pathology business Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SHL).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 top ASX dividend shares with yields greater than 4%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why you might want to forget the term deposits offered by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and look at ASX…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Value Investing

The next stock market crash is never far away. I'd still buy cheap shares today

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying cheap shares now could produce high long-term returns despite the ongoing threat of another stock market…

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Speculative

2 ASX small cap shares tipped for big things

| James Mickleboro

MyDeal.com.au Limited (ASX:MYD) and this ASX small cap share have been tipped to have bright futures. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I'd buy the best dividend shares today

| Peter Stephens

The best dividend shares could offer more than just a relatively high passive income. The stock market crash has caused…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

2 ETFs that ASX investors need to know about

| James Mickleboro

Here's why ASX investors should get better acquainted with BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) and this ETF...

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Top fund manager Dalio warns investors to stay away from cash

| Sebastian Bowen

Top global fund manager, Ray Dalio, has told investors to stay away from cash and bonds in the current economic…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is National Storage (ASX:NSR) a dividend share to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Based on the current National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) share price, it could offer investors a generous dividend yield in 2021...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why…

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⏸️ Income

3 leading ASX dividend shares to buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are 3 leading ASX dividend shares which have been rated as buys for income, including Propel Funeral…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Exciting ASX shares rated as buys by top fundie

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares with growth potential that have been rated as buys by top manager outfit, Wilson Asset…

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into $180,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

An investment in Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) and these ASX shares in 2020 would have generated market-beating returns...

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 great ASX shares to buy. One of the stocks is online furniture business Temple & Webster Group…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Share Market News

I'd use Warren Buffett's strategy to get ready for stock market crash round 2

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s long-term focus and preference for high-quality companies could help investors to prepare for the next stock market crash.

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares have more than doubled in value in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) and this ASX share have more than doubled in value in 2020 despite the pandemic...

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Growth Shares

5 fantastic ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) are two of five fantastic ASX shares that have been named as buys...

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Value Investing

Is now the time to be buying crashing shares at cheap prices?

| Peter Stephens

Crashing shares could experience further declines in the short run. However, I think they can deliver impressive returns in the…

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Growth Shares

Are these the new paths for growth of the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) has been making new highs lately, and the Afterpay CEO is discussing the company's future growth…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX blue chip dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why income investors might want to take a look at Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and this blue chip ASX dividend…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Growth Shares

Profit up 270% in FY21 YTD, is the Kogan.com share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price a buy after telling investors that its profit was up 270% in FY21,…

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Growth Shares

Is the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price a buy? The electronic PCB software business recently held its annual general meeting…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ends flat on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended flat today. A highlight was the news of a partnership between Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB)…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Top broker thinks the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price could be dirt cheap according to one top broker. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

This broker reckons Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) shares are a screaming buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) share price a buy today? This broker seems to think so, implying a…

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Share Fallers

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is dropping lower again today

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is dropping lower again on Friday after being dealt another blow following a…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Japara Healthcare (ASX:JHC) share price soars 23%

| Sebastian Bowen

Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX: JHC) shares have rocketed more than 20% today. Here's why the aged care sector is in…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Here's how the voting went down at the Kogan (ASX:KGN) AGM

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is dropping lower on the day of its annual general meeting. Here's what happened...

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Share Fallers

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is the worst performer today

| Brendon Lau

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price crashed on Friday after brokers downgraded their recommendation on the stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Kogan, Oil Search, Orica, & Soul Pattinson shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

What would it take for the ASX 200 to hit 7,000 again?

| Sebastian Bowen

What would it take for the ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) to hit 7,000 points again, just like it did…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Mesoblast, Redbubble, & Regis Healthcare shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

What will new acquisition mean for Redcape (ASX:RDC) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Making its first acquisition since returning to full operations, Redcape says the move signifies a return to active portfolio optimisation.

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Share Market News

What's lifting the Platinum Asset Management (ASX:PTM) share price today?

| Lina Lim

After hitting decade lows, the Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX: PTM) share price has lifted today on the back of…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Takeover battle for Regis (ASX:REG) share price triggers sector-wide upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The takeover bid of the Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX: REG) share price triggered a re-rating with JP Morgan upgrading the…

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