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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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Bank Shares

Is now a good time to buy NAB (ASX:NAB) shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

A share buyback might be what NAB needs to get its share price moving again.

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Resources Shares

Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is focused on increasing its resource inventory.

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Share Market News

Is it a good time now to buy CSL (ASX:CSL) shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying this biotherapeutics giant's shares?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX grinds to a halt following new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Growth Shares

'Growth at an unreasonable price': how to win the long game

| Tony Yoo

Does a stock for a great future-orientated business look too expensive to buy right now? You might want to read…

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Technology Shares

Now's the time to buy Xero (ASX:XRO) shares, say experts

| Tony Yoo

Stocks for the Kiwi software maker are in an intriguing spot, reckon multiple analysts. Read why they're so positive about…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that could be buys in August 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Volpara and Adairs are two ASX shares that could be worth watching.

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) to be acquired by Square for $39bn

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay is being acquired...

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares given buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are expected to provide generous fully franked yields...

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Share Market News

Here's why the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price jumped 15% in July

| James Mickleboro

July was a great month for IDP Education shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a busy day on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Why did the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price tumble 12% in July?

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider's shares were out of form in July...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra and IOOF are 2 ASX shares well liked by brokers.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares made their shareholders very happy in July...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Energy Shares

It hasn't been a great week for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price

| Brooke Cooper

AGL has had another bad week. Let's take a look.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form in July...

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is up 21% in the last 6 months. Is now a good time to buy shares in this ASX 200 giant?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what's been driving the BHP share price and whether it will keep climbing.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in August 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to celebrate earnings season with some new additions to your portfolio? These are some of the ASX shares experts…

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Growth Shares

Analysts name Afterpay (ASX:APT) and this ASX share as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX shares that could be buys...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 outstanding ASX 200 blue chip shares named as buys for August

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares that might be buys in August 2021

| Tristan Harrison

ASX tech shares could be the right place to look for opportunities.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares that this broker rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares could be going places...

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Growth Shares

2 buy-rated growth shares for ASX investors in August

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are highly rated by analysts...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares that could keep growing the dividend every year

| Tristan Harrison

Accent and APA are two ASX dividend shares that have a history of growing dividends.

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Technology Shares

How China's war on tech companies can hit ASX shares where it hurts

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors could find themselves uncomfortably close to China's expanding war on its own tech companies.

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ETFs

3 excellent ETFs for ASX investors in August

| James Mickleboro

One investment option that is growing in popularity is exchange traded funds (ETFs). And it isn't hard to see why…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that may be buys in August 2021

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX growth shares, including Temple & Webster, could be opportunities.

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Share Market News

Why Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) could be a great investment

| Tristan Harrison

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF could be a good investment to think about.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Dividend Investing

2 high quality ASX dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

The good news for income investors in this low interest rate environment is that the Australian share market is home…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were well and truly out of form last week...

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 lithium shares have all surged more than 20% in a month

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 lithium shares are at the right place at the right time.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that might be worth looking at this weekend

| Tristan Harrison

Pacific is one of the ASX shares that could be worth looking at this weekend.

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Dividend Investing

Westpac (ASX:WBC) and this ASX dividend share are rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped to provide investors with generous yields...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price on watch after announcing key acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This IT distributor is making a key acquisition...

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Share Market News

Why the BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price is up 8% in a week

| Zach Bristow

During this week, the steel producing company released its preliminary unaudited results.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, NAB rises, Afterpay sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell today, but NAB rose on a buyback.

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Share Market News

Own Blackmores (ASX:BKL) shares? Here's what to expect during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Are the good times returning for this health supplements company?

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