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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 Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is pushing higher again

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on the move on Wednesday following the release of an update on its…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BWP (ASX:BWP) share price is heading higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) share price is on the move on Wednesday following the release of its half year results...

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Got cash to invest? Here are 3 ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

If you have some cash to invest then there may be some ASX shares that could be ideas to make…

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Share Market News

Jeff Bezos quits as Amazon CEO

| Tony Yoo

'This isn’t about retiring': World's richest person makes shock announcement as company posts third consecutive quarter of record profit.

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ASX coal stocks increasingly isolated with rise of start-ups like MGA Thermal

| Brendon Lau

ASX coal exposed stocks are looking even more unloved as the Hunter Valley looks beyond coal through start-ups like MGA…

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International Stock News

Facebook declares war on Apple

| Jeremy Bowman

The social media giant wants you to know who the real bully is here.

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Share Gainers

The growth of this BNPL ASX share has been outpacing Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Rhys Brock

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price has outpaced even Afterpay (ASX:APT) over the last year. Let's take a look at this…

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2 COVID-19 amplified ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article could be worth looking at as a hedge against COVID-19. One pick is…

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Growth Shares

3 outstanding ASX shares growing rapidly

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Limited (ASX: NXL) and these ASX shares are growing rapidly and have been tipped as ones to buy...

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⏸️ Income

2 ASX dividend shares for steady income in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares are known for paying steady income and could be options for retirement, including Rural Funds…

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Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price on watch following broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price could be in the buy zone according to one leading broker...

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⏸️ Income

2 generous ASX dividend shares to beat low rates

| James Mickleboro

With rates set to remain on hold until at least 2024, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and this dividend share could be…

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are some compelling reasons why the Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price could be worth looking at.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Amcor CDI (ASX:AMC) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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2 fantastic ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX share could be fantastic options for investors in Fenruary. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) dumps NRL, AFL streaming

| Tony Yoo

ASX-listed company drops a shock move on the media, telecommunications, sports and entertainment markets. Will it pay off?

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Share Market News

Supreme Court approves Northern Star and Saracen mega merger

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Northern Star and Saracen share prices closed flat today following the announcement that the merger between the two companies…

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2 ASX 200 shares to buy for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

The two S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares in this article could be buys for their dividend potential, including APA Group…

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Share Gainers

Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price soars 10% on potential buyout

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) share price has bolted more than 10% in today's trading session. The bullish price action…

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ASX 200 jumps 1.5%, RBA doubles QE, Afterpay soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has soared 1.5% after the RBA doubled its quantitative easing. Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares jumped…

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Cheap Shares

These 3 ASX stocks are the latest "buy" ideas from top brokers

| Brendon Lau

The sharp and sudden market sell-off late last week is already a distant memory and those looking for opportunities may…

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Share Market News

GameStop (NYSE:GME) dominates the US shares ASX investors have been buying

| Sebastian Bowen

GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) is (no surprise) the most popular US share that Aussie ASX investors have been buying lately.…

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Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price rises today after a week in the red

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Oil Search share price bumped up over 2% higher today, after a week of losses. We take a look…

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Share Market News

How the ASX 200 moved following the RBA's first cash rate decision of 2021

| Bernd Struben

The RBA announced its latest official cash rate decision this afternoon. We look at how ASX shares reacted to the…

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3 ASX shares that helped this fund manager smash the market

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and these ASX shares helped this fund manager smash the market in 2020...

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Share Market News

What's with the Carbonxt (ASX:CG1) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Carbonxt Group Ltd (ASX: CG1) share price has been up and down today after the company announced a major…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) shares explode 218%

| Sebastian Bowen

Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT) shares are exploding by more than 200% today as a new deal the company has signed comes…

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Share Market News

ASX share at 30% discount but set to double earnings

| Tony Yoo

Cheap but set to grow earnings. This could be a stock that might be good value regardless of whether the…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Why investors should look beyond the Reddit army to these ASX fundamentals

| Bernd Struben

If ever there was a time to look beyond the Reddit army and noise of daily ASX share price swings,…

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2 reliable blue chip ASX share to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX blue chip shares in this article could be long-term ideas to reliable returns. One idea is Ansell…

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Share Market News

Why the De.mem (ASX:DEM) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The De.mem Limited (ASX: DEM) share price is climbing higher today after announcing that it had been awarded with a…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Ava Risk (ASX:AVA) share price shot up 11% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ava Risk Group share price shot up today following release of its half-year FY2021 results. Here's a bit more…

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BHP Energy and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

BPH Energy Ltd (ASX:BPH) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Share Market News

If only Ellume was an ASX share! Why it's making big news today

| Sebastian Bowen

The private company Ellume is again in the ASX news today after announcing a lucrative deal with the US government…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Healthia (ASX:HLA) share price is racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Healthia Ltd (ASX:HLA) share price is racing 5% higher on Tuesday afternoon...

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International Stock News

Powered by Android: Ford Motor Company's future cars will have Google on board

| John Rosevear

A new six-year partnership will bring Google services -- and new apps -- to millions of Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

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What analysts expect from the Domino's (ASX:DMP) first half result

| James Mickleboro

Is the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price in the buy zone ahead of its half year results? Here's…

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Share Market News

Why ASX silver shares like Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) are falling today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX silver shares like Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) falling today? It appears the WallStreetBets glasses have fallen…

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Share Market News

Can the Reddit army save the plunging Unibail (ASX:URW) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Unibail (ASX: URW) share price has dropped 5.6% this mornng. But the past 3 trading days tell a different…

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