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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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International Stock News

New data shows higher efficacy rate for Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine candidate

| Eric Volkman

The 2 companies plan to submit BNT162b2 for emergency use authorisation in the very near future.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, BlueScope, FlexiGroup, & Perpetual shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Can Magellan (ASX:MFG) prosper in a market dominated by Macquarie (ASX:MQG)?

| Daryl Mather

The Magellan ASX share price has been flat since announcing it would enter investment banking, an area dominated by Macquarie…

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Share Market News

Why the BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price is surging 6%

| Aaron Teboneras

The BlueScope (ASX: BSL) share price is surging 6% higher this morning after the company released a trading update. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the 5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price is zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price is zooming higher on Thursday after announcing a new acquisition. Here's what it…

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) shares halt trading after court rules COVID-19 claims valid

| Tony Yoo

Do insurance companies like IAG have to pay out on COVID-related losses? New South Wales court says yes, and it…

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price is racing higher today after a positive update on its antiviral nasal…

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Share Market News

Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price lower on Vocus NZ IPO plans

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) share price is edging lower today after announcing plans to undertake an IPO of…

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Share Gainers

FlexiGroup (ASX:FXL) share price surges 10% higher on Mastercard deal and trading update

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is surging higher on Thursday after announcing a deal with Mastercard and releasing a…

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Share Gainers

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price pushes higher following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its annual general meeting…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares predicting big growth this decade

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX growth shares aiming for big growth during this decade. Those 2 stocks are Pushpay (ASX:PPH) and Altium (ASX:ALU).

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just stormed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and this ASX share have just stormed to 52-week highs. Here's what you need to…

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⏸️ Dividends

3 ASX dividend shares with large and growing dividends

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are 3 ASX dividend shares that have growing dividends with a big dividend yield. One is Pacific…

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Growth Shares

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price a buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price a buy today? Afterpay shares have recently made new all-time highs, but…

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Share Market News

Like oysters? New ASX company forecasts 300% growth

| Tony Yoo

East 33's initial public offering in December will revolutionise a cottage industry, its executive chair says.

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and this ASX tech share could be the ones to buy right now...

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Growth Shares

Is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX growth shares aiming for big growth during this decade. Those 2 stocks are Pushpay (ASX:PPH) and Altium (ASX:ALU).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with huge yields

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this ASX dividend share offer very generous dividend yields and have been named as buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price good value?

| James Mickleboro

Is the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price good value right now? Here's why it might be...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Want to invest like Warren Buffett? This ASX ETF is all about 'the moat'

| Sebastian Bowen

The VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF holds the kinds of companies Warren Buffett loves – namely those with an intrinsic…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises again on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose again on Wednesday. Meanwhile, South Australia just entered into heavy lockdowns.

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Share Market News

Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price flat despite pocketing $694 million from property sale

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dexus Property Group (ASX: DXS) share price is marginally higher today after announcing the sale of its stake in…

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Share Fallers

SKYCITY (ASX:SKC) share price drops lower on Adelaide COVID lockdown news

| James Mickleboro

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) share price dropped lower on Wednesday after being forced to close its Adelaide casino…

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Share Market News

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price on watch after being told to delay Crown Sydney opening

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch on Thursday after it was told to delay the…

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Share Market News

The Auroch (ASX:AOU) share price rocketed 11% higher today. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

The Auroch Minerals Ltd (ASX: AOU) share price surged higher today, bringing the November gains to 43%. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Primewest (ASX:PWG) share price is soaring 6% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Primewest Group share price is soaring 6% higher in later afternoon trading. We take a look at why investors…

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Share Market News

Why the AFP Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP) share price is marching higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The AFP Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: AFP) share price is up 3.2% today after announcing a raft of agreements and a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 highly-rated ASX mid cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) and this mid cap ASX share come highly rated. Here's what you need to know about them...

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Share Gainers

The Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price is up 46% in November

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price has been on fire in November. Here's why its shares are surging higher...

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Share Market News

Australia's wage growth slows to a crawl

| Bernd Struben

Australians who've held onto their jobs through the pandemic-fuelled economic slowdown haven't seen much of a pay rise.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares making all-time highs today

| Glenn Leese

Following another strong day and week overall for the market, 2 ASX shares are making new all-time highs today.

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Share Gainers

Why the Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) share price has been a strong performer on Wednesday following the release of its AGM update...

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Share Market News

UK's Doctor Care Anywhere to dial in to ASX telehealth ranks

| Miles Wu

A closer look at the UK-based healthtech company set to undertake an initial public offering (IPO) on the ASX on…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Redbubble (ASX:RBL) shares up 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) share price is up more than 5% today. Here's the latest on this ASX high-flying…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why ASX tech shares should fly long after this crisis is over

| Bernd Struben

Since promising COVID-19 vaccine advances, ASX tech shares have broadly underperformed rebound shares. But does a tech rally have legs?

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Share Market News

Morgan Stanley updates its share price targets for the big 4 banks

| Lina Lim

Morgan Stanley updated its share price target for the big 4 banks. Could a recovery be taking place for the…

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, Chalice Gold, Westpac, & Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four charging higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings (ASX: AGH) share price is climbing higher today following a sales and distribution approval of its…

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