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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

Is being a passive income investor becoming more difficult?

| Peter Stephens

Does a low interest rate environment and the recent stock market rally make obtaining a passive income more challenging than…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

End of oil price rally fires warning shot for the ASX COVID recovery trade

| Brendon Lau

The oil price rally appears to have come to an abrupt end in what could be an ominous sign for…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX growth share could be top options for investors looking to add growth shares to their…

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Dividend Investing

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and this blue chip ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors. Here's why...

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ETFs

2 top ETFs to buy for growth

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 top exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be top picks for long-term growth. 1 idea is Betashares Asia Technology…

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ETFs

2 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) and this ASX ETF could be excellent options for investors next week. Here's why...

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Retirement

2 ASX dividend shares for steady income in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares may be able to provide steady retirement income. 1 of the picks is Washington H.…

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Share Market News

2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share offer generous dividend yields. Here's why they are rated as buys...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares delivering irresistible growth

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares revealed in this article are delivering very strong business growth right now and could keep growing.

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Growth Shares

3 unstoppable ASX shares that keep growing

| Tristan Harrison

The three ASX shares in this article keep growing and growing. One of them is real estate portal REA Group…

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Share Market News

5 of the best ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are two of five that could be great options for ASX investors next week...

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Growth Shares

11 top ASX shares that WAM thinks will make great buys

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager Wilson Asset Management has revealed a number of ASX shares that it thinks will make good returns for…

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Value Investing

I'd listen to Warren Buffett's advice to buy undervalued shares today

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s focus on buying undervalued shares could prove to be a successful long-term strategy – especially in today’s stock…

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into $650,000 in 5 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Investments in Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares five years ago would have made you very wealthy. Here's how…

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How to invest

Why it's a great time for ASX investors to buy US shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Thinking about buying US shares for your ASX portfolio? Here are some reasons why it might be a good time…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares with huge growth potential

| James Mickleboro

Whispir (ASX:WSP) and this small cap ASX share have huge growth potential. Here's what you need to know about these exciting…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Technology Shares

2 compelling SaaS ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 SaaS ASX shares could be compelling buys for the long-term, including enterprise software business TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE).

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Dividend Investing

When dividends can be a bad thing for an ASX share

| Sebastian Bowen

Is no dividend ever a good dividend for an ASX share? Here's when a shareholder payout can be a bad…

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International Stock News

Amazon expands road testing of Rivian electric delivery vans

| Howard Smith

San Francisco is the latest location that will see the electric delivery vans on the road.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, Sydney Airport falls, AGL rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dipped today. The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price dropped and AGL Energy…

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Share Market News

The Oneview Healthcare (ASX:ONE) share price rockets 650% this year

| Brooke Cooper

The Oneview Healthcare (ASX: ONE) share price is going gangbusters this year, up 650%. Let's look at what the company…

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Share Market News

Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price lifts on partnership agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Field Solutions Holdings Ltd (ASX: FSG) share price was on the rise in late afternoon trade after the company…

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Economy

The Australian population is decreasing, what does that mean for the ASX?

| Brooke Cooper

Are you wondering how the declining Australian population could affect your ASX linvestments? Find the answer here. Plus how to…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares benefitting from a booming property market

| Mitchell Lawler

These 3 ASX shares with exposure to the property market have been skyrocketing while property prices continue to move higher.

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Share Market News

Japan's $103 million pot stock hypocrisy unmasked

| Bernd Struben

If you condemn the use of cannabis, should you invest in it? We look at the Japanese government pension fund's…

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Dividend Investing

Are Coles (ASX:COL) shares a must-buy for income investors?

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price could generate strong returns for investors over the next 12 months. Here's why...

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Share Market News

How the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price moved this week

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is down 1.5% in late afternoon trading. We look at how shares moved during the…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Has CBA found its Afterpay-killer?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) has finally taken on buy now, pay later giant Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT)…

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Share Market News

Can you manipulate the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price?

| Bernd Struben

We all know small-cap ASX share prices can be impacted by larger investors. But can you manipulate the price of…

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Share Market News

Sun shines on the Advance Nanotek (ASX:ANO) share price today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Advance Nanotek share price has risen 7% today. We take a look at the company's recent TGA approval for…

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Share Market News

Why the Flexiroam (ASX:FRX) share price opened 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Flexiroam (ASX:FRX) share price jumped higher this morning after the company announced an agreement to expand its partnership network.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 fantastic blue chip ASX shares that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and this blue chip ASX share could be strong buys right now. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

Why the Red 5 (ASX:RED) share price is crashing 16% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Red 5 Limited (ASX:RED) share price is crashing lower on Friday after announcing the completion of the institutional component…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Kinetiko (ASX:KKO) share price is up 18% today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Kinetiko share price is rising after successful gas exploration results in its Amersfoort coal bed project in South Africa.

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Share Market News

The Worley (ASX:WOR) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Worley (ASX: WOR) share price is up today after the engineering company announced a new contract in The Netherlands.

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Share Market News

Why COVID-19 is launching the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price 65%

| Brooke Cooper

The IDT Australia (ASX:ITD) share price is soaring on news the company has been asked whether it is capable of…

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Record Highs

Why the Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price has hit a record high on Friday. Here's why the KFC operator's shares…

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