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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

These ASX shares just got hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

These ASX shares could be facing come profit taking as we head to the financial year close after brokers downgraded…

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Bank Shares

Hot ASX sector with 'easily' 10% to 15% upside in coming months: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Stocks in this industry have climbed up since November -- but one fund manager reckons there are 'still legs'.

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How to invest

How many of your shares should make money?

| Tony Yoo

Do losses on the stock market feel like a dagger through your heart? Here's some advice on what to do.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises again, Domino's orders an acquisition, Premier sales boom

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose again today, with Domino’s making an acquisition.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles (ASX:COL) share price is down 10% this year

| Brooke Cooper

2021 hasn't been kind to the supermarket giant.

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Ask a Fund Manager

What I regret about my Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Sage Capital's Sean Fenton also reveals why everyday investors shouldn't expect perfection.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality ASX 200 shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Both Brickworks and Webjet are seeing a recovery. They could be quality picks.

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Travel Shares

SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price on watch after FY 2021 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This casino and resorts operator has returned to form in FY 2021...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares this broker likes

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker has named a couple of dividend shares that could be worth looking closely at...

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Broker Notes

How high can the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price climb?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares have doubled in value over the last 12 months...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the last day of trade before the long weekend...

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Growth Shares

Here are 2 mid cap ASX shares to watch closely

| James Mickleboro

These mid cap ASX shares could be worth watching closely...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 highly rated blue chip ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

There are many blue chip options for investors on the ASX. Are these among the best?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Extrapolation, contrarianism… and an investing short-cut

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Why buy when everyone else is excited and the share price is already sky-high? It can pay to be contrarian.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These 3 ASX shares were the most actively traded on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies had a busy day on the ASX boards.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Woolworths acquisition approved, Austal in rough waters

| Tristan Harrison

It was another day of growth for the ASX 200.

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Economy

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) expects RBA to act on low-interest rates earlier than planned

| Mitchell Lawler

Low interest rates might not be quite so low in a couple of years...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Globe International (ASX:GLB) share price jumps 9% on sales update

| Aaron Teboneras

The apparel company's shares received a boost today...

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares that are highly rated

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares have been tipped to have bright futures...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Bidding war for the Mainstream (ASX:MAI) share price intensified today

| Brendon Lau

The Mainstream share price jumped today as the group may get yet another higher takeover offer.

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REITs

Charter Hall REIT (ASX:CLW) share price flat on notes issuance

| Aaron Teboneras

The real estate investment trust (REIT) shares are going nowhere today...

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Real Estate Shares

Here's why the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price is gaining

| Brooke Cooper

There were two announcements from the real estate funds management company today.

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Technology Shares

Why the MedAdvisor (ASX:MDR) share price jumped 12% today

| Kerry Sun

The medication management platform sees strong growth in the US after its "transformational" acquisition 6 months ago.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price risen 33% in the last 12 months?

| Frank Tzimas

IDP Education is on the road to recovery amid trying COVID-related conditions. We look at the reasons behind the rise

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Healthcare Shares

2 quality healthcare options for ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

Demand for healthcare services has been tipped to grow strongly in the future. Could these shares benefit?

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares with large yields that have paid consistent payouts

| Tristan Harrison

JB Hi-Fi and Nick Scali are building their dividend records for shareholders.

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Communication Shares

Why the Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price is up 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a bumper day for the telecommunications carrier's shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price edges lower after clinical trial update

| Aaron Teboneras

The clinical-stage drug development company's shares have taken a tumble today

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Real Estate Shares

The Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price has hit a new 52-week high

| Brooke Cooper

The real estate investment trust's new deal has seen its share price rise.

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Share Market News

Is WAM going ham on Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX:MHH)?

| Mitchell Lawler

Brokers suspect WAM has been buying up this one...

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Share Gainers

Why the Minotaur Exploration (ASX:MEP) share price is up 22% today

| Kerry Sun

Following today's lift, Minotaur shares are now within striking distance of their 52-week high.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price an opportunity today?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares haven’t moved much over the last month. Is it an opportunity?

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) hires former AUSTRAC CEO while under investigation

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's second-largest bank makes a strategic appointment.

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Technology Shares

ASX telco partners with US tech giant Nvidia in pioneering gaming deal

| Bernd Struben

Gaming has come a long way since the days players were stuck to their TVs with cables.

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Share Market News

Why Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) is embracing robotic help

| Bernd Struben

This robot isn't coming for your job. It's here to help.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Trading in Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) shares will cease today. Here's why

| Frank Tzimas

A scheme of arrangement will see Asaleo Care shares transferred to another company at the end of trade today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) states Seven's takeover bid could undervalue it by 40%

| Brooke Cooper

Boral claims an independent expert valued the company's shares at as much as $9.13 each.

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Energy Shares

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Bernd Struben

You may not want to find it in your Christmas stocking, but coal is fetching near record prices.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares for buy and hold investors to check out

| James Mickleboro

If you're interested in growing your wealth, then investing with a long term focus could be a great way to…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Ecofibre (ASX:EOF) share price is surging 30% higher this week

| Aaron Teboneras

The hemp company’s shares have been on fire lately...

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