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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

Is the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price in the buy zone after its FY21 results?

| Kerry Sun

Big brokers are divided on where the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is going next. Here's the rundown.

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Share Gainers

The ALS (ASX:ALQ) share price is flying on news of debt refinancing

| Brooke Cooper

The ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) share price has gained 4.1% today following news it has refinanced its debt facilities. Let's…

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the Redflex (ASX:RDF) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Redflex Holding Limited (ASX: RDF) share price is flat today after the company released the Results of its the Scheme Meeting.

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price hits record high. Here's why

| Daniel Ewing

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) share price is trading at a new 52-week high following a big tech partnership. We…

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Share Gainers

Why Crown, Fortescue, Nearmap, & Tyro shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four charging notably higher today...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Paragon (ASX:PGC) share price has surged 19% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Paragon Care Ltd (ASX: PGC) share price is soaring today following updates of the company's debt financing and third…

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International Stock News

3 unstoppable growth trends to invest in today

| Leo Sun

Fintech, AI, and the mixed-reality markets all represent great long-term growth opportunities.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 COVID-19 shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These two S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) COVID-19 shares could be worth looking at for their continuing growth due to the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price is crashing 12% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Digital Wine Ventures Ltd (ASX: DW8) share price is down 12% after its latest update. Click here to see…

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Share Market News

Facebook to invest $15 million into regional Australian news media

| Brooke Cooper

Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is investing $15 million into Australia's regional news media in its latest round of grant funding.

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Travel Shares

Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price is flying higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX: REX) share price is soaring higher. We take a look into what the company…

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Share Fallers

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is crashing 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is crashing lower again on Monday. Here's why its shares are now down 65%…

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Share Market News

The Tyro (ASX: TYR) share price jumps 5% on 2 positive updates

| Kerry Sun

The Tyro Payments (ASX: TYR) share price has jumped 5% after the company announced a positive COVID-19 update and a…

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Broker Notes

Brokers weigh in on the REA (ASX:REA) share price after third quarter results

| Kerry Sun

Why big brokers think the REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price could go higher or lower after its third quarter…

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International Stock News

1 simple (and safer) way to invest in cryptocurrency

| Katie Brockman

It's possible to invest in crypto while reducing your risk.

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Share Market News

Why is the Pendal (ASX:PDL) share price frozen today?

| Bernd Struben

The Pendal share price is frozen today at the company's request. We look at the Pendal's latest acquisition announcement.

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Share Gainers

Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is jumping 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is rebounding strongly on Monday. Here's why its shares are jumping 7% this afternoon...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.1%: A2 Milk crashes, Crown-Star $12bn merger, Woolworths update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Industrials Shares

Centuria Industrial (ASX:CIP) share price falls despite lease extension

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Industrial (ASX: CIP) share price is edging lower in morning trade despite doubling a leasing agreement with Woolworths.

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International Stock News

5 tips to conquer your stock market fears

| Adam Levy

Don't let your emotions hold you back from making good financial choices.

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Share Market News

The Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price jumps 12% on potential US listing

| Kerry Sun

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price is flying today, up 12% after filing a draft registration to list on…

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price edges higher as buy-back commences

| Marc Sidarous

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price is edging higher today after the company announced it would commence its $200…

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Cannabis Shares

Up 21%, why the Bod (ASX:BDA) share price is smoking the market today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bod (ASX: BDA) share price has surged 21% today following the release of a positive trading update. Here's what…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price lifts on acquisition news

| Kerry Sun

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is on the rise after the company's US$2.9 million acquisition of Premier…

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Share Gainers

Why the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price is charging 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) share price is charging higher following the release of more positive drilling results...

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International Stock News

Should you worry about this threat to Moderna's vaccine?

| Adria Cimino

The question is whether it will hurt future revenue -- or not.

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Motley Fool Media

RBA looks for inflation, the government is about to spend big, and the ATO is watching: Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

| Motley Fool Staff

Our CIO on why (some) inflation can be a good thing, the steady pre-Budget leaks, and what the ATO will…

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price rises on Endeavour demerger update

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing the demerger of its Endeavour…

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Share Fallers

Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price sinks 7% on Waggaman update

| James Mickleboro

The Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) share price is under pressure again on Monday following the release of an update on…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is down 5% to a multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is sinking lower again on Monday morning. Here's why it has fallen to…

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Cryptocurrencies

Dogecoin price drops by a third after Elon Musk calls it a "hustle" on comedy show

| Brendon Lau

Holders of Dogecoin weren’t laughing as the price of the cryptocurrency tumbled after Elon Musk called it a “hustle” on…

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Healthcare Shares

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price on watch amid clinical trial news

| Brooke Cooper

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price is on watch as the company's prostate cancer therapy reaches stage III…

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International Stock News

5 ways mums are secret investing geniuses

| Charlene Rhinehart, CPA

Motherly words of wisdom may be just what you need to supercharge your portfolio.

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Industrials Shares

Why the Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cleanaway (ASX: CWY) share price will be one to watch today after the company announced a leadership change. We…

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Materials Shares

The ASX miners caught in the FOMO trade as copper smashed record highs

| Brendon Lau

ASX copper miners will be in the spotlight this morning after the price of the red metal hit a new…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips REA Group (ASX:REA) share price to rise 20%

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price could be going 20% higher from here according to one leading broker. Here's…

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How to invest

Is good news bad news or is it actually good news?

| Tony Yoo

Markets have reacted differently to economic news the past few years. So how is it going to react in the…

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price?

| Rhys Brock

The Pointerra Ltd (ASX: 3DP) share price has been on a rollercoaster ride recently – but what is behind the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Star (ASX:SGR) and Crown (ASX:CWN) shares on watch amid $12bn merger proposal

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) shares will be on watch after the latter proposed a…

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