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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

Here are the US shares ASX investors have been buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) continue to be the most popular US shares Aussie investors are buying

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Share Market News

What is going on with the Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price is recovering after slipping this morning despite announcing a positive update.

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Share Fallers

The FINEOS (ASX:FCL) share price is now 30% off its August highs

| Rhys Brock

After surging to a 52-week high price of $5.75 last August, the FINEOS (ASX: FCL) share price has now slid…

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Share Market News

The Opthea (ASX:OPT) share price up after receiving FDA approval

| Kerry Sun

The Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) share price opened higher on Wednesday after receiving an important regulatory waiver from the US…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is rising today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is rising on Wednesday following the release of an update. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price rises on partnership news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price is on the rise today following a partnership agreement. Here are the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is sinking 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is on the move on Wednesday after returning from its trading halt. Here's…

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Share Market News

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price on watch after NSW flood update

| Marc Sidarous

The Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch this morning after the company's update on the financial impact…

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Share Market News

Why the Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price in one to watch today

| Brooke Cooper

The Jindalee Resources Limited (ASX: JRL) share price is on watch today after the company shared good news about its…

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Broker Notes

7 reasons the AGL (ASX:AGL) demerger might be bad for its share price

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price could suffer from its demerger plans. Here's why...

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International Stock News

This company will make more electric cars than Tesla

| Tony Yoo

Fundie says its shares are still dirt cheap, and Elon Musk's first-mover advantage is disappearing into thin air.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons why the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few different reasons why the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price could be a buy, including a…

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Share Market News

What brokers think of REA (ASX:REA) share price following acquisition

| Kerry Sun

Are big brokers bullish on the REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price after the company's acquisition of Mortage Choice…

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Share Market News

Why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) share price will be on watch today following the release of an update on its…

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Share Market News

Over 1 in 4 Australians are investing in the ASX: report

| Marc Sidarous

27% of Australians are actively investing the ASX, a new report by website Finder claims. Click on to find out…

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Broker Notes

Leading broker puts buy rating on PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price could be great value right now according to one leading broker. Here's why...

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ETFs

2 top ETFs to buy in April 2021

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ETFs could be top choices to own for the long-term, including iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:IVV) because of…

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Share Market News

4 ASX shares with director buys this month

| Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign that those most in the know view the shares as undervalued. Here are 4…

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Bank Shares

Here's why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price is attractive

| Tristan Harrison

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price is looking pretty attractive right now for a few different reasons.

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Growth Shares

2 stellar mid cap ASX shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) and this ASX mid cap share could be great buy and hold options for Australian investors. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

Can the Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price smash the market in 2021?

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price has been outperforming in 2021. Can it continue this trend and smash the…

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Share Market News

I'd use these steps from the Warren Buffett/Charlie Munger method today

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s focus on industries they understand and their patient approach could be useful in today’s investing…

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Energy Shares

Why an AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) demerger might be a problem

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has had a rollercoaster day after the energy company announced plans for…

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Share Market News

Saxo's chief economist warns ASX investors of "galloping inflationary risks"

| Bernd Struben

Saxo's chief economist explains what ASX investors should know about the unintended consequences of massive government spending.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares could be among the best options for investors in April. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

The Mincor (ASX: MCR) share price slid today despite new mine

| Lucas Radbourne

The Mincor (ASX: MCR) share price fell 1.54% today, despite the nickel miner opening its new Cassini Nickel Mine in…

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Share Market News

Why Saxo's global outlook favours ASX commodity shares

| Bernd Struben

Saxo Bank's latest outlook for global share markets puts the spotlight on ASX commodity shares. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, AGL to split in two, NAB's neobank acquisition approved

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell almost 1% today. AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) is going to split into two divisions.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price has fallen 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Freelancer (ASX: FLN) share price has fallen 8% today after the company shared news it has begun trading on…

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Share Market News

'A COVID sized shock every year'. What climate change could mean for the Australian economy

| Marc Sidarous

The impacts of climate change are being felt to this day. Rising temperatures and more extreme weather events. What does…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Moneyme (ASX:MME) shares in the spotlight

| Sebastian Bowen

The Moneyme Ltd (ASX:MME) share price has been outperforming today. Here's what might be behind this ASX financials' gains.

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price is seesawing in afternoon trade after coming out of a trading halt. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Ainsworth Game Tech (ASX:AGI) share price rises after 71% revenue increase

| Lucas Radbourne

The Ainsworth Game Technology share price is rising by 2.5% today after posting a 71% increase in revenue.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price climbed today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) share price was on the move today following the company's launch of its Emersion platform…

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Share Market News

Where should I put my Super?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How do I make sure I’m in the right Super fund? It is a cracking question. For a couple of…

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price lifts on B Corp certification

| Mitchell Lawler

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is edging higher today after the payment technology company announced the receipt of B Corp…

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Broker Notes

Brokers think these 2 top ASX shares are buys in April 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Some of Australia’s leading brokers have got some ASX share ideas that could be buys for April 2021 including Baby…

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