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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 Gainers

Why the Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price is surging 21% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX company has received a takeover approach...

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price remained flat in June

| Aaron Teboneras

This large cap ASX share made two important announcements in June...

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Share Fallers

REA Group (ASX:REA) share price lower despite acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

REA Group has just completed a key acquisition...

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Share Market News

Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is up 33% in a month

| James Mickleboro

This meal kit delivery company has raised funds to boost its growth...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price higher after completing $1.9bn transformational transaction

| James Mickleboro

Clean energy is the way forward for this miner...

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International Stock News

Stock markets post a strong first half of 2021

| Dan Caplinger

The bull market continues.

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Resources Shares

These are the 5 best ASX mining and resource shares of FY21

| Brooke Cooper

ASX lithium shares cleaned up in the 2021 financial year.

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX dividend shares could be buys in July 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Pacific Current is one of the ASX dividend shares that could be worth owning this month.

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Investing Strategies

5 lessons for ASX share investors from financial year 2021

| Tony Yoo

We saw a decade of economic, political, social and financial action crammed into just 12 months. So what should stock…

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Share Gainers

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price rocketed 30% higher in June

| James Mickleboro

It was a great month for the tech share...

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ESG

Will ESG concerns really affect companies like Endeavour (ASX:EDV) and AGL (ASX:AGL)?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Endeavour Group and AGL share prices be held down by ESG concerns?

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares with generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking for some quality ASX dividend shares to add to your income portfolio? Then you might want to…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good month for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

It was a very good month for these ASX 200 shares...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in July 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Thinking of adding to your portfolio in celebration of the new financial year? These are some of the ASX shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Telstra up, AGL sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today after a big asset sale by Telstra.

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Growth Shares

2 top mid cap ASX shares that could be buys for growth investors

| James Mickleboro

These mid caps could be top options for growth investors...

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Small Cap Shares

2 top small cap ASX shares that might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty and Volpara are two small cap ASX shares that could be worth looking at for growth potential.

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Resources Shares

Why this broker thinks the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price can storm higher

| James Mickleboro

Looking for exposure to the resources sector? Check out what this broker thinks of BHP....

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price jumped 4% higher today

| Kerry Sun

The telco giant's shares are surging above pre-COVID levels.

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to put on your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Check out these highly rated small cap shares...

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Share Gainers

Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price gains 7% following co-founder's Honey sale

| Mitchell Lawler

Buy, build, sell... Blundy back at it again with this 'sweet' sale.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares growing their dividends

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are growing their dividends...

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Travel Shares

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price finished 2.5% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

While there haven't been any market sensitive announcements of late, external factors may be playing a role in the price…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares that might be buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Resmed and Cleanaway are two ASX shares that could be ASX 200 growth opportunities.

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Gold

ASX gold shares could be in for a lift: Saxo Markets

| Bernd Struben

Could flagging gold shares be about to rise?

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Resources Shares

Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price hits new 52-week high

| Nikhil Gangaram

Since the end of May, Liontown shares have surged more than 80%.

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52-Week Highs

The Greenvale (ASX:GRV) share price hit a new 52-week high today

| Brooke Cooper

The miner's shares have gained more than 1000% since this time last year.

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Resources Shares

ASX gold miners like Regis (ASX:RRL) hit a 52-week low today

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners took a hit today. This may be why...

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ETFs

2 quality ETFs for the new financial year

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs are popular for a reason...

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Share Gainers

Up 240% in June, the Fertoz (ASX:FTZ) share price hit a 52-week high today

| Kerry Sun

The organic fertiliser company has made impressive triple-digit returns this year

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Dividend Investing

These 2 high-yielding ASX dividend shares are rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX shares with high dividend yields are rated as buys by brokers. Dividend shares are in higher demand these…

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ETFs

FANG+ ETF (ASX:FANG) tumbles 10% on ex-dividend day

| Mitchell Lawler

There's more than meets the eye on this ETF's falling unit price...

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Share Fallers

Is this why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sinking 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is ending the month in the red...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers tip Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price to race higher

| James Mickleboro

These brokers are fans of broker's growth plans...

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BNPL shares

BNPL provider Sezzle (ASX:SZL) partners with US media giant

| Marc Sidarous

The Buy Now, Pay Later provider thinks there's overlap with its new partner's customers...

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Share Gainers

Up 32% this month, the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is firing again today

| Kerry Sun

The Marley Spoon share price is going gangbusters this month. Let's take a look.

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price slides following possible cleanup levy

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the oil and gas producer are facing downward pressure as the market digests reports of the levy.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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