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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) opens new Sydney store customers can't go to

| Tony Yoo

Supermarket giant Woolworths launches its biggest ever 'dark store' to create 900 new jobs and cater for massive grocery delivery…

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Share Market News

ASX small caps could get a boost with the Aussie dollar hitting 28-month highs

| Brendon Lau

The rebound in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) might be grabbing headlines but it’s the ASX small caps that’re outperforming.

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Share Gainers

Why cannabis company Althea (ASX:AGH) is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after the release of a market update...

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⏸️ Famous Investors

I'd follow Warren Buffett's tips to retire on a growing passive income

| Peter Stephens

I think that following Warren Buffett’s tips could lead to a larger retirement portfolio, from which a generous passive income…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Why this analyst thinks the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is a 'buy'

| Rhys Brock

Analysts at Goldman Sachs recently upgraded the Domino’s Pizza (ASX:DMP) share price to a buy after a strong FY20. Here's…

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price in focus after business update

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price will be on watch this morning after the release of a business…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish contributors have compiled a list of some of the ASX shares experts are saying to Buy in December.…

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Share Market News

G8 Education (ASX:GEM) share price on watch after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of a trading update...

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Share Market News

NSW and Victoria just had their credit ratings downgraded. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

NSW and Victoria have just had their credit ratings downgraded by S&P Global. Here's what a credit rating is, and…

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Share Market News

ASX company boss accused of stealing

| Tony Yoo

ASX listed Legacy Iron Ore's former managing director and accountant are facing allegations they took $725,000 out of the corporate…

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Share Gainers

Red hot ASX IPOs that you might have missed from last week

| Lina Lim

A number of IPOs have soared on the day of its listing. Here are 3 ASX IPOs that you might…

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Share Market News

AML3D (ASX:AL3) share price on watch following body armour development

| Aaron Teboneras

The AML3D Ltd (ASX: AL3) share price will be on watch this morning following the company's progression of its next-gen…

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Growth Shares

3 reasons the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are 3 reasons why the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price could be a buy. Valuation…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 excellent ASX dividend shares with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share offer yields of at least 6% at current levels...

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Share Market News

Link (ASX:LNK) share price on watch after receiving second takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch today after receiving a second takeover offer...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Leading ASX fund manager names 3 US value stocks to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

The manager of Antipodes Global Investment Company Ltd (ASX: APL), Antipodes Partners, has named 3 US value stocks to buy...

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Share Gainers

Top ASX shares making record all-time highs

| Lina Lim

With the ASX 200 delivering its 5th straight week of gains, here are the top ASX shares breaking out into…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went higher on Monday. Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) was the star performer after reporting.

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Share Market News

Why the Universal (ASX:UBI) share price reached a multi-year high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Universal Biosensors, Inc. (ASX: UBI) share price reached a multi-year high today after announcing a new distribution agreement.

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX growth shares could be top options for growth investors right now. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is up more than 50% over the past month

| Sebastian Bowen

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price is up more than 50% over the past month. Here's why this…

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Ask a Fund Manager

The sector that'll explode in February: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: AMP Capital's Dermot Ryan picks the Australian industry that will go gangbusters in the coming decade,…

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52-Week Highs

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price has just hit a multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price hit a multi-year high on Monday...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is AGL (ASX:AGL) really offering a 7% dividend yield today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AGL Energy Limited's (ASX: AGL) dividend yield of 7.3% legitimate? Here's the breakdown of this seemingly massive yield.

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Share Market News

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price slips despite priority review status

| Bernd Struben

After rocketing 121% higher in November, the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is down 2% today despite the company receiving priority…

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52-Week Highs

Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price soars to 13-year high

| Brendon Lau

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX: REX) continued on its vertical ascend today with the stock hitting a 13-year high.

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch after hints of 'far more robust' vaccine

| Bernd Struben

Australian global biotech giant CSL Limited didn't win the sprint for a coronavirus vaccine. But it may lead the marathon.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Tilt (ASX:TLT) share price rockets 17% to new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is rocketing today, up more than 17%. Here's why Tilt shares are…

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Growth Shares

2 of the best ASX tech shares you can buy today

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX tech share could be top options for investors looking to invest in the tech sector...

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Share Market News

Kogan (ASX:KGN) busted for misleading promo, fined six figures

| Tony Yoo

The Federal Court found Kogan put prices up immediately before it put on a sale, so the e-tailer could pretend…

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Share Market News

Austal (ASX:ASB) share price falls on contract delivery

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price is falling today despite the shipbuilder announcing delivery of a warship to the…

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Share Fallers

The Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is down 23% in 2 months: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price has fallen heavily over the last couple of months. Is this a buying…

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Share Market News

Will this $65 billion bonanza turbocharge the Elders (ASX:ELD) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Though sliding since mid-November, the Elders share price remains up more than 56% for the year. What's the outlook for…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 small ASX dividend shares with large yields

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX dividend shares in this article are small businesses, but they have large dividend yields which can give…

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Resources Shares

Why the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is still running hot

| Lina Lim

Why the Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price was the best performing ASX 200 mining stock in November.

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Share Market News

Watch out! ASX IPO boom may sink the ASX bull market in 2021

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors are celebrating the spate of successful floats on the ASX recently as a sign that the bull run…

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International Stock News

The scariest thing in Boeing's 10-year forecast

| Adam Levine-Weinberg

Even if aircraft demand meets Boeing's somewhat bullish targets over the next decade, the aerospace giant has no obvious path…

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Event, Money3, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why...

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