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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 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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Share Market News

Here's why the Alexium (ASX:AJX) share price surged 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The advanced materials company has big things in store in FY22.

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Energy Shares

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price just hit its lowest point in 17 years

| Marc Sidarous

It's been a red day for gas and energy provider.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Redbubble, & Zip shares are sinking on Friday

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Lions become lambs as Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) falters on debut

| Mitchell Lawler

Not quite what Robinhood investors were hoping for on IPO...

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Marley Spoon, Origin, & Sezzle shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red today...

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price falls as iron ore drops below US$200/tonne

| Kerry Sun

What on earth has happened to the Fortescue share price after rallying to a record high yesterday?

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Bank Shares

What's moving the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price this week

| Bernd Struben

The big banks have been strong performers over the past year.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much the massive new Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) dividend is worth

| Sebastian Bowen

The new Rio dividend amounts to a record US$9.1 billion. What does this mean for you?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's with the Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price today?

| Zach Bristow

The dairy company's share price has been in the doldrums this afternoon.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 heavily traded ASX 200 shares on the markets today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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