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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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Economy

3 sectors Aussies are splashing cash on right now

| Tony Yoo

Seeing where your fellow citizens want to spend money may tip you off as to which ASX shares might do…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips REA Group (ASX:REA) share price to shoot higher from here

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price could be heading even higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Growth Shares

2 compelling ASX 200 shares that should be in your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares in this article are compelling businesses and should be in your portfolio for…

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Share Gainers

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is edging higher

| Ken Hall

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has edged higher in early trade even as ASX 200 shares start the…

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Broker Notes

Is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price could be in the buy zone according to one leading broker. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Top broker thinks Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is good value

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be going higher from here according to one leading broker. Here's what it…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields of almost 5%

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share offer investors fully franked yields of almost 5%...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Challenger plummets, Lynas falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price plummeted and Lynas (LYC) fell too.

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Share Market News

2 five-star ASX 200 shares that are rated very highly

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) and this five-star ASX 200 share are highly rated. Here's what you need to know about them...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 brilliant blue chip ASX 200 shares brokers love

| James Mickleboro

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) and this ASX 200 blue chip share could be in the buy zone right now. Here's why brokers…

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IPOs

Latitude (ASX:LFS) makes a splash on its ASX debut

| Mitchell Lawler

Latitude Financial Services Group Ltd (ASX: LFS) is the latest addition to the ASX. The financial services company made a…

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Small Cap Shares

3 excellent small cap ASX shares to watch closely

| James Mickleboro

Could these small cap ASX shares be the next Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) success story? Here's what you need to know…

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Economy

Aussie dollar shoots higher! Here are some ASX winners

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie dollar has risen sharply against the US dollar. Here are some ASX shares that are benefitting (and some…

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Share Market News

Why the Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) share price is rising today following a contract with Maersk Drilling. Here's what the…

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Economy

Cyber attacks a growing risk to our financial security, says Reserve Bank

| Brooke Cooper

A Reserve Bank of Australia report has found cyber attacks to be one the most worrying threats to Australian financial…

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this excellent ASX dividend share could be quality options for income investors. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

Candy Club (ASX:CLB) share price flat despite 192% revenue increase

| Lucas Radbourne

The Candy Club share price remains flat today despite the company reporting significant revenue and customer increases in its Quarterly…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price wobbles on plasma and vaccine update

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has been in the spotlight in recent memory. We take a closer look…

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lower despite natural gas update

| Marc Sidarous

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is falling today despite announcing a new gas field, expected to supply…

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Growth Shares

2 highly rated ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and this ASX growth share could be top options in 2021 and beyond. Here's why they are highly…

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Share Market News

BrainChip and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Cryptocurrencies

Aussie fintech lets ANYONE receive salary in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC)

| Tony Yoo

Living Room of Satoshi joins getpaidinbitcoin.com.au in allowing punters to get paid their hard-earned in cryptocurrency instead of cash.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) shares top ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX: ADO) share price is on fire today, topping the All Ordinaries Index. Here's why investors are…

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Share Market News

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price in the buy zone after today's third quarter update. Here's what the experts think…

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Energy Shares

Why the Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) share price is falling

| Marc Sidarous

The Meridian Energy Ltd (ASX: MEZ) share price is tanking today as a clean energy ETF dumps massive amount of…

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Resources Shares

Why the QEM (ASX:QEM) share price catapulted 37% today

| Brooke Cooper

The QEM Limited (ASX: QEM) share price is rising after news of a new project management specialist for the company's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) shares days are numbered

| Ken Hall

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) shares are set to finish up on the ASX as the NSW Supreme Court approved…

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price plunged 7% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX: LIT) share price is sinking today after the company announced plans ahead of its joint…

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Resources Shares

Kingwest (ASX:KWR) share price finally rising on gold drilling success

| Lucas Radbourne

The Kingwest share price is rising today after the company reported extensional drilling success in its Menzies Gold Project (MGP).

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BNPL shares

650,000 Aussies sign up for Afterpay (ASX:APT) Mastercard

| Tony Yoo

Customers are going nuts over a new feature that allows buy now, pay later to be used with a simple…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Challenger, Lynas, & Sydney Airport shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Why the Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) share price is on the move

| Lucas Radbourne

The Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) share price is edging higher after the company outlined plans for a new drilling program Argentina.

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BNPL shares

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price slides on Q4 trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price is sinking today following the release of a trading update. We list…

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Communication Shares

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is a buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) a buy today? Some investors think so, and here's why they are bullish…

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Travel Shares

Experience Co (ASX:EXP) share price jumps 6% on latest update

| Marc Sidarous

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX: EXP) share price is climbing higher today after the company announced its latest acquisitions. Click…

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price climbs on Rincon construction update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX: AGY) share price is climbing today following a construction update at the Rincon Lithium Project.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Bank of Queensland, Freelancer, & Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares pushing notably higher on…

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Economy

Westpac (ASX:WBC) reports 'extraordinary' Australian consumer confidence

| Lucas Radbourne

Australia's economic growth is vastly outpacing its counterparts and, according to Westapc (ASX:WBC), our consumer confidence is surging.

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Share Market News

Treasurer outlines federal budget focus as IMF upgrades Australian outlook

| Lucas Radbourne

Treasurer Josh Frydenburg has outlined the government's focus for the upcoming federal budget, amid a stronger-than-expected economic recovery following the…

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