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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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Travel Shares

Why ASX travel shares like Webjet (ASX:WEB) fell lower on Monday

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares fell lower on Monday as coronavirus fears in New Zealand sparked a temporary travel bubble suspensions in…

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Share Market News

The Grange Resources (ASX:GRR) share price closed 8% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

Following release of the quarterly earnings report, the Grange Resources share price closed over 8% higher today. Here's a closer…

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX shares you can buy today

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares have been named as some of the best shares to buy right now. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Autosports (ASX:ASG) share price just smashed its 52-week high

| Daniel Ewing

The Autosports share price is speeding to a 52-week high today as the company recently released a half year update.

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Share Market News

Clean Teq (ASX:CLQ) share price unmoved by quarterly update

| Daniel Ewing

The Clean Teq share price is trading flat today as the company announced its quarterly update. We take a closer…

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Share Market News

Why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is bouncing up today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Noxopharm share price is up more than 7% today on release of the company's December 2020 quarterly results. Let's…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Hammer Metals (ASX:HMX) share price reached a multi-year high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hammer Metals Limited (ASX: HMX) share price reached a multi-year high today following the approval of an extended drilling…

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International Stock News

Better buy: Amazon.com vs. Google

| Trevor Jennewine

These tech titans are two of the most valuable companies in the world.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX blue chip shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX blue chips that could be worth buying for their long term growth potential over time. One…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this ASX healthcare share could be the ones to buy for strong returns. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price is surging 9%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ecograf Ltd (ASX: EGR) share price is on the rise today following the progress of the company's project debt…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Top broker says the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price could be in the buy zone according to one leading broker. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is storming higher again on Monday. Here's why its shares are strong…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

The K2fly (ASX:K2F) share price is soaring today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The K2Fly Ltd (ASX: K2F) share price is climbing higher today after announcing a new 5-year contract with international mining…

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Share Market News

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is smashing its record high

| Daniel Ewing

The Hazer share price is soaring higher today as the company released its quarterly report. We take a closer look.

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International Stock News

Amazon's ad business will dominate the 2020s

| Adam Levy

Amazon's still in the very early stages of growing its ad business.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is surging 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Nickel Mines Ltd (ASX:NIC) share price is surging higher on Monday and hit a record high this afternoon. Here's…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Mach7 (ASX:M7T) share price just reached a multi-year high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX: M7T) share price is soaring today after the company announced an amended contract with Adventist…

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Share Market News

The Bega (ASX:BGA) share price is trading lower on "significant day"

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price is trading lower on a "significant day" in the company's history...

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Flight Centre, Syrah, & Telix shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Ampol Ltd (ASX:ALD) and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday. Here's why...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are some S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) growth shares that could be worth a spot a portfolio, like Altium Limited…

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Share Market News

The Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) earnings announcement is on the way

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Tesla earnings announcement is coming up on Wednesday. What will CEO Elon Musk have up his sleeve this time…

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Coronavirus News

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine given green light for use in Australia

| Mitchell Lawler

The TGA has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. We take a look at some of the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.35%: Afterpay & Appen push higher, big four banks rising

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are helping to drive the ASX 200 higher on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why IDP Education, Lake Resources, Mach7, & Tyro shares are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

Lake Resources N.L. (ASX:LKE) and Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) shares are two of four shooting higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the National Tyre (ASX:NTD) share price is soaring 15% today

| Ken Hall

The National Tyre & Wheel Ltd (ASX: NTD) share price has jumped higher in early trade after a strong half-year…

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International Stock News

Does Netflix have a competitive advantage?

| Jeremy Bowman

Here's some key evidence that it does.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is rocketing 24% today

| James Mickleboro

The Lake Resources N.L. (ASX:LKE) share price is rocketing higher on Monday and is up 24% in early trade. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why are people watching the oil price right now?

| Gretchen Kennedy

These two ASX oil shares finished lower on Friday. Let's take a look at what some analysts think is ahead…

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Share Fallers

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price is edging lower on Monday despite the release of a positive update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Youfoodz Holdings Limited (ASX:YFZ) share price is charging higher today following the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price jumped to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is jumping to a record high on Monday...

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Share Market News

What has the Buddy (ASX:BUD) share price been up to lately?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Buddy share price fell 9% on Friday with no major news out of the company. We take a look…

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Speculative

2 rapidly growing small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Whispir (ASX:WSP) and this ASX small cap share are growing at a quick rate. Here's what you need to know about…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Why Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares were last year's worst short bet

| Ken Hall

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares surged higher last year which saw bearish short sellers book billions in mark to market…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX dividend shares in this article have been rated as strong buys by brokers. One of those income picks…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Change in America spurs ASX 200 higher

| 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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ETFs

2 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) and this other popular ETF could be top options for ASX investors right now...

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