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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 Market News

Why the SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price rebounded after being 8% down

| Aaron Teboneras

The SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) share price has regained ground today after falling 8% in response to a short seller…

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Growth Shares

2 must-buy ASX growth shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

This is why I think Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and this ASX growth share would be great options for investors…

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Share Gainers

Why Abacus, Amaysim, CSR, & Telix shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) and Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) shares were two of four storming higher on Monday...

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Telix (ASX:TLX) share price jumps 30% to an all-time high. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price jumped more than 30% higher today following news of a major partnership.

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Why the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price is up 6% today

| Bernd Struben

Construction materials group Boral's share price is up 6% in late afternoon trading. We take a look at why.

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Westpac (ASX:WBC) reports FY20 result, ASX 200 up 0.4% today

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.5% today. Big 4 bank Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) released its FY20…

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Share Fallers

Why 5G Networks, Cedar Woods, SEEK, & Tyro shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR), and these ASX shares tumbled lower on the ASX today...

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MedAdvisor Ltd (ASX:MDR) share price halted ahead of transformational $49 million acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The MedAdvisor Ltd (ASX:MDR) share price is in a trading halt as it prepares to make a transformation acquisition...

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Why the Abacus (ASX:ABP) share price is on the run today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Abacus Property Group (ASX: ABP) share price is running 2.89% higher today following the release of a positive announcement.

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $1,000 into ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares would be great options for a $1,000 investment...

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Elections, pandemics and rate cuts. Where to next for ASX share prices?

| Bernd Struben

Share markets have begun pricing in the new surge in COVID cases across Europe and the US. But the US…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX shares to IPO recently are struggling

| Lina Lim

MyDeal.com.au Ltd (ASX: MYD) and 2 other ASX shares to IPO recently are struggling in their first weeks. Let's take…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Purifloh (ASX:PO3) shares surge 22% on update

| Sebastian Bowen

The Purifloh (ASX:PO3) share price is rocketing today, but why? Here's what investors are finding so exciting about this filtration…

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AMP (ASX:AMP) share price up another 7% on top of last week's record rally

| Daryl Mather

The AMP share price has risen by 7.8% today, after its best one day rally in 15 years on Friday.…

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Retirement

Why I would buy Woolworths (ASX:WOW) and these shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and these ASX shares could be great options for a retirement portfolio. Here's why...

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How Sydney's new road could pressure the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price

| Bernd Struben

It's been a difficult year for shareholders of outdoor advertising company, oOh!Media, but the latest headwind has nothing to do…

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Meet Afterpay (ASX:APT)'s latest BNPL challenger

| Daryl Mather

There are already many ASX shares in the buy now, pay later space. Several big players like Paypal have also…

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Cheap Shares

Attention value investors: These ASX shares could be very cheap

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and this ASX share could be cheap and great options for value investors…

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Share Fallers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price crashed 40% lower in October

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price was out of form and crashed 40% lower in October. Here's why...

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Why the CSR (ASX:CSR) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) share price is moving 4.6% higher today following the release of its FY21 half-year results.

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers just upgraded the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price and this other ASX stock

| Brendon Lau

Leading brokers just upgraded two ASX stocks to their buy list even as we enter what could be the most…

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3 ASX 200 shares that received broker upgrades last week

| Lina Lim

Big brokers have upgraded their outlook in Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) and other ASX200 shares

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Why the Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price jumped 10% on open today

| Glenn Leese

The Novatti share price jumped this morning following a deal for Google Pay and Samsung Pay to support its Prepaid…

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Why the Pharmaxis (ASX:PXS) share price has rocketed up 48% today

| Daryl Mather

The Pharmaxis share price has shot up by 47.73% this morning after positive news about the product pipeline and short…

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Takeovers will continue to rock ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

ASX shares were rocked by 2 major takeover bids within 4 days last week. Here's a closer look at takeover…

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Share Gainers

Why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price rocketed 22% higher last month

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price was a strong performer in October and rocketed 22% higher. Here's why...

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Share Market News

RBA taps bank partners for crypto Australian dollar project

| Tony Yoo

Digital Australian dollar research steps up to the next level with major banks collaborating on a wholesale Etherium solution.

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Share Market News

Which small cap ASX shares were the best performers in October?

| Lina Lim

Why Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT) and 3 other small cap ASX shares were able to deliver triple digit returns…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Fallers

The Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price sank 16% lower in October: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price was a poor performer in October and crashed notably lower. Is it time to…

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Technology Shares

These were the 3 best-performing ASX 200 tech shares in October

| Lina Lim

Here's why Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) and Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) were among the best performing ASX 200 tech…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy CBA (ASX:CBA) and this ASX share for their dividends

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors. Here's why...

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Share Market News

These were the 5 best performing ASX shares last week

| Daryl Mather

Last week was filled with surprise takeovers and solid first quarter results. Here are the top 5 ASX shares from…

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Share Gainers

3 reasons the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price smashed the market in October

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was on fire in October. Here are three reasons its shares smashed the market…

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The Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price has rocketed up today. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

The amaysim share price will be one to keep an eye on following its announcement regarding the sale of its…

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Share Market News

6 major events for ASX shares this week

| Daryl Mather

After the takeover surprises of last week, ASX shares could be moved by a range of events during this week,…

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SEEK Share Price
Share Market News

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price drops 5% after responding to Blue Orca short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is under pressure today after responding to a short seller attack by Blue Orca...

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The Austal (ASX:ASB) share price has dipped despite positive news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price has dipped today following the announcement of a completed vessel delivery.

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Share Market News

RED 5 (ASX:RED) share price in focus as gold production nears

| Daryl Mather

The Red 5 share price dropped in early trade today as the award of the process plant contract to MACA…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 has another shocker as US election approaches

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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