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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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⏸️ Investor Education

What are ASX 200 futures and how do they work?

| Mitchell Lawler

Has not knowing what ASX futures are been 'deriving' you crazy? We have you covered.

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX 200 dividend shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been named as buys...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue chip shares that might be the best to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers and Magellan are two ASX 200 blue chip shares that could be worth looking at.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive day is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

Does This Shocking CDC Statement Mean Trouble for Pfizer and Moderna?

| Adria Cimino

It has to do with the companies' next step in the coronavirus vaccine rollout.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were big movers this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

A lot of shares in these three companies swapped hands today.

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Dividend Investing

Why Telstra (ASX:TLS) and this dividend share could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares rated as buys...

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Share Market News

Why is the Home Consortium (ASX:HMC) share price up today?

| Zach Bristow

The property group share price is trading higher today on plans to muscle into the health and wellness sector.

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Motley Fool Media

The economic impact of the COVID lockdown, and what can be done to help. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The latest lockdown posing potential economic fallout and could the ASX rebound this week? Scott discuss this and more on…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Swoop (ASX:SWP) share price storms 8% on company takeover

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is starting the week strongly...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, API soars, Wesfarmers up

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today. There was a takeover offer for API.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price fell 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Rumble Resources share price has dropped despite seemingly good news from the company.

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Motley Fool Media

Another lockdown. Will the RBA move? Plus, making sure you have the best credit card

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An estimated $3 billion could be wiped from the Australian economy as our largest city remains in lockdown

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Cryptocurrencies

75% of Aussies think the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) bubble will burst

| Tony Yoo

Will cryptocurrencies head up in value indefinitely? Most Australians reckon it will all end in tears.

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Share Market News

Why the Grange Resources (ASX:GRR) share price is up 27% in a week

| Zach Bristow

This resources company is riding high on the iron ore price wave...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price up 4% today?

| Kerry Sun

Record high after record high, the Mineral Resources share price is surging in 2021.

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Capital Raising

Why the Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) share price missed out on the strong gains being made by the share market…

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Share Market News

Here's why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is rocketing 13% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company announced it's selling its mobile mining assets.

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Share Fallers

Why Bell Financial, Sayona Mining, Strike, & Soul Patts are sinking

| James Mickleboro

In late afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a sold gain. At the time of…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price falls amid reports heads are on the block

| Brooke Cooper

Is the Crown share price feeling pressure from the Victorian royal commission?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is surging, but what's next for iron ore?

| Kerry Sun

Sky high iron ore prices have helped propel the company's shares to record highs. But what's next on the horizon…

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price outperforming the big 4 today?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's fifth largest retail bank is leading the sector today.

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Share Market News

The CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is down 8% in the past month, here's why

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant's shares are having a rough few weeks...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price down this Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the investment house's share price down today when the rest of the ASX 200 is up?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares highly...

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Record Highs

Why the Life360 (ASX:360) share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

This tech star is hitting new heights today...

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is up 3% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The defence company's shares are on the move today...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Worst ASX 20 shares of the past year: CSL (ASX:CSL) makes the cut

| Mitchell Lawler

These ASX 20 shares were the laggards of the past year...

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Record Highs

Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price surges to record on positive results

| Brendon Lau

The Galan share price surged to a high as the miner takes a step closer to becoming the next low…

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Resources Shares

Why this sector is lifting the ASX 200 higher today

| Kerry Sun

The resource sector is doing all the heavy lifting for the ASX 200 today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Time is money. But wealth is the result of time…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A stitch in time, saves nine.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 20 shares are up more than 60% in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 20 shares have given investors 60% gains in the past year?

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Technology Shares

What's with the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

After gaining 15% in a week, the battered Nuix share price might be recovering from its misfortunes.

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price is flying high on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are up in trading today but, according to Goldman Sachs, this is not likely to be a long-term…

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Share Market News

Johns Lyng (ASX:JLG) share price edges higher on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX is expanding its business portfolio...

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Pharma Industries, Audinate, NRW, & Vulcan are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is back on form on Monday and charging higher. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index…

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Gainers

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is gaining 3.5% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is on fire in 2021...

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price see-sawing today

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with Strike Energy today?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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ETFs

What is the Vanguard Ethically Conscious ETF (ASX:VETH)?

| Mitchell Lawler

Let's get ethical... ethical...

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