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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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Healthcare Shares

Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price rises on new CEO announcement

| Lucas Radbourne

The Oceania Healthcare Ltd (ASX: OCA) share price has risen slightly today after the New Zealand healthcare provider appointed a…

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Travel Shares

What's with the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) share price is rising today, up more than 2.6%. Here's why shares in the travel…

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Share Market News

Retail trade was down 1.1% in February. What does that mean for Coles (ASX:COL) and others?

| Marc Sidarous

Last week, the ABS released data showing Aussie retail turnover was 1.1% lower in February, with food retail taking the…

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Share Gainers

Why AnteoTech, Crown, Dotz Nano, & Galan Lithium are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Galan Lithium Ltd (ASX:GLN) are two of four ASX shares storming higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Is the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price set for a recovery?

| Kerry Sun

Could investors expect a recovery for the Sydney Airport (ASX: SYD) share price in the short-medium term? Here's what the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Buru Energy (ASX:BRU) share price is flying 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Buru Energy (ASX:BRU) share price is flying higher in late morning trade. We take a look at the energy…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.35%: Crowns surges, ANZ & CBA settle class actions

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

How much have investors lost on the Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) share price has returned to trading. Here's what the losses look like for…

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Share Market News

Airtasker's ASX debut happens tomorrow, after 24-hour delay

| Brooke Cooper

Airtasker Limited (ASX: ART) will have its first day on the ASX tomorrow, after its $255.4 million initial public offering…

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Share Market News

Why the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price is rocketing 19% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galan Lithium Ltd (ASX:GLN) share price is rocketing higher on Monday morning following the release of a positive update...

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Share Market News

Firebird Metals (ASX:FRB) share price heats up on IPO

| Kerry Sun

The Firebird (ASX:FBR) share price more than doubled on its IPO. Here's why the market is excited over the newly…

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Share Market News

Up 673% in 1 year, why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is lifting again today

| Bernd Struben

The Archer Materials share price is charging higher in morning trade, adding to the ASX tech share's remarkable 1-year gains.

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Share Market News

Stock market rally: is it too late to buy and hold cheap dividend stocks?

| Peter Stephens

Can investors still obtain a potent mix of capital growth and a generous passive income over the long run from…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price dips lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Syrah (ASX: SYR) share price is edging lower today despite a positive update to the market. Here are the…

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Share Market News

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price shoots up 18% after Blackstone takeover bid

| Marc Sidarous

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is surging higher today after a bid by Blackstone to buy the beleaguered…

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Share Gainers

Why the AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price is surging 15% today

| Ken Hall

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX: ADO) share price has surged higher in early trade after another positive update for its rapid…

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Share Fallers

Why the Singular Health (ASX:SHG) share price is sinking 13% today

| James Mickleboro

The Singular Health Group Ltd (ASX:SHG) share price is under pressure on Monday following its return from a trading halt...

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Share Market News

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is on the move today

| Bernd Struben

The Telstra Corp share price is on the move today. We take a look at the ASX 200 telco's official…

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Share Market News

Will mounting competition break the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Will the Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price continue to thrive as more rivals, including The Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), enter…

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International Stock News

Battle of dividend stocks: Microsoft vs. Apple

| Daniel Sparks

These companies pay billions in cash to shareholders every year -- and those payouts keep increasing.

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Share Gainers

Why the Serko (ASX:SKO) share price is racing 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price is pushing higher on Monday following the release of a positive trading update this…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is charging 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is charging higher on Monday after announcing a deal with ezyVet in the…

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Share Fallers

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price crashes 94% after 9-month suspension

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price is crashing lower today after returning to trade from a nine-month suspension...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

ASX 200 shares going ex-dividend this week 

| Kerry Sun

With more ASX 200 shares issuing a dividend from February reporting season, here are the ones going ex-dividend this week.

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Share Market News

Why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price will be on watch this morning following an positive update. Here's the latest…

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price in focus after settling US class action

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price will be on watch after announcing the settlement of its…

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Retail Shares

The Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price is trading near record highs

| Rhys Brock

The Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price has been surging higher on expectations around the company's global expansion strategy. Here's the lowdown.

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How to invest

Value vs growth shares: which will win?

| Tony Yoo

Inflation is the big worry at the moment. Will it be here chronically to whack growth shares for years to…

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Bank Shares

Why the Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price is one to watch after an update on its 2016 BBSW…

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Retirement

Started investing for retirement late? Here are 3 strategies for you

| Brooke Cooper

Wondering whether it's still worth investing for retirement? Here are 3 ASX investing strategies for those retiring in the next…

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Share Market News

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price on watch after receiving takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch today after it received a takeover approach from The…

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52-Week Lows

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is under pressure in 2021

| Ken Hall

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price slumped to a 52-week low on Friday as the Kiwi dairy…

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Real Estate Shares

2 ASX REITs to grab (and 2 to avoid): fundie

| Tony Yoo

Real estate is booming. An expert reveals a couple of property trust shares to consider and two others to stay…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Inflation fears hold ASX down

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX growth share could be top options for growth investors right now...

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Could the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price be a buy for dividends? The big banks are starting to…

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Share Market News

Here's another big risk ASX share investors need to think about

| Tristan Harrison

Morgan Stanley has outlined another key risk that could face the (ASX) share market over the coming months due to…

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Dividend Investing

2 high quality ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors right now. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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