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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

2 ASX shares that many brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp and Monash IVF are two ASX shares that a few brokers like.

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New ASX share buy ideas
BNPL shares

Could it be time to consider buying Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Afterpay a buy today?

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares that could be buys in August

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are highly rated right now...

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Medibank (ASX:MPL) shares in July for the dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Medibank a dividend buy today?

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Industrials Shares

Why has the Brickworks share price rocketed up 50% in the last year?

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks shares have performed strongly over the last 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are growing at a solid rate...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with BIG dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares have big dividend yields. One of them is Nick Scali.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Up 70%, the Conico (ASX:CNJ) share price is breaking records today

| Aaron Teboneras

This mineral explorer is soaring to multi-year highs after announcing positive drill results.

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after asset sale blow

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's asset sale took a blow today...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip ASX shares could be worth a look...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Lynas soars, City Chic jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 was flat, though Lynas was a highlight.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price was a lockdown winner, so what's going on now?

| Brooke Cooper

Investors are treating the Kogan share price quite differently in lockdowns this year, compared to company's boom-time days of 2020.

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Resources Shares

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is down another 8%

| Marc Sidarous

Troubles at its proposed North Carolina site are hurting the mining company.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin's 12% daily price gain dwarfed by this lesser-known token

| Bernd Struben

It's been a good 24 hours for most crypto investors.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares flying around the share market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting and buy-rated small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares could be worth watching closely...

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Travel Shares

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price weakens as COVID cases continue

| Mitchell Lawler

It appears that COVID-19 woes continue to weigh on the Webjet share price...

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Broker Notes

Why UBS just upgraded these 3 ASX shares to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is clinging to its record high with a top broker upgrading these ASX shares to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What to expect from the ASX 200 during earnings season

| Bernd Struben

In today's environment, company guidance is likely to be more important than ever.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 employee busted stealing $470,000: Watch it unfold

| Tony Yoo

Two years' imprisonment for a casino staffer who peeked at baccarat cards and tipped off his co-conspirator.

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Share Fallers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price tumbles 4% on Monday. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

What a rollercoaster month it's been for Zip shares.

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Cann, Flight Centre, & GPT shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Monday...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX: APX) share price is down 50% in 2021 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Appen shares had such a dreadful month, and year?

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Capital Raising

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price is rocketing 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The mineral explorer is seeking to complete the second part of its equity raise.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The Case For Reinstating JobKeeper (and JobSeeker)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I believe confidence is the single most important economic indicator there is.

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Share Market News

Mincor Resources (ASX:MCR) share price slides after earnings report

| Zach Bristow

The nickel and gold producer's share price has taken a hit today.

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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 as buys...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is down 4% on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The infant formula company's share price is falling today despite silence from the company.

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Share Market News

Own ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look for when ANZ releases its third quarter update...

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Bank Shares

What can Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shareholders expect from buybacks in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

What kinds of dividends or buybacks will CBA shareholders receive next month?

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price slides amid news Sydney lockdown could last until September

| Kerry Sun

The pandemic continues to weigh on the Flight Centre share price.

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Share Gainers

Why City Chic, Lynas Rare Earths, Rio Tinto, & Stavely Minerals are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Monday...

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price soared 15% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

An in to the US market is a win for this wagering company, and is proving popular with shareholders.

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Share Market News

Best & Less (ASX:BST) share price jumps 7% after IPO

| Zach Bristow

The retailer is enjoying a positive first day on the ASX.

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Share Market News

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is focusing its efforts on its Commercial Demonstration Project in WA.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

The Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up 60% in a month to a record high

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has been on fire recently...

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Share Market News

The AFIC (ASX:AFI) share price is up after releasing its unaudited results

| Brooke Cooper

The AFIC share price is gaining, despite the company announcing its profits have slipped.

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Travel Shares

How do you value the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

After such a long period of uncertainty, what are Sydney Airport shares really worth?

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