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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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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX growth shares could be fantastic options for investors this month...

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Share Market News

Subreddit ASX Bets is gambling these 4 ASX shares will follow in GameStop's footsteps

| Marc Sidarous

Subreddit ASX Bets is gambling on these 4 ASX shares to keep rising - including Zip.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price on watch after accepting takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after revealing that it has accepted a…

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52-Week Lows

2 ASX shares at 52-week lows: Are they bargain buys?

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) and this ASX share have just dropped to 52-week lows. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Market News

One person earned $250,000 on Airtasker last year. Now it's listing

| Tony Yoo

Recent technology floats have suffered after a vicious sell-off of growth shares. Will this one be any different?

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price a buy for a 6.3% dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price a buy for a dividend that could be a 6.3% grossed-up yield…

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⏸️ Income

2 top ASX dividend shares with generous yields to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price is rocketing 6% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Cobalt Blue share price is on a tear today as the company announced the start of its pilot program.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, TWE jumps, Zip sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose today. The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price jumped on takeover rumours.

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Share Market News

Legal action against ex Qantas (ASX:QAN) executive leaves share price on watch

| Mitchell Lawler

The Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price will be in focus as the airline operator pursues legal action against…

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Share Market News

Why the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price just hit a 5 year high

| Marc Sidarous

Vital Metals Limited (ASX: VML) share price was up 24.6% today – hitting a 5-year record of 8.6 cents in…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where next for the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is now down by almost 29% from its 52-week high. Is this a buying…

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How to invest

Here's why you should think twice about chasing the next hot ASX trend

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking to find the next Amazon (AMZN) or A2 Milk (A2M)? Here's why finding a 10-bagger trend is even harder…

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Share Market News

Why the TNG (ASX:TNG) share price is up 7% today

| Brooke Cooper

TNG's share price is flying high today after the company announced its Mount Peake project was awarded Major Project Status…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price climbed to a 52-week high on Monday. Here's why the banking giant's shares…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 small cap ASX shares that powered higher in February 2021

| Tristan Harrison

There 3 ASX small cap ASX shares in the NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Ltd (ASX:NSC) portfolio that did really…

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Share Market News

Why the Cogstate (ASX:CGS) share price is rising today

| Daniel Ewing

The Cogstate share price is rising strongly today as the company announced a business update. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price and others caught in Greensill insolvency

| Mitchell Lawler

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price will be watched with a close eye, along with others as Greensill…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 8% today

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has come under pressure on Monday and is sinking 8% in afternoon trade.…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The 3 highest paying ASX 200 dividend shares

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) and AGL Limited (ASX: AGL) are two of the highest paying ASX 200 dividend…

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Share Market News

Why the Queensland Pacific Metals (AXS:QPM) share price is climbing today

| Brooke Cooper

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd's share price is up after it announced its TECH Project's ability to achieve net-negative CO2 emissions.

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Share Market News

Up almost 1000% in 1 year, the Bionomics (ASX:BNO) share price moves higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX: BNO) share price is in positive territory after announcing a non-renounceable entitlement offer. Here's the details.

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Share Market News

Treasury Wine (ASX: TWE) share price shoots over 8% higher on takeover talks

| Marc Sidarous

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price rocketed over 8% higher today before slightly retreating to be up…

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) hits 3 year high. Can we thank dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) share price is going from strength to strength. Something to do…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't take it from me. Take it from them…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

On International Women's Day, we hear from some of the women of Motley Fool Australia about investing and pursuing a…

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Share Market News

International Women's Day: The female CEOs of the ASX

| Brooke Cooper

We've profiled the careers and ideas of 4 of Australia's most successful women in business as a celebration of International…

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Share Gainers

The Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price is jumping 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is jumping higher on Monday following the release of a presentation...

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Share Market News

Kleos (ASX:KSS) share price is edges lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Kleos Space SA (ASX: KSS) share price is edging lower today despite announcing a new contract. We take a…

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Share Market News

What's weighing on the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price lately?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is getting attention following the company's latest capital raise. Here's a bit more background.

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Share Market News

Why the Talga (ASX:TLG) share price is surging 8% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Talga share price is rising strongly today as the company announced an update to the market. We take a…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Why this broker is bullish about ASX lithium shares

| Kerry Sun

UBS thinks higher lithium prices could lift ASX lithium shares including Galaxy Resources Ltd (ASX: GXY) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price weakness exposes its dividend strength

| Sebastian Bowen

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has been disappointing investors for more than a year now. But its dividend payments…

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Share Fallers

Why Audio Pixels, Nick Scali, Smartgroup, & Zip are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four tumbling lower on the…

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Share Market News

What is going with the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Noxopharm Ltd (ASX: NOX) share price is bouncing around after the drug developer announced the progression of its NOXCOVID-1…

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Share Market News

What's up with the Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Sonic Healthcare share price has sunk over the past few months. Here's a closer look at the company and…

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Share Market News

Why the Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price could go higher

| Kerry Sun

Brokers think buoyant iron ore prices could see the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price retest its previous…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price has shot up 34% today

| Brooke Cooper

Anson Resources' (ASX: ASN) share price is soaring today after it announced its lithium materials received successful performance reviews.

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Share Gainers

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price surges as it finds a sweet spot

| Brendon Lau

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) share price is outperforming the market today as it finds a sweet spot between…

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