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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 Breville (ASX:BRG) share price is charging 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of its half year…

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⏸️ Income

3 steps I'd take when buying dividend shares for income in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of dividend shares with growth potential could be a means of making a worthwhile income in…

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Share Market News

How did ASX cannabis shares perform in 1H FY21?

| Kate O'Brien

The first half of FY21 saw positive developments in the regulation of medicinal cannabis products both locally and internationally.

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Growth Shares

2 highly rated ASX tech shares to buy today

| 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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International Stock News

Tesla stock split: Is another one coming?

| Daniel Sparks

The electric-car maker's shares have risen nearly 200% on a split-adjusted basis since management announced its last stock split.

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Share Market News

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price will be on watch today following the release of its first quarter…

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Speculative

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Doctor Care Anywhere Ltd (ASX:DOC) and this ASX small cap share could be worth watching closely in 2021...

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⏸️ Income

2 high quality ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and this ASX dividend share could be quality options for income investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Is the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price a buy after reporting?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price be worth a buy after revealing large profit growth in its FY21…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, JB Hi-Fi profit soars, Altium drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.9% after another day of reporting where the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price…

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Share Gainers

Up 2%: Is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price a buy? The resources giant has risen 2% today with the S&P/ASX…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price climbed 12% today, but why?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price climbed 12% today, yet there's no announcements from the company. Lets take…

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Share Market News

Why is the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price up 75% so far this year?

| Daniel Ewing

The Pointerra (ASX: 3DP) share price has been rocketing lately, despite no recent news. We take a look at what's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher again

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher on Monday. Here's why the clean lithium miner's shares…

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Share Market News

The AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price closed 43% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The AnteoTech share price boomed over 40% higher today. Let's check out the company's latest announcement to see what's up.

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Share Market News

Why the Advance Nanotek (ASX:ANO) share price tumbled 12% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX: ANO) share price tumbled lower today following the release of the company's interim results for…

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Share Market News

The Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price rocketed 38% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Novatti Group Ltd (ASX:NOV) share price has rocketed almost 40% higher today, despite no news out of the company.…

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Share Market News

Morgan Stanley: ASX earnings season is topping expectations

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX earnings season is upon us. And broker Morgan Stanley likes what it's seen so far from those having already…

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Share Gainers

3 reasons the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has been a strong performer this month. Here are 3 reasons its shares…

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What does the market look like when things go back to normal?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Despite phenomenal sales growth, JB Hi-Fi shares and those of other COVID-beneficiaries are likely to be more volatile in 2021.…

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Share Market News

How JB HiFi (ASX:JBH) shares became an ASX dividend powerhouse

| Sebastian Bowen

JB HiFi Ltd (ASX: JBH) announced a whopping 82% dividend increase this morning. Here's how JB shares have become an…

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Travel Shares

2 ASX shares brokers expect to fly higher

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article are liked by brokers and could fly higher. One of those picks is…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Will ASX silver shares ride the commodity super cycle to new highs?

| Bernd Struben

Analysts are increasingly forecasting a new commodity super cycle. Will ASX silver shares ride that cycle to new share price…

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Share Market News

Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price reaches multi-year high. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Field Solutions Holdings Ltd (ASX: FSG) share price soared to a multi-year high after announcing a positive update. Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares remain among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

Is this why the Future First (ASX:FFT) share price is blasting 27% today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Future First (ASX: FFT) share price is roaring 27% higher today despite being paused for some of the day.…

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Share Market News

Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price jumps 9% to touch 52-week high

| Gretchen Kennedy

The BetMakers share price jumped nearly 9% this afternoon. We review the latest quarterly to see what the company has…

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Share Market News

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price is up 74% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Fatfish share price is flying today as the company announced its response to an earlier speeding fine. We take…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price flies 13% higher on partnership deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The Digital Wine (ASX: DW8) share price is flying on the announcement of a partnership today. We take a look…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is down 4%

| Tristan Harrison

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is down almost 4%. The technology business released its FY21 half year result to…

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Share Market News

Why the Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price jumped to a 52-week high today

| James Mickleboro

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) share price has jumped to a 52-week high on Monday. Here's why its shares are…

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Share Market News

Why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is charging 7% higher today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is on fire today, rising by more than 7%. Here's why this ASX BNPL…

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Share Market News

Why the Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price is zooming 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is surging higher on Monday. Here's why the lithium miner's shares are on fire…

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Share Market News

Why the Xanadu Mines (ASX:XAM) share price is rocketing 36% today

| Bernd Struben

The Xanadu Mines (ASX:XAM) share price is rocketing following the company's release of promising gold drilling results. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Market News

Why the Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price is sinking today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) share price is sinking today following the announcement of a successful capital raise. We…

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is soaring 13%, smashing another record high

| Daniel Ewing

The Zip share price is breaking records yet again today despite no news out of the company. Let's look at…

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Share Market News

98% surge in IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price triggers speeding ticket

| Mitchell Lawler

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) share price came to a brief standstill today after being placed into a trading halt.…

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Share Market News

How CBA (ASX:CBA)'s CommSec expanded its millennial footprint

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)'s CommSec platform has enjoyed a surge in younger millennial/Gen Z users in 2020 and into…

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