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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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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares worth watching closely

| James Mickleboro

Check out these small cap ASX shares...

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Energy Shares

Experts say oil price could hit US$100 per barrel by end of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

Several ASX oil shares have moved in line with the oil price in the past.

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IPOs

Sweet IPO! Will Krispy Kreme become a public company?

| Sebastian Bowen

Krispy Kreme might serve up a sweet treat for US markets this year.

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs give investors access to global tech giants

| James Mickleboro

If you're a tech investor then you'll want to know about these ETFs...

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price edged higher today

| Marc Sidarous

Increased asset valuations, positive earnings guidance, and dividend payments were welcome news today.

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Share Gainers

These 3 shares are the best performers of the ASX 50 so far in 2021

| Brooke Cooper

So far, these 3 shares are the cream of the ASX 50 crop for 2021

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Blue Chip Shares

2 top blue chip ASX 200 shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for blue chips? Check out these highly rated shares...

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Share Fallers

Why the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price tumbled 10% today

| Kerry Sun

Despite no price-sensitive announcement, the homewares retailer was out of style today.

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Travel Shares

Here are the best performing ASX travel shares so far in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

These 3 travel shares have covered the most distance on the ASX this year...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down, Woolworths falls, Costa acquires more farms

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell today, with Woolworths dropping on FY21 significant costs.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe these dividend shares are in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares that are on the move today

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals is certainly proving popular on the ASX today...

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price fired up 8% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Australian company is planting a big stake in Europe.

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International Stock News

1 social media stock likely to thrive in a reopening economy

| Daniel Sparks

Not only are user posts on the platform increasing but revenue is soaring.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Wide Open Agriculture (ASX:WOA) share price is racing 12% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

Wide Open Agriculture shares are rebounding strongly from yesterday's losses...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could provide steady income in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks could be one of the ASX dividend shares to provide steady retirement.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price slides following update

| Brooke Cooper

The company's shares are in the red after it announced some significant items to be included in FY21 results.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 resource share upgraded to 'overweight' on LSE by Morgan Stanley

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices remain at near record highs despite Chinese government efforts to deflate them.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

One top broker likes this mining giant right now...

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Share Market News

The Huon (ASX:HUO) share price is up 7% today

| Kerry Sun

This big fish could be the major shareholder this flailing share needs.

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Resources Shares

Aeris (ASX:AIS) share price slides despite project update

| Brooke Cooper

Discoveries of high-grade copper are not enough to boost the company's shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price sinks 7% to 52-week low. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The health club operator's shares have taken a beating today...

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International Stock News

Why Moderna stock jumped 6% Tuesday

| Keith Speights

The company announced another big European supply deal.

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Share Gainers

Why are Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) shares surging 9% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in the ASX investing conglomerate are flying high after yesterday's merger news.

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price falls on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

One broker believes the CSL share price may have peaked for the time being...

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Share Market News

Is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

The Wesfarmers share price is an interesting investment question at the current level.

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Financial Shares

Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Wizr shares have moved higher on the company's latest news...

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Economy

CBA (ASX:CBA) says interest rates could jump as early as next year

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA's latest rates forecast makes markets interesting...

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Economy

Why the number of Aussie millionaires is skyrocketing

| Sebastian Bowen

The number of Aussie millionaires is higher than ever. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Arafura (ASX:ARU) share price frozen ahead of capital raising

| Frank Tzimas

Arafura is in a trading halt until Thursday. We take a closer look.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Vanadium (ASX:VR8) share price surged to a 2-year high today

| Brendon Lau

The Vanadium Resources Ltd (ASX: VR8) share price is rocketing higher as its Steelpoortdrift project could be worth nearly $2…

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Share Gainers

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 7% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

This lithium producer's shares just hit a record high...

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Cryptocurrencies

Following another wild night, the Ethereum price is gaining…for now

| Bernd Struben

The world's number 2 crypto by market cap had another volatile day.

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BNPL shares

Up another 6%, Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price hits 2-month high

| Kerry Sun

Looks like the BNPL provider is staging somewhat of a comeback...

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Flight Centre, InvoCare, & Santos shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a great day for these ASX shares...

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International Stock News

Here's Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Crashed Tuesday

| Joe Tenebruso

Cryptocurrency prices are plunging.

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Real Estate Shares

Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price dips despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The real estate group's shares are coming under pressure today...

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International Stock News

Here's why GameStop jumped Tuesday

| Howard Smith

The company took the opportunity to add capital while shares of the meme stock remain elevated.

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