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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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⏸️ Income

2 ASX dividend shares with very generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and this ASX dividend share offer income investors generous yields in this low interest rate environment...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Zimplats (ASX:ZIM) share price just hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM) share price surged over 10% higher today to hit an all-time high. Here's what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Afterpay sinks, Vocus jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price dropped, whilst Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares…

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Share Market News

Saxo Bank CEO on the "seismic shift" in ASX retail investors

| Bernd Struben

The growth in retail investors saw Saxo Bank bring on record new active clients in 2020. Saxo's management explains why…

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Share Market News

Is Australia's stagnant wage growth worse than we thought?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia is approaching it 10th year of wage stagnation and underemployment, with $649 million a week not reaching household pockets.

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors have been buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares like Tesla (TSLA) and Nio (NIO) remain at the top of the list of US shares that Aussies…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy after the selloff

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX tech share have been named as ones to buy right now. Here's what you need…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price green on CEO's Summit address

| Mitchell Lawler

The CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price finished in the green today, after the CEO addressed the AFR Business Summit…

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Technology Shares

ASX tech correction? 10 of the worst-hit shares

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares have had a rough month. Here are how some of the worst-hit shares, like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT),…

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Share Market News

Why did the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price slide today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price closed almost 5% lower today. Let's take a look at the buy now pay later…

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about inflation? Janet Yellen isn't…

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are increasingly worried about rising inflation. Here's why you shouldn't lose sleep over rising bond yields…yet.

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Share Market News

Why the Nuheara (ASX:NUH) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuheara Ltd (ASX: NUH) share price opened 13% higher today after the company announced FDA approval for one of…

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price takes wild ride on Greensill fears

| Marc Sidarous

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price is on a roller coaster today over Greensill fears.

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Bank Shares

Here's why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price just hit a new 52-week high on Tuesday. Here's why it could…

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Share Market News

Latest broker ASX buy ideas for 2021

| Brendon Lau

There’s a rotation underfoot on the ASX share market, but the latest broker buys could offer clues on which ASX…

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Share Market News

Here's why the First Graphene (ASX:FGR) share price is rebounding today

| Aaron Teboneras

The First Graphene Ltd (ASX: FGR) share price has made a strong comeback today after providing a positive update. Here…

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Brokers raise ratings on these 2 ASX shares this afternoon

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are 2 ASX shares that received an upgrade from brokers this afternoon. We take a look at why and…

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Share Market News

The Creso (ASX:CPH) share price fizzles despite new distribution deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) share price has fallen late today after signing a North American sports distribution deal.

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Share Market News

ASM (ASX:ASM) share price in flux after deal with South Korean Government

| Marc Sidarous

The Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: ASM) share price is trending downwards today.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

IOUpay and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Why the Duratec (ASX:DUR) share price is up 10% this afternoon

| Brooke Cooper

Duratec Ltd's (ASX: DUR) share price is up after it announced it has executed a letter of intent for a…

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International Stock News

Goldman Sachs CEO: GameStop share price and the Reddit phenomenon

| Mitchell Lawler

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon draws attention to the easy-to-access trading environments, putting the GameStop share price in focus again.

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Share Market News

Where next for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is down 42% over the last 12 months. Where are a2 Milk's…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Aquis Entertainment (ASX:AQS) explodes 48% higher

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aquis Entertainment Ltd (ASX:AQS) share price is exploding (again) today, up almost 50%. What on earth is going on…

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Share Market News

How does China really feel about Australian iron ore and coal?

| Gretchen Kennedy

A lot of people are talking about how much iron ore and coal China is buying from Australia during the…

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Share Market News

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price sinks as trade volumes bounce

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is down, however, volumes have traded above average 3 out of the past 5 days.…

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Share Market News

The De Grey (ASX: DEG) share price lower despite outstanding gold results

| Kerry Sun

The De Grey Mining Ltd (ASX: DEG) share price is flat despite another new significant discovery to add to its…

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Technology Shares

Credit Suisse just rated the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price as 'outperform'

| Kerry Sun

Credit Suisse initiated coverage of the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price today with an outperform rating and $124 price…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Why the Food Revolution (ASX:FOD) share price rocketed 26% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Food Revolution Group Ltd (ASX: FOD) share price surged 26% today after announcing the launch of its 'all natural…

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Share Fallers

DDH1 (ASX:DDH) share price crashes 26% lower after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The DDH1 Limited (ASX:DDH) share price is crashing after completing its IPO this morning. Here's everything you need to know…

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Share Market News

Inflation ahead? Some takeaways from the AFR Wealth Summit

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some of the key takeaways from the AFR Wealth Summit. This includes a prediction that inflation is ahead…

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Afterpay, IAG, & Livetiles shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) are two of four ASX shares sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Redflow (ASX:RFX) share price skyrocketed 50% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Redflow Ltd (ASX: RFX) share price was sent skyrocketing in late morning trade following the company's largest ever battery…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price on watch after Veolia legal warning

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price on watch following reports of Veolia warning the company of acquisition…

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The Anteris (ASX:AVR) share price is down today but has soared 150% in 3 months

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Anteris (ASX:AVR) share price exploded 150% higher over the past 3 months. Here's a summary of the latest results…

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Insiders have been buying Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Bank Shares

Can ASX bank shares keep rallying after hitting 52-week highs?

| Brendon Lau

ASX bank shares are hitting one-year or more highs but their rally may not yet be over as there are…

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Share Market News

The Nexion (ASX:NNG) share price is down today despite good news

| Brooke Cooper

This morning, the Nexion Group Ltd (ASX: NNG) share price is down 4% despite the tech company announcing its first…

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