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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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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) just released its FY20 result. Is the Soul Patts share price a…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX dividend share for income in this low interest rate environment...

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Coronavirus News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) in trouble for pocketing JobKeeper

| Tony Yoo

Federal Court rules against Qantas in a decision that could have ramifications for all Australian businesses that have relied on…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest your Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividends

| James Mickleboro

Here's where I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shareholders should consider investing their dividends...

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Share Market News

Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price rises on acquisition news

| Daniel Ewing

The Tesserent share price closed higher today after the company announced details of another acquisition. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 0.8%, Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price drops 6%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 0.8%. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price fell 6% after the market learned that…

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⏸️ Investing

Has the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price weakness created a buying opportunity?

| Aaron Teboneras

After a string of good news and profit taking, the BrainChip share price rollercoaster has gone down. Is it worth…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why retirees should buy these safe and strong ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX share would be great long term options for retirees right…

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Record Highs

The NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price just hit a record high: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price just hit a new record high. Can the data centre operator's shares go even…

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Share Market News

Pure Foods (ASX:PFT) share price lifts, bucking the falling market

| Bernd Struben

Most ASX shares are heading lower today, but Pure Foods Tasmania is bucking the trend, topping the All Ords leader's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 outstanding blue chip ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

I think Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these blue chip ASX shares could be great options for investors in October...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price hits 4-month low. Is it time to buy the ASX bank?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price a buy today, or should you leave Westpac shares alone in…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

3 star ASX income shares for 2021

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are some star ASX income shares that could be worth holding in a dividend portfolio including Brickworks…

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How to invest

Why I just bought shares of this ASX ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I've recently purchased shares of the BetaShares FTSE 100 ETF (ASX: F100) for my ASX share portfolio, including…

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Gold

Gold retreats! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold prices are now down 10% since 6 August. Is this a buying opportunity for gold, miners, or ETFs for…

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Share Fallers

How Elon Musk's Tesla delivered a body blow to these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

Elon Musk’s “Battery Day” turned out to a dud that dragged on the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price and…

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Share Market News

Nufarm's (ASX:NUF) share price retreats giving back yesterday's gains

| Bernd Struben

After gaining 5% yesterday following its FY20 results, the Nufarm share price has given back those gains and is still…

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Share Market News

iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price soaring on partnership with Alibaba

| Daniel Ewing

The iCandy share price is rocketing today after a company update on its partnership with China e-commerce giant Alibaba.

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New ASX share buy ideas
⏸️ ASX Shares

Is Lendlease (ASX:LLC) the new Goodman Group (ASX:GMG)?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) share price a bargain buy and the new Goodman Group (ASX:GMG)?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is down 42% in 12 months: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is down 42% in 12 months. Is it in the buy zone or…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX tech shares to buy in 2020

| Tristan Harrison

I think the top ASX tech shares in this article could all be exciting buys in 2020. One of my…

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Share Market News

Elon Musk's 'Battery Day' could see these ASX mining shares soar, and volatility hits the markets

| Bernd Struben

When Elon Musk talks, investors listen. His latest words are sending lithium shares lower but could spell good news for…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here's why Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) is the king of ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) is the best ASX dividend income share…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top 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

Jupiter (ASX:JMS) share price edges higher on quarterly report

| Daniel Ewing

The Jupiter share price is edging higher after the company released its second quarterly report for FY21. We take a…

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Ask a Fund Manager

I waited 10 years before pouncing on this stock

| Tony Yoo

Ask a fundie: Prime Value's Richard Ivers tells us how he picks shares for his fund and which ones he…

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price falls despite new option agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The BHP share price has fallen 1.8% today despite the company making the positive announcement it has entered into an…

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Gold

Crashing gold price could still rally to record high before year-end: Citi

| Brendon Lau

Don’t throw in the towel just yet on gold. While the price of the precious metal is tumbling, at least…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

New to investing? I would invest $500 into these exciting ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest $500 into Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares for the long term...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.2%: Westpac hit with $1.3bn penalty, Brickworks disappoints, tech shares lower

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Osprey (ASX:OSP) share price rises on distribution agreement

| Daniel Ewing

The Osprey share price is currently trading higher as the company announced a distribution agreement. We take a closer look…

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Share Gainers

Why Iron Road, Nuchev, Telix, & Treasury Wine shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Iron Road Limited (ASX:IRD) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Thursday...

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International Stock News

Where will Amazon be in 10 years?

| Andrew Tseng

The company could grow enormously and still have a long runway ahead.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Evolution, Westpac, & Whitehaven shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price charges higher on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price is charging higher on Thursday after releasing an update on its FDA submission…

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International Stock News

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) starts late-stage coronavirus vaccine clinical trial

| Brian Orelli, PhD

The phase 3 study of JNJ-78436735, which will enroll 60,000 participants, is underway.

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Share Market News

Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) share price higher after full year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) share price is on the move on Thursday after releasing its…

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy Altium (ASX:ALU) and these ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX growth shares in September...

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Share Market News

The ASX stocks most leveraged to the Victorian economy re-start

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is set to crash but those wanting to hunt for bargains may want to take a look…

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