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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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⏸️ Investor Education

Here's how world's 10 richest made $1.5 trillion from COVID-19

| Tony Yoo

Do you want to know the secret to how you can make money while others lose? Read on.

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REITs

Here's why income investors may love Rural Funds (ASX:RFF)

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few reasons why income investors may really like ASX dividend share agricultural landlord Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF).

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Speculative

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Whispir (ASX:WSP) and this ASX small cap share could be worth watching closely in 2021...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with generous 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this ASX dividend share offer investors yields of over 4% at present...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Arena (ASX:ARF) share price charges higher after upgrading distribution guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Arena REIT (ASX:ARF) share price was pushing higher on Thursday after it upgraded its distribution guidance for FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price on watch after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price will be one to watch on Friday after the release of a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises on Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index went up by around 0.4% today. Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) released a trading update for November 2020.

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Share Market News

Why the 1300 Smiles (ASX:ONT) share price is smashing record highs

| Daniel Ewing

The 1300 Smiles share price is soaring higher again today as the company hits another record high. We take a…

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Share Market News

Why the Elixinol (ASX:EXL) share price popped 43% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Elixinol share price is flying today as the company released a statement surrounding the relaxation of CBD restrictions.

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Share Market News

RBA pushing share prices up, not helping economy: experts

| Tony Yoo

The central bank is keeping interest rates at near-zero, which the share market is loving. So what's the problem?

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Share Fallers

Element 25 (ASX:E25) tumbles on latest PFS update

| Brendon Lau

The Element 25 Ltd (ASX: E25) share price crashed by over 10% even as it posted an upbeat update on…

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Share Market News

2 ETFs for ASX tech investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) and this ETF have been providing strong returns for ASX tech investors in 2020...

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⏸️ Property

Is the housing market safe in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

Safe as houses! How will the property market fair in 2021? Very well, if modelling of 4 possible scenarios is…

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Share Gainers

Why the IntelliHR (ASX:IHR) share price rocketed 26% higher to a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The IntelliHR Ltd (ASX:IHR) share price has been on fire today and rocketed 26% higher to a 52-week high...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Resources Shares

Is Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price a better buy than BHP (ASX:BHP) share price?

| Brendon Lau

ASX iron ore stocks are surging and could be heading higher. The question is whether the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price is edging higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Baby Bunting (ASX: BBN) share price is edging higher today after the company announced a new partnership with Forbidden…

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Share Gainers

Why the MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price is racing 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MyFiziq Ltd (ASX:MYQ) share price is racing 13% higher on Thursday afternoon. Here's why its shares are on fire…

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Mesoblast, Splitit, & WiseTech are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Bank Shares

Here are the ASX bank shares rated as a buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares or any of the other ASX banks a buy today? Here's what…

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International Stock News

Amazon grew even more dominant in 2020

| Adam Levy

Amazon's had a great 2020 and the future looks even brighter.

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Energy Shares

Can OPEC deliver more share price gains for Santos (ASX:STO) and Woodside (ASX:WPL)?

| Bernd Struben

ASX energy shares were among the hardest hit by COVID-19 lockdowns. November saw prices surging back. What's next?

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Share Gainers

Why ASX iron ore stocks like the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price are surging today

| Brendon Lau

ASX iron ore stocks are on fire today with the The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price hitting…

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Share Gainers

AppsVillage (ASX:APV) share price rockets 134% higher on TikTok agreement

| James Mickleboro

The AppsVillage Australia Ltd (ASX:APV) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after announcing an agreement with TikTok...

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⏸️ Income

3 reasons why Brickworks (ASX:BKW) shares are a buy for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

There are some reasons to consider buying Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) shares as a buy for dividends. Its long dividend record…

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Fortescue, Kogan, & Telix shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four racing higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: Fortescue rockets, Afterpay sales explode, Westpac APRA update

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 turnaround ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are two ASX shares to buy that are seeing a turnaround from the impacts of COVID-19 including…

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Share Market News

MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price falls despite record November sales

| Lina Lim

The MyDeal (ASX: MYD) share price has struggled to hold onto its gains this morning following the release of a…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lags on $2.3bn takeover

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price has been left behind in today’s rally after it announced a US$1.7…

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Share Market News

Amaero (ASX:3DA) shares in trading halt after Boeing order

| Lina Lim

The Amaero International Ltd (ASX: 3DA) share price is up 300% since its IPO in December 2019. Could the Boeing…

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Share Market News

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price higher after delivering more explosive growth

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after delivering more explosive growth in November...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is zooming 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is zooming higher on Thursday after the release of an update...

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Share Market News

Will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price hit new highs?

| Bernd Struben

Like the Energizer Bunny, the Afterpay share price just keeps going and going. Is it possible Afterpay will continue to…

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Share Gainers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price storms higher on $122m Mighty Ape acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is storming higher on Thursday after announcing the acquisition of Mighty Ape for $122…

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International Stock News

Facebook just spent $1 billion to monetize messaging

| Adam Levy

Its latest acquisition aims to get more businesses using its messaging apps.

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Share Fallers

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price lower despite record November performance

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after the release of a trading update...

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower on APRA enforceable undertaking news

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is on the move on Thursday after announcing an APRA enforceable undertaking...

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Share Market News

$1.7 billion Aussie tech company finally lists on ASX

| Tony Yoo

Nuix's much-anticipated IPO comes to a climax this week. But a pending court case could cost it and its new…

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