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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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International Stock News

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares pop and drop in debut

| Mitchell Lawler

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) hits the public market. The journey has been long, but the crypto exchanges ambitions are just getting started.

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BNPL shares

Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is up 15% this week

| Kerry Sun

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) share price has soared 15% this week. Let's take a look at what's been happening…

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Share Market News

Why the Viva Leisure (ASX:VVA) share price is one to watch

| Ken Hall

The Viva Leisure Ltd (ASX: VVA) share price is on watch this morning after a quarterly trading update from the…

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International Stock News

What Bernie Madoff taught every investor

| Dan Caplinger

You didn't need to lose money because of the convicted felon's schemes in order to learn valuable lessons.

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Transport Shares

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price will be on watch in early trade after a quarterly update from the…

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Ask a Fund Manager

This ASX telco and bank will go gangbusters: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Hamish Tadgell tells us the two companies his fund has big positions in, anticipating…

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price on watch after solid half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the release of its half year update...

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch closely

| James Mickleboro

Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) and these ASX small cap shares are growing quickly and could be worth watching very closely...

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Real Estate Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for the real estate explosion

| Tony Yoo

Australian property prices are running hot. This is how you can get a piece of the action through ASX shares.

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BNPL shares

Is the Klarna / Flybuys partnership the future for ASX BNPL providers?

| Brooke Cooper

Could buy now, pay later payment provider Klarna Australia's partnership with Flybuys signal a new direction for ASX BNPL providers?

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Growth Shares

Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks these 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Wilson Asset Management LIC WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) has outlined the investment case for 2 ASX shares including Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART).

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Dividend Investing

2 high quality ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share could be quality options for income investors right now...

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ETFs

Is Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) a strong investment idea for diversification?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) be a really good investment for diversification reasons?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares could be great options for ASX investors this week...

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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price edges higher after hydrogen update

| Marc Sidarous

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price ended today higher after the company's news regarding its latest green hydrogen…

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Growth Shares

2 quality ASX shares to buy and hold for a very long time

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and this ASX share could be top buy and hold options for investors right now....

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises above 7,000, Resolute Mining soars, Galaxy jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went above 7,000 again today, helped by Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) jumping 15%.

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Share Market News

Wisr outshines Cash Converters (ASX:CCV) share price on loan book updates

| Mitchell Lawler

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX: CCV) trading update gets outshined by Wisr's own trading update and increasing share price

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 fantastic blue chip ASX shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX blue chip share have been named as buys. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) shares shoot up 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) share price is on fire today, up near 10%. Here's what might be…

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Share Market News

What's keeping ASX 200 investors awake at night?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a terrific run over the past months. So what concerns are keeping investors and fund…

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Growth Shares

2 outstanding ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and this ASX growth share could be quality options for investors in April. Here's why they are…

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Capital Raising

Could the Galaxy (ASX:GXY) share price be next to raise capital after Zip (ASX:Z1P)?

| Brendon Lau

The surge in the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) share price to a three-year high should prompt investors to ask…

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is slipping today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Fortescue share price has dipped today amid news the company met Jordanian officials to discuss hydrogen energy.

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REITs

Why the Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) share price is up 21% in 2021

| Marc Sidarous

The Vitalharvest Freehold Trust (ASX: VTH) share price is shooting like a beanstalk in 2021. Here is a look at…

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Broker Notes

Is it time to jump on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Could it be time for investors to jump on the current Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price? One broker thinks…

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International Stock News

The Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) debut price has been announced

| Sebastian Bowen

Coinbase Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) is about to list on the Nasdaq exchange. And we've just found out what price it…

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Capital Raising

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been on a wild road on Wednesday. Here's why it has ended…

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Cheap Shares

3 latest ASX shares that top brokers have upgraded to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The path of least resistance is up for our market and top brokers have just boosted these ASX shares to…

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Share Market News

Bitcoin price hits new record high as Bitcoin ETF tops $1.3 billion

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price broke into record territory as many Aussie slept the night away. And North America's first Bitcoin ETF…

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Novonix share price is jumping today, with the lithium producer rebounding after falling for the past two days. 

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Growth Shares

Why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price may be up strongly in 2021, but it could still be a growth…

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Share Gainers

The Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price has rocketed 9% today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price is up 9% today following the company's reveal of a pilot plant to extract…

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Tax

How does tax on ASX shares in Australia work?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tax on Australian shares? With tax time fast approaching, here are some taxation tips to remember for your ASX share…

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Resources Shares

Top fundie picks this ASX 200 resource share for the EV revolution

| Bernd Struben

Electric vehicle growth is poised to take off, driving demand for lithium. This ASX 200 resource share is "ideally positioned"…

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX shares rated as top buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article are quality and rated as top buys by brokers including retailing stock Baby…

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Retail Shares

Why is the Candy Club (ASX:CLB) share price falling today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Candy Club share price is falling today after the company raised $20 million via private placement and debt financing.

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, Fortescue, Webjet, & Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Wilson Asset Management to launch new LIC

| Sebastian Bowen

Wilson Asset Management is set to launch an eight Listed Investment Company (LIC) in 2021 – WAM Strategic Value. Here's…

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