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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

Peter Costello thinks this will spark the next ASX market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Former Treasurer Peter Costello is worrying about low interest rates, and even thinks we could see another ASX market crash

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Could Australia be the next tech hub? Afterpay (ASX:APT) CEO thinks it should be

| Mitchell Lawler

As the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price bounced, the company's CEO addressed Australia's potential (and motivation) for developing its…

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52-Week Highs

Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price hits 52-week high and could go even higher

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price is pushing higher again and hit a 52-week high. Here's why it could still…

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 hospitality shares could be about to enjoy a boost

| Bernd Struben

The announcement of a $1.2 billion government tourism stimulus package could be just what ASX 200 hospitality shares need.

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Share Market News

Why has the MetalsTech (ASX:MTC) share price boosted 41% today?

| Brooke Cooper

MetalsTech Ltd's (ASX: MTC) share price is going bonkers today after the company announced its intention to capitalise on lithium.

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Share Market News

Here's why this ASX lithium share is soaring 10% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium share Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) is rocketing today, up 10% in early afternoon trading. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Amaero (ASX:3DA) share price rocketed 20% on open

| Aaron Teboneras

The Amaero International Ltd (ASX: 3DA) share price is rising 15% this morning following an agreement with mining giant, Rio…

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How to invest

Is it ok to buy ASX 200 shares at a 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it ok to buy your favourite ASX 200 shares at a 52-week high? Here are some pros and cons…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.9%: Flight Centre & Webjet jump, Afterpay sinks

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price jumps 14% on solid half-year results

| Kerry Sun

The Tesserent (ASX: TNT) share price is on the rise after the company announced a 500% increase in turnover and…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is flying

| Tristan Harrison

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is absolutely flying right now, it’s up 7% in response to some more government…

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Share Market News

Could this overnight news lift the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Could this piece of overnight news from Draftkings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) help push the PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share…

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Share Gainers

ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price jumps on COVID-19 app plans

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price is surging higher today after announcing plans to trial a COVID-19 detection smartphone…

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Share Market News

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) share price regains $2 trillion market cap

| Marc Sidarous

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is once again the world’s first publicly listed US$2 trillion company despite a share price fall.

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Qantas, ResApp, & Volpara are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four ASX shares racing higher on…

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How to invest

Warning: Latest trap that could cost you more than 3% a year

| Tony Yoo

Share markets are up and down, the economy is recovering but uncertain, and cryptocurrencies are booming. Who's feeling overwhelmed?

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Share Market News

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is surging 8% this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price is surging after the company announced the launch of a new instant virtual…

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Share Gainers

Why the Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday. Here's why and why it could go…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price rises despite fears tourism will struggle after JobKeeper

| Marc Sidarous

Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares are rising despite an economist's warning tourism will struggle after JobKeeper, even with the new stimulus package.

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Share Fallers

Why the Sovereign Cloud (ASX:SOV) share price is sinking 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The Sovereign Cloud Holdings Ltd (ASX:SOV) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its half year…

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Share Gainers

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is soaring today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is soaring on Thursday after the government announced a major tourism stimulus package...

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Share Market News

Is the "rollercoaster over" for Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC)?

| Kerry Sun

Will megatrends in renewable energy support the Lynas Rare Earth Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price in the medium to long…

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Retail Shares

ASX fashion and beauty shares shine on half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

ASX fashion and beauty shares made a strong showing during the most recent reporting season as consumers divert travelling spending…

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Technology Shares

Is the EML (ASX:EML) share price a top buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price be a buy right now? The company is achieving a lot of…

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2 great ASX tech shares to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

There are some wonderful ASX tech shares that Aussies can buy. They may be thinking about for your portfolio, including…

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International Stock News

Roblox stock surges on IPO

| Danny Vena

The gaming platform's large and growing user base attracted strong investor demand.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX medical shares report promising half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

ASX medical shares reported some positive results in the most recent reporting round. So how did these popular ASX medical…

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Share Fallers

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price on watch after naming its new CFO

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price will be one to watch on Thursday after announcing the appointment of its new…

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International Stock News

Apple is killing off the iMac Pro

| Rich Duprey

The onetime king of Apple's hill of powerful computers will soon be no more.

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Record Highs

These 3 ASX shares have just stormed to record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and these ASX shares just stormed to record highs...

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy right now for dividends? It may start…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 excellent ASX shares to buy and hold today

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and this ASX share could be excellent buy and hold options for Australian investors...

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⏸️ Income

This ASX dividend share has a very generous 5.9% yield

| James Mickleboro

Based on the current Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) share price, it is expected to provide investors with a very generous yield…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Early Yallourn power station closure sets the pace for ASX energy sector shakeup

| Mitchell Lawler

Yallourn Power Station set to close 4 years earlier. Energy shares, including Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) fell on the…

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Technology Shares

Is Afterpay (ASX:APT)'s BNPL competition heating up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and other buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers are facing increasing competition in their space. How big…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't make Buffett's $10 billion mistake…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I think I'm jinxed. Or Murphy's Law is real. Or both.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Zip down, Afterpay soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.8% today. The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price fell, but the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share…

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Share Market News

Demoted AMP exec paid $1m bonus for 53 days' work

| Tony Yoo

Former AMP Capital chief Boe Pahari pockets a nice profit share for less than 2 months' work, while other staff…

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Share Market News

Why did the Latin Resources (ASX:LRS) share price bomb 14% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Latin Resources Ltd (ASX: LRS) share price bombed today, despite announcing good news this morning.

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