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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

Why the Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price is rocketing higher today

| Bernd Struben

Technology continues to transform the traditional banking system.

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Share Fallers

Why the Platinum (ASX:PTM) share price is sinking 7.5% on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager's shares are under pressure...

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Technology Shares

Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price has risen 10% this morning

| Mitchell Lawler

The Nearmap share price has put itself on the map with the release of the company's preliminary results.

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International Stock News

3 great reasons to buy Netflix

| Neil Patel

The days of market-beating performance from this streaming leader are far from over.

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Share Fallers

Why the Alumina (ASX:AWC) share price is down 9% in a month

| Zach Bristow

What's been happening to send the company's shares south?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price rockets 80% after HelloFresh takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity continues to heat up...

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Share Gainers

PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price jumps 8% on strong update

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company has returned to form...

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Travel Shares

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price has fallen 5% in a week

| Brooke Cooper

Are Australian COVID-19 outbreaks weighing on the travel company's valuation?

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock took off on Monday

| Rich Smith

Tesla rolled out its FSD beta version 9 over the weekend.

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Share Market News

This ASX share up 38% last month pays MONTHLY dividends

| Tony Yoo

This surging small cap company is doling out regular dividend payments.

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX shares for growth investors in July

| James Mickleboro

Looking for growth? Check out these shares...

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BNPL shares

Up 12% in a month, is there more to come from the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay share price has gone up more than 10% in the last month. Is it worth looking at?

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Communication Shares

Is your money safe in Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker gives its opinion.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price might be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of reasons why investors might like Pushpay.

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Broker Notes

What this leading broker thinks about Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares in July

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price was out of form on Monday. The buy now pay later (BNPL)…

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Investing Strategies

Whatever you do, NEVER make this mistake

| Tony Yoo

Doing this is always a terrible idea, but investors young and old get sucked into it all the time.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:IVV) could be a great investment

| Tristan Harrison

iShares S&P 500 ETF could be a very effective long-term investment.

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⏸️ Investor Education

What are ASX 200 futures and how do they work?

| Mitchell Lawler

Has not knowing what ASX futures are been 'deriving' you crazy? We have you covered.

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX 200 dividend shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been named as buys...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue chip shares that might be the best to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers and Magellan are two ASX 200 blue chip shares that could be worth looking at.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive day is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

Does This Shocking CDC Statement Mean Trouble for Pfizer and Moderna?

| Adria Cimino

It has to do with the companies' next step in the coronavirus vaccine rollout.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were big movers this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

A lot of shares in these three companies swapped hands today.

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Dividend Investing

Why Telstra (ASX:TLS) and this dividend share could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares rated as buys...

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Share Market News

Why is the Home Consortium (ASX:HMC) share price up today?

| Zach Bristow

The property group share price is trading higher today on plans to muscle into the health and wellness sector.

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Motley Fool Media

The economic impact of the COVID lockdown, and what can be done to help. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The latest lockdown posing potential economic fallout and could the ASX rebound this week? Scott discuss this and more on…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Swoop (ASX:SWP) share price storms 8% on company takeover

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is starting the week strongly...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, API soars, Wesfarmers up

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today. There was a takeover offer for API.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price fell 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Rumble Resources share price has dropped despite seemingly good news from the company.

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Motley Fool Media

Another lockdown. Will the RBA move? Plus, making sure you have the best credit card

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An estimated $3 billion could be wiped from the Australian economy as our largest city remains in lockdown

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Cryptocurrencies

75% of Aussies think the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) bubble will burst

| Tony Yoo

Will cryptocurrencies head up in value indefinitely? Most Australians reckon it will all end in tears.

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Share Market News

Why the Grange Resources (ASX:GRR) share price is up 27% in a week

| Zach Bristow

This resources company is riding high on the iron ore price wave...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price up 4% today?

| Kerry Sun

Record high after record high, the Mineral Resources share price is surging in 2021.

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Capital Raising

Why the Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) share price missed out on the strong gains being made by the share market…

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Share Market News

Here's why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is rocketing 13% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company announced it's selling its mobile mining assets.

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Share Fallers

Why Bell Financial, Sayona Mining, Strike, & Soul Patts are sinking

| James Mickleboro

In late afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a sold gain. At the time of…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price falls amid reports heads are on the block

| Brooke Cooper

Is the Crown share price feeling pressure from the Victorian royal commission?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is surging, but what's next for iron ore?

| Kerry Sun

Sky high iron ore prices have helped propel the company's shares to record highs. But what's next on the horizon…

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price outperforming the big 4 today?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's fifth largest retail bank is leading the sector today.

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Share Market News

The CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is down 8% in the past month, here's why

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant's shares are having a rough few weeks...

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