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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

What's happening with the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) share price is tumbling today following a number of company updates. Here's what the…

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Share Market News

What's up with the Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

The Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price is having a volatile year on the ASX but is still up 380% year to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.4%: Bank shares lower, Xero shares upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are on the move on the ASX 200…

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How to invest

ASX 200 crash anniversary: The most important lesson we've learned

| Sebastian Bowen

On the anniversary of the ASX 200 COVID crash, here is the mostimportant lesson to keep in mind for investing…

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Share Market News

Why the Lucapa Diamond (ASX:LOM) share price leapt on open today

| Bernd Struben

The Lucapa Diamond share price is gaining in morning trade, up 2%. We take a look at the ASX diamond…

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Economy

Is the ASX the best place on earth to invest in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's response to COVID-19 and history of strong economic growth might have made the ASX one of the most durable…

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Share Gainers

Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price rockets 78% after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Airtasker Limited (ASX:ART) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday following the successful completion of its IPO this morning...

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Share Market News

Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) delivers exceptional gold results

| Kerry Sun

The Challenger Exploration Ltd (ASX: CEL) share price is 5% higher after releasing outstanding gold sampling results

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Share Market News

Is the Crown (ASX:CWN) takeover offer good value for shareholders?

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price rocketed on Monday after receiving a takeover offer. Is this good value for…

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Share Market News

Why the MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC) share price is jumping 8%

| Brooke Cooper

The MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC) share price is surging after the company's drug was passed by two ethics committees. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Payright (ASX:PYR) share price is soaring 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Payright Ltd (ASX: PYR) share price will be on focus after providing an update on its key growth initiatives.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is charging 9% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday following the release of an announcement...

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Share Gainers

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price up 7% after doubling full year profits

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after doubling its profits in FY 2020. Here's…

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Share Market News

Respiri (ASX:RSH) share price on watch following FDA approval

| Kerry Sun

The Respiri Ltd (ASX:RSH) share price is on watch after the company announced it's received US FDA clearance for its…

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Resources Shares

Why the New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC) share price is one to watch in early trade after the Aussie coal…

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Share Market News

Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price on watch as dividends resume

| Brooke Cooper

The Kathmandu Holdings (ASX: KMD) share price is on watch after the company released its half-year results and resumed paying…

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Share Market News

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price a buy after its restructure update?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price in the buy zone after its restructure update this week? Here's what…

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Capital Raising

Why the Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price is frozen

| Ken Hall

The Oceania Healthcare Ltd (ASX: OCA) share price is in a trading halt after the company announced capital raising and…

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 crash anniversary: 5 of the best performing shares of the last 12 months

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been 12 months since the worst day for ASX 200 shares in the coronavirus crash. Here are 5 of…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price could surge higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price could push higher on Tuesday after naming a new cornerstone shareholder...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Market News

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price will be on watch today following a business update. We take a…

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Blue Chip Shares

Where to invest your BHP (ASX:BHP) dividends

| James Mickleboro

This morning BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) is paying shareholders US$5.1 billion in dividends. Here's where you could invest your dividends...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares have been named as buys by leading brokers, including healthcare business Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT).

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Booktopia Group Ltd (ASX:BKG) and these ASX small cap shares could be worth watching closely this year. Here's what you need…

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BNPL shares

Time to be bullish or bearish on the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be bullish or bearish about the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price right now? It has fallen heavily in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Growth Shares

2 rapidly growing mid cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and this rapidly growing ASX mid cap share could be great options for Australian investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The WAM Active (ASX:WAA) share price hit a new 52-week high today

| Daniel Ewing

The WAM active share price hit a 52 week high today. The company has detailed strong demand for its SPP…

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International Stock News

4 reasons ARK recently increased its Tesla share price target to US$3,000

| Mitchell Lawler

Cathy Wood's ARK Invest just raised its Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price target to US$3,000. We run through the…

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Share Market News

Two ASX 200 banking and mining shares to own as inflation lurks

| Bernd Struben

With inflation on the horizon, this fund manager says ASX 200 mining and banking shares should be in your sights.

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Resources Shares

An important lesson from today's Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price

| Sebastian Bowen

The Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price has had a shocker today, falling more than 4%. Here's why you should pay…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price up 12% this month?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Whitehaven share price is up 2.6% today and 14% this month, flying in the face of the Chinese coal…

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ETFs

3 top ETFs for ASX investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Are you wanting to diversify your portfolio? Buying BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these top ETFs could be an easy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 climbs, Crown soars, Mineral Resources drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen after a solid day today. The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price jumped…

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Share Market News

Why the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price sank 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pure Hydrogen Corporation (ASX: PH2) share price was sinking today following the company's completed placement. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Gainers

The Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is up 6% as its chair gets on board

| Brooke Cooper

The Ampol (ASX: ALD) share price is soaring today after its chair more than doubled his personal investment in the…

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Cryptocurrencies

Is Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) the answer to ASX investors' inflation worries?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is down over the past day but still up 94% in 2021. Can Bitcoin be an inflation…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price up after AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in Australia

| Marc Sidarous

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is up today as the Australian government approves use of its COVID-19 vaccine…

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Share Market News

Why did the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price drop today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price was falling today as the company announced it's launching a redeemable notes offering. Here's the…

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