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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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Share Market News

Up 400% in 2021, why the Hawkstone (ASX:HWK) share price is rocketing 28% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Hawkstone Mining (ASX: HWK) share price is going ballistic, up 28% in intraday trading and 400% in 2021. We…

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Share Market News

Why the Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price is having a rough start to 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

The Amcor CDI (ASX: AMC) share price is having a rough start to the year, down 5%. Here's why this…

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Cheap Shares

Brokers list the latest ASX shares to buy in this market meltdown

| Brendon Lau

ASX shares are in a free fall but this could be just the time to buy stocks that top brokers…

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Share Market News

Gamestop on the ASX? Why GME Resources (ASX:GME) share price rocketed 28% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The GameStop (NYSE: GME) share price has been jawdropping! But now another GME on the ASX might be experiencing mistaken…

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Share Fallers

Why IOOF, Kogan, Openpay, & Woodside shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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International Stock News

Robust iPhone 12 sales help Apple deliver a record-setting quarter

| Danny Vena

The company hit new milestones across numerous segments.

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Share Fallers

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is tanking today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price went into a meltdown after it released it latest quarter report today. But…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price is slipping today

| Mitchell Lawler

The 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) share price is slipping today after the company released its activity report for the second…

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International Stock News

Tesla earnings: 5 must-see metrics highlight strong execution

| Daniel Sparks

A new Model S design, soaring free cash flow, and big guidance: Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 2.3%: Bank shares tumble, InvoCare jumps, IOOF disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Here's why the OFX (ASX:OFX) share price is breaking the ASX slump today

| Aaron Teboneras

The OFX Group Ltd (ASX: OFX) share price is tiptoeing higher following the release of its third-quarter trading update for…

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International Stock News

Here's why GameStop stock skyrocketed more than 100% on Wednesday — and why it could be on the verge of collapse

| Joe Tenebruso

Investors are playing a dangerous game that could end in crushing losses.

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Share Fallers

The Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is down 25% since August

| Rhys Brock

After surging to an all-time high price of $17.67 in August, shares in ASX tech company Megaport Limited (ASX:MP1) have…

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Share Market News

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is avoiding the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is avoiding the market selloff and trading flat on Thursday. Here's why...

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International Stock News

Facebook beats the street thanks to stellar ad sales

| Anders Bylund

Earnings jumped by 52% in the fourth quarter and free cash flow nearly doubled.

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Share Market News

Why the Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price is soaring 13% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Strategic Elements share price is leading the charge on the All Ords in 2021, up 233%. We look at…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the ELMO (ASX:ELO) share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price has come under pressure on Thursday. Here's why its shares are sinking lower...

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Share Market News

Don't make massive ASX bets in 2021

| Tony Yoo

This year is not the time to pour your hard-earned dollars into entire sectors, regions or styles. Here's what to…

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Share Fallers

Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is crashing 13% lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is crashing lower on Thursday morning...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is edging higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) share price is edging higher after releasing its trading update for the Q3…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is surging 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is surging higher on Thursday following the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is jumping higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is jumping higher this morning. Here's what you need to know...

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International Stock News

What will Netflix do with piles of cash?

| Adam Levy

Netflix could have more cash flow than it knows what to do with in just a few years.

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ETFs

2 quality ETFs to buy that are making big returns

| Tristan Harrison

There are some quality exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that could be a buy. They have made strong returns over the last…

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Share Market News

Shock data: ASX growth shares could get hammered soon

| Tony Yoo

New numbers from Australian Bureau of Statistics could make the Reserve Bank anxious. And that won't be good for stock…

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Cheap Shares

3 reasons why I'd buy cheap stocks right now and hold them to 2030

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in cheap stocks today could lead to impressive returns over the next decade – especially on a relative…

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Share Market News

IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price on watch after second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price will be on watch on Thursday morning...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is in focus today

| Ken Hall

The Tyro Payments (ASX: TYR) share price will be on watch today following the latest terminal connectivity issue update from…

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Share Fallers

Why the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price could tumble lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after the release of an announcement...

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Share Market News

Why the Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) share price will be in focus during early trade after another profit upgrade from…

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⏸️ Income

2 top ASX dividend shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share offer big yields for income investors. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Speculation deathmatch: Short sellers versus day traders

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Get rich slowly by regularly adding to a well-chosen portfolio, and stay away from the dark side where risky gambling…

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Share Market News

Investment specialist: ASX to buckle in for the commodity bull market of a lifetime

| Bernd Struben

Online trading and investment specialist Saxo Bank's Q1 2021 outlook offers a bright outlook for ASX commodity shares. We look…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 0.6%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.6% today. Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) rose after an update.

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Growth Shares

2 exciting mid cap ASX shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and this ASX mid cap share could be great long term options for investors. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Could the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price be a buy based on everything that is going on right…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) share price slumped 8% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Meridian Energy share price took an 8% fall following the company's release of two announcements today. Here's a closer…

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Share Gainers

The Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price just rocketed 32% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX: PLL) share price is rocketing higher again on Wednesday. Here's why the lithium miner's shares…

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Share Market News

Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price whiskers near all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Little Green Pharma Ltd (ASX: LGP) share price is closing in on a record high on news of a…

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