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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could be buys for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds is one of the ASX 200 shares to consider for dividend income.

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Capital Raising

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price edges higher on capital raise update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are pushing higher...

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is rocketing 170% in 2021

| Marc Sidarous

Investors are seemingly optimistic on the healthcare company.

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Dividend Investing

Dividends galore! 10 ASX shares trading ex-dividend on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

You get a dividend. And you get a dividend. Everybody gets a dividend.

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Gold

Nexus Minerals (ASX:NXM) share price soars 47% on new gold intercepts

| Brooke Cooper

The market is reacting positively to Nexus' latest discovery.

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Energy Shares

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

Gas is seen as one way to help Australia transition to a lower carbon future.

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International Stock News

Self-driving cars are here and the leaders may surprise you

| Travis Hoium

Tests of fully autonomous ridesharing services are growing in the U.S.

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REITs

The HCW (ASX:HCW) share price has gained 15% since the REIT's IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the healthcare-focused REIT has performed on the ASX so far .

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Share Gainers

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price gains 6% despite lower second half forecast

| Zach Bristow

Macquarie shares have shot out of the starting blocks on Wednesday.

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BNPL shares

Is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price a beaten-up buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Sezzle share price be an opportunity after dropping by a third over the last two months?

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Share Market News

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is flat in 2021. But how much has the company contributed to the Australian economy?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP has released its Australian economic contribution figures for the 2021 financial year.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price slips despite data showing Aussies keen to fly

| Bernd Struben

By Christmas time, it will be almost 2 years since Aussies were able to freely travel the globe.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price higher as China's imports surge to record high in August

| Kerry Sun

There is a long road ahead for Fortescue

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Share Fallers

Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price dives 6% after class action lawsuit

| Kerry Sun

Piedmont Lithium has more than just permits to worry about.

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Earnings Results

How have ASX bank shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

There aren’t any losers among the big four banks this reporting season.

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Travel Shares

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price has gained 37% in the last 6 months

| Marc Sidarous

Higher vaccination rates and a previous takeover bid might be the reason for this share flying high.

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Energy Shares

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price falls amid fresh climate credentials pressure

| Brooke Cooper

A shareholder resolution set to be put to AGL later this month has reportedly gained more support.

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International Stock News

How to invest in Microsoft for less than the cost of "NBA 2K22"

| Dave Kovaleski

For the $59.99 you plunk down for a video game, you could instead invest in video game console maker Microsoft.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside Petroleum share price is up just 2.5% in a year. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie energy giant have had a relatively flat year.

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Bank Shares

How is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price performing against its sector in 2021?

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a robust year for ANZ shares.

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price on watch after its big green promise

| Brendon Lau

Environmentally conscious investors can rejoice as the market passes judgement on the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price after…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock stomped on the gas on Tuesday

| Rich Smith

Er, "stomped on the electricity?"

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Share Gainers

Here's why the SDI (ASX:SDI) share price is up almost 40% this year

| Rhys Brock

Most of the sales growth came from overseas markets, showing how the easing of pandemic restrictions can affected sales across…

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price has beaten the ASX200 in the last 3 months

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the big bank have been on fire recently. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

Check out these buy-rated dividend shares...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares that may be worth a spot in a portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Xero and Goodman are quality ASX 200 shares to consider.

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Defensive Shares

Is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Coles be a consideration for dividend income?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Afterpay's done, so here's the BNPL player we're backing: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Shaw and Partners' Adam Dawes picks the buy now, pay later ASX share that he'd buy…

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares as buys...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How does the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) dividend compare to its sector?

| Aaron Teboneras

We look at how the Wesfarmers dividend measures up against its competitors.

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Travel Shares

When was the best ever day on the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price chart?

| Brooke Cooper

The Webjet share price's best day ever wasn't that long ago.

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Investing Strategies

2 buy and hold ASX shares that could help grow your wealth

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be good buy and hold options...

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Technology Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

What does the future look like for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price?

| James Mickleboro

It has been another disappointing year for AMP's shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Aussie Broadband shares halted, Openpay rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 was quiet today.

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Materials Shares

Materials sector lagged the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX materials shares like BHP dragging the ASX 200 down today?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price as a buy

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant's shares could be in the buy zone...

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