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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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Technology Shares

Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price continues rollercoaster

| Lucas Radbourne

The Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price rollercoaster is continuing today, after it rocketed 10% yesterday to rebound from 2 days of…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is one to watch when it returns to trade as the bidding…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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International Stock News

Better buy: Microsoft vs. Alphabet

| Brett Schafer

The two tech giants have beaten the market over the past decade. But which is the better buy going forward?

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Share Gainers

Why Newcrest (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star (NST) shares are flying high today

| James Mickleboro

Why Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are storming higher and could keep going...

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price sinks on activities report

| Brooke Cooper

The Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) share price is on the slide today after the company released its quarterly activities…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Origin (ASX:ORG) share price is sinking 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price is sinking on Friday following the release of an update on its earnings…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price slides as shareholders vote

| Bernd Struben

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is on the slide today. We take a look at the latest on…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price is shooting 28% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price is shooting higher on Friday after gaining FDA approval for a new…

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Retail Shares

Why the Dusk (ASX:DSK) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Dusk Group Ltd (ASX: DSK) share price is one to watch this morning after a strong trading update highlighted…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Coventry (ASX:CYG) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Coventry Group Ltd (ASX: CYG) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of a trading…

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Growth Shares

Top fund manager names these 2 ASX shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Top fund manager Wilson Asset Management has named two ASX shares that are rated as buys including Maas Group Holdings…

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Share Market News

Is the SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is up 30% in six months. Can its shares go even higher in 2021?…

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Tax

Can you imagine paying tax on every share purchase?

| Tony Yoo

Real estate investors fork out thousands of dollars for stamp duty for each transaction. Did you know stock buyers had…

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International Stock News

The Nasdaq just got the green light for record gains

| Dan Caplinger

A key factor that's weighed down the tech-heavy index might just have reversed itself.

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Financial Shares

Why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) share price is on watch after the Aussie insurer was hit with a class…

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Growth Shares

Why Kogan (ASX:KGN) should be on your watchlist at this share price

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) should be on your watchlist at today’s share price because of its valuation and how rapidly it’s…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares ready for a post-COVID rally: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Hamish Tadgell reveals a pair of stocks that were paralysed in 2020 but are…

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52-Week Highs

Westpac (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why they are on…

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International Stock News

Could Tesla's electric vehicle deliveries soar 85% this year?

| Daniel Sparks

Here's why the electric car maker could see a substantial acceleration in its growth rate this year.

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How to invest

'It makes me nervous': Expert worried about 'crazy' market

| Tony Yoo

The world might have gone mad, but does this also present awesome buying opportunities for the shrewd investor?

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Bank Shares

Is the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price great value?

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price could be great value according to one leading broker. Here's why...

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and this high yield ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors right now...

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Small Cap Shares

2 must-watch small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) and this small cap ASX share should be on your watchlist. Here's why...

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Dividend Investing

2 great ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares are rated as buys by brokers, including mortgage broker business Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX:AFG).

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 quality ASX 50 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX 50 share have been named as buys. Here's why they could be among the best…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Zip sinks, BOQ reports

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 0.5% today. The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price sank after coming to…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Invictus Energy (ASX:IVZ) share price up 23% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Invictus Energy Ltd (ASX: IVZ) share price is having a top day today, rising mroe than 23% to 18…

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Resources Shares

Why the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price is up 50% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

The Galan Lithium Ltd (ASX: GLN) share price has been soaring lately. Let's take a look at what's been happening…

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Share Market News

China's dairy stocks rise: What does this mean for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Kerry Sun

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price oculd be on watch as Chinese dairy stocks opened higher on…

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Energy Shares

How pent-up demand could turbocharge ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

After plummeting during the early months of the pandemic, ASX 200 energy shares came roaring back. What's next for the…

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Bank Shares

What Coinbase's float means for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Brooke Cooper

Coinbase Global's float on the Nasdaq Index may mean big things for the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price.

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Resources Shares

DDH1 (ASX:DDH) share price edges higher on credit facility

| Aaron Teboneras

The DDH1 Limited (ASX: DDH) share price is on the rise following the approval of credit facility from Bankwest. Here's…

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price today? The ASX resources mining giant is up…

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Growth Shares

2 highly rated ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) and this ASX growth share are highly rated. Here's what you need to know...

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Retirement

2 high quality ASX shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and this ASX share could be top options for retirees looking for a long term source of income...

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) eyes potential stock and crypto trading services

| Kerry Sun

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price could stray from its BNPL roots, eyeing potential stock and crypto currency…

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Materials Shares

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is surging today

| Marc Sidarous

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is climbing today - up over 2%. Click on to find out…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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