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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

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Altium rockets, NAB hit with AUSTRAC investigation

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very eventful start to the week for the ASX 200...

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price slumps as AUSTRAC begins investigation

| Brooke Cooper

The bank's share price is trading lower on news it's being investigated for possible money-laundering breaches.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 220% in 1-year, Kazia Therapeutics (ASX:KZA) share price is edging lower today

| Bernd Struben

The global effort to defeat cancer continues, with this ASX healthcare share commencing a new clinical study.

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Share Gainers

Why the MNF (ASX:MNF) share price is up 6% today

| James Mickleboro

An asset sale has given this VoIP network provider’s shares a big boost today...

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International Stock News

3 reasons Dogecoin could head to the moon — Someday

| Rhian Hunt

There are not entirely outlandish arguments to be made in support of the idea that this cryptocurrency could have enduring…

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Energy Shares

Why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is plummeting 9% this morning

| Bernd Struben

Exploring for oil in Alaska's wintertime is no walk in the park. This ASX energy share says it's up to…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price shoots 40% higher on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

This tech company has received a takeover approach but its board isn't biting...

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Industrials Shares

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is moving up today

| Aaron Teboneras

Could this new contract award be the start of a turnaround for the shipbuilder's shares?

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International Stock News

1 question Netflix has to answer

| Neil Patel

Can the company address the big concern on every investor's mind?

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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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Share Gainers

Why the SILK Laser (ASX:SLA) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this growing company is performing in FY 2021...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Hansen (ASX:HSN) share price rockets 22% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Private equity is making a play for this billing technology company...

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Share Market News

SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price sinks 9% on AUSTRAC news

| James Mickleboro

This casino and resorts operator is under investigation...

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52-Week Highs

How has the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price jumped to a 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The iconic telco's share price is edging higher after an extended rocky patch.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Reliance (ASX:RWC) share price hit a 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The plumbing supply business was breaking records on Friday as construction booms across the country.

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Share Market News

China losing the war against these ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

There are signs that China's punishing campaign against Australian commodity exports is backfiring as the country is taught a tough…

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Record Highs

The CBA (ASX:CBA) share price made another record high last week

| Kerry Sun

The CBA share price cruised to all-time highs last week. This coincided with recent data from the ABS supporting a…

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International Stock News

Why AMC Entertainment skyrocketed 160.4% in May

| Billy Duberstein

And another 83.4% so far in June.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX tech shares to boom when inflation rises: analyst

| Tony Yoo

According to one analyst, a 40% boost in profits awaits these high-tech companies when the Reserve Bank raises interest rates.…

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Broker Notes

This ASX share makes money for doing nothing

| Tony Yoo

A 10% dividend in two years? No risk revenue from BHP? How can such a thing exist?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX hits 7,300 points for the first time

| Sebastian Bowen

What was the ASX 200 up to last week?

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Growth Shares

2 outstanding ASX growth shares rated highly

| James Mickleboro

Looking for growth? These ASX shares could have it in spades...

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Low interest rates needn't hold you back from generating a passive income...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the Australian share market start the week as it finished the last one?

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares for growth investors

| James Mickleboro

Looking for growth? Take a look at these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that multiple brokers really like

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares have been rated as buys by many brokers.

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Share Market News

Best returns in a decade leave experts scrambling to upgrade ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

Our market is set to deliver to best returns in years if it holds on to its gains till June…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive yields for next week

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Check out these dividend shares that have attractive yields...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons why Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) could be a really good ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds has plenty of income potential for the long-term.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't expecting these shares to rise from here...

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Retirement

2 excellent ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Could a retirement portfolio be taken to the next level with these shares?

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares analysts rate highly

| James Mickleboro

If small caps are your game, then you might want to check out these ones...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips huge gains for the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price

| James Mickleboro

Sports betting is growing increasingly popular and this company looks perfectly placed to benefit...

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago would be worth how much?

| James Mickleboro

Investing in these ASX shares could have made you rich...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that could be worth looking at this weekend

| Tristan Harrison

MNF and Tyro are interesting businesses that could be good to learn about.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were in fine form last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It was a week to forget for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Market News

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

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares could be quality picks at the current prices.

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How to invest

Do ASX share portfolios provide enough diversification?

| Sebastian Bowen

Ah, portfolio diversification… One of the most common terms you're likely to hear in the finance world. Almost every financial…

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