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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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International Stock News

Apple smashes revenue forecasts

| Bernd Struben

The share price of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has soared 80% over the past 12 months. Here's why it's still…

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⏸️ Investing

Is the Woolworths share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Woolworths share price has lagged the performance of Coles so far this year. Is the supermarket giant now in…

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International Stock News

Why Facebook's share price is up…again

| Bernd Struben

Facebook, Inc. Common Stock's (NASDAQ: FB) share price is surging in after-hours trading. Here's what you need to know.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Why I'm worried about the US markets right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the US markets in bubble territory? I think there are growing red flags in the US markets, here's how…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

I would buy ResMed and these ASX blue chip shares in August

| James Mickleboro

I think ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares could be top options for investors looking for blue chip shares to…

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Cheap Shares

Latest ASX stocks upgraded by top brokers to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The market might be suffering from a seizure today but that hasn’t stopped leading brokers from upgrading some ASX stocks…

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Speculative

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to put on your watchlist immediately

| James Mickleboro

Could these small cap ASX shares be the next Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) or Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC)? Here's why I'm watching…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy these ASX ETFs for dividends in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX ETFs give investors exposure to the dividends paid by BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), and Telstra…

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Share Market News

Why this broker thinks Mesoblast shares are a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price could be heading higher from here according to one Australian broker...

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Share Market News

Meet the ASX stocks that are about to get a boost from Facebook and Google

| Brendon Lau

ASX-listed media companies could soon get a big earnings uplift as online US giants are forced to pay to use…

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Technology Shares

Why I think Megaport shares offer enormous long-term growth potential

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX technology company Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) has almost doubled since March – but here’s why I…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This ASX share could be perfect for a $500 buy

| Tristan Harrison

I think the ASX share Future Generation Investment Company Ltd (ASX:FGX) could be the perfect buy for a $500 investment…

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Share Market News

US tech shares deliver massive results – what does it mean for ASX tech shares?

| Kate O'Brien

US technology shares reported blow out results for the June quarter. So what does it mean for ASX tech shares…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy and hold for at least a decade

| James Mickleboro

I think Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are one of three to buy and hold for the long-term. Here's why I'm a…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

3 five-star ASX dividend shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 3 quality ASX dividend shares to add to your share portfolio in August: Washington H. Soul…

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Share Market News

Will the coronavirus kill cash?

| Sebastian Bowen

Cashless society? Is cash really heading to the graveyard as a payment method in Australia? I don't buy it just…

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Share Market News

Read this before you invest in ASX gold shares

| Bernd Struben

If FOMO is driving you to invest in ASX gold shares, be sure to diversify. Here's one gold ETF that…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Phoslock share price collapses on poor results

| Daryl Mather

The Phoslock hare price has collapsed amid news of damage to revenues due to coronavirus and high fooding levels in…

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Share Market News

Why the Qantas share price is experiencing severe turbulence

| Matthew Donald

The Qantas share price has suffered extreme turbulence resulting from the pandemic. And the difficult operating conditions are far from…

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Share Market News

OceanaGold share price slides 6% after release of quarterly result

| Chris Chitty

The OceanaGold share price fell on Friday following the release of the company's quarterly report on Thursday evening.

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Share Market News

3 quality ASX shares to add to your portfolio

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 quality ASX shares to potentially add to your share portfolio: Ansell Limited, Nanosonics Ltd. and…

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Retail Shares

3 coronavirus ASX shares to buy as consumer preferences change

| Matthew Donald

The coronavirus has led to a change in consumer preferences and as a result I believe these 3 ASX shares…

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Global technology shares
Growth Shares

Buy these fantastic ASX tech shares for potential market beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX tech share could generate market beating returns for investors in the…

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Share Market News

Origin share price falls along with demand for gas and electricity

| Kate O'Brien

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price has fallen 3.8% this morning after the energy provider released its quarterly…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bapcor, NRW, & Super Retail shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on the ASX…

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How to invest

What is robo-investing, and should you do it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a breakdown of what robo-investing in, how it works and whether nor not you should use a robo-advisor to…

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Share Market News

The rocketing Aussie is shaping up as a new threat to the profit season

| Brendon Lau

The skyrocketing Australian dollar is catching experts off-guard and could soon prove to be a new risk to the ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 1.5%: AMP disappoints, big four tumble, Super Retail surprises

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

What's dragging the CBA, Westpac and AMP share prices lower today?

| Toby Thomas

The announcement of class actions against Commonwealth Bank, AMP and Westpac is dragging their share prices lower in early trade.

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Share Market News

Want to start investing? Here's how

| Kate O'Brien

If you want to start investing in ASX shares, there's no better time than right now. The sooner you start,…

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, FlexiGroup, Marley Spoon, & Origin shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Prospa share price sinks 15% as online lender announces COVID provisions

| Kate O'Brien

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) share price sunk 15% at the open this morning after the online lender released…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Telstra and 2 more ASX shares I'd like to buy with $5,000

| Ken Hall

Why I'm watching Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and 2 more ASX dividend shares ahead of the August earnings season.

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Share Fallers

FlexiGroup share price sinks 7% lower on disappointing FY 2020 update

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is sinking lower on Friday after the release of an update on its expectations…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Reliable ASX dividend shares still exist

| Daryl Mather

Investing for income can no longer be a passive, spectator sport. Some companies we used to regard as solid ASX…

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Share Market News

Osprey Medical inks new deal with GE Healthcare

| Bernd Struben

Osprey Medical (ASX: OSP) will partner with US giant GE Healthcare to distribute its life saving medical devices across much…

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Share Gainers

CLINUVEL share price races higher on Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is racing higher on Friday after the release of its Q4 update...

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Record Highs

Is the Fortescue share price too expensive?

| Ken Hall

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has rocketed to a new all-time high. Is it too expensive…

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