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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another busy day on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about these high yield dividend shares...

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Growth Shares

Why Zip (ASX:Z1P) and this ASX growth share are highly rated by analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of ASX shares that could be destined for strong growth in the future...

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Energy Shares

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) loses Federal Court battle against Greenpeace

| Brooke Cooper

One of those times when David beats Goliath.

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Broker Notes

Is the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price going to lose its fizz?

| James Mickleboro

Can this wine company's shares climb higher or are they fully valued?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Brickworks soars, Woolworths falls

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 dropped today, though Brickworks soared on profit valuation increases.

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Resources Shares

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price dips on debt update

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner's shares dropped today, adding further woes to its recent share price performance.

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International Stock News

Will Robinhood be the biggest IPO on global markets in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

There is speculation that Robinhood, the US$40 billion zero-fee US brokerage firm, will IPO in July

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price jumps 9% following $20b sector forecast

| Mitchell Lawler

The global meal kit market has received a spicy new forecast...

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Record Highs

The Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price hit an all-time high today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Brickworks hit a new all-time high today...

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) under fire over Darwin Dan Murphy's store

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths is under fire today over its now-abandoned Darwin liquor store

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Patience, grasshopper

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

This go-go stock is a reminder of some old-world principles that remain true.

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Share Gainers

Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price surges on exploration results

| Brendon Lau

Thomson Resources says its Conrad Project may be bigger and better than originally thought.

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Financial Shares

Why the QuickFee (ASX:QFE) share price jumped higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares received a boost on Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Coda Minerals (ASX:COD) share price just rocketed 235%

| Marc Sidarous

The South Australian miner struck proverbial and literal gold (and also copper) this week.

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ETFs

2 ETFs for ASX investors in June

| James Mickleboro

Check out these popular ETFs that ASX investors have been buying...

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Share Market News

Why Brickworks, Ecofibre, Frontier Digital, & Ramsay are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares were on form on Wednesday despite the market edging lower...

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Technology Shares

Why the Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price is up 12% today

| Kerry Sun

After hitting 9-month lows, Credit Clear is racking up some time in the green this week.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sovereign Metals (ASX:SVM) share price is up 14%

| Brooke Cooper

Sovereign Metals' Kasiya project is chasing the title of largest rutile deposit on earth. And they're not far off it.

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Appen, National Storage, & Woolworths are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these shares are out of form on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

China looking to impose new controls on the rocketing coal price

| Brendon Lau

China has so far been losing the war to control commodity prices, but that won't stop it from trying again.

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Motley Fool Media

The day's big winners, including Mesoblast and WiseTech, plus more good economic news and borrowers taking more risk

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Share bouncebacks, a boost to business and Aussies in mortgage debt. Scott chats this and more with Nine's Late News.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are the most actively traded today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 shares are the most ative today?

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Resources Shares

Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price lifts following Perenti partnership

| Marc Sidarous

A $650 million contract between these two ASX mining companies is having mixed results on their share prices.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) trying to combat crime loopholes with 'Project Apollo'

| Mitchell Lawler

AUSTRAC's investigation has lit a fire under NAB's compliance project...

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Travel Shares

Could the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price be a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Qantas shares continue to be volatile as COVID-19 impacts continue to impact the business.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Probiotec (ASX:PBP) share price is surging 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's latest trading update has boosted investor confidence. We take a closer look...

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Share Gainers

Why GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) has surged 19% in the last 3 months

| Frank Tzimas

Despite China's tariff increases, the GrainCorp share price has climbed 19% in the last 3 months. Here's why.

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Share Market News

US on brink of passing massive anti-China law

| Sebastian Bowen

The US Senate has just passed a massive US$250 billion anti-China bill....

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Cryptocurrencies

How Aussies raked in $260 million in Bitcoin profits in 2020

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investing is notoriously risky. But for some the risk has paid off handsomely.

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Communication Shares

The Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price seesaws on successful capital raise

| Brooke Cooper

Superloop has raised $79 million in its institutional entitlement offer.

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Technology Shares

3 growing ASX tech shares for growth investors

| James Mickleboro

The tech sector could be a good place for growth investors to look for options...

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International Stock News

Wendy's is suddenly a meme stock

| Rich Duprey

Apparently any stock can attract the attention of Reddit traders.

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Cannabis Shares

Why the ECS Botanics (ASX:ECS) share price is smoking the ASX today

| Aaron Teboneras

The agribusiness and hemp food company’s shares have continued their strong run for the week...

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Energy Shares

Here's what's driving the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price today

| Brooke Cooper

The first step towards drilling in the Baleen Prospect is now underway.

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Share Market News

This tumbling ASX fintech should be 3 times current price: analyst

| Tony Yoo

The market savaged this micro-investment provider, causing one fund manager to tear his hair out. But maybe it's now turned…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is on fire this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Whitehaven Coal has been on fire lately...

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BNPL shares

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price higher on BNPL network partnership

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the BNPL player have lifted on news of a new partnership.

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Energy Shares

Mercury (ASX:MCY) share price falls after earnings downgrade

| Brooke Cooper

Mercury's new guidance reflects the challenges it's been facing through 2021.

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International Stock News

Shareholders approve NVIDIA stock split. Here's what happens next

| Danny Vena

Several upcoming dates will be of significance to shareholders.

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