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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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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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Share Market News

Why Afterpay, Altium, Hansen, & MNF shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for these ASX shares so far on Monday...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Universal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) share price is climbing 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Universal is gaining traction from its Sentia devices...

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52-Week Highs

Why the Japara (ASX:JHC) share price just hit a 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

Calvary Health Care has increased its bid for the aged care provider.

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Share Fallers

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price under pressure from AUSTRAC enforcement investigation

| Brendon Lau

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price has come under pressure this morning after the financial watchdog moved closer…

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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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