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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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Cheap Shares

Down 20% this week: Is the Challenger (ASX:CGF) share price cheap?

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has fallen heavily this week after the release of a disappointing third quarter update...

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Communication Shares

Why I love Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares right now: fundie

| Tony Yoo

The telco is Pengana Australian Equities Fund's largest holding. Read why the mobile and internet giant is so attractive at…

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Share Market News

Why the Lark (ASX:LRK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lark Distilling Co Ltd (ASX: LRK) share price will be on focus today after the release of its quarterly…

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) share price will be one to watch on Thursday following the release of its first quarter…

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Broker Notes

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price can rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price has the potential to rocket higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Small Cap Shares

3 under the radar ASX small cap shares to watch closely

| James Mickleboro

Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) and these small cap ASX shares could be worth watching closely...

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Dividend Investing

2 highly rated ASX dividend shares with generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this highly rated ASX dividend share offer generous yields to investors...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Small Cap Shares

2 rapidly growing small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Booktopia Group Ltd (ASX:BKG) and this ASX small cap share could be worth watching closely in 2021...

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Resources Shares

KGL Resources (ASX:KGL) share price slumps 9%. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The KGL Resources (ASX: KGL) share price has plummeted nearly 9% today on the back of the company's quarterly report.…

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Healthcare Shares

2 buy-rated ASX healthcare shares

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and this ASX healthcare shares have been given buy ratings. Here's why they could be shares to own...

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Financial Shares

MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price rockets 8% on Autopay launch

| Marc Sidarous

The MoneyMe (ASX: MME) share price was on the move today as the company launched its latest product. Motley Fool…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares rated highly

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and this ASX 200 blue chip share could be great options for investors this week. Here's what you…

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, Corporate Travel flies, Nuix sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) sank heavily after disappointing investors with a sales forecast downgrade.

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Share Fallers

What's with the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Advanced Human Imaging Ltd (ASX: AHI) share price has had a clanger today, falling mroe than 4%. Here's what…

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Growth Shares

2 stellar ASX shares growing rapidly

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX growth share could be great options for investors. Here's why they are rated highly right…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Alterity (ASX:ATH) share price is skyrocketing 42% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH) share price is skyrocketing after the company's release of positive results for its lead compound.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Freelancer (ASX:FLN) shares shoot higher

| Sebastian Bowen

The Freelancer Ltd (ASX: FLN) share price is having a great day today after a quarterly report was released yesterday.…

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Broker Notes

2 fantastic ASX shares that brokers rate as buys

| Tristan Harrison

This article is about 2 fantastic ASX shares that brokers have rated as buys, including discount retail business Reject Shop…

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Materials Shares

Why Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and BHP (ASX:BHP) look set for another profit upgrade

| Brendon Lau

It’s hard to think about profit upgrades when the market is tumbling, but that’s what the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:…

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International Stock News

Netflix misses sub addition target, shares crash

| Anders Bylund

The company added 4 million net new names in the first quarter, well below the 6 million guidance target.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) share price dropped 9%?

| Brooke Cooper

The Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) share price is down today after news the company pushed delivery of its Nolans…

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Cannabis Shares

Zelira (ASX:ZLD) share price falls despite strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD) share price is sliding despite announcing a positive trading update. Here's what the company…

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Energy Shares

The Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price is down 10% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Elixir Energy Limited (ASX: EXR) share price is plummeting today with news of the company's latest placement and share…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is under pressure on Wednesday after releasing its third quarter update...

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Retail Shares

Why ASX 200 retail shares like Super Retail (ASX:SUL) are worth watching

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 retail shares like Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) are on watch after the latest retail trade data…

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IPOs

Mighty Kingdom (ASX:MKL) share price falls on ASX entrance

| Mitchell Lawler

The Mighty Kingdom Ltd (ASX: MKL) share price has deflated on its first day of trading on the ASX. We…

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Share Market News

What's with the WPP AUNZ (ASX:WPP) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The WPP (ASX: WPP) share price is flat today after the company's shareholders voted in favour of a share buyback…

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Communication Shares

Can 5G boost the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price get a boost from next-gen technology? Here's how this ASX telco…

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Nuix, Splitit, & Temple & Webster are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) are two of four ASX shares sinking on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why is the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price down 14% this week?

| Kerry Sun

The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price is falling another 7% today despite what looked like a good…

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Broker Notes

Brokers think these shares can outperform the ASX 200

| Kerry Sun

Brokers have picked Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and these ASX200 shares to outperform the market in the near term

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Share Market News

Aussie investors snapped up Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Move over Tesla (TSLA), Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) was the most popular US share for CommSec investors last week.…

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REITs

Why the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price is edging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) share price is treading lower after providing an update on the listed note offer.…

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How to invest

AUSSIE-FIRST: How to buy a fraction of an ASX share

| Tony Yoo

Trading platform Sharesies launches an industry-first in this country, which it says will give small-time investors a fair go.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price opened 8% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

The Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) share price is on the move today after news from the company on its HER-Vaxx's…

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Share Gainers

Why Corp Travel Management, Imugene, MoneyMe, & Syrah are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and MoneyMe Ltd (ASX:MME) are two of four ASX shares pushing higher today...

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Share Market News

Down 51% in a month, the Greenland Minerals (ASX:GGG) share price is still sinking

| Brooke Cooper

The Greenland Minerals (ASX:GGG) share price is down 15% today amid government opposition to its Kvanefjeld Project.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Actinogen (ASX:ACW) share price falling 17% today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Actinogen (ASX: ACW) share price is tumbling today after the company released its quarterly activity report and strategic update.

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