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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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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares that haunt fund managers

| Tony Yoo

Regrets I've had a few: professional investors reveal the stocks that humbled them, either because they held them or missed…

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Capital Raising

Why the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The online auto listings company is making progress on its expansion plans...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could be buys for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Centuria Industrial Reit and Rural Funds Group could be solid dividend payers in the coming years.

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Technology Shares

The tech shares to buy now (and the ones to avoid): analyst

| Tony Yoo

Most of last year's big winners are now trading at a heavy discount. But an expert warns bargain hunters to…

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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are growing their dividends...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

What's happening on the market on Tuesday?

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Communication Shares

Why the Vonex (ASX:VN8) share price surged 10%

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the telecommunications company have jumped with its latest purchase.

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Small Cap Shares

2 excellent small cap ASX shares to watch very closely

| James Mickleboro

Keep your eyes on these excellent small cap ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) gives its employees paid time off to get COVID jabs

| Brooke Cooper

Westpac is the latest ASX-listed company to incentivise getting vaccinated.

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ETFs

3 reasons the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:IVV) could be a buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Diversification is one reason this ETF is in the spotlight today.

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Dividend Investing

2 highly rated ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are highly rated and offer attractive yields...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Altium soars, Skycity drops, NAB falls

| Tristan Harrison

Altium captured the news headlines today after receiving a takeover offer.

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Cryptocurrencies

These 2 cryptos are smashing Dogecoin's 7-day gains

| Bernd Struben

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies in virtual circulation. We look at the top 2 performers of the past week.

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Resources Shares

Why the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price climbed 10% today

| Brooke Cooper

The exploration company's shares hit an all-time high today.

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Bank Shares

Broker tips Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price to keep on rising

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares are outperforming Afterpay in 2021 and could continue doing so...

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52-Week Highs

ASX 200 shares making record all-time highs today

| Kerry Sun

Let's take a look at today's record breakers.

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Share Market News

Why the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price charged 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

It was a great start to the week for this growing tech company...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares just got hit with a broker downgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The market is running out of puff but these ASX shares may have more things to worry about after they…

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Healthcare Shares

Recce (ASX:RCE) share price edges lower following study delays

| Brooke Cooper

With COVID-19 vaccines front and centre, the delay announced today appears to be giving this pharmaceutical stock the jitters.

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Dividend Investing

Got cash to invest for dividends? Here are 2 ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs and Charter Hall Long WALE REIT could be good options to consider for income.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are on the move today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share has swapped hands the most today?

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Share Gainers

ASX stock of the day: Globe Metals & Mining (ASX:GBE) shares up 200%

| Sebastian Bowen

Good news from Africa sees the mining company's share price boom today.

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Share Market News

Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price lower despite positive update

| James Mickleboro

This biopharmaceutical company is hoping to fix a huge unmet need...

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Share Market News

Why ASX agricultural shares are high on institutional investors' radars

| Bernd Struben

At the end of the day you can survive without gold but not without food.

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REITs

Why the Growthpoint (ASX:GOZ) share price just smashed a 52-week record

| Marc Sidarous

The Real Estate Investment Trust declared a "significant" increase in the value of its properties.

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Technology Shares

EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price jumps 5% on Q3 trading update

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders are cheering after EML Payments' latest trading update

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ETFs

Here's why this ETF could be a top option for ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

Cyber attacks are on the rise and this ETF stands to benefit greatly...

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Resources Shares

How much is the BHP (ASX:BHP) dividend worth today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Big Australian could be headed for some solid dividend payouts.

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Share Market News

2 impressive ASX shares that could be buys in June 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Accent and the NASDAQ 100 could be good places to look for opportunities.

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Share Market News

Top broker tips Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) share price to shoot higher

| James Mickleboro

This broker thinks ASX investors should get better acquainted with this ASX share...

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Industrials Shares

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price lifts on confirmed Ventia IPO talks

| Mitchell Lawler

The fact that Ventia is exploring 'strategic options' has been confirmed.

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Mesoblast, NAB, & SkyCity shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good start to the week for these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are recommending these tech shares this week...

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Share Market News

Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price frozen ahead of acquisition news

| Mitchell Lawler

The telecommunications infrastructure company is readying itself for an acquisition.

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Resources Shares

Why ASX copper shares could have more market-beating gains ahead

| Bernd Struben

Copper's non-corrosive and highly-conductive nature makes it a hot commodity in today's fast changing world.

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Economy

Do higher interest rates look more likely than ever now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are higher interest rates coming sooner than we think? Perhaps, if Janet Yellen is to be believed.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price suffers as drug smuggling claims surface

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas has responded to the claims, saying they are "disturbing".

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BNPL shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is starting the week on a high

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares are buoyant on the back of positive movement in the US markets.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star (ASX:SGR) share price latest to fall on anti-money laundering investigation

| Marc Sidarous

AUSTRAC confirms it has begun an investigation into the casino operator for breaches of anti-money laundering law out of its…

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Technology Shares

Up 1,600% in 12 months, why the IXUP (ASX:IXU) share price is gaining again

| Bernd Struben

With hacking attacks on the rise, securing your cyber data has never been more important.

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