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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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Share Fallers

Why is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price 30% off its 52-week high?

| Rhys Brock

The figures seem promising so what's holding back investors in the tech company.

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International Stock News

4 real risks of investing (and what to do about them)

| Ryan Downie

Identify and manage these investment risks to get the most out of your stock portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) dividend compare to the materials sector?

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price certainly has been a strong performer over the last 12 months. Since…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares could get boost on prediction that A$ will crash to US68c

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar is tipped to tumble to US68 cents by year end. That's good news for many ASX 200…

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Motley Fool Media

Suncorp share price surges. Transurban falls. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Suncorp shares rallied 8% while the Newscorp share price dropped 8%. Meanwhile, Transurban was sold off despite delivering a higher…

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Share Gainers

If you invested $1,000 in Macquarie (ASX:MQG) shares a decade ago, here's what it would be worth now

| Zach Bristow

The investment bank has delivered outsized returns over the past decade

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Retail Shares

The City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price is up over 30% in 2021

| Rhys Brock

The fashion retailer has had a wow of a year thanks to online sales and international expansion.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Want to beat the market? Don't play its game

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How I try to beat the market at its own game in earnings season...

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Share Gainers

James Hardie (ASX:JHX) share price jumps to record high after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

James Hardie shares are charging higher after a strong Q1 update...

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Earnings Results

Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price higher on FY21 results and acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) share price is on the move on Tuesday morning following the release of its full…

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Energy Shares

The Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is down 6% this last month. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been weighing on the Beach Energy share price this month...

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Share Gainers

What do the best performing ASX shares this year have in common?

| Kerry Sun

The renewables industry has been big news this year. We take a look at 3 of the best performing ASX…

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Bank Shares

Top broker gives its verdict on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the Westpac share price good value?

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Share Market News

SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price on watch after achieving 100,000 active traders

| Kerry Sun

SelfWealth has climbed up to number 4 in online stockbroking in Australia.

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Earnings Results

Challenger (ASX:CGF) share price on watch after results, CEO retirement

| Ken Hall

Why shares in the Aussie financial group are worth watching today.

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Bank Shares

How did the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price respond last earnings season?

| Kerry Sun

How did Australia's largest bank perform after its FY20 results were delivered?

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Industrials Shares

Why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks shares could still be worth considering.

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Financial Shares

How did the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price respond last earnings season?

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the performance of the company's shares last earnings season provide any insights?

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price could be a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay could be a top business to think about.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is down 18% in a month

| Ken Hall

Why the Kiwi dairy share is under pressure right now.

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⏸️ Dividends

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

| Aaron Teboneras

CBA shareholders could be rewarded this month.

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Investing Strategies

The 'extremely expensive' habit that can kill your investments

| Tony Yoo

There is one irresistible human trait that takes conscious effort to repress. But it's well worth it if you want…

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Healthcare Shares

How does the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price perform during lockdowns?

| Ken Hall

As Australia remains locked down, how can we expect the ASX biotech share to perform?

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Broker Notes

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price in the buy zone after its Citi acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant a good option for investors?

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

At today's REA Group (ASX:REA) share price, is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could it be time to buy REA Group shares?

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price good value right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Westpac shares good value right now?

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BNPL shares

Why we just sold all our Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares

| Tony Yoo

Wondering whether to convert your Afterpay stock into Square shares? Here's what one expert did.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have attractive yields...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

Looking for growth? Check out these tech shares...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are in the buy zone according to analysts...

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Suncorp, Transurban, ELMO

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here's a recap of the companies that reported today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Suncorp surges, NAB makes Citi acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

Suncorp shares jump after releasing its FY21 report.

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Share Gainers

Why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price soared 14% today

| Zach Bristow

BrainChip shares continue their extended run into the green today.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are the 10 top moving ASX shares on Monday

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Communication Shares

TPG, Telstra share prices wobble on ACCC allegations and court action

| Marc Sidarous

The ACCC is alleging the 2 ASX telcos, and Optus, misled consumers.

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Share Market News

These 10 ASX 200 shares hit new 52-week highs this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs...

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Healthcare Shares

The best and worst performing ASX 200 healthcare shares of 2021

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic hasn't been a tailwind for many medical companies.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin is now up 40% in just 3 weeks. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin is up big... again.

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