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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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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Rio Tinto share price an interesting idea right now?

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Share Market News

3 buy-rated ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX shares are rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp and BOQ are two well-liked ASX shares by brokers.

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Ask a Fund Manager

This 100-year-old company is the ASX share that keeps giving

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: NAOS Asset Management's Robert Miller tells why he loves an old dog with new tricks and…

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for income investors...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could offer good dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers and Magellan could be good options to consider for dividend income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) FY 2021 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from this telco giant on Thursday...

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The easiest $150,000 you'd ever make

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The most valuable piece of paper in the world

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Retirement

2 quality ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

If you're nearing retirement, it may be time to start focusing a little on capital preservation. This means investing in…

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded on the share market today?

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares analysts rate highly

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are rated highly by analysts...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, CBA climbs after FY21 report, Iress jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) went up by around 0.3% today to 7,584 points. Here are some of the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: CBA, Mineral Resources, IAG

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is up 12% this week

| Zach Bristow

Hazer is well positioned to capture the secular tailwinds created by the latest findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…

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Communication Shares

Why the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price rose 8% to a new high

| Marc Sidarous

The 10-month old ASX company has a new wholesale agreement with Telstra.

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Share Fallers

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price down 7% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good day for the Accent share price...

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Share Market News

Why the Nufarm (ASX:NUF) share price climbed higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are jumping higher on the latest news.

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Record Highs

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 23% in a week

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the lithium miner could play part in a much bigger theme ...

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Share Gainers

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price surges another 12%. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders are electrified by the prospects ahead following the company's recent news...

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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price lifts following green ammonia news

| Brooke Cooper

Origin has entered a partnership to explore creating a green ammonia supply chain in Australia.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Coles (ASX:COL) shares in August for the dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Coles shares an August dividend buy?

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Technology Shares

Aussie tech could grow to $250b. What does this mean for ASX tech shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

A new tech supergroup wants to position Australia as the startup capital of the world within 10 years.

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Resources Shares

Why the Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price rocketed 14% higher at lunchtime

| Bernd Struben

Australia has some of the world's richest resource deposits.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Bluebet, IAG, & Megaport shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a disappointing day...

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52-Week Highs

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price hit its 52-week high

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share price is having a great year.

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is closing in on a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is having a good day...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share buyback ahead of forecast: broker

| Mitchell Lawler

Analysts begin weighing in on CBA's full year result...

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Capital Raising

WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) share price returns to trading after capital raise

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Leaders is back on the market...

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Share Gainers

European Lithium (ASX:EUR) share price soars 30% following presentation

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the lithium explorer are soaring in afternoon trade.

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Bank Shares

What you need to know about the CBA (ASX:CBA) dividend dates in 2021

| Brooke Cooper

We've laid out all the info CBA shareholders need to know about their upcoming dividend.

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Motley Fool Media

CBA, James Hardie and Challenger profit in the spotlight. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

With earnings season in full swing, Scott unpacks the results of some of the latest winners and looks at what's…

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, IRESS, Lake Resources, & Rhinomed are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are storming higher...

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ETFs

ASX investors can't get enough! ETF inflows hit new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

ETFs are breaking records again....

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Share Gainers

Galileo (ASX:GAL) share price lifts on drill results, up 30% in a month

| Zach Bristow

The minerals explorer has climbed into the green during trade today.

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Share Market News

Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price edges lower on board reshuffle

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is on the look out for a replacement.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin to US$100,000 in 2021? Why these crypto bulls are digging in

| Bernd Struben

The majority of cryptos enjoyed a very strong run over the past week.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lags the big banks' after NZ 'formal warning'

| Brooke Cooper

Westpac is yet again facing accusations of breaching counter terrorism and anti-money laundering law.

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